Charming towns that wear their coastal setting with style, independent shops scattered in Brighton’s backstreets, innovative winemakers, breathtaking white cliffs and a history of art and literature still inspiring a new generation.

We inspect every place we feature, meeting the owners and welcoming them to our collection of friendly places to stay that will help you discover the joy of Sussex. Their creative, beautiful places to stay and their passion for their local area will guide you round a fascinating and beautiful county.

See the home of the Bloomsbury Group, explore charming Rye and massive Camber Sands, walk the South Downs Way and shop in the cobbled streets of The Lanes. A visit to Sussex can be anything from a nourishing cultural tour to a few lazy days at the beach. 

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Explore our featured places to stay in Sussex

The Byre - Gallery

The Byre

Alfriston, Sussex
The Hovel - Gallery

The Hovel

Lewes, Sussex
Boxwood - Gallery

Boxwood

Rye, Sussex

Where to stay in Sussex

You could take in the whole of Sussex in a whirlwind tour, or pick one lovely spot and idle a few days away. Here are some of our favourites stops on your itinerary or bases for your break.

 

Brighton & Hove

In the city itself you’ll find independent shops in the cobbled streets of The Lanes as well as fantastic nightlife and an indescribable fun feel, while relaxed, arty Hove is its own little world just along the pier.

Rye

A historic town that wears its seaside location lightly, more cafes and galleries than buckets and spades, but a wetland nature reserve and the spectacular Camber Sands are a short stroll away.

South Downs

England’s newest National Park is a lush green landscape that rolls down to the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters. Stroll village to village along the 100 miles of the South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne.

Lewes

Pronounced Lewis, not Loos, the older part of town is home to lovely bakeries and breweries and the whole place is taken over by the colourful, inclusive Artwave festival in August and September.

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