Dog-friendly Hotels East Sussex

Steyning Kilns is located on the site of five old lime kilns dating back to the early 1800s. It is a lovely detached property with the added benefit of air conditioning, located on the side of the South Downs, able to comfortably accommodate up to six guests. It provides a fantastic secluded location for couples, families, or small groups of cyclists or walkers to stay, when looking to explore the wider Sussex area. Outside there is a tap for bike and boot washing and an eating area with table and chairs for six, barbecue and fire pit (with free logs) for those cooler evenings. There is a large paddock area for recreation and some outdoor play equipment available for the children.

Steyning is a small, picturesque town, originally one of the most important places in the county during the middle ages, with its large and prosperous port. Now, it resides about 5 miles from the coast, up the River Adur from Shoreham-by-Sea. The centre of the village still has a large number of historic buildings, including many from the medieval and Tudor period.

Today you’ll find independent shops, an assortment of tea rooms and restaurants, pubs, a well-stocked supermarket and a local butcher all on the high street. The award winning Sussex Produce Company stocks high quality produce and some excellent ready meals, where you can shop for food seven days a week and until late in the evening. Also well worth a visit is the Steyning Bookshop and Cobblestone Walk - a unique shopping arcade, all based around a 16th-century tea house.

The property is ideally positioned on the side of the South Downs, bordering onto the National Park boundary, but only ½ a mile from the South Downs Way path, the Downslink Trail and Steyning High Street. It offers many miles of bridle and cycle paths, and footpaths to explore, with pretty rural villages and traditional country pubs to discover along its routes. You can visit the nearby Steyning Bowl, Chanctonbury Ring, with its stunning views, and the Iron Age hill fort at Cissbury Ring.

The cosmopolitan city of Brighton on the south coast lies roughly 12 miles south east, where you can take a tour around the Regency terraces, the Royal Pavilion, the trendy Lanes district and book your ticket for the British Airways i360 observation tower. The town of Worthing, with 2019’s ‘Pier of the Year’ is only 7 miles away.

Other must-see places within Sussex include Arundel with its famous castle, RSPB Pulborough, The Bluebell Steam Railway, Ashdown Forest or slightly further afield to the west, you’ll find the historic Chichester Cathedral and Goodwood and Fontwell races.

Outdoor pursuits are well catered for in the county, including horse riding on the Downs, and golf enthusiasts will find a variety of courses available locally, and hang gliding enthusiasts can visit The Flyers at nearby Devil`s Dyke on The Downs, 7 miles away. Beach 5 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants ¾ mile.

An ideal escape to the Sussex countryside for those seeking a relaxing break or romantic retreat. Rich in history, the former mill workers cottage has been tastefully decorated creating a cosy and stylish self-catering home.
With a sitting/dining room with two seater sofa, armchair and dining table, a separate well-equipped kitchen with butler sink downstairs, and a bright bedroom with hanging space and drawers and shower room upstairs, The Twitten blends original features with bijou style to retain the charm of this 18th-century building. There is a communal garden at the rear of the property accesed through the kitchen, and a private garden for the cottage also available just beyond.
The name ’Twitten’ derives from the old Sussex word meaning a path between walls or hedges. As you walk through the arched passageway into this quiet haven, you will hear the bubbling millstream which fed the old mill just up the road. Surrounded by countryside, right on the edge of the South Downs National Park and with the South Downs Way only a mile away, there is good access for walks up onto the hills right on the doorstep.
With the centre of Steyning and it’s convenient amenities a few steps away, The Twitten is a great base for walkers looking to stretch their legs!

To think of Brighton and Hove conjures images of Regency and Georgian architecture, eclectic design, sticks of rock, walks along the beach and fantastic shopping. A stay at Aubyns is the perfect base from which to dip your toe not only into the water, but into the wonderfully vibrant culture of this unique city.
With more than a nod towards the sea that laps the beach at the end of the road, Aubyns is a self-catering home that perfectly suits its surroundings. Set on a pretty street in Hove, with lovely design flourishes and an open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, it is a great space for a gathering with family or friends.
Along with two spacious bedrooms in the apartment, one sleeping up to 4 and one sleeping two, what sets this accommodation apart is the Beach Hut bedroom in the garden which lends itself to the name of this property. Fitted out cosily to sleep 2 people, and fully insulated to offer warm quarters throughout the year, it offers guests the opportunity to stay in a very unique room.
Add to this the rare benefit of one parking permit per day on all weekly bookings (by prior arrangement with the owner), a well-equipped kitchen, one en-suite and one family bathroom, and a cupboard filled with games, children’s play equipment and useful beach equipment; this holiday home in Hove has all you need to embrace the lifestyle of this great location.

