A refurbished Sussex farmhouse, a 5-minute walk from Southease Railway Station, YHA South Downs is set in extensive grounds and has an on-site restaurant and colourful, modern bedrooms. Luggage storage and a laundry service are available to guests. Packed lunches can be made on request. Most of the rooms at YHA South Downs share bathroom facilities. Some are private and some feature an en suite bathroom. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, this YHA is only a 25-minute drive from Brighton. Just 8 minutes away on the train is Lewes, County Town of Sussex with a Norman castle and cobbled streets.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
3 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
3 futon beds
5 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
3 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
6.1
Low score for Lewes

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    All round excellence, the Hummingbirds especially liked the friendly staff.
  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent digs, highly recommended. Great value for money. The Hummingbirds were very impressed and said the staff are especially helpful.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is old, rustic and in a beautiful location. It is warm, clean and comfortable with excellent kitchen facilities.
  • Margarita
    Spain Spain
    Great location in the countryside and next to train station. I had to overnight somewhere before going to work and it made my journey so easy at a very affordable price. Comfortable bed at dorm with cotton bedlinen. An a shared kitchen to heat up...
  • Gerson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy beds. Very clean. Nice options for breakfast and the price. Plus the farmhouse is stunning.Very attentive and helpful staff.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's great value for money and a welcome retreat after a hard days hiking. The food is exactly what you'd expect when you see the menu. Nothing exceptional but decent enough. Beds look horrific but are actually pretty comfy
  • Yent'l
    Belgium Belgium
    The ability for a good, full and healthy breakfast as much as the great coffee and dinners!
  • R
    Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food and happy staff with a 'can do anything' attitude.
  • Lauryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean cosy glamping pod had plugs heater and lighting inside which it didn’t tell us upon booking so that was a bonus
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location - excellent as on the South Downs way, also a couple of hundred metres from Southease railway station. Breakfast (help yourself continental buffet) was very good and good value. Dinner - very glad to be able to get something to...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Courtyard Cafe
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Italian • Pizza
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of YHA South Downs
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
YHA South Downs takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
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 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with matching name and address at check-in.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA South Downs in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about YHA South Downs

  • Check-in at YHA South Downs is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at YHA South Downs may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • YHA South Downs has 1 restaurant:

    • Courtyard Cafe
  • YHA South Downs is 3.1 miles from the centre of Lewes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at YHA South Downs can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • YHA South Downs offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Temporary art galleries