The Dorset Arms Cottages

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Property grounds
Pet-friendly
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Room amenity

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Withyham, Hartfield, England, TN7 4BD
  • Groombridge Place
    5 min drive
  • The Dorset Arms
    1 min walk
  • Eridge Station
    16 min drive
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    45 min drive

Room options

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Cottage, 6 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 5 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Situated above the Pub)

  • 98 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Dorset Arms Cottages

Bed & breakfast in Hartfield with a restaurant and a bar
This bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Dorset Arms Cottages offers 8 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Hartfield bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at The Dorset Arms Cottages, you'll be within walking distance of Forest Way Country Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Forest Way Country Park and a few minutes from Groombridge Place
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Dorset Arms Cottages also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hartfield bed & breakfast.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Dorset Arms Cottages B&B Hartfield
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Dorset Arms Cottages Hartfield
Dorset Arms Cottages
The Dorset Arms Cottages Hartfield
The Dorset Arms Cottages Bed & breakfast
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The Dorset Arms Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pub with excellent food and atmosphere
Great comfortable stay. Friendly staff. Lovely food and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

cassie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reasonable but overpriced and communal shower not
Stayed in room above pub. Room was ok, nice bedding, towels etc. The communal bathroom could do with some improvement. A shower extension in the bath that you have to hold which is a trickle of water and nothing if you stand up - making it impossible to wash your hair . Skirting and flooring not the cleanest in rest of bathroom too. Good breakfast included which isn’t mentioned on the description
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay - highly recommded!
Beautiful location for a very peaceful stay. Stunning room which was very-well thought-out and spotlessly clean. Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. For breakfast I can recommend the porridge with warm maple syrup!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olufolarin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cottage with a family friendly appeal. Family owned and warm staff. Close proximity to the Pooh village and Pooh bridge. The swimmer that beat the world’s most decorated swimmer Michael Phelps is on the staff. So this property has character. American Express Cards are don’t work here, so carry Visa or Masrtercard and Cash
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, friendly and welcoming and always ready and happy to help in any way they could. Lovely room in the Old School House with beautiful views across the meadow to the cricket pitch. Idyllic place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was too much trouble and the food - both evening meal and breakfast - was fantastic. Nothing to dislike!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous country pub with beautiful accommodation. The staff were welcoming and helpful and the location was excellent for relaxing country walks. A fantastic break away for a couple of days.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

P.

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived there was no clear indication of reception so went to the bar, the young lad asked “what do you want!” Decided to have a meal on arrival but after waiting for more than 30 mins where nothing appeared, decided to cancel! Despite asking for an update and not receiving ANY information. Staff on day 1 less than adequate. Staff on day 3 and 4 much better. No indication that the room would not be serviced until I enquired. Not impressed at all
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building full of character.....food was very disappointing and expensive for what it was....poor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and amazing friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb rural getaway
Secluded cottage behind the Dorset Arms, in the grounds of the Buckhurst Park estate. Large, tastefully-decorated rooms, peace and quiet, and sweeping views. Food excellent. Parking also very easy and convenient. Plenty of good walking routes in the Ashdown Forest a short drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
We booked two twin rooms which were situated right above the actual pub (which we were not aware of). We have two young kids who could not rest and we all had a terrible nights sleep. It was extremely loud and noisy and the set up was not family friendly at all. The water flush in the toilet of the shared bathroom was not functioning properly. The staff room was next to our rooms so we heard a lot of service personnel walking along the hallway and getting stuff from that room. We had to request to be moved to other rooms which were a lot more expensive. We were not offered a discount and were still charged for the first night. Very disappointed about this. The rooms generally looked very clean but we found marks on the linen and the bath robes. The staff were friendly. If you book I would definitely recommend to ask whether the rooms you are considering are in the Cottage or above the Pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Good location
Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay, Thank you
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, strongly recommended. Lovely beds, best we have experienced in a hotel or inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Baz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Rooms even better than the pub
Excellent night with good food , great service and the rooms were excellent in the renovated cottage behind the pub.highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem in beautiful countryside.
A very comfortable room in a charming cottage of 6 rooms with shared communal access. The cottage is in a peaceful setting with stunning views of the Buckhurst estate in which it sits. The land is accessible for walking from the cottage and the pub offers good food. Staff are very friendly and helpful. A good breakfast is provided and included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Lovely place to stay in the middle of nowhere, fields all around. Good pub, beer and food and very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019