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The White Horse Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Hassocks with a restaurant and a bar

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The White Horse Inn, nestled in a national park, offers a peaceful garden setting. Guests can enjoy delightful meals at the restaurant and a warm atmosphere at the bar for evening drinks. WiFi and lobby coffee/tea service, along with attentive staff, ensure each stay is memorable.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room (Room 1, Large with separate bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room 1, Large with separate bathroom)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Room 2)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Room 3, Small)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4, Small)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5, Large)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6, Small)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7, King size)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
16 West Street Ditchling, Hassocks, England, BN6 8TS

What's nearby

  • American Express Stadium - 12 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • University of Sussex - 13 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Brighton Beach - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Brighton Centre - 17 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Brighton Marina - 22 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hassocks Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thatched Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Top House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Proper Cycling & Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Corner Cafe Hassocks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack And Jill Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The White Horse Inn

Inn near South Downs National Park
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The White Horse Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The White Horse Inn have comforts such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

WHITE HORSE Hassocks
THE WHITE HORSE B B
The White Horse Inn Inn
The White Horse Inn Hassocks
The White Horse Inn Inn Hassocks

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Horse Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The White Horse Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The White Horse Inn?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The White Horse Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The White Horse Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this inn is steps from Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ditchling Beacon Car Park and Plumpton Racecourse. East Sussex National Golf Club is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Hassocks Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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The White Horse Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 132 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Would happily stay again

The room was small, but comfortable and clean, the bathroom was perfectly adequate. The staff were inobtrusive and very accommodating and the location was peaceful. Parking wasn't a problem and I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Simple but clean and comfortable accommodation. Lovely village.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special place, opposite a lovely church, south downs very close by, for them intense walks or simply a stroll.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

D

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

The White Horse Ditchling

My stay was good although confusion on checking in as there was no record that I had paid a £20 deposite. However I sorted this with the member of staff. Upon entering my room it was still in a state of preperation and the bed was not made or any sheets and the bins were still open. No issue as the member of staff who showed me to my room did the honours and made the room up. This was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

First Time Visitor

Comfortable room, basic but with all the necessary inclusions needed. Friendly staff and locals. Nice outside area. Excellent food and good value for money. Small car park but a free public park within 5 mins walk. Nice local amenities as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

J s owen

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

Good for overnight stay

Room was clean but no wardrobe and bathroom room was along corridor also church clock chiming all night did not help next time will have a room at rear of house away from road noise and the clock. Other wise all good for convenience and a good bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service

Very average

Room wasn’t ready when I arrived but they quickly made it up. However they forgot the dirty tissue behind the bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place to eat and drink and staff were friendly and welcoming. The accommodation was cramped with very little room to move around the bed. The wall adjoining the room next door was very thin. I got treated to someone hacking their lungs up for long periods of time. Could also hear them moving around. Would definitely return for food/drinks but not to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No hand towels. No place to put anything in room or bathroom. Outdated website re breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the room we had booked had not been cleaned since the previous guests had left, so we arrived to an unmade and dirty room. The member of staff who was helping us was quite helpful and did get the room cleaned for us but it was done very quickly. The room was small but neat, but it had a very bad smell of damp probably because there is no extractor fan in the small bathroom area of the room. This really needs to be rectified as it is not good for guests to be breathing in dampness. Very pretty village it is in and very nice inside. Would suggest more staff are required here as busy with drinks, food and rooms. It would really benefit this place if they offered breakfast to guests in the morning at a reasonable rate as I’m sure it would be appreciated especially on weekends! Parking for about two cars so street parking is needed here and on very narrow country roads. Nice place for a one night stay. Would have liked to try the food there but very busy and could not wait as had a prior engagement to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

lucy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average

Booked this accommodation for a 3 night stay, combining a work trip with a weekend in the area. The photos of the accommodation on the website are a little misleading, and the room I booked was advertised as a large room. It was actually very small with no desk / seating space and very limited space to hang clothing. On first glance it was quite clean, however there was a stain on the carpet and some damp / mould in the bathroom. The facilities were very basic in the room. The booking was confirmed as including breakfast. The pub stopped serving breakfast about 2 years ago. The pub itself was nice, we had a meal there one evening and the food was good. The bar staff were friendly. There was no servicing of the room during the stay. I did actually have to buy toilet roll. The bed was comfortable, and the noise complained about in other reviews was not a concern for us. The accommodation was functional. I don’t think I would book again, but do want to single out for praise the friendly bar staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was well looked after by the staff, who went out of their way to be helpful and booked a very reliable taxi service on my behalf. Lovely village and a good set of church bells! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and lovely and the bed was very comfortable did have a good nights sleep.,plus good choice of food but they didn't serve breakfast..no worries there's a couple of very good café that do.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Window broken. Four corners needed to get to the bathroom. Tiny room. Church bells through the night. Stifling room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely quiet nights sleep; kind and thoughtful owner 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed was comfy. The bathroom wasn't very clean and the cupboard had fly poo in it. There was a hole in the box around the toilet. There was a container behind the toilet catching a leek
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable room, clean bathroom if your in the front of the building be warned the beautiful little church opposite chimes four times an hour every hour 24 hours a day !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and tired. Dirty. No private bathroom or Towels Parking limited to max 3 cars
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

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

Great little place

Used as a quick one night stay for going to a comedy gig in Brighton. Well worth the money. Staff lovely and room clean. Bathroom was not within our room but we had an assigned bathroom further round the corridor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am not one for leaving negative reviews, but this place really wasn’t a nice place to stay. The place smelled of urine, the lights flickered continuously, TV didn’t work… it really wasn’t worth £95! I felt even further ripped off when I purchased 2x small bottles of water for £7 down at the bar!! Very bad vibe/atmosphere to this place. Definitely urge people to avoid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Fisser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to my meeting place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

The room did not look like the photos on their website (room 5 large). Could do with some curtains as only a blind. No breakfast available although says on their website 'breakfast available at extra cost'.Green emergency light should be in corridor not in the room. Size of the room was ok if you just want somewhere to sleep for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated for an overnight stay if walking the South Downs Way. Excellent Sunday lunch - we could understand why it was popular! The Landlord was very helpful in providing the best route to re join the South Downs Way the following morning. Unfortunately the nearby cafes were not open for breakfast on Monday - The Green Welly doesn't open and The Nutmeg doesn't open on Bank holidays! We resorted to buying two baguettes from The White Lion and having them for breakfast and lunch!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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