| set in a the 16th-century coaching inn, this relaxed hotel is 5 miles from bramber castle and 9 miles from hove park in brighton. the straightforward rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, along with tea and coffeemaking facilities and en suite bathrooms. there's also an informal guest lounge. there's also an apartment with a kitchenette. amenities include a warm restaurant/pub with a victorian-style dining room and regular live entertainment. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 10
Brighton West Pier (24 min)
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Woodlands with a Victorian rock garden, a dollhouse museum & wine tastings, plus a wallaby colony. Brighton Museum & Art Gallery (24 min)
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Plants from around the world, plus a plant centre, guided walks/talks and children's activities. Preston Park (17 min)
Large urban park with playgrounds, pitches and a manor house, used for concerts, fairs and circuses. | 
