Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Bull

Elegant Accommodation: The Bull in Ditchling offers a 5-star hotel experience with a beautiful garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy family rooms, an outdoor play area, and bicycle parking. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature private bathrooms, bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include minibars, sofas, and parquet floors. Dining Options: The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes a full English or Irish. Prime Location: Located 37 km from London Gatwick Airport, The Bull is near attractions such as Brighton Pier (13 km) and Brighton Dome (11 km). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent pub restaurant with very comfortable well appointed rooms in pleasant location with very helpful and friendly staff.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My stay at the bull exceeded all expectations! The amenities were simply perfect, with every little detail thoughtfully provided. I especially loved the lotion it was of great quality. The hot shower was rejuvenating, with excellent water...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a lovely, and welcoming place. Room was lovely, bed super comfy!!!
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely pub with friendly staff, with a unique and delicious menu and a solid breakfast. The bed and room was very comfy, superb bathroom, and mini-bar! In all a fantastic stay.
  • Yuliya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great and stylishly furnished, a lot of snacks and a bar full of drinks. Our windows looked out on a quiet street. The staff was super helpful and friendly.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent service, very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious and the room was gorgeous. The staff were very friendly and efficient. They made us feel welcome and special and went the extra mile to help make our stay memorable
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A relaxed, quality & unstuffy pub/restaurant with rooms. Great lunch meeting up with family.....beautifully served er no looked after by delightful lady whose name I didn't catch😒 .... Room was great, interesting furnishings, very comfortable...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and comfortable. I also left an item in my room and they kindly posted this back to me which I was very grateful for. This was my second stay and will definitely stay again. The food in the restaurant was excellent.
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location, beautiful rooms catered for every possible need! The food was amazing and staff very helpful and friendly. I will be visiting the area regularly and will stay again.
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So much to like. Lovey room and staff couldn’t be more accommodating. The food here is top notch and the village is beautiful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Lunch and Dinner
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Breakfast
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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