1 GARDEN COTTAGES + SOUTH COURT SC FLAT

15th November 2023:

Very comfortable room in an attractive property. Nice breakfast served in the room. This was our second stay and we would definitely stay here again.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd October 2023:

We have stayed several times. Alison is always welcoming.The room is very comfortable, as are the beds and the breakfasts delicious (especially the fruit salad) A quiet location and short walk to all that Lewes has to offer.

On this visit we visited the restaurant about 2 minute's walk away from Garden Cottages that is Michelin recommended called Dill. Delicious food! Also gorgeous walk along the river to Rodmell and Monks House ( National Trust)

Would Recommend: Yes

1st August 2023:

Warm welcome, great service, and a super cozy room, at a fair price. Very generous and flexible with the check in/out times. Located perfectly for sightseeing in Lewes, close to many restaurants and shops, and easy travel to Brighton. More than satisfied!

Definitely check out the Lewes Priory, Lewes Castle, and the Malling Down Nature Reserve.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks and so glad you enjoyed your stay!

19th July 2023:

Great comms, flat as described. Comfy and clean. Thank you.

Breakfast in the bakery/coffee shop is highly recommended. Snow Drop Inn for the best pub in Lewes.

Would Recommend: Yes

So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again one day!

20th March 2023:

Perfect for a weekend stay. Fabulous location, lovely outlook from the window over the wooded slope to the back, Kind, knowledgeable and helpful owner who bent over backwards to be accommodating. Thank you Alison - we hope to stay with you again and recommend your B&B to other visitors

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks Helen and hope to see you again!

27th February 2023:

Everything was perfect.

Good location to visit Lewes (by foot).

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2022:

Excellent stay, very helpful

Very convenient for anywhere in Lewes, easy to get to

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2022:

Very helpful friendly landlady. Delicious breakfast. Very happy here.

Erawan Thai Restaurant and Rustico both excellent quality food and good service, with good value for money. Lewes Depot lovely arts centre.

Would Recommend: Yes

So glad you enjoyed your stay and the art class! Best wishes, Alison

19th April 2022:

Perfect stay with the lovely host, Alison. The room was quiet and charming. It was close to everything and we enjoyed learning about the area from our hostess.

Plenty of good pubs for meals but for better food, Fork is a must.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review and I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. Perhaps see you again one day!

29th October 2021:

Fabulous Stayed as bed and breakfast last time, flat this time both excellent Alison and Vladimir are both lovely…last time, seeing us in our Glyndebourne glad rags about to get soaked in the rain Vladimir gave us a lift Tastefully decorated accommodation with interesting library Comfortable beds

Railway nature reserve good but muddy underfoot in October but priory park not so as paths and the gift shop there is like a free museum with amazing stuff Southover gardens gorgeous ( maybe that’s where the gift shop is) Needlemakers vegan cafe excellent Buddha bowl Lemongrass Thai restaurant great value for lunch and Cote brasserie good too

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2021:

Had a lovely relaxing stay, perfect location for local shops, bars and restaurants. Room was spotless and extremely comfortable. I would definitely recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th December 2020:

Vlad and Alison were so welcoming and helpful that we felt very much at home in their home. The room is very comfortable, especially the bed. Lovely shower room en-suite. And South Street, where it's located, is quiet and calm even though it's quite central to Lewes, the shops and station.

We made a special trip up to the Swan pub on Southover Street, about a 20-minute brisk walk. Really good food and atmosphere there. We have also been to Irma's restaurant, which is 1 minute walk from 1 Garden Cottages, and if you like great Caribbean food and fun people, do check it out.

Would Recommend: Yes

So glad you enjoyed your visit and the pubs despite the rain!! Hope you find the perfect house around here! Best wishes Alison

20th October 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2020:

We had a wonderful time in Lewes and our stay in this lovely cottage just added to the magical feeling of the surroundings. Alison was a lovely hostess. Breakfast was very nice, especially her coffee. My morning coffee is important and Alison made a wonderful coffee. Can't wait to come and visit again.

I strongly recommend Irma's cafe & Bistro. I do recommend to make a reservation over the weekend. It is a small and very popular family business that gets full very quickly. Had a lovely dinner there and returned for breakfast the day after.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th February 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank so much Clare and see you next month!

11th February 2020:

An ideal location for all the amenities in Lewes. Trains to Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton run from the local railway station.

