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Cleavers Lyng

East Sussex · United Kingdom

Church RoadView location

9.6/10Excellent88 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.4/109.4
Location7.8/107.8
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Cleavers Lyng

When you stay at Cleavers Lyng - Guest house in Hailsham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Herstmonceux Castle and Observatory Science Centre. This 4-star bed & breakfast is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Sovereign Harbour and 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Eastbourne Beach.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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When you stay at Cleavers Lyng - Guest house in Hailsham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of High Weald and Herstmonceux Castle. This bed & breakfast is 9.3 mi (15 km) from South Downs National Park and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Observatory Science Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No front desk Private host property Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Observatory Science Centre 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Herstmonceux Castle 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
High Weald 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Blackstock Farm 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Hailsham Pavilion 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Wellshurst Golf Club 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Arlington Stadium 10.9 km / 6.7 mi
Knockhatch Adventure Park 10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Pevensey Castle 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Horam Park Golf Club 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Michelham Priory 12.8 km / 8 mi
Princes Park 13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Arlington Bluebell Walk 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Pevensey Bay Beach 14.4 km / 8.9 mi
Bexhill Beach 14.7 km / 9.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Fireplace
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Library
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVEDOUBLE • EXECUTIVEDBL.EJ

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: DBL.EJ

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  • DOUBLE WITH BALCONYDOUBLE • WITH BALCONYDBL.BL

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    DOUBLE WITH BALCONY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: DBL.BL

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    Cleavers Lyng

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Cleavers Lyng

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cleavers Lyng

9.6
Excellent
88 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Location
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Barry
If you're looking for a peaceful stay in a period country house then Cleavers Ling is the perfect place for you.
Our bedroom was comfortable. The breakfast room, with its oak beams and inglenook fireplace set the scene for
our host, Sally, to bring us full English breakfasts, (my eggs were poached to perfection). Tea from a large silver service tea pot poured without dripping on the linen tablecloth and the toast from the toast-rack rounded off the meal and set us up for the morning. We were also offered home made banana bread wrapped up for a mid day snack. All this made our three night stay....perfect. Thank you Sally!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Efe Mirkan
We visited as a couple for a short getaway and found exactly the breath of fresh air we needed. The room was very clean and comfortable, the owner was warm and attentive, and breakfast was beautifully prepared with every detail considered by the owner, Sally. A special thanks to the chef for the delicious omelette. The overall atmosphere was peaceful and perfect for unwinding together. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet couple’s break.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2025
Anita
Wonderful location, beautiful house and stunning garden. Room was comfy and very clean. Breakfast was great, lots of choice and all freshly prepared. Will definitely be back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Stuart
Great place a little off the beaten track in beautiful countryside. Great breakfast
Only slight negative is that coffee in room and at breakfast could be stronger ( we are French!)
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Steve

Simply fabulous

Beautiful location. Fantastic views and great walks. Attention to detail in our room. Wine glasses, cork screw etc. Excellent toiletries. Best breakfast with plenty of variety that I have had in any B&B we have stayed in. Attentive host with lots of local information provided. Pub within walking distance 1.5 miles. I could go on and on. Very peaceful stay and would not hesitate to rebook
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2025
IAIN

Wonderful

A lovely location and charming old house, modernised and extended but retaining old world character.
Sally is a lovely, friendly and helpful host.
Breakfasts are absolutely top rate.
Cleanliness is perfect.
Bathroom/shower could benefit from updating.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Sally
This property was pleasant and peaceful. The staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was very tasty.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2025
Clive
Very comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
Vivienne
It was exceptional for quality of service, food and accommodation, plus the beautiful lication.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Lynda

Very relaxing

Very relaxing, beautiful home with views and garden. Superb breakfast. Very welcoming, could not fault!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Heather
A beautiful countryside property. Very relaxing with exceptionally welcoming owners, Sally and Doug.
I would thoroughly recommend this guest house.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
P
The area was lovely,and host very friendly helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Stunning views, amazing house!

Sally was very welcoming and a great host! We stayed for two nights for a short weekend retreat, the views outside were stunning and the inside of the house was just as beautiful, everything was clean and tidy. If you are looking for somewhere to relax with peace this is definitely the place to go! We are definitely wanting to return again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2024
Christina
Great place to stay with lovely hosts highly recommend this as a place to explore this picturesque countryside and coastline
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2023
Jill

1st visit but I'll be back!

Both Sally and her husband were amazing hosts - very friendly and ensured that my stay provided me with everything that I needed and more! I wasn't going to have breakfast but changed my mind on arriving at the house and so glad I did. Fabulous mushroom omelette accompanied with toast. Only downside is that they close at the end of the month and reopen in spring so I'll just have to wait for my next stay!!! On the plus side this means that they get time with their family which is so important and values that I hold high too! Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2023
Bernard
Everything was absolutely fine. Efficient and considerate service.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2023
Paul
Sally was very welcoming, provided a nice clean and comfortable room and the breakfast was excellent
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2023
Robert
Quiet rural location offering comfortable bedrooms with snug en suite. Guest lounge also available. Excellent choice of breakfast menu. Definitely would recommend a stay here just for the breakfast!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2023
Andrew

Small Room but Wonderful Breakfast

A lovely property in a very rural location. The breakfast was wonderful. The room was bijou but comfortable and ideal for a one night stay.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2022
Brent
The breakfast was excellent, and the owner was kind, helpful, and accommodating. It was a very relaxing few days visiting my daughter at the college/castle near this property.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2022
Alan

Perfect retreat

Enjoyed our weekend. sally very helpful lovely place to stay would certainly recommend it
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2022
Androulla

