The Alfriston

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

This 14th century country house hotel, is set in the heart of the Sussex Downs in the village of Alfriston. The The Alfriston is just a short drive from the seaside town of Eastbourne and cosmoplitan Brighton. Set in four acres of fabulous gardens, The Alfriston has all the facilities for a perfect break. It features 36 bedrooms, a public bar, and guest lounges. The hotel is home to the locally renowned, Rosette-awarded, Dining Room. It also offers an outdoor seasonal swimming pool (available from May to September). Guests can enjoy playing croquet and boules in the grounds. Relaxing evenings can be spent on the large terrace, which is ideal for alfresco dining during the summer months.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Christiana
Netherlands Netherlands
“Cocktails by the pool, the surrounding gardens and wildflowers - it was a very peaceful experience. We loved dining outside for breakfast and just enjoying the Summer Sun. The spa was beautiful too, enough room for all of us.”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the facilities and how clean it was. It was in Ana amazing location with the wine estate near and lovely walks to the coast. The food was all delicious too.”
Annie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful stay at the Alfriston Hotel. The staff were all exceptional, particularly the lady on reception who was so kind to our 8 month old baby and made us feel so welcome when we arrived. We were walking the South Downs Way and she...”
Celia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The pool area is gorgeous and the sauna and steam rooms were great. I also really enjoyed sitting outside the front of the hotel, overlooking the front lawn. Location is perfect, in a lovely little village with direct access to trails and South...”
Tracey
United States United States
“Great location to all shops restaurants and hiking”
Bronwen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly helpful staff. Lovely location. Good facilities.”
Kerrigan
United States United States
“Everything about our stay was great. I can only imagine the spring & summer here. The room was perfect and our puppers were treated very kindly. They even had a bag of treats and dog pillows for them.”
Jerry
United States United States
“Really nice property in great old English country village.”
Isabelle
United States United States
“Freshly rennovated room with lots of space and a pretty view out over the river.”
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel has recently been totally refurbished and everywhere is very stylish, clean and new. My room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. Nice touches like quality biscuits on the drinks tray in the room, a glass of wine offered at check-in and...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
1554 Brasserie
  • Cuisine
    British • Seafood • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Alfriston

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Alfriston takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel is a popular venue for weddings and functions at weekends with possible discos.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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