We love Trading Post but, unfortunately, so does everyone else, so it’s always very busy. Bills is another favourite. It’s very chilled and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Rights of Man is a good place for a special occasion.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd February 2020:

The maximum markings given in this survay say it all.

Only there for one night but worth wandering all around Lewes and its surroundings as there are a lot of interesting things to see and do.

Would Recommend: Yes

So glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again one day!

27th November 2019:

Alison is very warm, friendly and helpful.

Parking might be a problem if the road is full, but we have been fortunate in finding a spot and Alison gives us a voucher to put on windscreen so we don’t need to move car in the morning!

Would Recommend: Yes

5th November 2019:

Good location close to the centre of Lewes but also great for access to the South Downs.

Lots of good places to eat in Lewes, great for antiques hunting if you like that sort of thing!

Would Recommend: Yes

20th October 2019:

Very pleasant and reasonably priced B&B. Alison was a friendly host who was extremely helpful, phoning a taxi for us. Very nice breakfast.Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th July 2019:

We really enjoyed our stay here - our room with en suite was very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely, as was our hostess, Alison. Location was perfect. We would be more than happy to stay there again!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again!

10th July 2019:

Lovely cottage and the room was very comfortable with fresh milk in our room. Breakfast was excellent. Good location easy walking distance into Lewes town.

Bill's restaurant serves lovely food in a relaxed atmosphere. Interesting town and the castle well worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review and we hope you will visit us again soon! Best wishes, Alison

8th July 2019:

We stayed three nights in the self-catering studio on Cliffe High Street. The location was perfect and the facilities very good. Alison was very welcoming and provided useful information about Lewes and the surrounding area. We would happily recommend this accommodation. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your good review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay here. Best wishes, Alison

8th July 2019:

The perfect location for visiting our family. It had a lovely relaxing atmosphere, and Alison and Vladimir made us feel very welcome. We will definitely come back.

‘Trading Post’ for coffee. ‘Bill’s’ for casual meals. ‘The Rights of Man’ for something more special. ‘The Needlemakers’ for buying a gift that is different! All of these places are within walking distance.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th July 2019:

On day 1, other guests staying at Garden Cottage allowed us to go for breakfast first due to an early engagement that day. We thought there was some friction in the kitchen whilst breakfast was being prepared and the scrambled eggs were somewhat underdone. In return we switched to have a late breakfast the following day as a compromise - although we then ended up rushing up the motorway to catch a train. There's a notice in the room which says if you'd like sausages, mushrooms or tomatoes "please ask!" - but when asked, these weren't available (except if we were happy with the sausages being defrosted), and there was an additional charge too - which we found hard to believe for tomatoes and mushrooms, particularly when we were paying £50/person/night. It would be have been nicer if we'd been told unfortunately they aren't available today, but I'll happily give you an extra portion of bacon (I.e. more customer focused). The fresh fruit and yoghurt for breakfast was delicious.

We enjoyed Bill's restaurant by the river.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2019:

Your home is lovely. Bedrooms are large, peaceful, charming, clean, comfort so it was really perfect for us. we all slept very well Very nice breakfast. And you are very welcoming and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.

Nice shops around, nice food at Bill's. I think it is the name of the restaurant. We came for a training in Wild perfumery at AS APOTHECARY in Lewes. The public garden is beautiful. Antiques shops. It was wonderful and this little town is just so nice.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd June 2019:

Lovely breakfast and friendly hosts. Ideal place to stay when in Lewes. Highly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2019:

Lovely scrambled eggs for breakfast! Alison is a great B and B host - really helpful. Nice that the double room and shower are separate with front door.

Very convenient for Glynebourne - taxi only around £10. Great service. Town of Lewes on doorstep - so much to do.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th April 2019:

Clean and tidy and good location.

Centrally located for lots of restaurants. We ate at 'Bills' which was good value, nice food. Anne of Cleves house is worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th April 2019:

Had everything I needed. Comfortable (especially bed), quiet. I liked the separate entrance. Very convenient, as hoped, for my purposes (once I had mastered the eccentric road layout in Lewes). Helpful suggestions re where to go/eat.

I wasn't there as a tourist but Lewes is fascinating to walk round, back and forth in history via the different types of architecture.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th March 2019:

Lovely comfortable room with good beds, excellent linen and en-suite bathroom. We had a really good nights sleep! Breakfast was delightful and set us up for the day. We met our hosts who were charming and very welcoming. Will definitely visit again. Thank you very much to Alison and Vlad.

