Situated just 10 minutes’ drive from London Gatwick Airport, The Old House Inn features free on-site parking and a mature garden. Rooms are located in a converted barn and offer super king-size beds, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms are named after local woods, and also include a hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Home-cooked breakfasts, fresh pastries and fruit salad are served each morning, and guests can also enjoy a variety of classic British dishes and finer dining amidst a country pub atmosphere. The seaside town of Brighton is less than an hour’s drive away and features a large pier full of family entertainment. The National Trust property of Wakehurst Place is a 12-minute drive and includes a 16th-century country house and a mainly 20th-century garden.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Butcombe Brewing Co.
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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

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

  • Free private parking available on-site

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Tastefully decorated. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff.
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely old inn. Nice room, looked recently decorated, comfy bed and warmed quickly when we turned the radiator up. Lovely dinner in the evening.
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
the room was very comfortable and spacious. Character of the main inn. Easy location for Gatwick and M25
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was beautiful. It had everything we needed for a one night stay before a flight from Gatwick. We were late to arrive due to traffic but the staff kindly left me check in instructions, and my room had lamps on and music playing. It was a...
Kerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room beautiful and large Evening dinner was superb
Gavin
Australia Australia
Wonderful staff. Tessa and Polly are fabulous! Comfortable rooms. Food is exceptional. 🙏
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic place. Very clean and comfortable room. Pub has lots of character, great choice of beers. We didn't have any food but it looked delicious. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Super location for our airport parking, literally two...
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This is our go to place when I take my 93 year old Mum to visit my brother. It is convenient and cimfortable. The wet room bathroom is perfect for those with mobility issues. The staff go over and above to make the stay great. The food is...
Daisy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was gorgeous!! It was cosy and warm. The bathroom was lovely and warm as well. We had all the things we would need and staff were happy to supply extra water! Our breakfast was so tasty and the staff were super friendly and chatty,...
Suzanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great atmosphere, beautifully furnished, very clean, gorgeous old pub

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
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