Name: YHA South Downs
Address: Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, East Sussex, , Lewes, BN8 6JS, United Kingdom, Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, East Sussex, East Sussex, BN8 6JS, UK
Rating: 8.4

YHA South Downs

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Garden
BBQ facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Bath
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Lift
Parking on site
Facilities for disabled guests

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 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds
Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 double bed
Triple Room with Private Bathroom 1 single bed and 1 double bed
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds
Quadruple Room 2 bunk beds
Family Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed and 2 bunk beds
Dormitory Room (6 Adults) with Shared Bathroom 6 bunk beds
Pod Cabin (3 Adults & 1 Child) 2 single beds and 1 double bed
Pod Cabin 2 futon beds
Deluxe Family Suite 3 bunk beds
Tent 1 double bed and 3 futon beds
Family Room with Shared Bathroom 5 bunk beds
Family Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed and 3 bunk beds

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah

United Kingdom

“Convenient location on the South Downs way. Great facilities. Good price.”

Mireille

United Kingdom

“The staff went out of their way to meet my needs . They were willing to wait for me to arrive close to closure time. I very much appreciate their help support and kindness.”

Katie

United Kingdom

“Scenic location to wake up in. The pods are comfortable for a good night’s sleep, though if more than two of you, bring little luggage in as there isn’t much space for bags. The staff are very helpful and friendly. I enjoyed the breakfast options....”

Julie

United Kingdom

“The YHA is exceptionally well-run, spotlessly clean and great kitchen facilities if you want to cook yourself a meal.”

Marina

United Kingdom

“The location is very peaceful. The facilities and self catering kitchen very well equipped. The bed linen was clean and the shower and toilet facilities were well maintained.”

Michelle

United Kingdom

“Fabulous set up - historical stone buildings/barns, kitchen, big lounge, friendly staff.”

Marina

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

“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

“The staff were exceptionally and professional....ready to help and approachable”

Paul

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.”

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.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

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.