The Dorset

Property class: 3.5
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
The current price is $68
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Small)

A glass-enclosed shower with a tiled wall, a toilet, and a small mirror.

Double Room (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Medium)

A neatly made bed with a black metal frame, white bedding, and two pillows. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a decorative item. The room has a floral wallpaper and a dark carpet.

Double Room (Medium)

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

View all photos for Double Room (Large)

A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a mirror, a sofa, and a bedside table with towels.

Double Room (Large)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 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
  • Lewes Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Southover Grange Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lewes Castle - 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

  • ‪Runaway Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Lansdown Arms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Depot - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Flint Owl Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Abyss Brewing + Tap - ‬6 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

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

The Dorset Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served good food with generous portions and offered a pleasant dining experience. (10 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, easily accessible, and often free, with some guests noting it was a major advantage of the property. (8 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Restaurant very in character with building
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious room. Really friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Great food available in the bar/restaurant and local ales on sale in the bar. Quiet overnight. We would definitely like to stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Dorset is located in close proximity to Lewes Town. It was clean and comfortable. Complementary continental breakfast was a bonus and good. There is a Council car park to the rear.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Small room, but decorated very nicely and very clean. Good value for money and breakfast included
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, excellent food ,clean comfortable and quiet room
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8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff, table reserved for classic pub meal. Quirky building with uneven floors. Complimentary breakfast appreciated though not exciting met needs.
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8/10 Very good

Such a good position for going to Glyndebourne - good value - basic but super clean bedroom.
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10/10 Exceptional

Decent - staff really helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

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

Very friendly staff, room was ok, clean but a tad cramped.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were really friendly and provided all that I needed. Complementary continental breakfast was a great addition too. Comfortable rooms with all necessary amenities and in a great location in town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean & the amenities were good.
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10/10 Exceptional

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

Perfect for our needs. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
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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
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8/10 Very good

Very cheap price for two people including continental breakfast so can't really complain!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central & convenient great Pub Food & Breakfast
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8/10 Very good

Well prepared room. Location was very convenient for visiting the town centre. Breakfast was a bit basic - wouldn't have stopped
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay to see Lewes

Lovely pub, nice room and very friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location, right near town but nice and quiet, convenient to everything.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

ideally situated in the town , close to the south downs , great bar , good clean rooms ,
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and a good location. The room was a bit small but was clean.