The White Horse Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a stone wall, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A cozy interior with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a bar area.
A bar area with wooden stools and a brick wall.
A traditional white building with a sign reading "The White Horse Free House." It features a brick roof, multiple chimneys, and a row of parked cars in front.
A brick building with a stone wall, a bench, and a green umbrella.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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16 West Street Ditchling, Hassocks, England, BN6 8TS
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (Room 1, Large with separate bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (Room 2)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room (Room 3, Small)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 4, Small)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5, Large)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6, Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7, King size)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hassocks

At The White Horse Inn you'll be steps from Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Ditchling Beacon Car Park. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning English breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Hassocks inn include South Downs National Park and Brighton Centre.

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • American Express Stadium - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Brighton Beach - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Brighton Centre - 20 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Hassocks Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thatched Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Top House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Proper Cycling & Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BN6 Craft Beer & Tap - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bull - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The White Horse Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The White Horse Inn also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Hassocks inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The White Horse Inn offers 7 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

WHITE HORSE Hassocks
THE WHITE HORSE B B
The White Horse Inn Inn
The White Horse Inn Hassocks
The White Horse Inn Inn Hassocks

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The White Horse Inn?

The White Horse Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The White Horse Inn?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Horse Inn on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The White Horse Inn?

Yep, The White Horse Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The White Horse Inn?

The closest beach to The White Horse Inn is Brighton Beach (11.6 km).

Does The White Horse Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The White Horse Inn?

No, The White Horse Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The White Horse Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The White Horse Inn?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The White Horse Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The White Horse Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 170 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy checkin and checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and good for one nights stay. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a basic room in a pub then this is good. Noise from bar below can be late at weekends. Food was good in bar. Having been there during a heatwave it would have been nicer to have some water in the room and blinds that were blackout rather than just plain cotton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property was poor shower needed cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not realise we had a room without an en-suite or that there was no breakfast at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
A bit tired and grubby wobbly toilet, loose taps in the bath. No shower gel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really small room, friendly check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not very well maintained and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There actually was not a breakfast. However, the hotel includes a charming pub where we enjoyed an excellent pub lunch. As a whole we very much enjoyed the White Horse Inn. Our room seemed a little small and we shared a bathroom. We did find a restaurant within a short walking distance where we enjoyed breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired accommodation, needs an upgrade, sheets were thin and one had a hole in. The bar is quirky but overall not a brilliant experience :(
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The hotel was welcoming, clean and more than adequate for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible I couldn’t stay there, could not move in the room it was so small and dingy. Tv the size of a place mat which didn’t work. There were stains on all paintwork. Wardrobe was like a bathroom cabinet fastened to the wall. Absoultly terrible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stay. Lovely pub with dining options as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was well looked after by the staff, who went out of their way to be helpful and booked a very reliable taxi service on my behalf. Lovely village and a good set of church bells! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

We couldn’t check, picked up the key around 7pm then came back around midnight and we could not check in as we had the wrong key
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. Thanks so much for looking after us this weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely bar and beer garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and lovely and the bed was very comfortable did have a good nights sleep.,plus good choice of food but they didn't serve breakfast..no worries there's a couple of very good café that do.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would happily stay again

The room was small, but comfortable and clean, the bathroom was perfectly adequate. The staff were inobtrusive and very accommodating and the location was peaceful. Parking wasn't a problem and I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good affordable stay in comfortable well-kept room in very traditional pub environtment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly,excellent customer service,perfect location,nice tasty food,clean and well kept room, list is endless
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

It was absolutely excellent. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Check out and check in was super easy. We got our own entrance and exit which was a nice addition. I would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
There was a slight admin error when I arrived which was quickly sorted by the staff. Then, I was shown to the room which they had sorted for me. It was small (which I had booked and no problem) but the emergency light had an annoying green L.E.D which did not turn off and made sleeping much harder. In addition, the bathrooms were elsewhere in the building which is fine but they did not have room numbers on meaning that when I came to use my bathroom the following morning, I could not as someone was in it already. I used another one which was unoccupied but could easily be remedied.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely quiet nights sleep; kind and thoughtful owner 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Simple but clean and comfortable accommodation. Lovely village.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024