Name: YHA South Downs
Address: Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, East Sussex, , Lewes, BN8 6JS, United Kingdom, Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, East Sussex, East Sussex, BN8 6JS, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $20 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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YHA South Downs

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Location was stunning especially for South Downs Way walk

Psy-faery, United Kingdom

Everything - especially the staff they were fantastic and went out of their way for us whenever possible.

Stephen, United Kingdom

My friends and I were very impressed with the pod accommodation after initially thinking it was rather small I had the best two nights sleep for a very long time. The staff were extremely friendly, facilities great, breakfast wonderful and kept us going all day.

Angela, United Kingdom

It is quite near the South Down Way. If you like UK countryside, this is right for you. The railway station is in 3mins walk way.

李村, China

The fantastic sleeping pod and the cafe, inc outside tables, near cycle route

Tanya, United Kingdom

Great accommodation service and food. This is one of the best hostels I have stayed at.

Rod, United Kingdom

It is great accommodation for a great price. I slept on one of the shared rooms and it was large with ample spaces, and the house they're in has a big kitchen with diner, a big living room with tv and games, a quiet room(!), and a backyard. It is located near a very little town called Southease, but there's nothing around the hostel, so if you're looking for peace and quiet, and a great gateway to the South Downs, you got it. Also, not included, but great breakfast.

Joaquin, Spain

Right on the South Downs Way, excellent overnight stop if you are walking or cycling, Good facilities and bike store was handy. Breakfast was good.

Graham, United Kingdom

Very comfortable bed and clean room. Lovely location. Everyone friendly and helpful. Good kitchen facilities. Reasonable price.

Holly, United Kingdom

The hostel is just 4 minutes away from the train station to town centre (Lewes or Newhaven). I got the room for 4 which is perfect for our group. We got the sink inside so that we didn't have to wait so long to get things done. The kitchen was very well-equipped with 2 ovens, a microwave, plenty of plates, knives, forks, cups, pans and so on.

Ha, United Kingdom

A refurbished Sussex farmhouse, a 5-minute walk from Southease Railway Station, YHA South Downs is set in extensive grounds and has an on-site restaurant and colourful, modern bedrooms.

Luggage storage and a laundry service are available to guests. Packed lunches can be made on request.

Most of the rooms at YHA South Downs share bathroom facilities. Some are private and some feature an en suite bathroom.

Surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, this YHA is only a 25-minute drive from Brighton. Just 8 minutes away on the train is Lewes, County Town of Sussex with a Norman Castle and cobbled streets.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Lewes! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 22 ft² A single bed in a female-only dorm room with access to a shared bathroom. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Quadruple Room 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 22 ft² This private quadruple room features a private en suite bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Toilet, Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 11 ft² A private Twin Room with access to a shared bathroom. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Carpeted Recently booked! Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 22 ft² This room features a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Toilet, Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Pod Cabin 2 futon beds	Show prices
Room Size: 22 ft² This dry and spacious cabin includes beds, bed linen, heating, lighting, along with a window and insulated walls. Pod guests have full access to the hostel' facilities. Room Facilities: Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 32 ft² This private quadruple room features shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 22 ft² A private Double Room with access to a shared bathroom. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to 12 years of age)	Pod Cabin (3 Adults & 1 Child) 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 22 ft² This dry and spacious cabin includes beds, bed linen, heating, lighting, along with a window and insulated walls. Pod guests have full access to the hostel' facilities. Room Facilities: Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
× 6	Dormitory Room (6 Adults) with Shared Bathroom 3 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 32 ft² A dormitory room with 6 beds and access to a shared bathroom. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Premium Bell Tent 4 futon beds	Show prices
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× 5	Dormitory Room (5 Adults) 1 twin bed and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 32 ft² This private dormitory-style room features a private en suite bathroom. Upon request a trundle bed can be added to this room, accommodating up to 6 guests. Room Facilities: Bathroom, Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 22 ft² A single bed in a male-only dorm room with access to a shared bathroom. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Carpeted Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum 3 miles
East Sussex County Council 3.1 miles
Glyndebourne Opera House 3.4 miles
AMEX Stadium 5.5 miles
University of Sussex 5.7 miles
Drusillas Park 5.7 miles
East Brighton Golf Club 5.8 miles
Brighton Marina 6.1 miles
Brighton General Hospital 6.4 miles
Brighton's Naturist Beach 6.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Sainsbury's Supermarket 3 miles
Tesco Supermarket 3.5 miles
Lewes Market 3.5 miles

Natural Beauty

River Ouse River 0.5 miles
Newhaven Ocean/Sea 4 miles
Seaford Ocean/Sea 5 miles
Brighton Ocean/Sea 10 miles

Closest Airports

London Gatwick Airport 24 miles
London City Airport 46.4 miles
London Heathrow Airport 49 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location was stunning especially for South Downs Way walk”

Psy-Faery

United Kingdom

“It is quite near the South Down Way. If you like UK countryside, this is right for you. The railway station is in 3mins walk way.”

