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The Dorset

3.5 star property
Comfortable riverwalk inn near South Downs National Park

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The Dorset

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
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
The price is €77
Price available on 2/5/2024

Explore the area

Map
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
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Room options

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Double Room (Medium)

Double Room (Medium)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Large)

Double Room (Large)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, The Dorset is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Brighton Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach. Cliffe High Street and Drusillas Park are also worth visiting.
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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

Inn in the historical district
At The Dorset, you can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), wedding services and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dorset offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Building
  • Built in 1670
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dorset Inn Lewes
Dorset Lewes
The Dorset Inn
The Dorset Lewes
The Dorset Inn Lewes

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dorset?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorset on 2 May 2024 start from €77.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Dorset?

Self-parking is available for GBP 4.50 per day.

What time is check-in at The Dorset?

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 Dorset?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Dorset located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Cliffe High Street, Lewes Castle and Southover Grange Gardens. Anne of Cleves' House and South Downs National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Lewes Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Took a while to find a space in the car park
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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