Late check in times meant we had to stay an extra night, they are very booked so no chance of an early check in. We also expected a car park on site due to the description, but had to pay for parking in village car park, which was a bit annoying. Would have liked fuller toiletries too we only stayed two nights and shower gel had run out.

Four poster bed was a dream and the bath was a welcome surprise. Gorgeous location and staff were friendly and accommodating. They were really dog friendly and being able to have dinner in the pub made our stay super easy. Very spacious rooms with tonnes of character, you real feel like you’ve stepped into another world.

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely pub and very clean room. Staff were really helpful and kind. The bed was so comfy too.

Stayed in March 2024

Unfortunately check in was either before 3pm or after 6pm. A message to let us know that beforehand would have been helpful as we arrived at 3.15pm. I'm sure it's written in the blurb and I missed it but it meant we ate and drank in another establishment before checking in and that is money we would have happily spent at the Ye Olde Smuggler's Inn. Unfortunately, after a day's walking and having already eaten, the late check in time meant we spent the evening showering and relaxing upstairs in our room. The bathroom was very luxurious. Unfortunately, the water temperature in the shower seemed to be scalding hot or freezing cold but this was our only other complaint. 14th century buildings can be tricky though and we were understanding of this

Lovely personal welcome to a really charming old English pub with rooms. The landlady couldn't do enough for us. The room was beautiful and very comfortable for 3 people. She was especially accommodating about our early start the following morning and left us out some breakfast to take away with us to eat later which we really appreciated

Stayed in April 2024

Steep stairs Shower v hot

Old but well refurbished

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing.

Beautiful, traditional pub.

Stayed in March 2024

Warm welcome, beautiful and historic building, very comfortable nights sleep and excellent food.

Stayed in February 2024

The breakfast was very disappointing. It was just a help yourself breakfast, laid out the day before and there were no staff to take dirty plates away. We thought it was very poor.

It was a lovely old pub and the room was nice and a decent size with an ensuite.

Stayed in February 2024

for the price it was disappointing there was no cooked breakfast but there was plenty of other options.

Warm welcome and hospitality was excellent and food in the evening was great.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Historical & Quirky & very welcoming

Stayed in January 2024

The only thing was the en-suite was freezing. And breakfast was very limited, didn’t cater to any dietary requirements or allergens. Other than that it was lovely!

Very friendly staff! Clean and lovely location

Stayed in January 2024

Super friendly owner, super cute authentic pub.

Stayed in December 2023

I’m being picky, the bathroom door was squeaky! No more than you would probably expect in a very old building but a bit of oil would have sorted.

Just what we were looking for in a pub location, exceptionally welcoming, a very homely place, nothing was too much trouble. We had a great meal on the Friday night, breakfast was informal and very flexible.

Stayed in December 2023

The water temperature in the shower and sink was only luke warm. Breakfast could have been better. There were cereals and toast plus some bananas and apples . It would have been a nice touch if there had been a cloth on the table.

The inn had a lot of interesting history. It was a pub downstairs and accommodation upstairs. The room was lovely and warm and clean and had tea /coffee making facilities available. The room was interesting with a sloping floor and a lovely view of the village decorated for Christmas. The stairs are a little steep and bend round so not suitable if you're unsteady on your feet, however they add to the charm of the place. Also in parts the ceilings and door frames were low so you would need to be careful not to bang your head if you are tall.

Stayed in December 2023

Breakfast was different, would have liked a cooked breakfast, especially on a frosty cold misty day. However the breakfast provided was good.

Location was brilliant, the welcome from Barry was great.

Stayed in December 2023

Breakfast isn’t exciting

Great location. Comfortable bed. Good size room.

Stayed in November 2023

Breakfast could be better - we found mould on the bread! It was very loud in our room above the bar so I am glad the pub didn't stay open late - but it felt like a genuine olde inn atmosphere.

We loved our bedroom with the sloping floor, and we loved the whole building with all the doors everywhere. Lovely views from our room, and such a feel of genuine history! Had a lovely dinner too.

Stayed in November 2023

Breakfast was ok but could have been more inspiring. Shower heat was a little difficult to adjust but I got there in the end.

great atmosphere. Comfortable bed. Good food.

Stayed in November 2023

As with the other reviews, we felt that the breakfast options were a little limited and thought that it wouldn’t take much to make the breakfast more enjoyable. Having said that, it was still perfectly pleasant.

Welcoming and comfortable. The room was spacious and well-equipped and the pub is perfectly situated in the centre of beautiful Alfriston.

Stayed in October 2023

Great hospitality; one of the most characterful rooms we've stayed in, floor slopes at about 5 degrees. 😀. The Smugglers produces really excellent value for money proper pub grub. A simple continental self serve breakfast is provided. Best value in the village by far 👏

Stayed in October 2023

Would have loved a cooked breakfast. Would have been good to have hangers to hang up clothes.

Wonderful warm welcome. Warm and inviting. Delicious food.

Stayed in October 2023

A little cool in the bedroom, but there was an additional radiator. Limited nearby parking.

Very quaint and homely. Wonderful food.

Stayed in October 2023

The breakfast was very basic but acceptable.

The service and dinner food were outstanding.

Stayed in October 2023

Continental breakfast was a little underwhelming

Great stay, lovely clean rooms and friendly staff. We ate here in the evening and the food and hospitality were excellent.

Stayed in October 2023

Noisy dog, barking in the early hours

Quirky

Stayed in October 2023