李村

China

“It is great accommodation for a great price. I slept on one of the shared rooms and it was large with ample spaces, and the house they're in has a big kitchen with diner, a big living room with tv and games, a quiet room(!), and a backyard. It is located near a very little town called Southease, but there's nothing around the hostel, so if you're looking for peace and quiet, and a great gateway to the South Downs, you got it. Also, not included, but great breakfast.”

Joaquin

Spain

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1 Restaurant On Site

Courtyard Cafe

Open for: Lunch

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Please note, early or late check-ins cannot be accommodated.

Please note that the pod cabins do not include bedding or equipment.

All guests must show a valid photo ID upon check-in. Driver’s license, passport, student ID or similarly recognised national identity cards are accepted.

Group bookings: All bookings for 17 people or more cannot be accepted by YHA.

Please note that towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can hire them at the property or bring their own.

Please note this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking.

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8.7
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7.9
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July 26, 2017

Psy-Faery
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
6.3

“Needs improvements”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Far too many beds crammed into one room which was right next to very loud door slamming all night!!
눇Location was stunning especially for South Downs Way walk
July 21, 2017

Maria
United Kingdom
7.5

“Birthday weekend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Dormitory Room (6 Adults) with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Restaurant food quality and pricing
눇The grounds and staff friendliness
July 21, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

“Ok”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Pod Cabin
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Erratic provision of loo paper. Erratic flush.
눇old flint walls.
July 19, 2017

Stephen
United Kingdom
10

“London to Paris”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Dormitory Room (6 Adults) with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Everything - especially the staff they were fantastic and went out of their way for us whenever possible.
July 17, 2017

Anonymous
Italy
8.8

“Fairy tale and interesting place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Pod Cabin
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Scenery
July 16, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

“Perfect for South Downs walkers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Dorm room was a little cramped.
눇On South Downs Way a d excellent staff
July 16, 2017

Angela
United Kingdom
10

“Hopefully this will be the first of many stays with Youth Hostel Association.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Pod Cabin (3 Adults & 1 Child)
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Nothing could have been better in my opinion
눇My friends and I were very impressed with the pod accommodation after initially thinking it was rather small I had the best two nights sleep for a very long time. The staff were extremely friendly, facilities great, breakfast wonderful and kept us going all day.
July 10, 2017

李村
China
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눇It is quite near the South Down Way. If you like UK countryside, this is right for you. The railway station is in 3mins walk way.
July 7, 2017

Tanya
United Kingdom
9.2

“We'll be back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Pod Cabin
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The fantastic sleeping pod and the cafe, inc outside tables, near cycle route
July 7, 2017

Steve
United Kingdom
9.2

“idyllic”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Finding out that a busy major road was just yards away, when I went to bed!
눇Helpful friendly staff. At £29 it was great value for money and finding a good pub within (20 minute) walking distance doing excellent food was a bonus.
July 3, 2017

Ros
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Oh dear ..booked shared bathroom as was all that was left as there was a festival nearby. It was clean and conveniently situated within our small apartment.Went to use shared toilet before bed and the couple staying in the other bedroom locked us out of the shared area! Couldnt access the kitchen or bathroom/toilet. When we called staff they were shall we say unenthusiastic about helping us even though we had already paid for that.I won't quote what they said. Eventually came with master key and opened the door at 1 am. Very unfortunate
눇Clean and comfortable. Great location
June 20, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Evening meal lovely, comfortable beds, clean bathroom, great location
June 20, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Highway right behind the dorms. However, I slept well.
눇Shower was great , easy access to South Downs Way, baked potato with tuna &mayo, lucked out with only 2 in a 6-bed room, old farm buildings really aesthetic.
June 16, 2017

Rod
United Kingdom
10

“First class hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Great accommodation service and food. This is one of the best hostels I have stayed at.
June 6, 2017

Deweb
Denmark
7.9

“Cheap and cheerful in a great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Dormitory Room (5 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms could be improved, as well as the breakfast selection..
눇Beautiful surroundings and spacious rooms in traditional converted barns.

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