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About the Hotel

St Andrews Lane, Lewes, Lewes, United Kingdom, BN7 1UW

Pelham House is a historic 16th-century townhouse hotel in Lewes, East Sussex, known for its blend of elegance and history. It features extensive gardens, offering tranquil views of the South Downs, making it a charming venue for weddings and events. The hotel is a short distance from Brighton and easily accessible from London Gatwick Airport.

Location

Conveniently located in Lewes, Pelham House is within walking distance of local attractions and just a five-minute stroll from the train station. It is approximately 50 kilometers from London Gatwick Airport and easily accessible via the M23. Nearby parking options include Lewes town center and train station.

Rooms

Pelham House offers 29 guest rooms, including the luxurious Pelham Suite designed for couples. The rooms are thoughtfully designed and come with en-suite bathrooms, offering comfort and tranquility. Additionally, four pet-friendly double rooms are available, with one being fully accessible.

Eat & Drink

The on-site dining includes the Blencowe Dining Room, where heritage details meet contemporary design. Guests can enjoy diverse menu options, from fine dining to casual bites prepared in the outdoor kitchen. The outdoor terrace serves wood-fired pizzas and seasonal dishes, ideal for evening gatherings beneath the stars.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features extensive, serene gardens that can be used for outdoor events and photo opportunities. There’s also a dedicated events team to assist with planning, ensuring a tailored experience for both leisure guests and corporate events. Meeting spaces are flexible and equipped to handle various types of gatherings.

“The hotel's location is perfectly situated near the train station, making it easy to explore the charming town and enjoy the Lewes bonfire procession.”view full review

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“A charming venue with friendly and accommodating staff” view full review

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:30-23:59

from 07:00-10:00

Amenities

No parking available.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

The hotel Pelham House serves a buffet breakfast for free. At the hotel Pelham House guests are invited to a continental breakfast served for free.

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:2009

Number of rooms:28

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double or Twin Room Extra Bed

Max:

2 persons

29 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

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Standard Double Room

Max:

1 person

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Lewes700 m

Airports

London Gatwick (LGW) 49.8 km

London Heathrow (LHR) 116.9 km

Bus

Bus stop 5.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable & Cozy

“My room was exceptionally clean and comfortable, with a lovely touch of biscuits and tea that made it feel like home.” view full review

Exceptional Assistance

“The service here was outstanding; every need was catered to with a friendly smile, making my stay truly enjoyable.” view full review

Delightful Treats

“I loved the added touch of delicious biscuits and complimentary tea/coffee available in the room, which was a perfect treat after a long day.” view full review

Spotless Retreat

“The bathroom was impeccably clean and well-maintained, providing a refreshing and relaxing space to unwind.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

St Andrews Lane, Lewes, Lewes, United Kingdom, BN7 1UW

Map view

St Andrews Lane, Lewes, Lewes, United Kingdom, BN7 1UW

City landmarks

Museum

Anne of Cleves House

710 m

Park

Lewes Priory Park

820 m

Golf Course

Lewes Golf Club

1.3 km

Nature reserve

Malling Down Sussex Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve

1.8 km

Cliffe Hill

2.0 km

B2192

Malling Down Nature Reserve

2.0 km

Church

St Pancras Church

3.1 km

Monks House The Street

Monk's House

3.8 km

Lacys Hill The Estate Office

Glynde Place

4.2 km

New Rd

Glyndebourne

3.9 km

Stadium

American Express Community Stadium

6.6 km

Lewes BN8 6LP

Firle Place

6.5 km

Event hall

Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts

6.6 km

University

University of Sussex

7.0 km

Nearby

Museum

Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum

140 m

Lewes BN7 2NB

Lewes Market Tower

190 m

Garden

Southover Grange Gardens

400 m

Cockshut Road

Priory Ruins

560 m

Church

St Michael's Church

200 m

Bridge

Cliffe High Street

470 m

Barbican House

110 m

Park

Southover Grange Gardens

280 m

Bull House 92 High Street

Bull House

110 m

Two kilometres south-east of Newhaven

Tide Mills

100 m

High St

St Anne's Church

580 m

Gallery

Chalk Gallery

250 m

Keere Street

270 m

Gallery

St Anne's Galleries

390 m

Cliffe Bridge

460 m

Restaurants

Caffe Nero

90 m

61b 62 High Street

The Friar

160 m

7 Fisher Street

The patch

200 m

19-21 Market Street

Rustico Lewes

300 m

10 Fisher Street

Runaway Cafe

310 m

Lewes Railway Station Station Road Station Road

Lewes Fish Bar

280 m

146 High Street

Wickle

320 m

24 High Street

The Volunteer

450 m

12 Eastgate Street

Riverside Cafe

520 m

Riverside Centre High Street Cliffe High Street

Bake Out Lewes

510 m

1 High Street

WhamBam-Mother Bhumi

500 m

High Street Outside Waterstones

South Street Fish Bar

800 m

9 South Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Delicious dining

Overpriced rooms

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

6.0

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

Bruce

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.4/10

The hotel may have some shortcomings like room size and pricing but the service provided was excellent. Dining options were notable with a range of delicious choices. Facilities were decent overall.

Rooms

7.0

The room was small and overpriced, but clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely nice and efficient, providing a welcoming atmosphere.

Location

6.0

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was particularly noteworthy, offering a delicious combination of options.

Facilities