The South Downs

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The South Downs

Ditchling Beacon

Brighton nestles at the foot of a swathe of ancient chalk hills, softened by time. On top, sheep nibble the grass and butterflies flit over the wildflowers, while down below the valleys are lush and green. Recently made a National Park, the South Downs offer an appealing retreat from the city, with excellent paths for walking, mountain biking and horse riding, and fine views of the surrounding countryside, with the Channel sparkling in the distance. Try the walk up to Ditchling Beacon, a popular local beauty spot and test of cyclists' stamina.

Best Places to stay near The South Downs

Ditchling Cabin Whitelands Reservoir, Underhill Lane Hassocks BN6 9PL
£495

Ditchling Cabin

South East England, East Sussex, Ditchling
  • Sleeps 2–4
  • Cabin
The Nest Danehill, Haywards Heath, East Sussex
£180

The Nest ★★★★★

South East England, West Sussex, Haywards Heath
  • Sleeps 2–4
  • Cabin
  • Cottage
Tack Barn Upper Lodge, The Broyle, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5AP
£140

Tack Barn ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Lewes
  • Sleeps 2
  • Barn
The Kept Cottage 40 North End, Ditchling, Hassocks, East Sussex, BN6 8TF
£125

The Kept Cottage ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex
  • Sleeps 5
  • Cottage
Bristol Gardens 5 Bristol Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5JR
£450

Bristol Gardens ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • Sleeps 10
  • Large Property
Trading Boundaries Sheffield Green, Fletching, Near Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3RB
£125

Trading Boundaries ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Uckfield
  • 8 Guest Rooms
  • Boutique B&B
Regency Stables Regency Stables, Queensbury Mews, Brighton East Sussex BN1 2FE
£230

Regency Stables ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • Sleeps 6
  • Cottage
Sage Cottage 10 High Street, Ditchling, Hassocks, East Sussex BN6 8TA
£77

Sage Cottage ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Ditchling
  • Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
  • Cottage
Castle Bank Terrace Castle Bank Terrace, 16 Abinger Place, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2QA
£140

Castle Bank Terrace ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Lewes
  • Sleeps 6
  • Cottage
The Jolly Sportsman Chapel Lane, East Chiltington, East Sussex BN7 3BA
£140

The Jolly Sportsman ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Lewes
  • 4 Guest Rooms
  • Pub with Rooms
  • Restaurant with Rooms
Artist Residence Brighton 34 Regency Square, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2FJ
£95

Artist Residence Brighton ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 23 rooms and 3 apartments
  • Boutique Hotel
The Tennis Shed The Tennis Shed, North End, Ditchling Hassocks
£595

The Tennis Shed

South East England, East Sussex, Ditchling
  • Sleeps 4 + 1
  • Cabin
Kenny's Hut and Cleo's Hut Bull's Lane, Cowfold, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8AP
£145

Kenny's Hut and Cleo's Hut

South East England, West Sussex, Horsham
  • 2 Shepherds Huts
  • Shepherd’s huts
The Piggery at John Bulls House Bull's Lane, Cowfold, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8AP
£175

The Piggery at John Bulls House

South East England, West Sussex, Horsham
  • Sleeps 2
  • Cottage
Ockenden Manor Hotel and Spa Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield, Near Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 5LD
£225

Ockenden Manor Hotel and Spa

South East England, West Sussex, Haywards Heath
  • 27 Guest Rooms & Suites
  • Country House Hotel
  • Historic Hotel
  • Spa Hotel
YHA South Downs Itford Farm, Beddingham. Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JS

YHA South Downs

South East England, East Sussex, Lewes
  • YHA Hostel
The Grand 97–99 King’s Road, Brighton BN1 2FW
£170

The Grand ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 201 Guest Rooms 
  • Boutique Hotel
Drakes Hotel 43-44 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1PE
£150

Drakes Hotel ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 20 Guest Rooms
  • Boutique Hotel
Kipps Brighton 76 Grand Parade, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9JA

Kipps Brighton ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 34 Guest Rooms
  • Independent Hostel
Hotel Pelirocco 9-10 Regency Square Brighton BN1 2FG
£95

Hotel Pelirocco

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 19 Guest Rooms
  • Boutique Hotel
The Griffin Inn Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3SS
£100

The Griffin Inn

South East England, East Sussex, Uckfield
  • 13 Guest Rooms
Hotel Una 55–56 Regency Square, Brighton BN1 2FF
£145

Hotel Una

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 19 Rooms & Suites
  • Boutique Hotel
MyHotel Brighton 17 Jubilee Street, Brighton East Sussex BN1 1GE
£140

MyHotel Brighton

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 79 Guest Rooms
The Square Townhouse 4 New Steine, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1PB
£125

The Square Townhouse

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • Boutique Hotel
The Bull 2 High St, Ditchling, East Sussex BN6 8TA
£80

The Bull

South East England, East Sussex, Ditchling
  • 7 Guest Rooms & Suites 
  • Pub with Rooms
Snooze 25 St George’s Terrace, Brighton BN2 1JJ
£90

Snooze

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 9 Guest Rooms & Suites
The Claremont 13 Second Avenue, Brighton BN3 2LL
£150

The Claremont

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 11 Guest Rooms
  • Boutique B&B
The White House Brighton 6 Bedford Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1AN
£100

The White House Brighton

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
The Cavalaire 34 Upper Rock Gardens Brighton BN2 1QF
£110

The Cavalaire

South East England, East Sussex, Brighton
  • 10 Guest Rooms
  • Boutique B&B
The Ram Inn Firle, Near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6NS
£195

The Ram Inn

South East England, East Sussex, Lewes
  • 5 Guest Rooms
  • Pub with Rooms
South Lodge Long Hill, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 6PS
£285

South Lodge

South East England, West Sussex, Horsham
  • 88 Guest Rooms
The Jointure Studios 11 South Street, Ditchling, Sussex BN6 8UQ
£135

The Jointure Studios ★★★★★

South East England, East Sussex, Ditchling
  • One Guest Suite
  • Boutique B&B
Blue Door Barns Beddingham, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JY
£115

Blue Door Barns

South East England, East Sussex, Lewes
  • 4 Barns Sleeping 2-4
  • Boutique B&B
Lydhurst Cottages The Street, Warninglid Near Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 5TR
£207.50

Lydhurst Cottages

South East England, West Sussex, Haywards Heath
  • A Range of Cottages Sleeping 2-10
  • Cottage
Secret Campsite Brickyard Farm, Town Littleworth, Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 4TD
£24

Secret Campsite

South East England, East Sussex, Lewes
  • Tree Tent, Okra, Gridshell

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