Chapel Lane, East Chiltington, BN7 3BA / 01273 890400

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  • Escape to the peace & tranquillity of the Jolly Sportsman with a stunning 3 course a la carte dinner & then rest your head upstairs for the night. No driving, no hassle.

    Package includes:

    • Three-course a la carte dinner up to the value of £100 per couple. Drinks not included.

    • One night stay for two in a boutique bedroom upstairs with a full Sussex breakfast in the morning.

    *Not available Christmas - New Year, Easter, Bank Holidays, any event night such as Taste Of’s)

    *Offer subject to availability.

    *Please email accommodation@thejollysportsman.com to check availability and book.

  • If you are lucky enough to have tickets to one of the most spectacular opera’s in the world then the Jolly Sportsman is the perfect spot to stay. Just 10 miles away from Glyndebourne and high quality drinks and dinner The Jolly will make your experience even more wonderful.

    Package includes:

    *One night stay for two in a boutique room upstairs with early check in at 1pm so you have time to have lunch and get ready.

    *Arrival drink of local English sparkling wine from a surrounding vineyard on arrival to the Jolly.

    *Return taxi journey to Glyndebourne from the Jolly (please state pick up times for both journeys)

    *Nightcap drink on arrival back to the Jolly after the opera

    *Full Sussex breakfast in the morning

    **Two night stay would include a la carte dinner at the Jolly one night up to the value of £100. Drinks not included and the second nights accommodation.

    Terms and Conditions

    Subject to availability

    Please email accommodation@thejollysportsman.com to check availability and book.

  • Escape to the peace & tranquillity of the Jolly Sportsman deep in the Sussex countryside for a wonderfully relaxing experience. Leave all your troubles behind and press the re-set button…

    Package includes:

    -One or two nights stay for two people in our largest suite bedroom upstairs with a full Sussex breakfast in bed in the morning.

    -Glass of local sparkling wine on arrival from a surrounding vineyard.

    -Three-course a la carte dinner up to the value of £100 per couple. Drinks not included.

    -One hour deep relaxation holistic session for one person in your bedroom at the Jolly with our wonderful therapist Emma who specialises in sedating and resetting your nervous system, removing stress and anxiety from the body and mind (subject to Emma’s availability)

    -Homemade gift bag

    *Offer subject to availability.

    *Please email accommodation@thejollysportsman.com to check availability and book.

    Some information on Emma:

    Using just one or a combination of the different healing modalities I’m trained in, I can completely tailor to your needs and requirements.

    Aromatherapy massage - essential oils balance and calm the emotions , massage releases tension and trapped energy and toxins from within the body .

    Reiki energy healing - channeled energy that soothes and heals all of you . Clearing blockages and reconnecting to your spirit the part of you often neglected .

    Sound healing - I use koshi wind chimes and tuning forks to help your mind relax and release stress . All music is selected by you and contains frequency healing .

    Hypnotherapy- much like a guided meditation but a little more neuro science . Through relaxation and positive suggestion you can completely shift perspective. Breaking negative mental loops and thinking . If you feel stuck this is for you it can identify why and pull you out of it . Even one session can leave you feeling much clearer and more motivated .

    All of the above are designed to get you in the deepest state of relaxation possible.

    Allowing your body and mind to completely let go so we can clear any stress anxiety or negativity. That heavy feeling .

    Leaving you relaxed refreshed and connected back to the wonderful being you are .

  • This 2 night “Celebration Hideaway” is the perfect treat for a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary.

    Package includes:

    • Two nights stay for two in our suite room – Court Garden on any day of the week

    • Free bottle of local Sussex fizz from a surrounding vineyard on arrival

    • Local handmade gift.

    • 3 course a la carte dinner for two up to the value of £100 on one night. Drinks not included.

