| set in a country house on 4 acres of gardens next to the cuckmere river, this classic hotel is 1. dining options include an acclaimed restaurant serving upmarket dishes and afternoon teas, and a bar with terrace seating overlooking a croquet lawn. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. room service is offered. 5 miles from drusillas park and 8. parking is free. there's also a heated outdoor pool, plus 4 function/conference rooms. 3 miles from glyndebourne opera house. upgraded rooms add nespresso machines; some have sitting areas. traditionally decorated rooms sleep up to 3 guests, and feature en suite bathrooms, plus flat-screen tvs, dvd players, and tea and coffeemaking facilities
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 30
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