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The Ardingly Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Wakehurst Place

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Enjoy meals in this elegant dining room with a large table and six chairs, a bay window, and a chandelier.
Stunning mural adorns the wall below a beautifully lit staircase.
Garden
Two leather armchairs face each other around a coffee table in this traditional room, with a console table and sconces between the windows offering a view of the outside.
Relax in a cozy space with a large bed, floral wallpaper, and a framed picture.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Traditional Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Street Lane, Haywards Heath, England, RH17 6UA

What's nearby

  • Wakehurst Place - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ardingly Reservoir - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ouse Valley Viaduct - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Ashdown Forest - 13 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Hickstead All England Jumping Course - 16 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Haywards Heath Balcombe Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Half Moon Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Stand Up Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Witch Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lindfield Coffee Works - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Ardingly Inn

Bed & breakfast near Wakehurst Place
Located close to Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station and Ashdown Forest, The Ardingly Inn provides free continental breakfast, a garden and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Highchairs, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 54 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Ardingly Haywards Heath
The Ardingly Inn Haywards Heath
The Ardingly Inn Bed & breakfast
The Ardingly Inn Bed & breakfast Haywards Heath

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ardingly Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ardingly Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ardingly Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ardingly Inn?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ardingly Inn located?

Situated in Haywards Heath, this bed & breakfast is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Wakehurst Place and 3 mi (4.9 km) from High Weald. Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station and Ashdown Forest are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Ardingly Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Lovely and quiet. Highly recommend!

10/10

Nextt to horseshow Nuce people Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Cosy. Comfortable. Clean. Friendly English speaking staff. Good food. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Under new management. New menu. Fresh decor and soft furnishings. Food delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We stayed the night. Nice clean and comfortable room. The food served in the pub was excellent and great value. Staff were super helpful. Perfectly situated for visiting wakehurst place - especially if you’re a park runner. They very kindly provided a later breakfast, which was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Excellent meal and beers Room comfortable but quite dusty needs clean in places Very good staff and kind service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed for business purposes. A lovely gem in a lovely village. Will happily stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The whole stay from checkin to breakfast was wonderful. We had an evening meal in the bar, the food was amazing and the service was great. We had a very comfortable nights sleep and then arose to an amazing breakfast. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10

dining facilities were closed at all times, Breakfast was self service with no cooked food and no tea or coffee available and no staff available to assist. Definitely the worst hotel I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We had a wonderful stay, the beds were super comfy and we did not want to leave it! We went in a bad storm so we did have to deal with some power cuts and we didn't get to have our full English. But the chef was wonderful and tried her best to get us some breakfast out and made us a bacon sandwich which was really appreciated. Great check in and staff were just amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Friendly staff but needs to have a nicer approach at check in not ask you to pay as soon as you arrive through the door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

When we arrived place had closed down 2 days before they had told anyone and they are still taking bookings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10

The hotel was closed. Notice on door saying unexpected circumstances etc. We had to find alternative accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Breakfast was poor. No fruit cheese yogurt on display
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10

A restaurant was advised but there was no food served on a Tuesday which is the niht i wad there. No lock on bathroom door. Nowhere to hang towel. No switch at the dide of the bed to turn lights off. Breakfast was average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Alt i alt et greit hotell i forhold til prisen. Eldre hotell med pub i 1etg. Greie rom med en god seng.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great service and very helpful, will definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024