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The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Exterior
Comfy Room
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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55 High Street, Lewes, England, BN7 1XE
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Southover Grange Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Snug Room

Snug Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfy Room

Comfy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Really Comfy Room

Really Comfy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fancy Room

Fancy Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxe

Luxe

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lewes

With a stay at The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn, you'll be centrally located in Lewes, a 4-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 15 minutes from Brighton Marina. .This hotel is 11 mi (17.8 km) from Brighton Beach and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Brighton Pier.

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Southover Grange Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lewes Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Barbican House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cliffe High Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Lewes Station - 4 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brewers Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lansdown Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ASK Italian - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn

The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn offers 23 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel White Hart

White Hart Hotel Lewes

White Hart Lewes

The White Hart Hotel

The White Hart Lewes

The White Hart Hotel Lewes

The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Don’t venture out the back of the hotel. Absolutely shocking with tramps living in the rear accommodation block. Would not recommend at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great food, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very impressed with Hotel, hope to go back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful day right before Christmas. I liked my room very much. The staff were all lovely, especially at check-in, the pub, the bar, etc. It is always been one of my favorite places to get a holiday Sunday roast with my family. I was very happy to finally stay there as a guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room lovely Christmas ambiance .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hema

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely, beautifully renovated hotel and lovely room with a very comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely historic hotel. Very comfortable room and bed and would happily stay again. Shower could have been more powerful and staff at breakfast could be more welcoming but otherwise all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant renovation, friendly staff and a really comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

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

Pelham Room

Pelham was lovely although we originally booked a room in the hotel which I think would have had more character. Bed was super comfy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was exceptional, front desk staff were very kind and helpful dealing with random question and requests. Thank you as always
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is amazing for people may age who appreciate a bit of history, like going back in time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

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

Great place to stay

Great hotel, room 6 was super comfortable and quiet. Had a great stay! Staff are fantastic. Place is clean. Food was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

Lovely Stay

As this stay was purchased via Tesco Clubcard Rewards I was expecting the usual quality lottery, however I was pleasantly surprised. The accommodation was comfortable, clean and well located. It’s right on top of the castle which unfortunately for us was shut, so we passed our time in the local pubs and restaurants, of which there are plenty. I would definitely stay here again, but as others have suggested, have a plan about where to park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Wonderful Lewes experience

It was amazing. We paid for a cosy room, and it certainly was. The sloping beamed ceiling required you to maintain your concentration when manoevering around the room. Nice touches were the edible treats to welcome you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old hotel in the centre of Lewes. Lovely communal areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

SUN TERRACE

Loved our stay Lewes is beautiful, if the sun is out find the terrace which over looks the town its stunning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

recently reopened, a very promising gem of a hotel

This is a beautifully renovated old hotel that lacks an elevator and AC due to being an historically listed site. The staff is friendly and carried up my bag to the "snug." The small room is beautiful, as is the bathroom. I think a very small chair could be added in the dainty space and would be helpful. As I was there in a heat wave, it was uncomfortably warm. The smalI fan helped a bit after I figured out exactly how to place it next to the window frame. Lovely bedding. I suggested that in a heat wave there should be an option for a top sheet as a bed covering rather than the duvet, which was unbearable. The hotel restaurants are good and include alternative options such as possibilities for GF and DF when requested However they are not open around the 11AM checkout time, when some travelers might wish to have brunch or an early lunch. There is a good cafe nearby that has many alternative offerings, called, I think, "Depot." It's right near the train station. It's clean and spacious. I chose this hotel for it's proximity - 900 ft. - to the train station from which the Glyndebourne Festival operates coaches for attendees. It was a lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, Bedford

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

Scrambled egg not the best and a friends breakfast

Stayed 1 night in May 2025