The Dorset

Riverwalk inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Consider a stay at The Dorset and take advantage of a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Business services

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Tomorrow

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room (Small)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room (Medium)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room (Large)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

About the area

Located in Lewes, The Dorset is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Brighton Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at American Express Stadium or Plumpton Racecourse.

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22 Malling Street, Lewes, England, BN7 2RD

What's nearby

Southover Grange Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Lewes Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Glyndebourne Opera House - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
American Express Stadium - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
University of Sussex - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

Lewes Station - 12 min walk
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lansdown Arms - ‬9 min walk
‪Trading Post Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
‪Fuego Lounge - ‬6 min walk
‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
‪Flint Owl Bakery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Dorset

Inn near South Downs National Park

At The Dorset, you can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Self-parking (surcharge), 1 meeting room and wedding services
Smoke-free property and luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at The Dorset offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site (GBP 4.50 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Family friendly

Separate bedroom

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

Meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
In a national park
On the riverwalk

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking

1 building
1 floor
Built in 1670
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Self-parking fee: GBP 4.50 per day
Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dorset Inn Lewes

Dorset Lewes

The Dorset Inn

The Dorset Lewes

The Dorset Inn Lewes

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dorset pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dorset?

Self-parking is available for GBP 4.50 per day.

What time is check-in at The Dorset?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dorset?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Dorset located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Lewes Castle, Barbican House Museum and Southover Grange Gardens. South Downs National Park and Glyndebourne Opera House are also within 3 miles (5 km). Lewes Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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