Whether you’re visiting Sussex for a holiday, a short visit or business, there is a wonderful choice of interesting and beautiful places to stay. And if you live in Sussex, how about booking yourself a little break and spending time exploring a corner of the county that you don’t know well.
Luxury hotels
Sussex does luxury accommodation in style, with some outstanding hotels, country clubs and spas across the county. From The White Palace, AKA the Grand Hotel Eastbourne (the only 5-star luxury resort to be found in an English seaside town), and The Grand in Brighton, luxury Sussex hotels provide the perfect finishing touches to a stay here.
Ashdown Park Hotel is the perfect base for exploring Ashdown Forest and South Lodge is wonderfully positioned for those wanting to explore the Horsham District or want to just spend time in sumptuous grounds and a gorgeous spa.
As you might expect, most of the county’s top hotels major on serving the best local produce, creating a great opportunity to get a real taste of the county: from award-winning wines and hand crafted beer, to the best local cheese and meats, and not to mention Sussex seafood and catch of the day.
Historic stays
Hand in hand with luxury are a number of fabulously historic places to stay in Sussex. From Ockenden Manor in Cuckfield, Baliffscourt at Climping and The Spread Eagle in Midhurst to Tudor Gravetye Manor near East Grinstead and the majestic Amberley Castle, you can take you pick from coastal strolls to woodland walks and exploring historic towns.
Boutique hotels and accommodation
Sussex is home to an increasingly diverse collection of boutique places to stay, offering something far more personal than a standard hotel room. From stylish country-house hotels where every detail has been thoughtfully considered, such as Tottington Manor beneath the South Downs, to luxurious shepherds’ huts tucked away in peaceful corners of the countryside, there is accommodation to suit every taste.
Across the county, historic buildings have been imaginatively transformed into characterful retreats, from beautifully converted laundries and former coach houses to charming cottages and contemporary hideaways. Whether you’re seeking a romantic weekend, a walking break or simply a chance to slow down and enjoy the Sussex landscape, these unique places to stay combine comfort, individuality and a genuine sense of place.
Down by the sea
With a long and diverse stretch of coast to explore, a Sussex seaside getaway is the perfect counter balance to the hustle and bustle of life. Try a beach hut suite in Felpham, the Gallivant at Camber sands, East Beach House at Littlehampton or Brighton’s eccentric Pelirocco.
Dog friendly hotels in Sussex
An increasing number of hotels in Sussex now welcome four legged companions. Head to Tottington Manor, Goodwood Hotel, the Harbour Hotels in Brighton and Chichester, Buxted Park Hotel near Ashdown Forest and Flackley Ash Hotel near Hastings. There is no reason why your hound can’t enjoy some of the finer things in life with you by their side!
Eclectic places to stay
It should be no surprise that in such a diverse county, Sussex has a wonderful array of unique and interesting places to stay, whether you want self catering, total escapism or just somewhere super convenient for exploring the county. So pack your bags and take your pick from shepherd’s huts, treehouses, windmills, converted railway carriages, yurts, Airbnb, old smuggler’s inns, lighthouses and much more.
In Sussex, you are never far from a great vineyard, restaurant, walk or other activity, and by choosing one of the many quirky and imaginative places to stay here, you can enjoy getting under the skin of the county, and discovering the real Sussex…whilst still having all your creature comforts well catered for.
Have a scroll through our pages to find out more about the many eclectic places to stay you’ll find in Sussex:
