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The Jolly Sportsman

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Plumpton Racecourse

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Bar (on property)
Superior Room
Restaurant
Property grounds
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$320
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Explore the area

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Chapel Lane, East Chiltington, Lewes, England, BN7 3BA
  • Place, Plumpton Racecourse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, American Express Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Glyndebourne Opera House
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lewes

At The Jolly Sportsman , you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Plumpton Racecourse and 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Lewes B&B include South Downs National Park and American Express Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Plumpton Racecourse - 8 min drive - 2.0 km
  • American Express Stadium - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Brighton Beach - 26 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Brighton Pier - 26 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Plumpton Station - 19 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thatched Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cock Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Horns Lodge - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Jolly Sportsman

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Plumpton Racecourse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Jolly Sportsman also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lewes bed & breakfast.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Jolly Sportsman offers 4 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 100-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Lewes bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 100-cm smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 13571766

Property is also known as

The Jolly Sportsman Lewes
The Jolly Sportsman Bed & breakfast
The Jolly Sportsman Bed & breakfast Lewes

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Jolly Sportsman ?

The Jolly Sportsman offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Jolly Sportsman ?

As of 23 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jolly Sportsman on 24 Nov 2025 start from NZ$319.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Jolly Sportsman ?

Yep, The Jolly Sportsman has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Jolly Sportsman ?

The closest beach to The Jolly Sportsman is Brighton Beach (12.7 km).

What makes The Jolly Sportsman a romantic place to stay?

A vineyard and couples dining, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Jolly Sportsman .

Is The Jolly Sportsman family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Jolly Sportsman is a hit with families.

Does The Jolly Sportsman serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Jolly Sportsman ?

No, The Jolly Sportsman does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Jolly Sportsman ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Jolly Sportsman ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Jolly Sportsman ?

Furry friends are welcome at The Jolly Sportsman , with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

The Jolly Sportsman Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

grazyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Fabulously comfortable stay :) The room was spacious, comfortable and clean and the staff were very accommodating. I had really nice breakfast and then came back for the Sunday roast, both lovely :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

waiting for explanation

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky; interesting; great gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Good for Glyndebourne

Wellequipped bedroom and an excellent restaurant with helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pub was in a charming, rural location but easy to find. Lovely gardens. We ate dinner the first night and it was so good we booked for the next night. Bedroom comfy and well supplied. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place, friendly and food fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everyone was very nice & helpful! Beautiful country side and excellent food!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything I look for.

Would highly recommend. Very welcoming and helpful staff, very tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean, safe and secure, quiet and great food. Everything I look for when staying away for work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cormac

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great country pub with rooms

Great food, great in room services and a very comfortable room. I will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Booked a 2 night stay to go to Plumpton races. Sadly races suspended due to weather so decided to leave and make the long journey home to Manchester. This is no reflection on hotel. Room was large, clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Staff friendly and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend break

We had a great stay at the jolly sportsman dinner and breakfast very nice shall be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and such a beautiful place! Room was very comfortable and with a lot of little treats. Very clean and lovely! Good shower and lovely touch with all soaps and shampoo provided! Bottle of vino was an amazing treat! Breakfast was delicious and staff was so friendly and polite! Very comfortable beds and the decor was very tasteful. Beautiful location and plenty of parking space! Thank you for amazing experience we had and we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Bev

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service

Mixed experience

I was not able to use the breakfast facility due to the kitchen not open from 08:30am which was not conducive to someone that needs to by in work at that time. Arrived later, very dark and no pathing down to the rooms so muddy due to the heavy rain. Bedroom was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, great food and rooms in a beautiful country setting with lots of country walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service. Really nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lucky find. A gem . Gastro pub with rooms . We stayed 2 nights enjoyed their had crafted clarified cocktails and excellent meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old pub, stunning rooms, all staff very attentive, warming, welcoming, everything you could as for. Superbly kept garden, truly stunning! One of the best beer gardens ive had the pleasure of having a drink in. If im in the area again, ill most certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024