Parking is a little tricky if coming by car but excellent train and bus services in walking distance from cottage. We were only there for a night but the town has much to explore, antiques, good food and interesting shops.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th February 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd December 2018:

Compact with everything you need. Warm, clean and well decorated.

Even in winter Lewes is a buzzing, picturesque, historical town with lots of independent shops, restaurants and antique stores as well as some of the usual chains. The castle sets the scene. 17 minuets on the train to Brighton, £5 return, regular trains about every ten minuets.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th December 2018:

A wonderful hideaway in the centre of Lewes from which to explore the town itself and the South Downs. Excellent facilities and very comfortable bed.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th November 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

8th October 2018:

We had a lovely stay in Garden Cottages! Very pleasant room, such comfortable beds, functional bathroom, really quiet location, most friendly & hospitable welcome; I would always recommend the Garden Cottages to family, friends and colleagues!

Do visit Seven Sisters, the castle ruins and Charleston House. We had supper in Bill's and afternoon tea in one of the many charming little High Street cafees. We'll be back to find Monk's House another time.:-)

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2018:

Try dining in Côte, high up on High St. A very good tip by our host Alison.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2018:

Alison and Vladimir were very welcoming, attentive to our needs and provided lots of local information.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2018:

Nice and quiet place, not far from the centre. Fantastic breakfast too!

Would Recommend: Yes

28th July 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd July 2018:

Friendly and wonderful hosts - they have become real friends

Lewes Castle, Anne of Cleves house. Food - Aqua restaurant, Snowdrop pub and of course Bills

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd July 2018:

Very nice B&B, comfortable and clean with good breakfasts and very good location.

Snowdrop nice pub but be careful of portion sizes - very big!

Would Recommend: Yes

24th May 2018:

Very friendly. Delicious breakfast. Altogether a lovely stay. We hope to come again!

Charleston Farmhouse. Gorgeous garden and fascinating house. Shuttle bus during festival if you don’t have car.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th February 2018:

A lovely relaxed stay, we loved having our own front door! The bed was super comfy and the breakfast was delicious, couldn't ask for more!

Make sure you visit Le Magasin in Lewes for lunch/dinner, really fab restaurant.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th November 2017:

Allison was very friendly and welcoming! Great breakfast.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd October 2017:

A lovely quiet room with view of the garden. Modern bathroom and lovely STRONG coffee for breakfast! Thanks, Alison!

Here for tha Lewes folk festival for the 2nd year running. Try eating at the Snowdrop Inn just a minute's walk down the road.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th October 2017:

Extremely warm welcome from Alison. Lovely home in atmospheric street. Very comfortable. Delicious breakfast. Convenient location for exploring the Downs and our particular interest (homes and work of the Bloomsbury Group at Charleston, Monk's House and Berwick Church).

The Snowdrop pub, a few yards from the cottage, was excellent for good range of beers, great food and warm atmosphere. We went there twice - no need to search further.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th October 2017:

A great welcome with plenty of helpful advice on how to make our stay enjoyable.

We found the Snowdrop Inn down the road very friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2017:

Very quiet but convenient location, surrounded by greenery but just a few minutes from Lewes high street. Friendly welcome, and Alison is very helpful about places to visit and other tips. Excellent scrambled eggs! Decoration in bedroom is a little bit tired but very clean, and very comfortable bed.

Le Magasin is an excellent local bistro. We did a lovely coastal walk from Seaford with views of Seven Sisters (thank you to Alison for recommendation!), and visited Berwick Church for Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant paintings, and Virginia Woolf's home at Rodmell. Lewes itself is a lovely town with plenty to see there.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2017:

Very warm welcome. Cozy room, nice breakfast. Only the parking was a bit tricky.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2017:

Very welcoming,friendly and relaxed style. Lovely quiet position within easy walking distance of Lewes

This time we ate at the newly-opened Fuego Lounge, Erawan and Bill's with a drink or two at John Harvey tavern and Symposium along the way! All highly recommendable

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2017:

Excellent b and b. particularly helpful and attentive hostess. thoroughly recommended.

snow drop pub down the rosd is v.good. noidsy in the garden from the by pass, but not overwhelming and food fine. beer excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2017:

Enjoyed our stay at Garden Cottages, Lewes. Alison made us very welcome. The separate entrance let us have our own space without intruding. The room was tidy and attractive, with a clean bathroom. Great breakfasts everyday.

Enjoyed the Rights of Man pub in Lewes. Nice atmosphere and good selection of local Harvey's beers.

