The White Lion

We were celebrating my sister’s birthday, so an overnight stay and a visit to the vineyard for a tour and dinner close by. All did not go to plan as an electric cable had come down over the vineyard so we were unable to attend site, this is where the staff at the white lion really stepped up, So n returning to the hotel I told the staff about the situation they made sure we had an excellent dinner and threw in a free desert, they made sure we were catered for , we enjoyed the live entertainment and even had our picture on the website a couple of days later This was my 3rd visit to the White Lion and I would definitely recommend it, it’s quirky and very welcoming

"Sumptuous" possibly best sums up the room. Bed enormous and firm, pillows positively billowing, probably the best stocked and varied refreshments table I've ever seen (though not all of it free), and the shower/bath facility broadly very good, but... lighting was a bit low (do you *want* mood lighting in the bathroom?) even with the mirror light on, and *please*, designers, don't put a shelf right over the basin so I bang my head every time I clean my teeth! Soap dispensers.... not clever. Very posh and twee, but hopeless to use in the shower with wet soapy hands. I get you want to avoid one-time plastics, but why not install wall-mounted push-button dispensers? Having said that, the towels were amazing, and bathrobes too - enough soft towelling to hibernate in - wonderful! Just one query about the loo seat - no, it wasn't loose, or been pushed aside, it was very firmly fixed - off centre. Why??? If you like quirky olde worlde places to stay, but with modern facilities, you'll love this place. HOWEVER... we stayed on what turned out to be the hottest days of the year, and despite a huge bay window the ONLY opener was the centre lower sash, and that lifted only 3 inches. Being covered by a net didn't help so night time was very hot and very stuffy, even with the provided fan running all night. White Lion, *please* improve the ventilation in this room (Rye). (We didn't eat in, purely because we wanted to sample all the eateries around the area).

An enjoyable and very comfortable stay in a spacious room at this pub with rooms, located in the centre of the bustling town with plenty of places to eat and parking at the back of the pub. Ideal for getting to local tourist sites within a fifteen mile radius.

We stayed here recently due to visiting the nearby Chapel Down vineyard for a tasting session and a lot of fellow guests were doing the same. As others have noted, the rooms do feel a little tired and could do with a little refresh, although they are spotlessly clean. Amenities within the room were great, with good selection of teas, coffee (Nespresso) and hot chocolate, and a free chocolate treat included on the tray. Other snacks (at a cost) were also in the room. A couple of negatives, I personally found the mattress way too hard for a good night’s sleep, but each to their own I guess. Also I thought the room rate was on the high side as it did not include breakfast – we were not a last minute booking, so not paying a last minute rate either. Overall though, not a bad stay and was very convenient for where we needed to be

Stayed two nights for a visit to a local attraction. Wonderful stay from start to end . Greeted promptly and super courteously upon arival everything explained and even a free drink which was a lovely gesture. Pub is cosy friendly oozing in character serving decent drinks and food . Hotel room was big spacious & Quirky , but importantly spotlessly clean. Lovely free amenity tray plus a a varied honesty box of treats. Breakfast was also varied and served by lovely friendly staff albeit a bit of a wait to arrive but honestly not an issue to bother just factored in extra time for morning to enjoy extra coffee and continental treats! Wholeheartedly recommended by us. A genuinely pleasant stay complemented by genuinely friendly staff. very much looking forward to our return visit which is already booked.

Stayed two nights for a visit to a local attraction. Wonderful stay from start to end . Greeted promptly and super courteously upon arival everything explained and even a free drink which was a lovely gesture. Pub is cosy friendly oozing in character serving decent drinks and food . Hotel room was big spacious & Quirky , but importantly spotlessly clean. Lovely free amenity tray plus a a varried & well priced goody box. Breakfast was also varried and served by lovely friendly staff albeit a bit of a wait to arrive but honestly not an issue to bother just factered in extra time for morning two to enjoy extra coffee and continental treats! Wasn't expecting much prior to stay but wholeheartedly recommended by us A genuinely pleasent stay complemented by genuinely frindly staff. very much looking forward to our return visit which is already booked.