The Best South Downs Bed & Breakfasts

recommended B&Bs and guest houses across the South Downs


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The Castle Inn

Bramber

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on the edge of the South Downs, this charming inn features a bar full of character, well-appointed bedrooms and a choice of places to eat

The Labouring Man

Coldwaltham

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traditional village pub with a friendly atmosphere - offers stylish, well appointed rooms, good home cooked food, real ales and fine wines

Chichester Inn

Chichester

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traditional, city cente pub located inside the old walls and within a short walk of Chichester Cathedral and the Festival Theatre

The Rising Sun Inn

Clanfield

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a charming village inn, serving traditional food, located a short drive from Hayling Island

The Squirrel Inn

Hurtmore

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enjoy good food and real ales at this 16th century village pub, situated just off the A3

The Swan Hotel

Alresford

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Grade II listed, former coaching inn set in a prominent central spot; well-appointed guest rooms are in the main hotel or a modern wing

The Downs Hotel

Woodingdean

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traditional, family-run pub located on Brighton's fringes close to surrounding countryside and two and a half miles from the city centre

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  • country house
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relaxed hotel set in a delightful village a short drive from Worthing and the coast - bedrooms feature either traditional or contemporary decor

George & Dragon Inn

Chichester

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cosy and individually styled rooms are located in a converted stable block at this relaxed, town centre pub and smokehouse

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traditional pub offering a handy, central location, simple style rooms, bar meals and an outside deck area adorned with floral displays in summer

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located below the battlements of Arundel Castle offering an ideal base to explore the area

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a well presented hotel with many period features, ideally located for the A31 and A3

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a comfortable hotel overlooking the Surrey Downs, located midway between Farnham and Guildford

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an elegantly appointed, restored coaching inn, with good transport links throughout the area

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a friendly hotel situated opposite the natural amphitheatre of the Devil's Punch Bowl

The Georgian

Haslemere

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situated right in the heart of the town, this well presented hotel has good leisure facilities