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The White Horse Inn

3.5 star property
Nature surrounds visitors at this national park retreat where they can savor local cuisine in the restaurant or relax with drinks at the cozy 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

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

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5, Large) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5, Large)

Highlights

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

Located in Hassocks, The White Horse Inn is in a national park. While the natural beauty of South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Brighton Marina. Check out an event or a game at American Express Stadium, and consider making time for Brighton Pier, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Hassocks travel guide
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16 West Street Ditchling, Hassocks, England, BN6 8TS

What's nearby

  • Beachy Head featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse
    South Downs National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Reading FC take on BHAFC in the FACup
    American Express Stadium
    12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Brighton Beach which includes general coastal views
    Brighton Beach
    17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • AY7KWM Brighton seafront - the view of the Brighton Centre and the Grand Hotel, East Sussex, England. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.
    Brighton Centre
    17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

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
  • The Barn - Coffee Shop And Resturant
    4 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), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 Ditchling Common Country Park. Plumpton Racecourse and East Sussex National Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hassocks Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The White Horse Inn Reviews

6.8

7.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. Thanks so much for looking after us this weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic stay

It was absolutely excellent. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Check out and check in was super easy. We got our own entrance and exit which was a nice addition. I would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It suited my needs well, everything i needed for a one night stay. It was a little cold in the evening and i couldnt control the heating, but it came on in the morning. No toiletries on offer, however for the price i paid it was bery good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel was welcoming, clean and more than adequate for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stay. Lovely pub with dining options as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Adequate and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

6/10 Okay

Joss

Not the best of places I've stayed, but it was fit for purpose (a quick nights sleep before heading off on the southdowns way)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

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

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

Giles

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

Decent for an overnight

A popular pub in the centre of the village. The room was small but clean and functional. Room had a bath, which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pub itself was good and the food was very good too. Staff friendly. Accommodation not so good. Could do with a good clean up and overhaul to bring up to a reasonable standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Historic..

When we arrived the roads were busy but got a parking space so was good as there is free parking just walking distance from The Whitehorse inn, the rooms were clean but needed a bit of TLC in my opinion other than that it was comfortable and a beautiful place to stay, the owner was awesome and the staff were great, with a friendly atmosphere.. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Ask for the wifi code before the team leave!!

Parked directly outside. Room fine. Accommodation could not find booking but did then locate it. Team left immediately after checking in.There was no wifi login provided, no mobile signal and no telephone signal at the location. Drove 2 miles up the road to get signal, called and emailed for the wifi code - no answer. Was left as sole occupant on the premises with no way to contact anyone without driving offsite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

Fisser

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