I love everything about the West Dean C. Regularly visit. Deserves a dash more care with room cleaning. 5 start otherwise.

Everything.

Stayed in September 2025

The hairdryer had no thermostatic control and it blasted out air which was simply too hot. I could not hold it anywhere near my head.

Breakfast was good if you wanted a cooked meal but I would have liked a greater choice for continental style food. A bowl of fruit for example would have been very welcome. The large slices of pineapple and melon were a little difficult to eat without cutting them up.

Stayed in August 2025

Having to leave.v

Everything, building was amazing, the grounds were just fabulous, and all of the staff were so friendly. We also had breakfast included in the price, which included full English and yoghurt and pastries. I honestly couldn't fault our stay.

Stayed in August 2025

No AC, old windows, noisy on my side.

Location wise was perfect. I went there to stay the night before the Race to the King Ultra Marathon races. The only downside is that there is no Aircon and it was a bit too hot during the night. Also the windows are old and it can be noisy, especially if the room is facing the outside sitting area for the bar/restaurant. I would stay here again, if I would do the same race again, as it was a convenient location and good value for what I paid. To be honest they might have rooms with AC, but they might be also higher in price. I stayed in a single room, more like a dormitory for a student, which was still nice, as it reminded me of the period when I was a student.

Stayed in June 2025

Reception staff were rude or just not interested. When I checked out they didn't left their eyes from the computer

Spotlessly clean, gorgeous location

Stayed in August 2025

I would have loved to attend one of the amazing art courses as well. But this would have been very expensive :(

It was the most surprising and special stay I‘ve ever been to. Sleeping in the college was like in a Harry Potter Movie and walking across the gardens feels like you‘re literally Alice in Wonderland. If you love a magic get away in the middle of nowhere, you will never forget this place — take your time to inhale the atmosphere, read literature in the library, play chess, dip in the pool or have a hot bath and go for stunning walks surrounded by flowers and animals ✨✨✨ coming back for sure!! Thank you so much 💖

Stayed in July 2025

Everything was perfect, in a beautiful setting!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing at all

The beautiful historic building

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing to dislike.

Everything was great. Lovely clean room, friendly helpful staff and great breakfast! Beautiful grounds and building. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in July 2025

I was attending a wedding locally and West Dean College was in a perfect location. An excellent greeting on arrival from the Reception Desk team who were able to give me my room early. The College is housed in a beautiful historic building. My room was bright and freshly decorated. A highlight was sitting in the courtyard having a coffee and reading the newspaper, the following morning. A totally relaxing and convivial space. A real bonus was free entry to the magnificent West Dean Gardens. It was an amazing stay and without a doubt I will return. 🤩🤩

Stayed in August 2025

Swimming pool tiny and longish walk from main building. Tennis courts unusable. Not a big problem, but a little misleading to advertise them as facilities.

Great location, access to West Dean gardens. Good breakfast, overall a very nice place to stay.

Stayed in July 2025

nothing

stunning historic property perfectly located for Goodwood

Stayed in August 2025

Being asked to change in the toilets as our our room wasn’t available for use even for that. Fortunately we had another friend staying and were able to change in his room.

Beautiful location, great breakfast and close proximity to Goodwood Racecourse.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Stunning setting in the Sussex Downs. Access to grounds, Nurseries and gardens at no extra charge. Wonderful breakfast. A real escape.

Stayed in August 2025

The room I stayed in was tiny - much smaller than the photos, and paper thin walls so I had the enjoyment of listening to someone snore all night.

Very friendly staff in a beautiful location. Close to everything I wanted to see on my stay, with the added bonus of free access to the gardens. Canteen on site which serves a fixed menu for dinner, and plenty of options for breakfast.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing it was superb

So unique…. Like nowhere else you would ever stay!

Stayed in August 2025

Fabulous house and setting. All staff were charming, informative and helpful. Great breakfast. Thank you.

Stayed in August 2025

We had to go.....

The most amazing setting , good room, simple but comfortable. Great breakfast. Just the best and all that was needed. A break on its own with the gardens and all. Most b&b are just a place to sleep and move on, hete one wants to stay! Do take time for it!!!!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing, but it's worth remembering that you're in an old building, which has seen some wear and tear in places.

Beautiful surroundings, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room overlooking the estate. Very clean. Bar on site. A very different experience to your run-of-the-mill hotel, there are amazing artworks all over the college. Free access to the gardens, which are a must-see, they were stunning in July. Will definitely return.

Stayed in July 2025

My bedroom window was minute, but it's an old building with character, so that's to be expected.

The location is wonderful. Very convenient for visiting places of interest in the area, and meeting up with friends. I can't comment on breakfast as I didn't eat it, but I did have a glass of wine in the bar one evening and that was very pleasant.

Stayed in July 2025

Beautiful building and grounds, perfect to get away from a busy city

Stayed in July 2025

Evening meal is extremely limited (only one vegetarian main course) and poor value as portions are also fairly small: essentially restaurant prices for canteen food. Supposedly hot food is cold at breakfast, and we should have preferred a room only arrangement in any case. A fridge in the room or a communal fridge would be useful in view of the relative isolation of the property and the limited catering facilities in-house. Emails not answered at the weekend.

Wonderful gardens, good accommodation and pleasant quiet ambience. Charming small swimming pool.

Stayed in July 2025

Location was excellent, the grounds, property, garden and local area beautiful, the carpets and furniture were well worn, but it’s an old well used college so was in keeping, I have no complaints.

Stayed in July 2025

The evening meal given the price was not good value - it was OK but could do better.

Best part is that the gardens surrounding the college are great as is the arboretum up the hill and that you have access to these early morning and evening when others don't!

Stayed in July 2025