East Sussex: pousadas

From the moment I stepped into the house and met the host Jane, everything felt warm and welcoming. Jane is an incredibly nice and kind person. She proactively ask if I needed any help and kindly introduced places to visit nearby. She even invited me to attend her friend’s birthday dinner. Every morning, she thoughtfully prepared a healthy breakfast, including fruit salad, toast, coffee and more. Location: It was very easy to find the house by following the map from the train station. The room is located in a small alley just off the main street in the heart of Lewes, surrounded by lots of great restaurants and cafés. The weekend farmer’s market is just a one-minute walk away. I saw someone asking whether the house is warm enough — don’t worry. It can be chilly in Lewes during spring, but Jane keeps the heating on all the time. If you still feel cold, there's also a portable heater available. I didn’t need to use it, because it was already warm enough. I really loved staying here.

Carol and Clive were very welcoming and nothing was any trouble. The cottage is querky and full of character with a lovely back garden next to the river and with beautiful views of the countryside. Check in was flexible and easy to arrange. It is a lovely village and Carol's place is central and walkable to local pubs. I had a lovely time and would return to explore the area more.

Characterful room in delightful cottage and beautiful village. So nice to have a bath to soak in!

Our second fabulous stay in this extraordinary B&B in the countryside. Very tastefully decorated in a rustic eclectic style. L&R are the most welcoming and warmhearted hosts. An exceptional experience.

I had a wonderful time staying with Sue. The house is beautiful, lovingly furnished and very clean. The room I stayed in was cozy, and the breakfast was delicious. The house is in a peaceful area, within walking distance of many nice cafés and restaurants. Sue and her husband were very welcoming. I highly recommend staying here!

We had the absolute best time staying at Boldshaves. D and Peregrine were wonderful hosts! They were so accommodating and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The grounds are incredible and seemed almost endless! Truly, I don’t think I have seen such beautiful gardens. The bedrooms were quite big—perfect for letting our luggage breathe a bit—and the beds were so comfortable. The breakfast was also really fantastic with so many special touches!! We feel really fortunate that we found this gem. It was the highlight of our trip!!

Melanie helped us out after another host let us down and all of our party loved our stay. Beds comfortable, bathrooms and rooms immaculate and an amazing breakfast! Would recommend to anyone hiking in the area and we will be stopping through again! Many thanks to the whole team!

worked out really well for us. Easy communication, thank you for having us.

We felt very welcomed by Jane & John, they were chatty & friendly and the breakfast was 5*. Jane found me some gluten free bread and cooked a delicious brekkie for us. We chatted to John about a local walk & he got his map to check our route. Lovely people, highly recommend.

Simon was a fantastic host. The bedroom and bathroom were spotless and modern, and the carriage is great fun. Simon provided warm rolls and coffee in the morning. Would definitely recommend!

We really enjoyed staying with Caroline; a warm, friendly and generous host. The house was brimming with character and the room was perfect. Our delicious breakfast was all home made with local ingredients. Caroline's place is highly recommended! Thank you.

Peter and Sue were so welcoming and relaxed when we arrived. The room was actually nicer than we expected, super clean, extremely quiet, comfortable, and fitted with everything we needed. In the morning Peter cooked us a lovely breakfast which set us up nicely for the day of cycling ahead. The night before he let us use a couple of locks for our bikes - not that we even needed them, as the b and b was secure and off the road. Would wholeheartedly recommend this b and b to anyone passing through the area. Hopefully we’ll see you both again in the future! Thanks for a pleasant and stress free stay!

I had a lovely stay with Mary&Paul. They both made me feel very welcome, they are both very kind&lovely people. My room was lovely clean and cosy, I slept 😴 very well. The breakfast in the morning was delicious 😋 the homemade muesli was really nice and my dippy eggs and toast was made perfectly by Paul, all washed down with a pot of tea. I am already planning my next stay. A big Thank you for everything. 😊

Belle chambre, confortable. Bien placée pour aller visiter les Seven Sisters. Jeannette est attentionnée.

Five stars across the board. Lovely room and a great location. Mark was a friendly and helpful host who made us feel very welcome. Would definitely visit again.

It was a lovely stay. The hosts were so lovely and welcoming. Made us feel very comfortable there and had a lovely breakfast to our door in the morning! Not too far way from the beach and town.

Easy to find property, Breakfast was adequate, Clear TV instructions needed, Nice housekeeper,

A lovely place to stay, Linda and Mike were friendly and accommodating. Lovely and clean, would recommend! :)

A lovely, characterful home and an ideal base from which to explore Hartfield and Winnie-the-Pooh country. The bedroom was large and clean, with a huge and very comfortable bed. Val was a friendly and welcoming host. We would thoroughly recommend this place and we would be very happy to stay there again.

Absolutely amazing stay! Sarah’s place is a true hidden-gem and would recommend anyone to stay there!

As we drove through the double wooden gates, we were in awe by the grandeur of this delightful thatched home with its welcoming Xmas decorations outside and carefully selected decor in every nook. A delicious spread of food awaited us each morning, and we were privy to Chris’s famous orange marmalade. What surprised me was the attention to detail including olives/feta knowing my heritage. A true festive treat was having Xmas crackers on our last morning. Michele’s attention to detail was impeccable. She is such a gem. 💎 However all that aside, what will make our stay forever memorable was our lovely hosts Michele and Chris. We truly loved our conversations each morning. They both created such a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. We came in as guests but we have left as friends. We truly hope we come back again. If Airbnb gave awards to the best hosts, Michele and Chris would win hands down. 🏆