This is a delightful and quirky hotel. It has a splendid, quiet and lovely location, but it has seen better days. The new managers, Rosie and Amy are honest and forthright, bravely making their way forward. We could not fault their friendly and efficient service. We were part of a walking group that descended for a weekend, and dinner in... More

I returned to The Southdowns for another of my fundraising Murder Mystery events (27 October 2012) and I have nothing but praise for hotel’s Chef and Staff and of course for Claire (Manager) who helped me organise this event, every step of the way. Yes, the hotel is in need of some real TLC and it needs it NOW. I... More

The hotel has seen better days and could do with a make-over. Our room was clean and comfortable but there were several light bulbs missing and a couple of mysterious stains on the furniture. The continental breakfast was adequate and the staff were cheerful and friendly. Recommend the Elsted Inn nearby rather than the Three Horseshoes a little further on... More

Claire and her staff worked there socks off to make my daughters wedding a wonderful day,with a large dinning room and seperate dance floor the setting was perfect, the food was served quicky and was very good helpings, the hotel grounds a very safe place for young children to run round, most of the family and friends stayed in hotel... More

This hotel is a little tired and stuck in the past so if you prefer a ' all rooms the same' type place this isn't for you. The staff were very nice and the grounds were lovely. It is a good location and there is a super pub down the road.

The hotel was recommended to my partner and I purely because the location was close to a house where we were having dinner. Our room was clean and not lacking any convenience. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was decent. However, the place Is totally time warped and so in need of some TLC. If you... More

The Southdowns Country Hotel is set in the most beautiful and peaceful of locations and was just perfect for our wedding reception. Our wedding day was memorable from begining to end, thanks to Claire (the manager) and the rest of the team, who listened to exactly what we wanted and made sure that everything happened and went so well. The... More

Claire and her team made our daughters wedding an occasion to be remembered.The food was very good and the service excellent.The hotel and grounds were lovely and there was lots of space for the children to explore.We would not hesitate to recommend the Southdowns Hotel for a wedding reception

Emma the manager made this the most memorable day,the hotel it self is absolutly beautiful & in a wonderful position,absolutly ideal for family functions,we took outsid toys for the kids & never saw them again (kids that is ) as it is a safe area for them to play.the bedrooms were of a wonderful size & once again were family... More