Resting in the pretty Sussex countryside and within a stone’s throw of a wonderful woodland, home to a herd of rare albino deer, this handsome character holiday home offers comfortable family accommodation in which to relax. It is gloriously secluded with a welcoming and inviting feel creating that perfect start to your stay. Prepare a traditional breakfast in the homely kitchen, equipped with Aga, or enjoy a coffee on the terrace overlooking the far-reaching gardens which are a particular gem - perfect for hide and seek. The well-maintained borders and shrubs are particularly beautiful during spring and early summer. Surrounding woodland and a view from the sunny terrace to fields beyond make the gardens a perfect spot for evening summer aperitifs.
Enjoy the prestigious Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate nearby, an ideal place for dining out or to retire to in the evening for a glass of wine. Open to non-members, the tennis courts and a round of golf can entertain adults in a relaxed atmosphere, or simply indulge in afternoon tea.
The historic town of Horsham is only 8 minutes away, where a variety of shops, bars and restaurants can be discovered.
For a fun day out for the whole family, why not visit Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens, which is located less than 2 miles away.
Roosthole is a wonderful location in which to holiday at all times of year. It is perfectly positioned for small family groups or friends planning a get together, for a golf break or an idyllic ’English’ country holiday. The bedrooms offer flexible living accommodation, all benefiting from the picturesque countryside views. The spacious living room is perfect to cosy round the fire, or open up the French doors and let the sunshine in. The well-equipped country kitchen is quaint with an added bonus of a traditional Aga and small breakfast table. The adjoining large utility room is ideal for storing wellies, walking boots and golf bags. Roosthole is a simple choice for that relaxing, well-earned break.

An original 1920s weather-boarded single-storey beach house with an enclosed garden, this is the perfect dog-friendly hideaway.

These two pretty, beamed, semi-detached holiday cottages, (refs 27442 and 27443) with mezzanine floor, have been attractively converted from former cow byres and are set in the owners’ 14-acre small holding which is home to farm animals including sheep and pigs. On-site is a small children’s play area. A 10-minute walk across the fields brings you into Sedlescombe with its village green and traditional country pub. In close proximity to Battle, with its famous battlefield and abbey, built to commemorate the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Relive one of the most famous days in history, and join the 1066 walk from the doorstep. Take a trip on the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway from Tenterden, also known as ’The Jewel of the Weald’, through the Rother Levels to Bodiam, one of the most evocative moated castles (National Trust), built in 1385. Discover the one time coastal smuggling town of Hastings and medieval Cinque Port town of Rye with its cobbled streets. Picturesque sand dunes and interesting wildlife can be explored at Camber. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Properties 27442 and 27443 can be booked to together to accommodate up to 4 guests.

Mount House Barn is a tastefully renovated 17th-century barn ideally located in the pretty village of Burwash, surrounding the property with wonderful views. The property boasts a wood burner in the living room to cosy up in front of in the colder months. The garden outside is a show stopper, as it is surrounded by luscious greenery from the surrounding fields; why not sit outside with your morning coffee and take in the fresh air around you, or dine al fresco in the evening with a hearty meal, watching the stars above you.
The property is surrounded by things to do for all the members of the family. Close by is the All Things Dog Park which allows your four-legged friend to explore and play while still being in the safety of the enclosed field. The park is open for 12 hours a day, all week allowing you to go and play any time of the day.
A short 15-minute drive away is the High Weald AONB which is filled with things to do. There are endless footpaths to take, each one producing its stunning scenery, or hike up some of the hills and get some breathtaking views below you, creating perfect photo opportunities. If cycling is more your thing, there are several cycle trails you can take, weiving you around the area into the most stunning locations.
Bodium Castle is also within a 15-minute drive and is filled with a plethora of different things to do. Interactive activities are held frequently for children to join in and get a taste of what it was like to live in Medieval times, joining quests and designing maps making this a memorable adventure for all. Other nearby areas include Eastbourne, Battle and Rye, all of which have adventures of their own.

Built to a good standard, these adjoining holiday cottages in the owners’ grounds are situated in the tiny village of Beddingham, which lies in the South Downs just off the Lewes to Eastbourne road (which although convenient, can be busy). The view to one side of the cottage is that of Mount Caburn, which is one of the highest landmarks in East Sussex and is the home of an Iron Age fort! Both cottages have wheelchair access to the ground floor rooms. Lewes, 2½ miles, is dominated by the ruins of a great Norman castle and boasts twisting medieval streets and tiny twittens. The port of Newhaven lies on the land with the shortest sea route between London and Paris and Seaford is a quiet, informal holiday resort from where Seaford Head, The Seven Sisters Country Park, Beachy Head and the village of Alfriston can all be visited. Glyndebourne and the outdoor opera, 2 miles. Drusillas Zoo Park, Charleston - the home of the artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and rural bolt hole for the Bloomsbury group, Firle Place and Newhaven Fort are all a short drive. Eastbourne, 12 miles, Brighton 10 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.

Cowbeech Farm Cottage is situated in the beautiful grounds of the owner’s farmhouse on the edge of the village which bears the same name. Originally part of the old dairy and very much a working dairy farm back in the 1950s, it has its own enclosed garden off the original farmyard. The stunning farmhouse grounds have featured in the National Garden Scheme, and other magazines, and guests can stroll around the lake and marvel at the unusual Japanese garden. On the boundary of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within strolling distance of the local hostelry, which dates back to the early 1600s. A walkers and cyclists paradise, try the Cuckoo Trail, 19 miles of walkways and lanes that follows the old Cuckoo Line Railway from Heathfield to Eastbourne, and gained its name from the releasing of a cuckoo at the Heathfield Fair.
Michelham Priory, Herstmonceux Castle and its gardens, Drusillas Zoo and the Bluebell Railway are great days out, or spend a Saturday evening stargazing at Herstmonceux Science Observatory. Eastbourne with its beaches and pier is a 30-minute drive, and Battle is 8 miles with good rail connections to London. Should the weather be inclement, there is a leisure centre at Hailsham with flumes, inflatables and ten pin bowling. Beach 9 miles. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant 175 yards.