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The Alfriston

4.0 star property
Hotel in Polegate with a steam room and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Sussex | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Champion Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cozy

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Gyles Suite | Deep soaking bathtub

Gyles Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sussex | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Sussex

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lawrence Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Dene Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Culture | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Culture

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heritage | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Heritage

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Seaford Road, Alfriston, Polegate, England, BN26 5TW

What's nearby

  • Drusillas Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Seven Sisters Country Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Newhaven Ferry Port - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Beachy Head - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Eastbourne Pier - 18 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bishopstone Station - 8 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lexden Fish and Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cinque Ports - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cuckmere Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moon of India - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Alfriston

Upscale hotel near South Downs National Park
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden at The Alfriston. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Deans Place, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Alfriston feature comforts such as safes and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Deans Place

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1300
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property hosts group events on weekends and guests may encounter related noise as a result.

Property is also known as

Deans Place Polegate
Deans Place Hotel
The Alfriston Hotel
The Alfriston Polegate
The Alfriston Hotel Polegate

Frequently asked questions

Does The Alfriston have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Alfriston pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Alfriston?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Alfriston?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Alfriston?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Alfriston located?

Situated in Polegate, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Andrew Church and Clergy House. Drusillas Park and The English Wine Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Alfriston Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 213 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sugathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Minette

Lovely property. The reception
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful pool, had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, friendly welcoming staff, lovely comfortable room, delicious dinner and most generous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect hotel

Very comfortable hotel in a beautiful location. The food was excellent, too, can’t fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Alfriston stay at Deans Place hotel

Very friendly and helpful staff, great location for the Downs and Cuckmere Valley, had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

maxine

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

Make sure you visit

The hotel was lovely the staff were super friendly Ideal location Fabulous food Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

Lovely and cosy

Very cosy comfortable and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Loved the breakfast. Set in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were delightful, friendly and efficient, the hotel and grounds are lovely, breakfast was great (we did not dine) the village gorgeous and we look forward to another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

A lovely stay

We had a lovely few nights at Deans Place, the grounds are immaculate with a pool also which was lovely to make use of. The food was very good and staff very friendly. The rooms are a bit tired in places and a few cobwebs here or there but a lovely hotel and all the communal areas and grounds are very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierrette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

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

RETURN VISIT TO A FIRM FAVORITE

Another stay at Deans place, always an enjoyable place to stay with a warm welcome and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely country house hotel. Food only ok and hotel a bit tatty but location and ambience trumps this
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view from ground floor bedroom. Excellent breakfast. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Friendly

Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

Great Stay!

The staff was super helpful and friendly. We arrived late (after 10pm) and had no problems checking in. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Considering we got the economy room, it was very good value for money as very spacious. Lovely breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely grounds, public areas. Corridor to downstairs bedrooms needs decorating but bedroom itself very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Just lovely slightly shabby chic country house hotel. Stayed many times. Just live it. Dog friendly great for Glyndebourne CHANGE NOTHING.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pleasant stay

We stayed for one night. Room was clean and well furnished. Breakfast was good. Staff were nice and friendly. The only thing I would say is bathroom needs some repair and improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable hotel good price warm welcome

A comfortable stay in a nice setting. The hotel needs a refurb TBH, but to be fair this is reflected in the pricing and the warmth of the welcome makes up for the decor being a bit dated. Room was clean and spacious and bed comfortable with nice sheets. Good English breakfast. Nice bar. Pool was a decent size and felt warm (to my hand). Lovely garden.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean but rooms I had I had 2 were dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

In need of renovation

Hotel is in need of renovations, rooms are small and do not have air conditioning. The grounds are lovely but the swimming pool needs cleaning. The dinning room and bar area and spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Country house non chic

Been going to Deans Place for years on our annual Glyndebourne visit. It’s just a great country house hotel in a beautiful village in the middle of the S Downs national park. It’s a bit tatty at the edges, the food is predictable and chic it isn’t. We just love it as it is and pray that it does not get boutiqued… for us 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to sort out water supply not good draining an ocean to get hot water
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023