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Where to Stay in the South Downs

Published 13th November 2024

Gorgeous English countryside, smart gastro pubs, pretty villages with fancy shops - the South Downs is the perfect location for a classic country weekend.

We've picked out some of our favourite South Downs stays. The sweetest cottages, houses and cabins ideal for a luxurious little getaway.

Longhorn

Petersfield - Hampshire

Luxurious glamping lodge with a deluxe outdoor bathtub for couples in the heart of the stunning South Downs.

Stillwaters at Avington Estate

Avington - Hampshire

Relax by tranquil waters in an ultra-modern, luxury group escape in Hampshire, in the rolling hills of the South Downs.

The Lake House

Arundel - West Sussex

Charming lakeside lodge with a hot tub, offering groups of up to four an idyllic and peaceful break in the West Sussex countryside.

A Barn

Houghton - West Sussex

Beautiful barn conversion in the South Downs with luxury rooms that allow you to enjoy the peace and tranquility all around you.

The Cottage at Honeybridge Estate

Ashurst - West Sussex

5 + 5 kids

A majestic Tudor cottage on the grounds of Sussex's Honeybridge Estate, this charming cottage has wonderful access to the South Downs National Park.

Tack Barn

Lewes - Lewes

2 adults + 1 under 1.

The ultimate eco-friendly rural escape in Sussex, full of little luxuries.

Challens Yarde

Midhurst - West Sussex

Elegant, grade II listed repurposed cottage in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

Nest Cottage

Pulborough - West Sussex

Romantic cottage for two on a private West Sussex estate with a peaceful garden, charming interiors and free-standing bath.

Oakwood Stables

Chichester - West Sussex

10 +2 kids

Escape to sophistication at Oakwood Stables, two stylishly converted cottages with hot tubs in the heart of beautiful West Sussex.

Belle Tout Lighthouse

Eastbourne - East Sussex

Lighthouse converted in to a charming and unique B&B, slap bang on the South Downs Way, complete with panoramic views of the English Channel, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head.

The Grain Store Lewes

Lewes - East Sussex

Ultra-contemporary converted granary in the heart of the Sussex Downs, replete with modern luxuries and three double bedrooms

Tree House Retreats

Midhurst - West Sussex

Stunning treehouses with romantic outdoor baths, nestled among the canopies in acres of ancient woodland in the heart of West Sussex.

The Rook Retreat

Amberley - West Sussex

Spacious and contemporary house with stunning views over the South Downs and a private hot tub, perfect for a rural escape with friends or family.

Scots Pine

Droxford - Hampshire

Luxurious home nestled in the Hampshire countryside with wood burner, outdoor decking, lawned garden, hot tub, BBQ and access to a pool and sauna.

Meadow Hide

Chichester - West Sussex

Escape to the tranquil West Sussex countryside in this stunning holiday cottage for four, complete with luxurious hot tub on a private deck.

The Hide

Petersfield - Hampshire

Cute and cosy, modern and luxurious, this tiny house is the perfect romantic bolthole for couples seeking a private, peaceful, getaway in Hampshire.

Little Burpham Cottage

Arundel - West Sussex

A charming, historic Grade II listed cottage, beautifully refurbished and set among the rolling green hills of the South Downs.

Coppicer's Lodge

Petersfield - Hampshire

A romantic, off-grid lodge in the magical Hampshire woods complete with private glamping facilities and spellbinding vistas...

Deer Lodge

Rowlands Castle - West Sussex

Enjoy a romantic visit to Deer Lodge, a luxury Shepherd's Hut at Drews Farm in the midst of the Southdowns National Park.

THE PIG - in the South Downs

Arundel - West Sussex

2 per room

THE PIG-in the South Downs is a boutique hotel with a fantastic restaurant, Kitchen Garden, rustic treatment rooms, cosy bar and fabulous eclectic rooms.