From West Sussex to Brighton, the High Weald to Camber Sands, our wild and wonderful county boasts an endless range of landscapes and destinations to explore. Here’s our ultimate guide to the best places to stay the night in Sussex, including hotels, vineyard stays, B&Bs, quirky camping, glamping and luxury self-catering.
Stay overnight in a luxurious vineyard lodge, designed by Will Hardie of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces. Ashling Park Estate
Sustainable gastro campsites in two rural South Downs locations – Westerlands and Firle. woodfire.co.uk
Contemporary country house hotel, kitchen garden and greenhouse restaurant with a variety of luxe accommodation. thepighotel.com/in-the-south-downs
Luxury self-catering lodges with barrel sauna and private terraces overlook the vineyard and setting sun. Tinwood Estate.
Cosy 16th-century coastal inn overlooking pagham harbour. crab-lobster.co.uk
Gorgeous self-catering hideaways for a range of group sizes, in this country estate with acclaimed farm shop. cowdray.co.uk/stay
The Pig in the South Downs
Cool, calm and contemporary boutique hotel with restaurant and bar on Eastbourne’s seafront. porthotel.co.uk
Converted 15th-century inn with stylish rooms and buzzy restaurant in a mediaeval village centre. thepolizzicollection.com/the-star
Bexhill beachfront hotel with mid-century design, restaurant and beach club. therelaisretreats.com/coodenbeach
Historic home with artists’ retreat and eco-holiday home in a converted woodland barn near Lewes. upperlodgesussex.com
Stay in one of 10 beautifully-appointed bedrooms at the Flint Barns B&B, located amongst the vineyards at the heart of the estate. rathfinnyestate.com
Cosy country pub with rooms and walled garden, in an historic Bloomsbury Heartland village. raminn.co.uk
The Star at Alfriston
Quirky rooms and rustic lodges await at this kooky 16th-century inn. thebellinticehurst.com
Get back to nature in wild and wonderful glamping pods. wowo.co.uk
Sensitively restored tudor townhouse with historic portland garden. Sleeps 8. landmarktrust.org.uk
Secluded woodland and meadow camping near Bluebell Railway. yampcamp.co.uk
WOWO campsite. Photo: Karolina Krasuka
Snuggle down in a charming cottage, converted barns or cosy shepherd’s hut, surrounded by scenic vineyards and the rolling hills of the High Weald. Oxney Organic Estate
Choose from 11 delightful B&B rooms in a converted hop barn or — in summer— a luxury bell tent complete with king-size bed and cosy fire pit. Tillingham
Stay overnight in a choice of luxurious vineyard accommodation which includes luxury bell tents, a lakeside lodge and even a one-of-a-kind hobbit house. Oastbrook Estate
Boutique B&B in a Georgian coach house in Hastings old town, with five luxurious rooms and views across the rooftops. laindons.com
Individually designed rooms in this recently renovated boutique hotel at the cobbled heart of Rye. thegeorgeinrye.com
Get close to nature in enchanting wildflower meadows and woodland near Rye. swallowtailhill.com
Coastal Cali-cool boutique hotel overlooking Camber Sands, with exceptional, unfussy restaurant. thegallivant.co.uk
The 'Hobbit House' at Oastbrook Estate. Photo: Daniel Alford
Six beautiful rooms at the inn, in a 16th-century building in the heart of Ditchling. thebullditchling.com
Steps from the beach, 11 stylish bedrooms sit above this highly-acclaimed restaurant. thegingerpigpub.com
Quirky seafront hotel with eclectic decor and lively social hub. artistresidence.co.uk
Get back to nature with a range of higgledy-piggledy glamping options at the foot of the South Downs. blackberrywood.com
Artist Residence Brighton
For the best luxury cottages, cabins and unusual places to stay by the sea, in the South Downs or in Sussex’s prettiest towns, look no further than Cabins and Castles‘ hand-picked collection of stylish hideaways.
The Hyde, Cuckfield
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Port Hotel & Restaurant is a contemporary boutique hotel in a lovingly restored Victorian townhouse on Eastbourne's glistening seafront. Stay in one of 19 modern bedrooms, with a relaxed restaurant and inviting cocktail bar.
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A relaxed gastro-campsite in West Sussex with breathtaking views, hearty food cooked over open-fire and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
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Stay overnight in a luxurious vineyard lodge, designed by Will Hardie of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces.
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Located two hours from London, this stunning Sussex seaside hotel offers a modern take on a classic English hotel experience.
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Wake up in the heart of an English Vineyard at Rathfinny Estate's award-winning B&B in East Sussex.
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The vineyard vacay is on the rise. A growing number of Sussex vineyards also offer overnight accommodation for guests who’d prefer to linger on, in a range of accommodation styles ranging from tipis to luxurious lodges and even a hobbit house.
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Dine, stay and relax at THE PIG-in the South Downs — a restaurant with rooms where everything starts with the Kitchen Garden.
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Dine, drink and stay at this designer boutique hotel in the medieval East Sussex village of Alfriston, owned by Olga and Alex Polizzi.
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Stay overnight in a converted hop barn B&B or luxury bell tent at this biodynamic vineyard & wine producer in the East Sussex countryside.
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