The Star Inn at Alfriston is reputed to be one of the country’s oldest inns. Originally built during the 13th Century its first recorded refurbishment took place in 1450. Since that time, it has seen many changes, and today offers its guests a unique blend of oak beams, open fires, an intimate atmosphere and traditional hospitality alongside the modern comforts of its well appointed guest accommodation.

Known as ‘The Star of Bethlehem’ until at least 1520 the hotel was then run by the monks of Battle Abbey, and offered shelter to friars and pilgrims on their way to the shrine of St Richard at Chichester.

Today’s traveller can be assured of an equally warm welcome and will find the The Star, located right at the heart of the picturesque village of Alfriston, is ideally located for walking the South Down’s Way (which passes right by the front door!), the Opera at Glyndebourne or the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry.

Facilities include a restaurant for traditional meals and a bar serving light meals and snacks. Local activities include golf and horse riding.

Rooms: 37

ADD: High Street, Alfriston, BN26 5TA Nr Polegate

From London take the M23 South until it changes to the A23. Follow the A23 for approximately 20 miles, then take the A27 (eastbound) signed for Lewes and then Polegate. Follow the A27 for approximately 15 miles until you reach Drusillas Roundabout. Turn right following the B2108 into Alfriston. The Star Inn is located in the High Street on your right. Our Residents Car Park is situated at the rear of the hotel.

From the West take the M27 and then A27 until you reach Drusillas Roundabout. Turn right following the B2108 into Alfriston. The Star Inn is located in thh High Street on your right. Our Residents Car Park is situated at the rear of the hotel.

From the East take the A259 then A27 until you reach Drusillas Roundabout. Turn left following the B2108 into Alfriston. The Star Inn is located in th High Street on your right. Our Residents Car Park is situated at the rear of the hotel.

Alfriston lies in the heart of the South Downs. With The South Downs Way passing right by the Front Door, and a wealth of other not so demanding walks all around, The Star is an ideal base for a walking holiday.

If walking is a little too energetic for your liking, then why not visit the seaside resorts of Brighton and Eastbourne which are noth just a short drive away? The drive from Seaford Head via the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head to Eastbourne offers magnificent and unique views of the English Channel.

For the sports enthusiast there are a number of excellent golf courses nearby, as well as regular race meetings at both Brighton and Plumpton, not forgetting the LTA International Ladies Tennis Tournament each year in Eastbourne.

The World Famous Glyndebourne Opera House with is annual Festival from May to August is just a 15 minute drive form the hotel and, should you wish, we will even prepare a picnic hamper for you to enjoy during the interval.