Nestled in a national park, The White Horse Inn offers an idyllic retreat with a lush garden, cozy bar, and delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi or unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby - either way you'll enjoy your stay thanks to the helpful staff.
16 West Street Ditchling, Hassocks, England, BN6 8TS
What's nearby
South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Brighton Beach - 21 min drive - 17.6 km
Brighton Centre - 22 min drive - 17.9 km
Brighton Marina - 27 min drive - 19.7 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 35 min drive
Lewes Cooksbridge Station - 8 min drive
Plumpton Station - 8 min drive
Hassocks Station - 28 min walk
Restaurants
Thatched Inn - 17 min walk
Top House - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
The Corner Cafe Hassocks - 2 min drive
Mei Xei Hins - 6 min drive
About this property
The White Horse Inn
The White Horse Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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 rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
WHITE HORSE Hassocks
THE WHITE HORSE B B
The White Horse Inn Inn
The White Horse Inn Hassocks
The White Horse Inn Inn Hassocks
Frequently asked questions
Does The White Horse Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The White Horse Inn 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 White Horse Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The White Horse Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The White Horse Inn?
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at The White Horse Inn and nearby?
The White Horse Inn has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The White Horse Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
The White Horse Inn Reviews
6.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.2
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
7.6
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Room
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Bed
Bathroom
Food
Pub
Breakfast
Accomodation Type
Bar
Villages
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2025
We really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. Thanks so much for looking after us this weekend.
Charlie
Charlie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Fantastic stay
It was absolutely excellent. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Check out and check in was super easy. We got our own entrance and exit which was a nice addition. I would absolutely stay here again
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2024
The hotel was welcoming, clean and more than adequate for our short stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
Comfortable room, clean bathroom if your in the front of the building be warned the beautiful little church opposite chimes four times an hour every hour 24 hours a day !
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Great for a short stay. Lovely pub with dining options as well
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2025
It suited my needs well, everything i needed for a one night stay. It was a little cold in the evening and i couldnt control the heating, but it came on in the morning. No toiletries on offer, however for the price i paid it was bery good value
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Great little place
Used as a quick one night stay for going to a comedy gig in Brighton. Well worth the money. Staff lovely and room clean. Bathroom was not within our room but we had an assigned bathroom further round the corridor.
Carly
Carly, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Very convenient location. Simple but clean and comfortable accommodation. Lovely village.
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 2, 2025
Adequate and clean
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 13, 2024
Not the best of places I've stayed, but it was fit for purpose (a quick nights sleep before heading off on the southdowns way)
Joss
Joss, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2024
The room was very good
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2024
Decent for an overnight
A popular pub in the centre of the village. The room was small but clean and functional. Room had a bath, which was nice.
Giles
Giles, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 26, 2025
The bed was comfy. The bathroom wasn't very clean and the cupboard had fly poo in it. There was a hole in the box around the toilet. There was a container behind the toilet catching a leek
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2025
Ideally situated for an overnight stay if walking the South Downs Way. Excellent Sunday lunch - we could understand why it was popular! The Landlord was very helpful in providing the best route to re join the South Downs Way the following morning. Unfortunately the nearby cafes were not open for breakfast on Monday - The Green Welly doesn't open and The Nutmeg doesn't open on Bank holidays! We resorted to buying two baguettes from The White Lion and having them for breakfast and lunch!
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2024
Good for overnight stay
Room was clean but no wardrobe and bathroom room was along corridor also church clock chiming all night did not help next time will have a room at rear of house away from road noise and the clock.
Other wise all good for convenience and a good bar.
J s owen
J s owen, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 17, 2023
The pub itself was good and the food was very good too. Staff friendly. Accommodation not so good. Could do with a good clean up and overhaul to bring up to a reasonable standard.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
Historic..
When we arrived the roads were busy but got a parking space so was good as there is free parking just walking distance from The Whitehorse inn, the rooms were clean but needed a bit of TLC in my opinion other than that it was comfortable and a beautiful place to stay, the owner was awesome and the staff were great, with a friendly atmosphere.. 😊
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2024
Ask for the wifi code before the team leave!!
Parked directly outside. Room fine. Accommodation could not find booking but did then locate it. Team left immediately after checking in.There was no wifi login provided, no mobile signal and no telephone signal at the location. Drove 2 miles up the road to get signal, called and emailed for the wifi code - no answer. Was left as sole occupant on the premises with no way to contact anyone without driving offsite.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 19, 2024
Unfortunately the room we had booked had not been cleaned since the previous guests had left, so we arrived to an unmade and dirty room.
The member of staff who was helping us was quite helpful and did get the room cleaned for us but it was done very quickly.
The room was small but neat, but it had a very bad smell of damp probably because there is no extractor fan in the small bathroom area of the room.
This really needs to be rectified as it is not good for guests to be breathing in dampness.
Very pretty village it is in and very nice inside. Would suggest more staff are required here as busy with drinks, food and rooms. It would really benefit this place if they offered breakfast to guests in the morning at a reasonable rate as I’m sure it would be appreciated especially on weekends!
Parking for about two cars so street parking is needed here and on very narrow country roads.
Nice place for a one night stay. Would have liked to try the food there but very busy and could not wait as had a prior engagement to get to.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2024
Average
Booked this accommodation for a 3 night stay, combining a work trip with a weekend in the area. The photos of the accommodation on the website are a little misleading, and the room I booked was advertised as a large room. It was actually very small with no desk / seating space and very limited space to hang clothing. On first glance it was quite clean, however there was a stain on the carpet and some damp / mould in the bathroom. The facilities were very basic in the room. The booking was confirmed as including breakfast. The pub stopped serving breakfast about 2 years ago.
The pub itself was nice, we had a meal there one evening and the food was good. The bar staff were friendly. There was no servicing of the room during the stay. I did actually have to buy toilet roll.
The bed was comfortable, and the noise complained about in other reviews was not a concern for us.
The accommodation was functional. I don’t think I would book again, but do want to single out for praise the friendly bar staff.
lucy
lucy, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 19, 2026
Really small room, friendly check in.
Vicky
Vicky, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2025
I was well looked after by the staff, who went out of their way to be helpful and booked a very reliable taxi service on my behalf. Lovely village and a good set of church bells! Would stay again.
Jake
Jake, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2025
Everything was very clean and lovely and the bed was very comfortable did have a good nights sleep.,plus good choice of food but they didn't serve breakfast..no worries there's a couple of very good café that do.
Stanley
Stanley, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2025
Would happily stay again
The room was small, but comfortable and clean, the bathroom was perfectly adequate. The staff were inobtrusive and very accommodating and the location was peaceful. Parking wasn't a problem and I would love to stay here again.