The only downside was that the kitchen wasn't open every day, especially in the evenings. This made it uncomfortable, as the closest open restaurant was a 20-minute walk away. It's doable, but when it rains, as it often does, it's not very pleasant. For lunch, however, we were always guaranteed an excellent meal at the bar next door. It would be helpful to consider keeping the kitchen open every evening to ensure a full service.

THE BREAKFAST WAS GOOD AND ABUNDANT, THE CHEF WAS VERY HELPFUL IN TRYING TO SATISFY MY EVERY REQUEST

Stayed in July 2025

Lovely hotel with friendly staff in a quaint and peaceful village. Surrounded by beautiful nature and awesome hiking trails.

Stayed in June 2025

Insufficient staff in the morning at breakfast

Convenient

Stayed in June 2025

Lack of USB plug in points and water in the room, but the staff provided the water on request and graciously let us borrow their charger for a few hours. ♥ The shower hot and cold water was wrongly plumbed in so they were reversed to what's shown on the tap - a relief when realised this and could finally shower :) Also the shower cubicle whilst functional is a tight fit. Not sure that this is bad, but there doesn't seem to be any staff available on site overnight. Pub closed at 9m (weekday) and no food at dinner, which was a shame. I understand its under new management so it'd be good to see some improvements made to a venue with such a lot of promise.

Room was spacious and well decorated, included a long mirror which can so often not be included. Bed was super comfortable and it was a great location to the venues we were attending locally. Lovely greeting on arrival and tasty cooked breakfast. FYI - No fridge or safe, and no wifi - but does have hairdryer and kettle with tea/coffee available in room

Stayed in May 2025

I booked thinking there was a restaurant attached but arrived and staff said there wasn't. On the day I arrived no food places or take-aways were open so hot food wasn't an option which was disappointing. Had I known that beforehand I would have prepared or booked somewhere else. The room had large cobwebs from the ceiling and there were few plugs convenient, including one behind the bed.

Beautiful room in a very quiet village. Staff were so friendly and the pub beneath was dog friendly!! Bed was very comfy and it was a very comfortable stay

Stayed in March 2025

Restaurant closed (no chef so could be temporary, but I booked a table and had no warning), pub empty so no atmosphere. They opened the restaurant for us to have an early breakfast but no tea or coffee available, I even had to buy my own peanut butter from nearby shop! Room very warm.

Nice looking pub, quiet, clean, simple room. Lindfield is nearby and has a great atmosphere. Staff accommodating. The village is super quiet.

Stayed in April 2025

Breakfast door was locked two out of the three days we were there. so could not have breakfast, that we had paid for

Location

Stayed in February 2025

A friendly inn for a one night stop. It had all the essentials and the beds are so comfy. Breakfast was good. All in all a very relaxing stay and good value.

Stayed in December 2024

Amazing breakfast, cooked to perfection.

Stayed in December 2024

They don't do food on a Tuesday, so I had to go up the road. It wasn't a great hassle but would of prefered to stay on site.

Friendly staff, good facilities and comfortable and clean rooms.

Stayed in November 2024

It's expensive for a pub bedroom in low season.

I found staff very helpful indeed. The building was clearly built as an inn, so that means there is more room than usual for a country pub, although not the same level of facilities as a hotel. Decent free car park.

Stayed in November 2024

The manager had only been there for three weeks and was obviously making a positive impact. She inherited a difficult situation and I am sure everything will be even better when I next visit.

The Ardingly Inn is ideal for visiting the Bluebell steam railway. The friendly atmosphere and helpful staff created a happy stay. The breakfasts were freshly cooked and really tasty. My room was quiet and comfortable. There was always plenty of parking space.

Stayed in October 2024

All good

Breakfast was really lovely. A lot of choice and very fresh

Stayed in October 2024

New owners in the last few weeks, and menu very reduced. Starter disappointing, but main meal was good.

The location was good, very quiet village. Parking at pub. Good walks from there. Reasonably priced small room, and fine for one night. Very good breakfast. All staff very polite.

Stayed in September 2024

There was no servicing of the rooms for a short stay and no notification of this in the room, meaning if you came home late and needed something like milk for morning teas you were having to try and find someone. Obviously used teacups had to be used again. We did not see any notifications of the WI FI details in any room. The price paid for the more expensive room must have been for the four poster bed because it seemed other rooms were bigger or roomier.

The new manager and her staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating,the beds were very comfortable and the water in the bathrooms was nice and hot and quick. The breakfasts were excellent, meeting all demands for variations. Perfect location for our needs of a wedding in the locality.

Stayed in September 2024

The room had no air flow and no air conditioning. The only way to cool off was to open the window. very stuffy.. No evevator, had to carry luggage up the stairs.

The staff was friendly and location was perfect for our needs. The owner of the pub was lovely.

Stayed in September 2024

Because it was new, food was unavailable on the premises but arrangements had been made to eat at the cafe next door instead. Nothing else to add- we liked the rest!

New owner on been there for three weeks, but already the place had a nice feel. Good size room which was clean. Nice bar area with good beers and selections of drinks. Area was quiet.

Stayed in September 2024

Not serving breakfast was an inconvenience but the cafe next door did an excellent breakfast and the Inn discounted our room bill which we had to pay direct as the new mangement had not received my payment through booking .com

Got a call from the Inn to say the owners had gone into liquidation but had been taken over by two people who were trying tk honour all bookings. Because I had booked before the change in management the Inn undertook to cancel my booking through booking.com and arrange for my oayment to be refunded. So far 13 days later no refund.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing really If two of us in the room it might have been a little crammed. Pluses far out weight this comment though

Clean, staff polite and friendly

Stayed in July 2024

A bit expensive for one person. Ardingly doesn’t have much to offer and not easy to get to but it was adequate for a stopover.

The room was spacious and clean with everything I needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent.

Stayed in July 2024

Booking.com told us the wrong check-in time cut-off ( 3 hrs later than actual). Fortunately the manager rang to find out where we were ( driving from some distance away) so we could amend our travel plans, and he kindly changed his own to wait for us.

Very helpful manager who went out of his way to ensure he was there to welcome us. Friendly and professional service throughout, combined with relaxed atmosphere. Best full English breakfast we have had on holiday, with the option to enjoy it outside in the sunshine.

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing to think off

Everything was good, nothing to complain about Staff were friendly and helpful, especially at breakfast Dinner and breakfast was good with generous helpings Room was clean with plenty of tea and coffee available Bed was comfortable

Stayed in July 2024

Very friendly staff. Good that dogs were not allowed in the restaurant.

Stayed in July 2024

All good

Lovely fresh cooked breakfast and fresh coffee

Stayed in July 2024