The White Hart Hotel

55 High St., Lewes BN71XE United Kingdom (GBR)
4.0 Star property
50.872852 0.010192
+1-800-219-2797
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Local attractions

LEWES HIGH STREET, Lewes Castle, ASL (1 miles), CityCenter (59 miles), BRIGHTON (14 miles), LEWES

Verified reviews of The White Hart a Heartwood Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Nice room "
Overall score4.0/ 5
Lovely hotel and great food. Lovely room.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from GB flag
22-Feb-2026 Verified review, stayed from Sat Feb 21 to Mon Feb 23 2026 at a £295.05 average nightly rate.
"Good all around hotel with attentive staff."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Good hotel. Comfy bedroom. Will return.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from GB flag
28-Aug-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Aug 23 to Mon Aug 25 2025 at a £274.90 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 437 guest reviews

Property description

The White Hart Hotel stands pride of place in Lewes High Street. The Tudor building has kept its charming original features whilst tastefully extending the property. The public lounges have beautiful stone fire places and exposed wooden beams. The position of the hotel offers wonderful views of the South Downs which can be enjoyed from our terrace. The leisure club complete with treadmills, weight machines and much more is the ideal place to work up an appetite or the perfect opportunity to relax in the heated indoor pool.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Year of last renovation: 2012
Floors: 3
Rooms: 51
Corridors: Both interior and exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 51
Rooms with disabled access: 1
Suites: 3
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 4 View spaces
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 11AM-11AM
Policies / Expenses
Nightly parking: 0
Total taxes: 5.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Office or business center
  • Spa
  • Golf course on hotel grounds
  • Conference facilities
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • 24 hours opened
  • Internet - wireless

Airport & shuttle information

London Gatwick (34 miles)

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Le Magasin - Lewes - A charming French boulangerie offering freshly baked pastries and coffee, located just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Bill's Lewes Restaurant - Contemporary British dining in a cosy setting, offering a seasonal menu, located in the heart of Lewes, approximately a 7-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Pelham Arms - A traditional pub serving hearty British dishes and local ales, located about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Activity: Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum - Explore the Norman castle with panoramic views of Lewes and learn about the town's history, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Flint Owl Bakery - Gourmet bakery and cafe known for its organic breads and pastries, located about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Juggs - A quaint country pub in Kingston near Lewes, offering traditional English pub fare, about a 25-minute drive from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Lemongrass - Lewes - Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed setting, located about a 12-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Activity: South Downs National Park - Enjoy a day out in the beautiful countryside with walking trails and stunning views, located about a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: The Needlemakers Cafe - A unique cafe set in a converted factory, offering a variety of breakfast options, located just a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Pell's Pool - Enjoy a light lunch at the oldest freshwater swimming pool in England, offering snacks and refreshments, about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Shanaz - An Indian restaurant with a warm atmosphere, serving traditional dishes, located about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Activity: Anne of Cleves House - Discover this 15th-century timber-framed house that tells the story of Tudor life, located about a 12-minute walk from the hotel.

Previously known as:
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at The White Hart Hotel

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The White Hart Hotel.

Feel free to use the The White Hart Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Lewes event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Metres)		 Size
(sqm)		 Event
5'/6
Event space layout		 Crescent
Crescent tables layout		 Classroom
Classroom meeting layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout		 U-shape
U-shape meeting layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout		 Theatre
Theatre layout		 Reception
Reception desk for meetings		 Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
COUNTY SUITE 16 x 16 x 14 256 100/100 80 60 40 40 40 40/40 150 130 20
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COUNTY SUITE

We carter for refreshments tea and coffee, light lunch and dinner for meetings . Complimentary Wi-Fi
Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
2755.6 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
16 x 16 x 14 M
Floor level:
Ground level
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
Yes
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
SHERIFFS ROOM 7 x 11 x 8 77 30/-- 24 20 20 20 20 --/-- 50 40 20
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SHERIFFS ROOM

We carter for refreshments tea and coffee, light lunch and dinner for meetings . Complimentary Wi-Fi
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
828.8 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
7 x 11 x 8 M
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
2
Columns:
1
Windows:
1
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
TUDOR ROOM 6 x 11 x 8 66 --/-- -- -- -- 15 15 --/-- 30 -- --
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TUDOR ROOM

We carter for refreshments tea and coffee, light lunch and dinner for meetings . Complimentary Wi-Fi
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
710.4 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
6 x 11 x 8 M
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
1
Columns:
1
Windows:
1
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
SHERIFFS AND TUDOR ROOM COMBINED 13 x 11 x 8 143 48/-- 36 24 30 28 30 --/-- 60 50 20
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SHERIFFS AND TUDOR ROOM COMBINED

We carter for refreshments tea and coffee, light lunch and dinner for meetings . Complimentary Wi-Fi
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1539.2 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
13 x 11 x 8 M
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
3
Columns:
2
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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FAQs about The White Hart a Heartwood Inn

What time is check in?

Check in time is 14:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The White Hart a Heartwood Inn have?

There are 51 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The White Hart a Heartwood Inn?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Is there a gym at The White Hart a Heartwood Inn?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at The White Hart a Heartwood Inn?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

Testimonials:

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