Dating back to the 16th century, this former coaching inn rests in the heart of the picturesque and historic Lewes. The The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn offers modern facilities, whilst keeping its old world charm.
Rich with history, the hotel is known as the cradle of American Independence, where Thomas Paine forged his radical policies in the debating club of the old inn. His pamphlet "Common Sense" sold half a million copies in 1776 and inspired the Declaration of Independence, signed later that year.
Wood panelling, oak beams and open fireplaces all create a welcoming atmosphere. The The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn has been substantially developed to offer a restaurant and lounges for guests and locals alike. Due to the building's listed status, there is no lift on the premises, and on-site parking is not available.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Luxury place , clean , comfort , friendly staff very welcoming, perfect”
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Sarah
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“Food was excellent, particularly our evening meal. The room was lovely, although there was very little drawer space to unpack our clothes.”
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Sarah
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“Lovely old building sensitively updated - stylish, comfortable with charming staff”
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Mark
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“The location and the history of the building. The shower was powerful. The radio in the room is a nice touch.”
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Mick
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“Choice of ales in the bar; vegetarian sharing platter in the dining room; the helpful staff. The view of the Downs, of course.”
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John
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“Rooms are excellent , Clean, Comfy and brilliant value”
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Alexandrina
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“Our room was very comfortable with quality furnishings. Great shower . Bed is super
The outside terrace and restaurant are both lovely spaces and food is well presented and full of flavour really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this well...”
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Anthony
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“Hotel was excellent, loads of character / beams etc. Bar area was good for lounging, restaurant excellent with very good terrace area. Food was very good both breakfast and dinner, great choices. Room was good with nice shower room. Hotel location...”
Michael
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“very helpful staff allowed us to put out 3 bikes in the basement - so we could hike on the second day. This was a major plus and we will come back again just because of this !
The terrace and breakfast were great.
Many thanks to the helpful and...”
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Alison
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“Location was great and I loved the historic features in the building”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
The White Hart - A Heartwood Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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