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The Dorset

3.5 star property
Lewes inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Dorset puts you just a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY468
CNY562 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Small)

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Medium) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Medium)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Large) | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Large)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cliffe High Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southover Grange Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lewes Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Barbican House Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 48 min drive
  • Lewes Glynde Station - 5 min drive
  • Lewes Cooksbridge Station - 6 min drive
  • Lewes Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lansdown Arms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dorset - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Dorset

The Dorset puts you just a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 4.50 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1670
  • Garden
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 4.50 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Dorset Inn Lewes

Dorset Lewes

The Dorset Inn

The Dorset Lewes

The Dorset Inn Lewes

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dorset offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Dorset does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Dorset?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Dorset?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 4.50 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dorset?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Dorset and nearby?

The Dorset has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Dorset?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Dorset like?

The Dorset is a short 11-minute walk from Lewes Castle and 13 minutes' walk from Southover Grange Gardens.

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Reviews

The Dorset Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a pleasant continental meal with a range of products, warm croissants, and toast. (10 reviews)
  • The location near a large car park is ideal, making it perfect for parking and exploring the surrounding area. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, room was ok, clean but a tad cramped.
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, warm clean room, continental breakfast - good value for money.
spyrakis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room Clean and tidy, very friendly staff Shower trap could do with a good clean and basin slow to drain but all good otherwise
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean & the amenities were good.
Teresa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfect for our needs. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great food and a comfortable night sleep. I would highly recommend staying here.
Clayton, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very cheap price for two people including continental breakfast so can't really complain!
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central & convenient great Pub Food & Breakfast
Carolin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay to see Lewes

Lovely pub, nice room and very friendly staff
jason, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

All was fine for a stop over. Clean, easy parking, straight forward breakfast included, comfortable bed, good shower.
Claire, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Rooms very tired and limited heating. Food good with generous portions.
Andrew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location, right near town but nice and quiet, convenient to everything.
Linda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Adequate

Friendly place. Adequate room but even for the price a bit tatty.
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good location and clean. Breakfast is basic. Very much rooms above a pub, noise from punters downstairs and morning deliveries.
Susan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

ideally situated in the town , close to the south downs , great bar , good clean rooms ,
Rob, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good Location

Good location in Lewes, we was unable to hear the pub noise from the room. Check in was quick and straight forward
Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful old pub. The rooms were very cozy. The noise from the pub was not bad at all. Staff and pub customers very friendly. Great place to stay and explore Lewes.
Wendy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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So friendly, helpful and accommodating. Good value for money.
catherine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and a good location. The room was a bit small but was clean.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for our needs

The Dorset is perfect for our needs, a central location, plenty to see and do and handy if, like us, you are seeing a performance at Glyndebourne. Staff are friendly, rooms clean and the bar serves good beers!
Alan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Old style English pub basic good food cold drinks from the bar easy to walk to the main area of town lots of other pub and tavern options.
Greg, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

It is what it says on the tin! A room in an old pub. Was clean and tidy but the shower in our room leaked. The breakfast was just toast and cereal and quite meagre, items ran out and were not replenished. Easy to walk into Lewes Town. Parking is in the pay and display car park over the road.
Cathryn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good place to stay.

Our room was spacious and very clean, nice bathroom, towels and complimentary toiletries. Great coffee machine in the room. Free continental, buffet breakfast was a nice extra. In an excellent position, close to lots of other bars and restaurants. Good value for money and friendly staff.
Ruth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice local pub serving local ales, couldn’t fault the room just would have been good to have the option of a warm breakfast even a bacon roll etc
Jake, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great value in Lewes

One night stay while hiking the South Downs Way. Hotel is well located to the centre of town. Nice ales and a fine dinner. Adequate continental breakfast included. Very pleasant staff.
MICHAEL, 1-night trip