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The Dorset

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Lewes inn

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The Dorset

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Double Room (Medium)
Meeting facility
Double Room (Large)

Overview of The Dorset

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD
  • Popular LocationLewes Castle11 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlyndebourne Opera House5 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmerican Express Community Stadium7 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)43 min drive

Room options

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Double Room (Medium)

Double Room (Medium)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Large)

Double Room (Large)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Parking included
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The price is CA $164
per night
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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About the area

Lewes

In historical district.At this inn, you'll be steps from Cliffe High Street and within a 15-minute walk of Lewes Castle. Southover Grange Gardens and Lewes Priory Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lewes Castle - 11 min walk
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 5 min drive
  • American Express Community Stadium - 7 min drive
  • University of Sussex - 7 min drive
  • Plumpton Racecourse - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Lewes Station - 12 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Gardeners Arms - 2 min walk
  • Fuego Lounge - 5 min walk
  • The Depot - 10 min walk
  • The Lansdown Arms - 9 min walk
  • Bill's Produce Store - 3 min walk

About this property

The Dorset

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Lewes inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Lewes inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1670
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Dorset offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 4.50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 4.50 per day
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Property is also known as

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The Dorset Inn
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The Dorset Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 280 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 280 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good budget stay
Comfortable room. Staff on checking in very matter of fact and didn’t feel particularly welcoming. Good variety at breakfast (gluten free cereals and oat milk) but no plates for croissants and muffins. Shower needs a good clean round the edges. Books got stuck to surface in room as stick drink rings had not been cleaned off. Overall a good budget stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid
Some may say great old classic tavern others may say run down pub in need of some care and attention!! The room was extremely small, one way to tell was because the bed was extremely small and only matched by the extreme uncomfortableness of it. If you want something relatively cheap and old school look elsewhere if you want something dirty and uncomfortable this is for you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a good location. The room was a bit small but was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
ok for the cost
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room Freezing both days, First day outside 6deg told Rads not due on until 5pm. Next day still not on 6pm, Mgr said Stat gone wrong. Had no other form of heating room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ideally situated in the town , close to the south downs , great bar , good clean rooms ,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Had a lovely short stay here. Perfect location for parking and for walking into the centre of Lewes. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room had all that we needed. Yes, the bedside lamp did not have a bulb in it and there was a little mould on the bathroom ceiling in one area but the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and we had en-suite with complimentary toiletries. Coffee machine and kettle, tea & coffee in the room. Continental breakfast at 9am of cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit, croissants and blueberry muffins plus really tasty toast. Great value for money. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our needs
The Dorset is perfect for our needs, a central location, plenty to see and do and handy if, like us, you are seeing a performance at Glyndebourne. Staff are friendly, rooms clean and the bar serves good beers!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well placed for what i required
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023