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The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn

Property class: 4

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A restaurant with wicker furniture, outdoor seating, and a view of the countryside.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of the countryside.
A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A grand staircase with wooden railings, a large wall-mounted clock, and a leather sofa in a warmly lit room with patterned flooring.
A building with a sign reading 'THE WHITE HART' and a balcony with a lamp.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $137
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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55 High Street, Lewes, England, BN7 1XE
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Southover Grange Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewes Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.

Snug Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a hanging light fixture, and exposed wooden beams.

Comfy Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a mirror, and a chair.

Really Comfy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with floral bedding, a red armchair, a wooden desk with a mirror, and a hanging light fixture.

Fancy Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table with a lamp, a radio, a small table with cups and a pitcher, and a chair.

Luxe

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn

4-star Lewes hotel with rooftop terrace
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk.
The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn offers 23 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2024.

The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - September 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel White Hart
White Hart Hotel Lewes
White Hart Lewes
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Lewes
The White Hart Hotel Lewes

The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As usual a very nice stay at the White hart. The best hotel in town, also with a great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice small hotel, best in the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfortable and quiet in a clasic inn.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant hotel to stay in with an excellent bar, beautiful restaurant and stunning terrace. The food was excellent and a lot of thought, time and money has clearly gone into decorating the rooms. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A thoroughly enjoyable stay in a beautiful hotel with a rich history in the delightful town of Lewes. Our room was spacious with a comfortable bed and an en-suite shower room. Dining was excellent, the staff were courteous, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great food, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were especially good. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building with sloping floors and beams. Lots of nice extra touches and quality curtains/ lampshades/ decor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Very impressed with Hotel, hope to go back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a sweet stay. Very well thought out, quiet, great location. The room with the tub in it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, but hot as we were on the top floor but fine by late evening. Staff were really nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hadn’t visited this hotel since it changed hands. Now a clean and high quality hotel in a really interesting old building. My only criticism is that breakfast price was a bit steep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family loved everything about this charming hotel! The staff were lovely, the food was beautifully presented and delicious and the hotel was quaint and historical. The White Hart was exactly what we were looking for and we would definitely stay there again! KB
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely, beautifully renovated hotel and lovely room with a very comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant renovation, friendly staff and a really comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Did not have Breakfast so can’t comment, I’m sure it was very nice but it was too expensive compared to lots of other places in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old property with upgrades so you have to expect some issues. - small rooms narrow corridors no lift small shower. Bed was great undulating floors made you feel drunk but I don’t drink so…. Worst problem was lack of parking. And it’s a long way away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is amazing for people may age who appreciate a bit of history, like going back in time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
restaurant is very good, however you need to wait 30 min at least to get breakfast or lunch, dinner…..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great hotel, room 6 was super comfortable and quiet. Had a great stay! Staff are fantastic. Place is clean. Food was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old hotel in the centre of Lewes. Lovely communal areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely historic hotel. Very comfortable room and bed and would happily stay again. Shower could have been more powerful and staff at breakfast could be more welcoming but otherwise all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025