The Dorset

Property class: 3.5
Lewes inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Dorset puts you a short five-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 travellers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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 £69
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Large)

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a mirror.

Double Room (Large)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Medium)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and a vase of flowers.

Double Room (Medium)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Small)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Double Room (Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
(8 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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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 a short five-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 travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

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

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

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

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
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Dorset like?

The Dorset is a short 11-minute walk from Lewes Castle and 3 minutes' walk from Cliffe High Street.

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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

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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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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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

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.
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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.