About this property

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 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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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
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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
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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous set up - historical stone buildings/barns, kitchen, big lounge, friendly staff.
  • Marina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The beautiful countryside setting on historic buildings. Greeted by friendly and helpful staff. Excellent self catering kitchen and lounge facilities. In addition a wonderful on site cafe.
  • Judith
    Australia Australia
    Best thing was the cafe/bar and nice well priced food. Also the friendliness of the staff was a plus. The bedding was fantastic , clean, fresh and crisp and the lovely walks in the area were a special feature.
  • Adesan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were exceptionally and professional....ready to help and approachable
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ample parking, clean toilets and showers, great self catering area. Good breakfast. Staff allowed us to leave our things in our room even though we came very early than the check-in time.
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoyed the nature around us when we woke up in the morning, the possibility of walking in a magnificent environment, and of course, the train station that is so close to the accommodation facilities served us well.I would also like to mention...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location - fantastic walks and beautiful scenery
  • Whitcher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is fantastic, staff are brilliant and the place has a lovely feel to it! Food excellent, and facilities great.
  • Kenneth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good value accommodation right by the South Downs and a train station
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I've stayed at this hostel a few times and its just lovely. It has a rural setting but is within a short walk not only of the South Downs but Southease Railway Station, meaning you can safely park your car and take the train into Brighton, etc.. ...

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

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.
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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.