The Flint Barns

Alfriston, Sussex
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1323 87 00 22
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From
£90 - £295
per night

Unwind here with wine tours, tastings, long walks, bird watching, cycling, or just chilling. Eat well, sleep peacefully, feel at home

10 rooms

Rooms sleep 1 – 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

This pioneering English vineyard sits in the glorious South Downs with views all the way to the sea. Arrive to a glass of wine or pot of tea; you can book a tour of the vineyard with wine tasting and lunch. Walk straight onto the South Downs Way from the door.

More poshtel than hostel, you’ll find lots of fresh en suite bedrooms.

Breakfast, lovingly cooked and local, is in the lofty dining room; the innovative dinner and Sunday lunch menus are a treat too – the chef is a keen forager. Settle in to a big communal sitting room made snug with wood-burner, books and games.

We think you'll love

The peaceful setting and the chance to stay on an English vineyard
The delicious food and the wine tastings
Walking the South Downs Way and returning to the friendly Rathfinny team

You should know

Bedrooms are small and the ground floor ones aren't as private
The restaurant is open for weekday lunch (closed Monday/Tuesday), Sunday lunch and dinner from Wednesday till Saturday night
No TV

Essentials

Swimming pool
EV charger
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £90
Surcharges: Singles £90.

4 Doubles: From £260
1 Single: From £90
5 Doubles: From £110

Information

Booking information

Check in

3pm-10pm

Check out

By 11am

Other details

Pets by arrangement.

Closed

Christmas, New Year.

No smoking

Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Property

This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.

Dogs

Treats, poo bags and advice on walks.

Dogs £12.50 per night. Max 2 per booking.

Direct access to South Downs Way, Friston Forest close by; beach walks.

Meals

Dinner, 2 courses, £30, 3 courses, £35. Pubs 3 miles.

Reviews

What a fabulous place! From the minute you turn up into the drive you feel completely relaxed and in serenity. There are miles of rolling vineyards (which you can see from your bed!), and the barns themselves are so lovely. We loved sipping on the wine and gin whilst relaxing in the living room. Breakfasts are delicious too and it was great to have vegetarian options.

Ella, Bristol Aug 2019

From the moment we pulled onto the drive we were impressed! That continued when we arrived at The Flint Barns and were greeted with a perfectly chilled glass of their Cradle Valley white. The team were wonderfully welcoming. The rooms were really comfortable with lovely bathrooms, and with a superb view of the estate. There was a real sense of calm about the place. And breakfast in the morning was delicious. We will definitely return!

Ellen, Bristol Jul 2019

In the heart of the rolling East Sussex Downs and surrounded by vines, this is the perfect place to stay for walkers, especially those with a love of exceptional food and wine. The attractive converted barn is at the end of a long drive but less than 10 minutes by car from the historic Alfriston village. Comfortable beds with high quality linen promise a good night's sleep.

Fiona, Sawday's inspector Apr 2019

What an amazing place! Adrian made our whole stay very pleasurable and we will definitely stay again. Such a unique setting and excellent quality accommodation. Yummy breakfast and enjoyed sampling the wine from the estate. Perfect events venue also.

claire Jul 2015

A great place for a B&B stop especially if you are walking the Downs and Adrian provides a map so you can't miss it when coming off the mains Downs pathway. Lovely location and such a well-appointed & furnished unique place to stay - even if the room, the smallest bunkbed room for 4, was definitely on the small size. The staff were great, full of advice and really friendly, but beware of other guests who may not be dog lovers and put a dampener on proceedings. The Rathfinny shop in Frictional also worth a visit - and book early for the vineyard tours. Definitely be back for the Sparkling wine.

Jo Jul 2015

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Location

The neighbourhood

Rathfinny, an attractive converted barn, sits on a stunning south-facing slope in the South Downs of Sussex, just three miles from the sea. Its climate, chalk soils and aspect make it a perfect place to grow vines in a region that is already producing some of the best, award-winning English sparkling wines. The estate is at the end of a long drive but less than 10 minutes by car from the historic Alfriston village, where there are several good restaurants and pubs.

Local points of interest from Rathfinny Wine Estate

Tours and wine tastings are available every week, all year round. Learn about the history of the Rathfinny Wine Estate and see behind-the-scenes of our state of the art winery, followed by a Sussex wine tasting.
You don't have to travel far for excellent food and wine during your stay. Our Estate is home to two restaurants including the Michelin-recommended Tasting Room, cosy Flint Barns Dining Room and al-fresco wine bar, The Hut.
It’s a short walk up the valley to join the South Downs Way. A long distance footpath and bridleway running along the South Downs in southern England, and is one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales.
Cuckmere Valley is a haven for wildlife, from over-wintering wildfowl to colourful wild flowers. Cradle Valley is a wonderful example of the species-rich chalk grassland. This habitat attracts rare and colourful butterflies and plants in summer.
Alfriston village is consistently named one of the best and most prettiest villages in the UK. The quaint historic high street is home to independent shops, galleries and pubs and within walking distance of the Alfriston Clergy House & Garden.
We are very lucky to have so many places to visit. Seven Sisters Country Park, Charleston Farmhouse, Glyndebourne, Towner Gallery, Michelham Priory, Newhaven Fort and Lewes Castle are all within easy reach of the Flint Barns.

Introducing

Rathfinny Wine Estate

Sarah and Mark Driver established Rathfinny Wine Estate in 2010. As a B Corp their vision is to produce some of the world’s best sparkling wine, and run the B&B, restaurants and cottage as sustainably as possible. The restaurant is powered by renewable energy, the wines are produced on site from grape to glass and they have a 100-year vineyard plan to ensure they continue to treat the environment with the utmost care.

The Flint Barns

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your enquiry details

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Rathfinny Wine Estate

The Flint Barns

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Accommodation

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Rathfinny Wine Estate

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