Chalk Farm Hotel
Coopers Hill, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN20 9JD England
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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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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Board games / puzzles
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
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Bottled water
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Coopers Hill, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN20 9JD England
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If you like a quirky place this is the hotel to come to. The staff are very friendly and helpful and couldnt do enough for you. We had a full english breakfast and there was plenty of it. If you like a hotel with a story low beams, and lots of history this is the place for you.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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I held a birthday party here. What a fantastic spread and such courteous staff. Jane made the whole thing run smoothly and made it a very special event for all concerned. Thank you Jane and staff.. Far more than we expected
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: If the weather is good, there is a small garden.....
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The staff were friendly, attentive and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable if a little tired in appearance. A good breakfast before catching the ferry and reasonable value for a family of six.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 13 Sept 2023
Hello, Thanks for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
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.Booked a room for an overnight stay for a wedding after travelling down from Scotland. Looks lovely - room was fine but on coming back the downstairs area was hosting an insanely loud function with DJ, kareokee and tons of people, which is right below our room. The receptionist lied three 3 times about when it was going to finish (10.15, 10.30, 11)- it was like trying to sleep/relax in a club toilet. Still waiting for everyone to leave as I type this, doubt it will be empty and quiet till midnight. The 'hotel' was built in the 1600s and is not fit for purpose to hold functions along with paying guests as you can hear every conversation and the music feels and sounds like it's in the same room. This is completely unacceptable for a hotel! It's not a hostel! They do not care at all about guests at all only about making money unfortunately - I have never had such a terrible experience staying somewhere. Do not bother, especially if you are travelling far or have an early start - thank god we didn't have kids with us! I asked for a refund which was sheepishly suggested it will be passed on to management.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Chalk Farm Hotel LDC, General Manager at Chalk Farm Hotel
Responded 17 Aug 2023
Hello, Thanks for your review. I have spoken to the reception staff who checked you in, you mentioned to them that you were going to a wedding that wouldn't finish until gone 11, hence why you were not told about the function as we didn't think you would be in the building. Unfortunately you did arrive back earlier than planned and we were hosting a function. Once you had spoken to staff and we realised you had returned, we asked for the music to be turned down. It was made clear straight away that the function would end at 11pm the latest as this is when are licence ends. You are right it is an old building, and unfortunately noise does travel. The event did not go on until midnight because the function staff left at 11.15. Our accommodation manager was not on site, hence why this was passed on. Apologies that you didn't enjoy your stay with us. Thank you
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What a delight… a beautiful historic and rustic farm house.. loved it from the moment we arrived and it only got better. Very warm and friendly welcome. Room number 1 was huge.. high ceilings, and lots of space. A lovely cool room on a very hot day. Very clean. Had a very lovely nights sleep in a comfortable bed and no noises or distractions. Breakfast.. such lovely polite team, food was fast and generous portions and delicious. Would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 17 Aug 2023
Hello, Thanks for your review, we are really glad you enjoyed your stay!
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Whilst searching for the times of the Bank holiday family day, I stumbled across the reviews and read some of them with an element of surprise. I have never stayed at this hotel but have attended several fund raising events and feel it needs to be remembered that this is a 17th century beamed building full of character, steeped in history and run as a registered charity. It is not clinical but it is clean with great toilet paper! The décor is fitting to the building's age, and the atmosphere is warm and sincere. The heart of this establishment is a learning facility for adults with special educational needs. There is clearly mutual affection and respect between the “teaching” staff and the students and it is enormous credit to the said staff that these young men and women are confident in their work in the safe environment that has been created. This hotel is nestled in the foot of the hills, is great for walking enthusiasts and is near to a pub with a fairly varied menu and Thai restaurant. …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: The Orwell room and the garden are both licenced for marriages.
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Response from Chalk Farm Hotel LDC, General Manager at Chalk Farm Hotel
Responded 17 Aug 2023
Hello, Thanks for your lovely review of the hotel and charity!
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Friendly hosts, Comfortable beds, lots of storage in the room. Good selection of tea , coffee and biscuits. Hairdryer but no socket near a mirror which would be really handy. Breakfast was delicious, including a vegetarian breakfast. Shower was very low pressure and hard to adjust to a comfortable temperature but had the option of a bath so not a major problem. The guy serving breakfast was super friendly and helpful. Overall a lovely stay
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Free parking on site
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Response from Chalk Farm Hotel LDC, General Manager at Chalk Farm Hotel
Responded 17 Aug 2023
Hello, Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Due to the building being very old, there is sometimes low water pressure - apologies. Thank you
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Curiosity18782873122 wrote a review Dec 2022
One pillow per person (not very plump),beds uncomfortable with parts of room being dusty, very low ceiling cut my head . Breakfast also mid . There where area that had damages and the bath tub was discoloured in places
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Responded 17 Aug 2023
Hello, Thanks for your review. We always extra pillows for anyone that asks. We have also upgraded our mattresses since your stay. Due to our hotel being a very old building, the ceilings and beams are very low.
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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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TravelUpsAndDowns wrote a review Sept 2022
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Stayed here just for one night for work, totally not what I expected of Eastbourne, this area is more inland in the country side, so incongruous to how I thought of Eastbourne (seafront, beach). Lovely people, I wanted a bath in the room, so they put us in the family room, with 1 double and 3 single beds - there were only the two of us, but it's the only room with a bath tub. They also recommended a nearby pub for dinner. Yes, the decor is dated, but it's comfortable. I had a good night sleep.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: The family suite is the only room with a bath tub.
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Response from Chalk Farm Hotel LDC, General Manager at Chalk Farm Hotel
Responded 17 Aug 2023
Hello, Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed your stay
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PRICE RANGE
US$82 - US$84 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandEast SussexEastbourneWillingdon
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chalk Farm Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Chalk Farm Hotel?
Nearby attractions include The Seven Sisters Pub (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Chalk Farm Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Chalk Farm Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Chalk Farm Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Red Lion, Thai Village, and Cafe Willingdon.
Is Chalk Farm Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 miles away from the centre of Willingdon.
Are there any historical sites close to Chalk Farm Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Alfriston Clergy House (4.1 miles), Michelham Priory House & Gardens (4.6 miles), and Redoubt Fortress & The Pavilion (2.8 miles).