    • Full Sussex English breakfast each morning

    *Subject to availability

    *To check availability & book please email accommodation@thejollysportsman.com

  • Heading to a day at the races is a thrilling spectacle & one of the most enjoyable things you will experience. Plumpton racecourse is a hidden gem in the racing world & sits on the Jolly Sportsman’s doorstep, so why not combine dinner and a stay over in our idyllic spot.

    RACE DAYS 2023-2024

    26th Feb, 4th March, 11th March, 31st March, 1st April, 14th April, 12th May

    Package includes:

    • Ticket to Plumpton Races – Grandstand & Paddock. The best value ticket for the Grandstand and Paddock enclosure. Access to the racecourse bars, parade ring viewing, trackside views and centre course when open.

    • Accompanied walk from the Jolly Sportsman to the races to avoid parking and queues - (15 / 20 minute walk)

    • Free glass of local sparkling wine on arrival to The Jolly after the races

    • One or two night stay for two in a boutique double bedroom upstairs with full Sussex breakfast in the morning

    • 3 course a la carte dinner up to the value of £100 per couple on one night. Drinks not included.

    * Offer subject to availability.

    *To check availability & book please email accommodation@thejollysportsman.com or call Chrissie on 01273 890400

NB: Packages are not subject to any discounted rates. Prices are per couple.

Stylish and exceptionally comfortable, The Jolly Sportsman, near picturesque Lewes, is the perfect spot for a charming and tranquil getaway nestled within the peaceful South Downs National Park. Imagine cosy evenings by the fireplace with a pint of beer and waking up to the sounds of nature outside the window. A hidden gem off the beaten path, yet under an hour from London and less than 30 minutes from Brighton, this is one of the most idyllic spots in the Sussex countryside to enjoy dining on delicious local food and wine and exploring Sussex’s many attractions including Glyndebourne, Gatwick, Charlston, Plumpton Racecourse, Brighton, Lewes, Seven Sisters and the Bluebell Railway. For more things to do in the area click here. With stunning views, vineyards and walks on your doorstep, you can really disconnect and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

We offer four beautiful boutique bedrooms above the pub; three kings and a larger suite room which can accommodate two small children. All our rooms have comfortable super king size beds with Egyptian cotton linen and fluffy towels & robes, quality mattresses, luxurious en-suite bathrooms with spacious waterfall showers accompanied by sumptuous products, Nespresso machines, organic tea facilities, flat screen TVs with Netflix and Amazon Prime and free Wifi. There is a mini fridge in each room with Sussex still & sparkling water, Downsview Dairy milk & homemade seasonal cordial made in house. A walking booklet with a variety of walks in the area can also be found.

A delicious local Sussex breakfast is served in the pub downstairs in our cosy red room by the fire during the winter months, and in our Garden Room or in the garden in the summer months. There is a roof terrace with broad reaching views of the beautiful Sussex countryside which residents can enjoy exclusively.

Furry friends

We allow well behaved and quiet dogs into the rooms, pub and garden. A charge is added onto the bill to cover extra cleaning costs. Please be aware of other guests at all times when bringing your dog. We have a ‘doggy box’ in the corridor with towels, shampoo, blanket & bowl. An individual goody bag for the pups is also given if we know about your furry friends coming in advance.

Chrissie and the Jolly team look forward to welcoming you soon!

Availability Pricing (Breakfast included in room rate)

Open 7 days a week for rooms (April - Sept) Breakfast: 8.30am - 10.00am

Open 6 days a week for rooms (closed on Tuesdays Oct - March - a pre made breakfast will be given for those staying on Monday nights during this off peak season)

Check-in: From 3pm. Early check in or late check out is available on request.

Prices start from £150 per night

Check-out: 11am. All payments of rooms (UNLESS PRE PAID) and any extras such as dinner/lunches are paid at checkout.

Please note the rooms are accessed via wooden steps that are reached by going outside the pub, so are not recommended for people with mobility issues.

For any enquiries please email accommodation@thejollysportsman.com or talk to Chrissie on 01273 890400