Ye Olde Smugglers Inne
Waterloo Square, Alfriston
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Why people book this hotel
“Room is full of charcater as is the whole place (original buiding built in 1365)”
“The Smugglers Inn is a pub and rooms full of character in the centre of Alfristo…”
“Lovely atmosphere and staff very welcoming”
“Lovely old world pub in a lovely village with super friendly and helpful staff, …”
“Great location, clean and friendly staff”
“Perfect location, welcoming and comfortable”
“The room and facilities were very clean and staff very friendly”
“Lovely, clean, spacious accomodation”
“We needed an early getaway so couldn't stay for breakfast”
“Breakfast was lovely too, just what we needed before our journey the next day”
“Easy parking just down the road”
Overview
A traditional East Sussex inn in the South Downs, Ye Olde Smugglers Inne dates back to the 14th century and retains plenty of its original character. A cosy fireside bar and restaurant complement the bespoke rooms, which all benefit from free Wi-Fi. Each room has ensuite facilities and has a radio, alarm clock and wardrobe. A self-service continental style breakfast consisting of toast and cereals, pastries, yogurt and fruit, tea and coffee is available each morning from 07:30 – 09:00. The pub serves home-cooked food all day, along with an impressive international wine list and fine Sussex ales. The pretty village of Alfriston lies around 17 miles east of the coastal city of Brighton, with the vibrant centre just over 30 minutes’ drive away. Around 9 miles from both Eastbourne and Lewes, this inn is just 3 minutes’ drive from Drusilla’s Wildlife Park, and 30 minutes from Bexhill’s De La Warr Pavilion theatre and arts centre.
Traveller reviews
Timothy
couple
June 15, 2026
“Will return next time we need somewhere to overnight in the area.”
Room is full of charcater as is the whole place (original buiding built in 1365). Great pub grub. Easy parking just down the road. Alfriston is THE quintessential English village.
Sarah
couple
June 15, 2026
Lovely atmosphere and staff very welcoming.
Judith
couple
June 12, 2026
“Brilliant!”
We needed an early getaway so couldn't stay for breakfast. However the breakfasts on offer were very appealing and if we ever ventured as far as Alfriston again we would definitely book ourselves into the Smugglers! Thankyou!
CASPAR
couple
June 9, 2026
“All good”
Great location, clean and friendly staff
Bryan58
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
Lovely old world pub in a lovely village with super friendly and helpful staff, especially Mandy.
Judd
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
The Smugglers Inn is a pub and rooms full of character in the centre of Alfriston. We had a comfortable, quiet room and enjoyed the evening meal. The room and facilities were very clean and staff very friendly. Interesting decor in the downstairs bar and a historic quirky building.
Ruth
extended_group
June 5, 2026
“Clean, comfortable, friendly”
Comfortable rooms, friendly host
Timothy
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
Lovely, clean, spacious accomodation
Alastair
couple
June 3, 2026
“Perfection”
Everything
Alastair
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
“Perfect.”
Perfect location, welcoming and comfortable. Lovely room.
Emily
couple
June 1, 2026
Dinner was delicious and catered to our two children. The room was very clean and provided everything we needed with a lovely view. Breakfast was lovely too, just what we needed before our journey the next day.
Genevieve
couple
May 30, 2026
Everything was great…A/C would be nice but we hit a rare heat wave, no fault of the hotel.
helen
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
“Staff lovely”
It was old and interesting
louise
extended_group
May 25, 2026
“Lovely old inn and very nice proprietor- would have been ok for the money with an included breakfas”
Breakfast wasn’t included - there was some cereal and coffee available.
Nigel
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
Great location right on South Downs Way.
Penelope
couple
May 21, 2026
“One night stay whilst walking the SDW”
The property is old and interesting. It is very central on the Main Street and ideal for anyone walking the SDW. The food in the restaurant in the evening was large portions and good quality. The room was clean and nicely decorated. We appreciated the kettle and the coffee maker. The staff were very obliging and friendly and always answered any queries made before our stay very promptly.
Sian
couple
May 15, 2026
“The staff were excellent.”
I would have preferred a cooked breakfast but, as I knew beforehand it wouldn't be available I was okay with what was provided. I brought my husband's gf bread.
Yvonne
couple
May 11, 2026
“A pleasant stay in a lovely location”
Great location in a very pretty village. Very tasty dinner at bar
Lonsdale
couple
May 7, 2026
“We had a great stay at The Olde Smugglers and everyone was very helpful in making our stay a good one.”
Simon
couple
May 3, 2026
“Character. Friendly. Comfort.”
Great characterful pup with lovely rooms
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Street parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Packed lunches
The Harvey
Harvey's Room -This room has a king size four poster bed and a full size day bed which which has a pull out trug bed underneath and can be used as a twin or a family room. Harvey's room has a windows which offers stunning views Waterloo Square and the local shops. -The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and bath. Harvey's also offers a flat screen TV, a kettle with complementary beverages and a wardrobe. Harvey's is positioned above the Ye old Smugglers Inne and therefore a little local atmosphere can be experienced.
Stanton
Stanton Room -This room has a king size bed. Stanton room has a windows which offers views overseeing the terrace garden. -The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Stanton also offers a flat screen TV, a kettle with complementary beverages and wardrobes. Stanton's is positioned above the Ye old Smugglers Inne and therefore a little local atmosphere can be experienced.
The Longman
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
The Slanting
The double room features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, heating as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 2 beds.
The Cosy
Cosy Room -This room is Cosy by name and Cosy by nature! The room is a twin, offering a separate room for luggage and a dressing table. -Cosy has an en-suite bathroom with a shower room which is compact and ideal for short stays. Cosy also offers a flat screen TV, a kettle with complementary beverages. Cosy is positioned above the Ye old Smugglers Inne and therefore a little local atmosphere can be experienced.
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