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Reviews of The Ardingly Inn

the ardingly inn, Ardingly, RH17 6UA, United Kingdom

#3 of 3 hotels in Ardingly

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Review score

Based on 97 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    6.0
    Ok for a commute overnight, no atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant closed (no chef so could be temporary, but I booked a table and had no warning), pub empty so no atmosphere. They opened the restaurant for us to have an early breakfast but no tea or coffee available, I even had to buy my own peanut butter from nearby shop! Room very warm.

    Nice looking pub, quiet, clean, simple room. Lindfield is nearby and has a great atmosphere. Staff accommodating. The village is super quiet.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    7.0
    Disappointed that we could not get breakfast as no one about and door locked
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast door was locked two out of the three days we were there. so could not have breakfast, that we had paid for

    Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    8.0
    Traditional Inn for a relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A friendly inn for a one night stop. It had all the essentials and the beds are so comfy. Breakfast was good. All in all a very relaxing stay and good value.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing breakfast, cooked to perfection.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    7.0
    Friendly atmosphere, comfortable and clean
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They don't do food on a Tuesday, so I had to go up the road. It wasn't a great hassle but would of prefered to stay on site.

    Friendly staff, good facilities and comfortable and clean rooms.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's expensive for a pub bedroom in low season.

    I found staff very helpful indeed. The building was clearly built as an inn, so that means there is more room than usual for a country pub, although not the same level of facilities as a hotel. Decent free car park.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    8.0
    A welcoming inn for a relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The manager had only been there for three weeks and was obviously making a positive impact. She inherited a difficult situation and I am sure everything will be even better when I next visit.

    The Ardingly Inn is ideal for visiting the Bluebell steam railway. The friendly atmosphere and helpful staff created a happy stay. The breakfasts were freshly cooked and really tasty. My room was quiet and comfortable. There was always plenty of parking space.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    8.0
    Traditional pub but very comfy and cosy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Breakfast was really lovely. A lot of choice and very fresh

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Good local pub in nice location with comfortable rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    New owners in the last few weeks, and menu very reduced. Starter disappointing, but main meal was good.

    The location was good, very quiet village. Parking at pub. Good walks from there. Reasonably priced small room, and fine for one night. Very good breakfast. All staff very polite.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    New manager knows what is needed and hopefully will put the little touches together which are needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no servicing of the rooms for a short stay and no notification of this in the room, meaning if you came home late and needed something like milk for morning teas you were having to try and find someone. Obviously used teacups had to be used again. We did not see any notifications of the WI FI details in any room. The price paid for the more expensive room must have been for the four poster bed because it seemed other rooms were bigger or roomier.

    The new manager and her staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating,the beds were very comfortable and the water in the bathrooms was nice and hot and quick. The breakfasts were excellent, meeting all demands for variations. Perfect location for our needs of a wedding in the locality.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    6.0
    Friendly staff. The Inn needs some updating.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room had no air flow and no air conditioning. The only way to cool off was to open the window. very stuffy.. No evevator, had to carry luggage up the stairs.

    The staff was friendly and location was perfect for our needs. The owner of the pub was lovely.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Lovely quiet hotel, friendly staff and we would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Because it was new, food was unavailable on the premises but arrangements had been made to eat at the cafe next door instead. Nothing else to add- we liked the rest!

    New owner on been there for three weeks, but already the place had a nice feel. Good size room which was clean. Nice bar area with good beers and selections of drinks. Area was quiet.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not serving breakfast was an inconvenience but the cafe next door did an excellent breakfast and the Inn discounted our room bill which we had to pay direct as the new mangement had not received my payment through booking .com

    Got a call from the Inn to say the owners had gone into liquidation but had been taken over by two people who were trying tk honour all bookings. Because I had booked before the change in management the Inn undertook to cancel my booking through booking.com and arrange for my oayment to be refunded. So far 13 days later no refund.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    8.0
    Arrived late after a long drive and was made welcome. Bed was comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really If two of us in the room it might have been a little crammed. Pluses far out weight this comment though

    Clean, staff polite and friendly

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    8.0
    An excellent, welcoming place for a short break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit expensive for one person. Ardingly doesn’t have much to offer and not easy to get to but it was adequate for a stopover.

    The room was spacious and clean with everything I needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Lovely comfortable and enjoyable visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booking.com told us the wrong check-in time cut-off ( 3 hrs later than actual). Fortunately the manager rang to find out where we were ( driving from some distance away) so we could amend our travel plans, and he kindly changed his own to wait for us.

    Very helpful manager who went out of his way to ensure he was there to welcome us. Friendly and professional service throughout, combined with relaxed atmosphere. Best full English breakfast we have had on holiday, with the option to enjoy it outside in the sunshine.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to think off

    Everything was good, nothing to complain about Staff were friendly and helpful, especially at breakfast Dinner and breakfast was good with generous helpings Room was clean with plenty of tea and coffee available Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff. Good that dogs were not allowed in the restaurant.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    8.0
    Friendly and good service, very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Lovely fresh cooked breakfast and fresh coffee

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice pub. Rooms ok.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    A couple of negatives but on the whole a very enjoyable stay which we will use next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our window overlooked the rear storage area which was a complete eyesore and as such needs clearing or tidying up. The shower room extract fan was not man enough and as such the shower room walls were dripping with condensation.

    The location was what we wanted close to the next days destination. The evening meal was very good and good value. The evenings entertainment was exceptional we had a great time singing along with the singer, the whole bar were singing along also. The breakfast in the morning was brilliant, served by the very accommodating waitress/chef.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, clean, and well appointed room with very friendly and polite staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The menu was somewhat limited but nevertheless there was enough to choose from to satisfy our need.

    Extremely friendly and efficient staff who very warmly welcomed us. The room was clean and fresh smelling while the bed was extremely comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Friendly helpful staff and very easy atmosphere
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The absolute madness going on in the kitchen and the fact I spent an hour waiting for a piece of grilled fish. The waiting staff were lovely though and I think they were totally stressed with what disorganisation that was going on in the kitchen

    Easy reach to my destination. Nice friendly welcome and easy access and parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Ideal location for visiting Wakehurst Gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some of the bedroom decor could have been updated although the room was very clean and the host made sure we had everything as soon as we arrived. The shower needed a bit of attention but for one night it was fine and they supplied toiletries.

    Location was perfect as we were visiting Wakehurst Gardens which was only 2 miles down the road. Parking on site was ideal and convenient, the pub served very good food, great choice of main meals and the breakfast menu catered for all. The room was overlooking the garden which was lovely particularly as we were so blessed with good weather too. Tea/coffee making facilities in the room with fresh milk ideal for making those all important cuppas.

    Stayed in May 2024

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