• View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
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This 14th century country house hotel, is set in the heart of the Sussex Downs in the village of Alfriston. The Deans Place Hotel is just a short drive from the seaside town of Eastbourne and cosmoplitan Brighton. Set in four acres of fabulous gardens, Deans Place Hotel has all the facilities for a perfect break. It features 36 bedrooms, a public bar, and guest lounges. The hotel is home to the locally renowned, Rosette-awarded, Dining Room. It also offers an outdoor seasonal swimming pool (available from May to September). Guests can enjoy playing croquet and boules in the grounds. Relaxing evenings can be spent on the large terrace, which is ideal for alfresco dining during the summer months.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Classic British Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were super friendly and upgraded my son and his girlfriend to a better room. They made them a special birthday desert which was really lovely of them. They had a really special time.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Highly recommended Dean place nice staff Amazing food nice grounds.
  • Olson
    United States of America United States of America
    A Gem, totally unexpected surprise. Had no idea if the place just thumbed through Booking.com and decided on it. Staff excellent and friendly. Getting there at night had no idea of beauty till next day

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Seafood • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Deans Place Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Polish
  • Romanian

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Deans Place Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Deans Place Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel is a popular venue for weddings and functions at weekends with possible discos.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Deans Place Hotel

  • The prices at Deans Place Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Deans Place Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Ping-pong
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Deans Place Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Alfriston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Deans Place Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Deans Place Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Deans Place Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Deans Place Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.