Located in Lewes, The Jolly Sportsman is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Plumpton Racecourse and Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station. .This bed & breakfast is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from South Downs National Park and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Glyndebourne Opera House.
American Express Community Stadium - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
University of Sussex - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
Glyndebourne Opera House - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
Brighton Pier - 24 min drive - 21.0 km
Getting around
Plumpton Station - 19 min walk
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
The Thatched Inn - 12 min drive
The Cock Inn - 9 min drive
The Greyhound - 11 min drive
The Half Moon Inn - 6 min drive
The Bull - 10 min drive
About this property
The Jolly Sportsman
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Plumpton Racecourse
The Jolly Sportsman offers 4 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 100-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Lewes bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, a picnic area, and bike storage.
At The Jolly Sportsman , enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Jolly Sportsman has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Things to do
Bike parking
Bike storage
Public winery tours
Family friendly
High chair
Soundproofed rooms
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Vineyard
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Memory-foam mattress
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Entertainment
100-cm smart TV
Netflix
Satellite channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
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Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Slippers
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25 per night
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 13571766
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Jolly Sportsman Lewes
The Jolly Sportsman Bed & breakfast
The Jolly Sportsman Bed & breakfast Lewes
The Jolly Sportsman Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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.
Countryside enfolded the TJS and as soon as we walked in we were made to feel welcomed. Our room was clean and fresh. Everything you needed had been thought of, big walk-in shower. fluffy robes, small fridge with water and milk for your tea. We only had breakfast but was freshly cooked and lasted us all day. We loved our stay and would definitely go back. TJS gets our thumbs up.
Stylish, cosy, intimate pub. Excellent food in the restaurant with locally sourced food, wine and beer. Bedroom was chic, comfortable, spacious and clean. The staff were all lovely. A really enjoyable stay and we will be back!
Mrs S A
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
30 Jan 2024
Liked: Amenities
The inside of both the restaurant and bedroom was wonderful, the ladies serving dinner and breakfast were both friendly and efficient
We absolutely loved our stay last year. The room was big and really warm. We loved our homemade truffles and the cordial. The breakfast in the morning was a delight and cooked to perfection. The staff clearly love their jobs everyone smiling at each other super helpful. No hesitation with coming back!
Such a lovely location, beautiful country pub, amazing food. It is the staff that keep these things too such a great standard, Chrissie was such a wonderful host, it felt like home for a couple of days.
adam
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Phillip
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Looks good but that was where it stopped
Got to the Pub booked in room looked good , Went down to get a light bite nothing on the menu as it was in the middle of nowhere we stayed and had fish n Chips 1 glass wine and a soft drink £60 . Off to bed the noise from downstairs was loud.had a bad nights sleep asked to change room as the bed was so uncomfortable they changed the mattress even though they had spare rooms. mattress was changed but no better left a day early when i booked out didnt even ask why we were leaving a day early. booked into another hotel so we could finish our christmas with our first Gandson
Beautifully unassuming from the outside. Once you enter the restaurant and bar you immediately feel the relaxed atmosphere. The dining area is lovely. Our room was absolutely gorgeous. Everything you needed was provided. The ensuite was stunning. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Great stay. Arrived late in the evening with not much charge in my electric car. They sorted out an extension lead so I could get some emergency miles. Nothing was too much trouble and the bed was super comfy Would have liked breakfast slightly earlier but that’s just my personal opinion
The staff at the Jolly Sportsmen were exceptionally attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them. The chefs were excellent and we really enjoyed the breakfasts and evening meals we had there