Dog-friendly Hotels East Sussex

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

A fabulous wing of the owners' home just outside the medieval town of Rye. Excellent accommodation for families and couples. Dog-friendly. Stunning views and country walks direct from the door. Rye 2 miles.

Fairwind is a detached bungalow perched at the top of the cliffs, with a covered outdoor swimming pool in the rear garden. Uninterrupted sea views of the English Channel can be enjoyed from the garden or the comfort of the living room. The sleepy seaside town of Peacehaven offers stunning clifftop walks or a beach walk accessed via a ramp a couple of hundred yards from Fairwind. The Greenwich Meridian dividing east and west, runs through the town and there is a marker on the cliff top close to Fairwind where the 0 degree longitude line travels from the cliffs and out to sea. 6 miles to the east is buzzing Brighton where you can visit The Royal Pavilion, explore The Lanes or view the coastline from the British Airways i360 tower, named the most slender tower by the Guinness World Records in 2016. Enjoy a stroll along the pier or visit the oldest operating aquarium in the world with its original Victorian architecture. The port of Newhaven offers the opportunity to take a day trip to France or from the marina, a boat trip to explore the Seven Sisters Heritage Coast. The area also produces some excellent wines so don’t leave without taking a tour around a Sussex vineyard. Beach 150 yards. Shop 800 yards, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Welcome to your tranquil retreat in Heathfield, East Sussex, a charming four-bedroom holiday let that promises relaxation and comfort amidst the picturesque English countryside. Nestled in a serene location, this cozy abode accommodates up to six guests, offering a perfect getaway for families or groups of friends seeking a peaceful escape. As you step into the inviting interior, you’ll be greeted by a warm and welcoming ambiance.
The living room serves as the heart of the home, boasting a delightful wood burner that invites you to unwind by its flickering flames on chilly evenings. Sink into plush sofas and enjoy quality time with loved ones, whether it’s watching a movie, playing board games, or simply sharing stories of the day’s adventures. The accommodation features four tastefully appointed bedrooms, each designed to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Soft linens and comfortable furnishings create a haven of relaxation, allowing you to recharge for the days ahead. With ample space for everyone, you can enjoy privacy and tranquility. Mealtimes are a joy in the well-equipped kitchen, where you’ll find everything needed to whip up delicious homemade meals. Share laughter and good food around the dining table, relishing the pleasure of dining together. For added convenience, there’s a modern bathroom with a shower overhead, ensuring everyone can freshen up effortlessly. Additionally, a separate shower room with a toilet provides extra convenience, especially during busy mornings or after a day of outdoor adventures.
After exploring, step outside into the enclosed garden, where a charming patio invites you to bask in the sunshine. Let children and pets play freely in the safety of the enclosed space while you enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea or al fresco dining amidst the tranquil surroundings. Furthermore, local amenities are easily accessible, with shops, restaurants, and pubs within walking distance. Venture further to discover the stunning South Downs National Park or explore nearby historic sites such as Bodiam Castle and Bateman’s. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventures, cultural exploration, or simply a peaceful retreat, this holiday let in Heathfield offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and serenity for an unforgettable escape.

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.

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.

Steyning High Street is flanked with a bounteous collection of Grade II listed houses and cottages in a charming range of styles and sizes, and Causeway Cottage is no exception. Stepping inside, the front door opens into the embrace of a genteel sitting room in the oldest part of the house. With comfortable, elegant seating, an inglenook log burner and Smart TV, the ancient lath and plaster wall remains on show in the corner to reveal the architectural history of this home dating back to 1435.
From the sitting room, one doorway leads to the main staircase to the first floor, and another door brings you into the kitchen where an electric Aga stands proudly in the middle. Through the kitchen a separate dining room looks over the garden through leadlight windows. From the family room there are steps up to a gorgeous old oak door into bedroom three, but as the access is particularly low, we suggest using the main staircase from the living room. At the top of these main stairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Do take care throughout this Grade II listed home as there are several low doorways and beams, all part of the charm but can catch you if unaware. Outside and accessed through the kitchen and family room there is a wonderful walled garden, planted with traditional flowers and shrubs between brick pathways in classic cottage style.

Steyning is a picturesque and vibrant small market town. Well preserved, it is full of narrow streets with many timber-framed Tudor style buildings as well as some fine Georgian townhouses. Its High Street retains many small and attractive independent shops, tea rooms and restaurants and makes Steyning an interesting town to browse. The Norman church contains some of the best Romanesque architecture in England; visit Steyning Museum next to the library which tells the story of the area from prehistory to the present day. The small village of Bramber next door has remained largely unchanged over the centuries and is overlooked by the remains of the castle built after the Norman Conquest.

Just west of Steyning is the famous landmark of Chanctonbury Ring on the South Downs, a three mile walk from the Roundhill above the town where you can pick up the South Downs Way. Cissbury Ring, another Iron Age hill fort is a picturesque 3-mile walk from Chanctonbury and provides wonderful views over the Downs and out to sea; on clear days Chichester and the Isle of Wight are easily visible from Cissbury. To the east there is fine walking along the South Downs Way towards Truleigh Hill and beyond to Devil’s Dyke and Ditchling Beacon. There are spectacular long range views en-route, both inland over the Weald and out to sea over Shoreham by Sea and Brighton.
The Downs Link is located just north of Steyning, a 37-mile shared route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders that links the South Downs Way with the North Downs Way.

This impressive, detached single-storey cottage rests in Udimore near Rye, East Sussex. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Dog-friendly. Beautiful views. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Open-plan. Camber 6.1 miles; Hastings 11 miles; Battle 12.6 miles.