The Birch Hotel

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

Located in the peaceful West Sussex town of Haywards Heath, The Birch Hotel features a courtyard restaurant and is located just 13 miles from Brighton’s bustling city center. The Birch Hotel offers modern rooms with attached bathroom, each with a 26-inch TV with Sky sports channels, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, a work desk and free Wi-Fi. Originally built around 1874, the hotel still retains some of the original features, including oak paneling in the lounge, an open fireplace, and stained-glass windows over the staircase. There is also a courtyard restaurant and a modern bistro bar area. The Birch Hotel is just 14 miles from Gatwick Airport. Haywards Heath Train Station is less than 2 miles away and Beech Hurst Gardens is a 5-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Queenofwoo
United States United States
“Great location and I loved the fresh air from the windows”
John
United States United States
“Very nice lodging. Good size room. Lots of parking. A well kept property. Laundry facilities up on the 3rd floor for guests. Very helpful staff.”
Susanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent hotel with a comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff. The room was very clean and furnished to a high standard. We had a strong shower, lovely towels and a very comfortable bed. We spent some time in the lounge area having a drink, a...”
Gabrielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My reason for staying at the Birch was because my husband was having surgery at Princess Royal so it was a perfect choice. A short walk across the road to the hospital made it an excellent location and I was very happy with the property. The bed...”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All the staff were friendly, helpful and very efficient. The room and facilities were top quality. We had a very comfortable nights stay”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Bed was was Comfortable, breakfast was great and staff very nice”
Jeff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pleased that they provided a continental breakfast from 5:30 on a Sunday morning.”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Thank you to the friendly, accommodating staff. We enjoyed the comfy bed and plush towels. The hotel was just right for our overnight stay.”
Pam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel has some beautiful stained glass of exceptional quality. The grand staircase is like something from a Poirot set and really unusual. The breakfast room was well lit with a massive glazed ceiling window. The staff were very friendly and...”
Lisa
Ireland Ireland
“The Hotel is clean, and quiet which was a bonus. The room was great I requested a twin which we got, the beds were comfortable and the shower was lovely. I would definitely stay again”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Courtyard Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Bistro Bar
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Birch Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Birch Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is no elevator.

A copy of ID and written authorization is required if the cardholder is not the guest.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Birch Hotel