Would Recommend: Yes

So glad you enjoyed your stay last month and hope to welcome you again one day! Best wishes Alison

14th August 2017:

A lovely place to stay, beautiful garden, nice cottage in picturesque location. Our hostess was very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was great! Eggs prepared on request, as liked. We would recommend to friends.

Walking distance to local restaurants, pubs, the pedestrianised shopping area. Easy reach to lovely Downs walks etc. Our hostess supplied lots of information.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much and we hope to see you again! Best wishes, Alison

10th August 2017:

First class, everything beautifully organised. Lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Excellent breakfasts.

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks and I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit here. Hope to see you again one day soon! Regards, Alison

4th August 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2017:

Lovely little B&B, really enjoyed my stay here. Great recommendations on restaurants from Alison.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th June 2017:

A pretty cottage with a surprisingly modern and spacious interior. The hosts are charming and the breakfast was excellent.

Excellent position for those walking the South Downs Way.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2017:

We can highly recommend 1 Garden Cottage. It was perfectly situated and was very comfortable with an en-suite. Perfect. Alison was a wonderful host and made a number of excellent recommendations. The room was bright, quiet and very clean. Everything was in good working order. Would have no hesitation in staying again

We stayed briefly as we were on a cycling trip but The Snowdrop pub (2 minutes away) was excellent. Fantastic home-cooked food, changed daily, a range of local beers and cider and a warm and welcoming atmosphere

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2017:

Easy communication before arrival and a lovely welcome. A very comfortable stay after a long ride and a perfect breakfast to set us on our way again!

We liked The Pelham Arms pub and The Lansdown Arms pub. The castle is fantastic. Just stroll around the streets and you will see everything you need to!

Would Recommend: Yes

8th May 2017:

Easy to book online. Quiet and clean, lovely garden, nice breakfast and copacetic hostess.

Very central in Lewes, so parking is a bit of a problem, but there are spaces to be found in South Street and surrounding lanes.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th April 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th March 2017:

Very pleasant stay with nice people would certainly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st November 2016:

Great location for central lewes and the Sussex downs. Host couldn't have been more helpful as we arrived soaked by torrential rain. Comfortable, clean, warm and friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

So glad you enjoyed your stay despite dreadful downpours! Hope you'll visit again in sunnier times. Best wishes, Alison

23rd October 2016:

The owner was extremely friendly and when asked gave frank reviews on places too eat

The Magasin in Cliffe High a Street, a fine minute walk, provides high quality food at reasonable prices in a good atmosphere

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd October 2016:

The cottage was very central to the town, just what we needed. We felt very relaxed and comfortable staying there. It was a lovely home. I thought the parking would be a problem, but we managed to get a space each time. A very happy stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2016:

Wonderfully friendly, helpful welcome to an immaculately kept house. Very comfy beds, spacious rooms and bathrooms, breakfast cooked to order, fresh fruits, cereals, lovely granary toast and good coffee. Felt like staying with friends and so convenient for all the facilities of Lewes.

Pub "The Snowdrop" just further along South Street was excellent, full of character, great choice of beers and friendly welcome. Ate at Le Magasin bistro about 5mins walk away - excellent, can recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2016:

Great location. Clean, good sized room. Great breakfast options. Quiet. Friendly and helpful hosts.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2016:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2016:

Nice quiet location but close to town centre. Friendly welcome. We enjoyed are stay.

We tried the Bills and The Limetree Kitchen. Both good.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th July 2016:

Friendly, quiet and reasonably priced accommodation in heart of Lewes.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st May 2016:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th May 2016:

Delightful small b&b, relaxed and friendly. Situated in a quiet location, but only a few minutes from shops etc.

Lewes is a charming small town with good rail links. Plenty of restaurants and pubs, interesting independent shops. Good walking routes from town, many other Sussex attractions nearby. Traffic in the area can be heavy, especially in summer.

Would Recommend: Yes

A very belated thankyou for your lovely review. I have only just realised that this particular site has reviews - as well as Trip Advisor! Hope you'll visit us again one day soon! Best wishes, Alison

5th April 2016:

We had a wonderful overnight stay in Garden Cottages

Lewis is a lovely town and Garden Cottages is just around the corner from the High Street where you will find restaurants and cafes and a variety of interesting and unusual shops. A short walk away is the castle.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your review and we're very pleased you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Alison

25th March 2016:

Nice comfortable and peaceful B&B in the heart of town.

Ate at Bill's, a short walk away.

Would Recommend: Yes