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Tovey Lodge

Property class: 3.5

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A wooden fence with a pond and various plants in the background. - Tovey Lodge (Hassocks)
A traditional brick house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved driveway. - Tovey Lodge (Hassocks)
A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in oven, a stovetop, and a stainless steel sink. - Tovey Lodge (Hassocks)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a painting on the wall, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and a bedside lamp. - Tovey Lodge (Hassocks)
A traditional building with a tiled roof and a sign reading "Tovey Lodge." - Tovey Lodge (Hassocks)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Business services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • High chair

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping provided

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive key retrieval information

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

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/debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

About the neighborhood

Hassocks is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach. Komedia Brighton and Brighton Pier are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. Visit our Hassocks travel guide
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Underhill Lane, Ditchling, Hassocks, England, BN6 8XE

What's nearby

  • A red and white lighthouse on a rocky shore with waves crashing nearby.
    South Downs National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A large, empty stadium with blue seats and a green field.
    American Express Stadium
    13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • A gazebo with ornate green and white railings, a domed roof, and a sign reading "BAYVIEW".
    Brighton Beach
    22 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Ditchling Beacon Car Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
    6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hassocks Station
    5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thatched Inn
    4 min drive
  • Top House
    8 min drive
  • Proper Cycling & Coffee
    4 min drive
  • BN6 Craft Beer & Tap
    4 min drive
  • The Bull
    20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tovey Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tovey Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Tovey Lodge located?

Situated in Hassocks, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ditchling Beacon Car Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of East Sussex National Golf Club and Hollingbury Park Golf Club. Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and University of Brighton are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tovey Lodge Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Difficulty in finding property. Needs sign at entrance. Very dangerous exiting drive onto lane. Needs a mirror opposite to show lane both ways. Lodge and rooms very small. Trip switch overloads if you use kettle and use cooker same time. However, my tel contact and personal contact with the gentleman owner was very convivial.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated and worn out

We stayed in the cottage at Tovey Lodge. It was very dated, which was fine, but it was also worn out. The sofa bed needs replacing due to peeling material and the mattress on this was so thin there is no way an adult could sleep on there. Luckily our 7 year old can sleep anywhere. The main bed was uncomfortable with a too small mattress topper which didn't reach the edges and because of this we only stayed for two of the three nights we had booked as we needed sleep. The booking was also mis-advertised as including breakfast, which was not the case. That said the proprietor was friendly and it may be that the B&B is of a much higher standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

Nick

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

Beautiful surroundings

I had not realised that Tovey Lodge was not a hotel. Owners very friendly and engaging and provided good service at breakfast time. Very relaxing place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
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8/10 Good

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the type of break we wanted. Restful and comfortable surroundings. Thank you .
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great accommodation and excellent owners

Was made to feel very welcome by Roy and Diane.....checked in early and no problem having travelled from Essex. Great room with excellent facilities. Breakfast consisted of what ever you wanted. Would thoroughly recommend this lodge as the place to be.... Can't speak highly enough of this lodge and location....
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and very friendly Service. GReat Breakfast
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

A great stay in a great B & B

We had two lovely nights at Tovey Lodge. Very comfortable well appointed place, plus an excellent breakfast. Beautiful and peaceful location just outside Ditchling Village nestling under the South Downs and yet close to plenty of places of interest.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good B&B accommodation

Welcomed by he owner who also sent us a text prior to arrival with helpful directions. The property was conveniently sited for access to the coast and local villages. Scenery in the area is very attractive.
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6/10 Okay

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Customer service lacking

The b&b was absolutely beautiful however we were really disappointed with the customer service and were astounded when we were trying to relax in the pool and jacuzzi to hear a massive argument between the owner and son, it made us feel very comfortable and massively hindered our relaxation.
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8/10 Good

Robert

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

No issues.

No issues at all, would highly recommend, last minute visit to son living nearby with my wife and ticked all the boxes. I am in hotels every week and will definitely use in future if in area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Murray

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

Fantastic hosts

My young daughter and I planned a short visit to Brighton and wanted to stay somewhere close, but not in the tow.n. Tovey Lodge was more out-of-the-way than we intended, but the surrounding scenery was lovely and everything else was superb. Roy and his wife could not have been better hosts and the facilities - including bathrobes, slippers, towels for the heated indoor pool etc - were excellent. The breakfast was way beyond what we expected. I would definitely stay there again - if we are revisiting that part of the country.
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10/10 Excellent

Marsdens

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

Lovely spot for a quiet break

Friendly reception, lovely room,good communication,great spot, quiet, overall a good experience. Well placed for access to various pubs for evening meals, and for local trains to Brighton. Although we didn't make use of the spa facilities it all looked great.
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwen

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

Luxury in a rural idyll

Wonderful accomodation, wonderful hosts, wonderful location - tucked away into a genuine rural location. Our hosts' recommendation for the local pub for dinner was exactly what we were looking for and we were given a comprehensive list of local must see attractions too. The breakfast was lovely with lots of room for individual orders. Our only regret was that we were there for one night.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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