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Chalk Farm Hotel is a unique and quirky hotel set in the Sussex village of Willingdon. We are also a Grade II listed building and a training centre for adults with learning disabilities. Facilities include -En suite Bedrooms -Breakfast included -Lounge Bar -Beautiful Gardens -Complimentary toiletries -Tea and Coffee Making Facilities -Bath and Hand Towels -Rooms are serviced daily We also hold functions and weddings. *Please note that most of our bedrooms feature low beams.
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Coopers Hill, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN20 9JD England
Chalk Farm Hotel
4.2 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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My friends and I stayed for 2 nights, we had a family room with a double bed and two singles, which was lovely. The bedding was very clean and the shower room/toilet was ok, it was clean but the whole thing really needs a bit of TLC, it would be first class if given a small wipe down on the wood work and a bit of white paint in the bathroom to hide the mould stains on the back of the sink and the shower. The shower curtain could also do with changing. Lots of dust and dirt around the beds wall side on the floor. We loved the quirky style of the hotel, the history of the place is interesting. The staff were lovely and the breakfast outstanding, best cooked breakfast ever. I would recommend the hotel but the rooms do not look like the pictures and I believe our room is the picture shown in the advert above but the decor not the same anymore ! Would however recommend it as long as you are not expecting what you see in the pictures.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Great for Eastbourne, you can walk in about 1 hour 30 mins or get the bus which is just up the...
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The hotel may not be to everyone’s taste, but we quite liked it, it is set on a farm with pretty impressive views all around. There was room to pack and it was a good spot for us as we were visiting family in Eastbourne. I try to rate with the cost of room in mind and feel it represented value. We booked with breakfast. The greeting was warm and friendly on our arrival and we were given room 9. This was up and was very much an attic style room with low ceilings. This is part of the reason this did not achieve a five star review. The room was clean and spacious but because of the slopes ceilings it did mean a bit of mild contortion was required for parts of the room and the bathroom. That said it was serviceable and would not necessarily stop us staying again. I think if you were under 6ft you would probably be less effected as my wife was more comfortable with the height. The shower was a bit cramped and pressure was average at best but you were able to have a good wash. From the room the views were good of both the farm and the surrounding area. We arrived a bit late so a lot of the local eateries and pubs had closed for food or were due to. As such we ordered a pizza. Upon speaking to reception I explained we had ordered food and asked if there was anywhere they would prefer us to eat rather to an eating on our room. It was suggested we could use the bar area (which we did) which was nice and far more comfortable. It was a nice gesture as the bar was not open at the i time. I would also say the breakfast was very good! Full English was a delight.
We would and probably will stay again, I’m sure there are some great walks in the area based on what we could see and it would have been nice to see a bit more of the farm had we not arrived late and then had to head off.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Room 9 may not suit the taller traveller
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Response from Chalk Farm Hotel LDC, General Manager at Chalk Farm Hotel
Responded 19 Aug 2022
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our hotel. If you book with us again, maybe try to book room 8. It is a lovely double room with the highest ceilings. The original part of the hotel was built in 1609 so a lot of low ceilings and beams around. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay.
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From start to finish, Tina and all the staff at this little gem made our mum’s surprise 80th birthday absolutely perfect! The food (afternoon tea) was so fresh and absolutely delicious, the tea and coffee flowed and nothing was too much trouble. We were even able to take mum and dad’s beloved dog who was made to feel at home. We would highly recommend this delightful venue, thank you Chalk Farm.
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Date of stay: March 2025
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:We used the hotel for a function, but didn’t stay.
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I attended a 60th birthday party here 13/8/2022 it was the worse experience I have ever had at a hotel, Live Music was booked and agreed in the garden. between 4pm and 8pm at 7pm the band was told to play quieter?? disco booked for the evening and agreed until 10pm bear in mind the temperature on this day we were not allowed to have a door or window open the room was like an oven, everyone was outside as no doors and windows open music was only being enjoyed by the DJ what a waste of money. At 10 o clock all guests that were not staying in the hotel that night must leave now the security started tipping the guests out of their chairs there was no advance notice given for this to happen guests that had just purchased drinks had to just leave them and residents must go indoors ?? I am a 70-year-old disabled person it felt like I was being told I must go to bed at 10 pm. we had six of the 8 rooms booked the security carried on moving us indoors. moving chairs and tables around. I have worked in the Hotel business for 50 odd years, owned and run my own Hotel for 10 of those years, and in all that time I have never seen these things happen, or have been treated like that. The bedrooms all need renovation. and updating.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip:go some were else
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Response from Chalk Farm Hotel LDC, General Manager at Chalk Farm Hotel
Responded 19 Aug 2022
Hello, Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the party. We are based in a residential area and respecting our neighbours is important to us. Unfortunately the band was playing a bit too loud. Due to our license we are not allowed to have windows and doors open while entertainment is playing past 8pm. I understand this wasn't ideal during a heatwave, but unfortunately we are not able to break our licencing terms. It was agreed the night would end at 10pm prior to the event and you were able to finish your drinks before leaving. Again due to our licensing we are not able to have people chatting and drinking in the garden past a certain time. Thanks for taking the time to review. We have taken your comments onboard.