A place like home

Loved the place. Views from our room amazing
Just a little bit dusty, but overall good quality toiletries and generous top notch biscuits with our tea tray.
Breakfast lovely, shame about the tinned tomatoes instead of grilled tomatoes.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2022
Verified traveler

Character Guest House with beautiful gardens

A lovely guest house on a quiet country lane. Gardens were beautiful and the house had real character.
Our room was comfortable with a small sofa and four poster king sized bed which was very comfy.
Breakfast had enough choice forums and was plentiful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2021
Jane

Great short break

Lovely stay. Owners were extremely welcoming and helpful. High standard of room and breakfast. Conscientious re covid rules. Would recommend and visit again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2021
Ruth

Period property with modern day comforts

Beautiful property tasteful decorated and furnished in keeping with the age of the building. Spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, fabulous breakfast with premium quality ingredients
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2021
R
Superb service throughout our stay. Highly recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Beautiful 15th century property in lovely countryside
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2019
Paul

Peaceful and relaxing B&B, excellent breakfast

Very peaceful and relaxing couple of nights stay at Cleavers Lyng. Room was excellent, very comfortable with lovely views to the South Downs. Breakfast was excellent, a good selection and freshly cooked. Host was very welcoming and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Just a wonderful guesthouse on a country lane. Clean quiet and great breakfast. Fabulous 1500 \- year old building with beautiful views of sunset.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Comfortable room, fabulous view. Friendly hosts and delicious breakfasts!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2019
Carly
Great mini break enjoyed by my family for 2 nights. Very generous accommodation in the family room. Lovely breakfast with plenty of choice. Great country walks and close to castle and science centre. Many thanks for your hospitality.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Friendly and helpful owner. Beautiful guest house and location.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2019
Sylvia

Great place to stay

We had an awesome stay The breakfast was fantastic the room lovely and clean with all the little extras 😊 It was so good we stayed another night
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2018
Nicole

Would highly recommend

A relaxing stay in a beautiful house. Sally was a lovely host and the breakfast was absolutely delicious!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2018
Alexandra

Top character

As we were staying several nights at Bader Hall to be at the castle for a LARP event, it was nice to have a hotell-rom so close (walking distance to the castle) before and after the event. Unfortunatly there are no restaurants or whatsoever in the area, one needs a taxi to get to the village, which on the other hand only costs 5 pounds one way. Would have been nice with a take away arrangement for guests.
The cosy guesthouse itself is lovely and the owners are incredibly helpful and nice people, and the included breakfast was also very nice!
Wi-Fi included
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
Friendly and Private. Lovely Country Setting
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
Was a beautiful country house but needs some updating. Staff not very friendly, maybe they are tired
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Great for parents who have Children at Bader

Great location for parents visiting students studying at Bader. It is a 10 minute walk. Cottage is lovely with the privacy of a hotel room but the charm of a B & B.

Highly recommended.
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2017
Pedro

Excellent stay

Very welcoming and pleasant stay with a delicious and hearty breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2017
ian

Lovely view - not another house or road in sight

Everything was fine
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2016
Graham

Lovely, quiet b and b

Friendly welcome by the owners to their beautiful house and lovely garden where our dog was also welcomed. So quiet in the country but within short driving distance of good dog friendly pubs. Breakfasts were superb.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2016
Anthony

Top Drawer

What a retreat... small, intimate and friendly hotel, in a quiet location. Good room with all the facilities and a fab range of breakfasts. The French antique bed was a bit creaky if getting friendly with your friend.

15th century Herstmonceux castle just over the way with a cool Zimbabwean sculpture exhibition.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2016
Paul

B&B in quiet country

Great service from owner Sally. Bathroom was a bit compact but overall an up-market B&B in the area
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2016
Charles

Quiet and relaxing

We could not have been made to feel more welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was excellent. Would be happy to stay at Cleavers Lyng again.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2015
john

Peace and tranquility

We stayed for 2 nights visiting family in nearby Hailsham. Peace and tranquility abounds at CLyng. Simply charming and in a most beautiful setting next to Herstmonceux castle. Breakfast was outstanding, all freshly cooked and top quality. Sally is the perfect host. Bed was very comfortable. Loads of hot water. Reasonably priced. We used taxis to get around and all drivers knew the hotel location. Definitely recommended and we will look forward to next visit.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2015
Steve
Secluded with stunning views.Comfortable and friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2015
Scott

First Class breakfast

We stayed for 2 nights at this lovely 16th century bed and breakfast as we needed a base for the Hertmoncuex Observatory and wow what a wonderful choice it was. I couldn’t fault a thing, each room has a different theme and we stayed in the French room. There’s a games room on the first floor with a card table and many different board games. The room was clean and all details taken care of. The service and friendliness of the owners was first class and the breakfast – WOW, cooked to perfection. We are already looking at staying again in the not too distant future, this time to try one of the other themed rooms.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2015
Paul

Lovely Cleavers Lyng

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful, peaceful location on the edge of the Pevensey Levels and an easy drive to Eastbourne, Hastings or Rye. Tasty breakfasts included delicious fruit salads and home made breads. Some rooms seemed rather pricey, but we will check out hotel when next in the area.b
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2015
UK Traveller

Very good BnB

This is an excellent B&B. Good food. Good rooms. Great service. Full of little extra touches to enhance your stay. Rooms do have tea making facilities - not mentioned in the description. Very tranquil and quiet but with a few good eating places nearby in the village. Very near Herstmanceaux Castle which is well worth a visit.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2015
Kim

5 star break

A 5 star stay in every respect
Family

Location & surroundings

Cleavers Lyng
Church Road, Hailsham, United Kingdom

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