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Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, East Sussex, , Lewes, BN8 6JS, United Kingdom
#18 of 29 hotels in Lewes
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 612 hostel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.2
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.7
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Free WiFi
5.5
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Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Joanne
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Fab, thank you.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
knowing how many people i was sharing the shower room with, so i knew how long to wait
staff, location, room
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Nagel
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Pod Cabin
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pod was clean, comfortable and warm
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Philippa
United Kingdom1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Dormitory Room (6 Adults) with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Spotlessly clean and comfy
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Robertson
United Kingdom8 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing location, in the middle of nowhere! lots of great walks on the downs
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Elizabeth
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0“Great place for us as a family.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Road noise
Location, clean, comfy, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, quaint,
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 5, 2024
Faith
United Kingdom9 Reviews7.0“Good place to stop for a night”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were very kind and welcoming even though I arrived late. The rooms were good size and beds comfortable. Shower rooms clean. Cafe for a chill and food if you want some. Train stations very close by
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: December 5, 2023
Tomas
United Kingdom7 Reviews8.0“Terrific location, an absolute bargain, friendly staff, easy check in, good breakfast - thanks!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Pod Cabin
- • Stayed 1 night
beds are OK, but matresses not great
location, frindly staff, relaxed atmosphere
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 2, 2023
Glenys
United Kingdom14 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Got some bad news from home, so that didn’t make us feel happy.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi was only available in the common areas.
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Hassan
United Kingdom4 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No towels served
About their staff good gesture Nathasha
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 14, 2023
Sarah
United Kingdom7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great location, comfortable accommoadation, good facilities and super helpful staff.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
The vinyl covered mattresses - although I can understand why.
Location, next to Southease station is really handy (easy travel to Brighton, Lewes, etc). Having free parking so close too was also useful (my friends travelled by public transport, but I drove). There's a big kitchen with everything you need for self catering. The beds are comfortable but they have a vinyl cover and I got very hot in the night. The reception staff were so friendly and amazingly helpful - I can't praise them enough.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 11, 2023
Bess
United Kingdom1 review8.0“I really enjoyed my stay with very helpful staff and nice facilities they have.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None
Location was good nearby train station.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 9, 2023
Melvin
United Kingdom3 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Cheap bonfire night accommodation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is a cycle store there they didn't tell.me about.
Cheap dorm accommodation near Lewes for Lewes bonfire night. Short 3.5 mile cycle in. Opened early so we could book in and get into Lewes before all the roads were closed. Access to farmhouse to add boiling water to my oat pot and a cup of Rooibush.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Angela
United Kingdom11 Reviews9.0“I want to come back by myself for a good few days to enjoy the walks and wildlife”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Pod Cabin (3 Adults & 1 Child)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The location, accommodation and communal facilities, all clean, warm and comfortable
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 5, 2023
Anna
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0“Really good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything went well
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Daisy
United Kingdom12 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Sadly, we found the beds to be really uncomfortable. We were staying in a bunk bed and the mattresses felt very hard. We had been out hiking so I'm sure that contributed to our aching muscles, but I don't think I'd enjoy staying for more than one night in the bunk bed.
Stopped here for a night to go on a hike in the local area. We really enjoyed the vibe and feel of the hostel, it feels authentic to the countryside but well designed and equipped. The staff were all very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was good, not loads of choice but more than enough and exactly what you'd want from staying in a hostel. It got a little busy, but things moved fast and food was replenished often so it wasn't an issue. We didn't eat in the cafe in the evening, but did have some drinks and it was very reasonably priced, especially in comparison to local pubs in neighbouring villages.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: October 27, 2023
Bridgewater
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noisy traffic. Can't be helped I guess.
Underfloor heating in the toilet was great! Nice cool bedroom. Very comfy bed. Lovely.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 14, 2023
Nika
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Pod Cabin
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's comfortable, just not incredibly comfortable - but value for money.
Incredibly kind and resourceful team, going above and beyond. The location is great. Pods were as expected - basic, good value for money.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 9, 2023
Ingrid
United Kingdom11 Reviews9.0“As any other YHA - it’s always a fantastic stay! Thanks 🙏”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The lights in a hallway were left on during the night with no option to dim it. As the doors have a big gap in the doorframe a lot of light was coming through, some insulating tape would help.
The location is great, facilities and op notch and also has a cafe, couldn’t ask for more
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 8, 2023
Adams
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premium Bell Tent
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly. Helpful staff. Great atmosphere
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 8, 2023
Kate
United Kingdom6 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Perfect hiking stop on South Downs way”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Pod Cabin (3 Adults & 1 Child)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No electric sockets in camping pod to charge phone
Convenient for South Downs Way hike
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 7, 2023
Shelley
Laos1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Location was great, very close to the train station. Room was nice and bed was comfy, we had a shared bathroom, but was fine for us and never had to wait to use it.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Stephen
United Kingdom13 Reviews7.0“Overpriced and too much road noise.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The price was way too high for a hostel (£100 for a hostel bed for a night, verses £15 for a bed at YHA Truleigh Hill, the night before), but the killer was the road noise, as the accommodation blocks back onto the A26, which is the main route into Newhaven Port for the cars and trucks heading in and out of the DFDS ferry terminal, as such the noise during the night was loud and constant, so not conducive for a good night sleep.
Lovely staff and clean, with a good selection of food and drinks for a hostel.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Stuart
United Kingdom7 Reviews7.0“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Didn’t like sleeping in the bunk bed hit my head few times during the night but otherwise great stay
Location was great staff nice and friendly only problem no signal in room to watch tv on tablet
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 25, 2023
Robin
United Kingdom6 Reviews9.0“Comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Dormitory Room (6 Adults) with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed the family atmosphere. The ability to come in at 3:00 am after seconding my son's run,
Stayed in September 2023
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