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Stayed hear for one night, with my wife and son and can honestly give it 5🌟. The rooms are very clean,dust free and the beds were spotless. My only one criticism and it's probably nit picking is I personally needed more pillows. These might have been available if I asked(which I didn't).
The shower, toilet and sink was spotless. We had plenty of towels and they too were spotlessly white and fluffy.
There was more than enough tea and coffee in the room, and I especially enjoyed the free biscuits provided.
I personally liked the building and rooms. It's an old farm house and is a grade 2 listed building which gives it so much character. I wonder how many people have passed through its doors and what tales the walls have?
The staff from our arrival and departure could not be more friendly, courteous, accommodating and helpful. They put my son's lactose free milk and butter in there fridge and supplied it when we needed it.
Now for the breakfast. Wow! Plenty of tea and coffee, cereal, yoghurt, toast, baccon/sausage sandwiches and a big full English breakfast.
Sorry for the long review but when we come down again we will be staying at Chalk Farm.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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I was with friends for a 3 night stay at Chalk Farm Hotel in Willingdon. The staff couldn't be more helpful, very friendly patient and careful to observe all the covid precautions. The rooms are charming in this 300 year old hotel, all had interesting features and are themed around George Orwell's Animal Farm. The building is nestled in the South Downs with a track up onto the hills right beside the hotel The breakfasts are delicious and, again, the chef could not do enough for us. Light lunches were also available at a reasonable cost I recommend this wonderful little hotel for a quiet, quirky interesting break on the Downs
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Lovely little hotel with very friendly staff all knowledgeable and offered recommendations when asked. Breakfast was very tasty and I was able to request how my eggs were cooked. Bedroom and ensuite was spacious, comfy and well decorated. Only downside was water pressure in shower wasn't very good.
Not a complaint but something to bare in mind if looking to stay.... As its an old building some of the ceilings are low in hallways so you may need to duck if your 6ft+. Also sound does travel so if there are louder guests like small children you may well hear them jumping and running about. (We experienced this on our stay and they were other end of hallway). Neither of these spoiled our stay and would consider staying again.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Only 6 parking spaces on site but space on Rd outside.
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The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The room is cosy and feels very homelike. The breakfast is hot and tasty and the host is very experienced in what he does.
No faults with the hotel however it was a little bit musky and hot during the night, however a small fan was provided. The hotel was a little dusty, however it is extremely old and there is lots of fragile paintings and lighting.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:There are only a couple parking spaces however there is spaces along the road outside.
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Me and my friend stayed here for a few nights as we were visting Eastbourne. The hotel is nice, basic but nice The guy who works behind reception was really great host and very helpful.
We stayed in a family room which had a double bed and 2 single beds it was very spacious but a very small ensuite. The whole room is on a wonk/slant when you sit on the toilet you slide into the shower wall.
Our only issues whilst here was the breakfast. It wasnt very good, small portions, low quality ingredients and very greasy everything tastes of oil. I wouldnt recommend paying the extra for the breakfast package. We only ate the breakfast once and left without breakfast in our last day snd got it somewhere else.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Chalk Farm Hotel LDC, General Manager at Chalk Farm Hotel
Responded 19 Aug 2022
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to review. The original part of the building was built in 1609, so expect a lot of character with sloping floors, low ceilings and beams. Sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the breakfast. Hopefully we can welcome you to the hotel again soon. Take care.
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Stayed here for 2 nights, beautiful location, lovely clean room. Ensuite however was very small and water pressure was rubbish making having a shower difficult. Lovely Thai restaurant 5 min walk away. We had booked and paid for our stayed through booking.com so was hugely surprised when we got asked to pay again on checkout. When stated that we had paid through booking.com we were asked to display proof!! When proof was obviously shown by us, no apology was made, other than ok as a comment. Very disappointed.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Yes they do have car parking on the side, as it's a working farm and nursery too, sometimes it can be muddy. There is usually parking on the road outside as well. Access from car park via a few steps with hand rails plus there is a gently sloping path to get up to restaurant just to the right of the steps.
Eastbourne, United Kingdom1,748 contribution510 helpful votes
There are 8 en-suite bedrooms - they have their own website, I can't put the link on here as TA don't allow them :(
They also have some information about weddings on there but do give the manager, Rachel, a phone call on 01323 503800 as she will do everything she can to make your wedding perfect :)
"Parking is either in the hotel carpark, compact but easy access. Also parking on the road outside.
You can come and go as you please as you get a key for the front door too.
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There are more places to choose from in the Willingdon area.
PRICE RANGE
R 1,950 - R 2,005 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandEast SussexEastbourneWillingdon
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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