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Situated in the peaceful West Sussex town of Haywards Heath, The Birch Hotel features a courtyard restaurant and is located just 13 miles from Brighton’s bustling city centre. The Birch Hotel offers modern en suite rooms, each with a 26-inch TV with Sky sports channels, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, a work desk and free Wi-Fi. Originally built around 1874, the hotel still retains some of the original features, including oak panelling in the lounge, an open fireplace, and stained-glass windows over the staircase. There is also a courtyard restaurant and a modern bistro bar area. The Birch Hotel is just 14 miles from Gatwick Airport. Haywards Heath Train Station is less than 2 miles away and Beech Hurst Gardens is a 5-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rooms were well appointed and set out. Bed was very comfy.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well presented, decorated room, hotel rooms etc. Good standard and portions of food, good choice for breakfast. Friendly staff.
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room, good shower, good WiFi, good breakfast. Safe, secure parking.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good blend of old manor house with modern architecture.
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely stay. Really should be a 4 star my opinion.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was easy to get to. The staff were very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The room was spacious and had lots of natural light with the 3 windows it had.plenty of tea and coffee provided, even a coffee machine. The bed was...
  • Leroy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    staff are very friendly. room was great and cleaned to a good standard.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an extremely comfortable, clean and well-equipped room with a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was excellent and very reasonably priced. My Full English was cooked to order and beautifully fresh. We received a warm welcome at reception...
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was lovely and clean, great atmosphere and most of all.. the staff were great. So friendly and attentative to our needs. The lady on reception was so friendly and helpful, the last behind the bar was really funny and polite. Both deserve...
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendliness and helpfulness of staff. Extremely welcoming hotel!

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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Courtyard Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Bistro Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Birch Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wired internet is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is no elevator.

A copy of ID and written authorisation is required if the cardholder is not the guest.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Birch Hotel

  • Room options at The Birch Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
  • The prices at The Birch Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Birch Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • The Birch Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Bistro Bar
    • Courtyard Restaurant
  • Check-in at The Birch Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Birch Hotel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Haywards Heath. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Birch Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Live sport events (broadcast)