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Holly House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Ashdown Forest

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Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite (Juliet Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Garden
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Holly House, near Ashdown Forest, offers a genuine retreat with seasonal garden views. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before exploring or swimming in the seasonal pool. Smoke-free rooms include WiFi for staying connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Juliet Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Juliet Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Beaconsfield Rd, Haywards Heath, England, RH17 7LF

What's nearby

  • Ashdown Forest - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Sheffield Park Garden - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Wakehurst Place - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • East Grinstead Station - 12 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Three Crowns - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coach and Horses - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Thai Time - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Holly House

Upscale bed & breakfast near Ashdown Forest
Located close to Sheffield Park Garden and Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh, Holly House provides free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast
Room features
All guestrooms at Holly House include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Holly House B&B Haywards Heath
Holly House Haywards Heath
Holly House Haywards Heath
Holly House Bed & breakfast
Holly House Bed & breakfast Haywards Heath

Frequently asked questions

Does Holly House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Holly House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holly House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holly House?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holly House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holly House located?

Situated in Haywards Heath, this bed & breakfast is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Ashdown Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sheffield Park Garden and Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station. Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh and Wakehurst Place are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Holly House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
absolutely charming b&b
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small B&B run by Dee who is absolutely wonderful and works non-stop to make your stay a pleasurable one. The breakfast is excellent and the garden is beautiful with many different areas to discover as you explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the Holly House! Ms. Birchell was a delightful host and it is clear she put a lot of love into this place! Her Garden is absolutely stunning too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dee was so lovely and accommodating. She gave us great advice and recommendations. She was very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay , the host Dee was lovely and her breakfast was excellant .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oakley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our two night stay at Holly House, was the best we’ve had for a long time, Dee the landlady was lovely, her breakfast was five star 🙏👌
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

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

Comfortable stay in wonderfully located B&B.

Comfortable, clean, and with the woodland opposite it’s perfect for dogs! Lovely breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the nicest bed and breakfast places we have ever stayed in! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Holly House

Wonderful host and gardens;a n excellent B & B by someone who cares for her customers
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely host and property. Very quiet area. Lovely garden to explore. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning garden. Wonderful peaceful retreat. Great breakfast and amazing walks from the door. A hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

June

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

Lovely Beautiful Pleasant Peaceful Relaxing Place

WONDERFUL Lovely House Beautiful Gardens Gracious Hostess. A Piece of Pleasantness in this currently Silly World
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely harden suite with patio. Holly House has beautiful garden and very helpful owner. Village setting
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

AMAZING!

I have no other word I could use but: AMAZING! Great location. Wonderful house, good breakfast, lots to do in the area. We did a lot of sightseeing and discovering the area. Easy access to the coast. There was so much going on.
Relaxing drive.
British Airways i360
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raeleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming surprise. Dee, our host welcomed us into her serenity. She offered us coffee after our long drive. Beautiful accomodation lovely gardens. Home cooked breakfast, a stroll through the gardens. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Great breakfasts

Dee was a wonderful hostess. Her breakfasts were great. So much choice. A few little tweaks would have improved things for us. The bathroom folding door didn’t close properly as there was no handle. The weather was very hot and a fan would have helped us sleep. Guest need to be aware that there are not enough parking spaces when all rooms are occupied but we were able to park at the village hall opposite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely room and a magnificent garden. Dee the host was a delight. For those who like a couple of pints with their evening meal the local pub is within easy walking distance and they have a lovely menu, a wide range of decent beers and friendly efficient staff. Intend to stay again sometime in the not too distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty house in a quiet village on the edge of the Ashdown Forest with a wonderful garden. Host Dee was very welcoming and always happy to answer any questions. Excellent, hearty breakfast with lots of choice. Easy access to several National Trusts properties/gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful B&B. The welcome, the former farmhouse itself, the comfortable room & the extraordinary variety at breakfast were all impeccable. Seconds from the bus stops to/from Haywards Heath Station with express links to Brighton, LGW and London. Superb & would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host very welcoming with tea anx cake on arrival in the garden. Great breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable and peaceful property with breakfast: homemade jams, marmalade, fruits and individually cooked. A thoughtful host and beautiful garden in the heart of Sussex countryside, five minutes' drive from a historic village pub which serves excellent food and wine and is also popular with locals. Very handy for the many houses, castles and gardens open to the public in Sussex. Perfect for us to escape the noise and crowds of the seaside towns after days sightseeing and visiting friends. Good for woodland walks with or without dogs. A lovely week's break.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

May-Britt V. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful B&B treated like a good hotel. Mrs. Landlady was extremely kind, supportive and knowledgeable of her surroundings. We got many choices of interesting outings. Nice home cooked breakfast and gluten-free wasn’t a problem. The room was adorable and so the bathroom. The garden access was great and was more a park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Her place truly felt like staying in a home, very quaint and quiet. Such a beautiful old house filled with history, and make sure you walk through her amazing gardens! Her breakfast was the best I had the entire time I was in England.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dee, the owner was very good at making you feel invited, comfortable, and appreciated. She was very hospitable and her breakfasts were amazing. My son had a full breakfast every morning. I enjoyed my 2 weeks there very much.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, in a beautiful countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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