About this property
A traditional East Sussex inn in the South Downs, Ye Olde Smugglers Inne dates back to the 14th century and retains plenty of its original character. A cosy fireside bar and restaurant complement the bespoke rooms, which all benefit from free Wi-Fi. Each room has ensuite facilities and has a radio, alarm clock and wardrobe. A self-service continental style breakfast consisting of toast and cereals, pastries, yogurt and fruit, tea and coffee is available each morning from 07:30 – 09:00. The pub serves home-cooked food all day, along with an impressive international wine list and fine Sussex ales. The pretty village of Alfriston lies around 17 miles east of the coastal city of Brighton, with the vibrant centre just over 30 minutes’ drive away. Around 9 miles from both Eastbourne and Lewes, this inn is just 3 minutes’ drive from Drusilla’s Wildlife Park, and 30 minutes from Bexhill’s De La Warr Pavilion theatre and arts centre.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nicola
United Kingdom“Room was lovely especially a 4 poster bed. Bathroom was huge, bathtub and shower which was far better than I expected. The dinner in the bar was good value and we were happy with our breakfast.” - Jane United Kingdom“Fabulous garden, lovely cute room with a beautiful bathroom. Fabulous stay.”
- Glyn United Kingdom“The room was stunning - a large, light space, full of sunshine. Oak four-poster with feather-soft pillows. The room faced onto the tiny Alfriston square - you could watch the life of the little village, and we saw horses walking by. View of the...”
- Felix United Kingdom“It was just a great English experience for my family. The staff were exceptionally friendly, especially the young lady who greeted us.”
- Anne
New Zealand“Beauriful old pub, with quirky but comfortable room layout. Friendly and attentative staff. Enjoyed the salmon for dinner. Self-serve continental breakfast included in the price and much aopreciated.” - Maggie United Kingdom“The staff were lovely, the room excellent (and quirky, befitting its historic origins) and the food was perfect. A particular shout out to the vegan food on the menu, many choices and gluten free clearly marked, a real bonus when the other options...”
- Jessica United Kingdom“This is a wonderful old pub with lots of character. The staff are great and we had a comfortable overnight stay upstairs. The room was clean and comfortable with a great bathroom.”
Aurore United Kingdom“Very nice old pub in a very lovely village, friendly staff and well decorated room. Dog friendly”- Charlotte United Kingdom“Welcoming and dinner was delicious. Excellent location.”
- Robert
Netherlands“STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. Room was great and authentic. Floor sloped quite a bit. The bed was thankfully horizontal ( :-)).”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Ye Olde Smugglers Inne
- CuisineAmerican • British • Asian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
