Dyke Lane House, The Street, Poynings, BN45 7AQ, United Kingdom
#1 of 2 hotels in Poynings
Guests' ChoiceBased on 63 B&B reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
6.7
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Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Marzenna
United KingdomMike and Sue are great hosts. Very friendly and accommodating, including giving us a lift to a wedding venue nearby. Locally sourced cooked breakfast was delicious. Room was very comfortable with a beautiful view of the hill towards Devil's Dyke.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Ursula
GermanySue and Mike are great hosts. They let me check in early, hung out my laundry and took me to Pyecombe the next morning, where the next stage of the South Downs Way started.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Margaret
AustraliaStairs are quite steep - just worth mentioning for anyone who has mobility issues. The owner did, however, assist with taking luggage up to the room.
A lovely place to stay in a beautiful part of the country, The owners were very friendly and the room had everything we could have wanted - plus a side-view of the downs, particularly beautiful in the early morning. Local pub just a few metres away. While we were there, we observed a walker being offered a lift to the South Downs Way. Excellent private parking off-road.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Yvonne
United KingdomN/A
A lovely traditional village home with a very friendly welcome. The view from the bedroom was lovely.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Mark
United KingdomAll good, nothing to add here.
Lovely private B&B in a friendly couple's home, lovely ancient cottage. Boutique with just a handful of accommodations. Lovely cosy room with en suite. Perfectly located at the foot of Devil's Dyke as the last stay on my hike of the South Downs Way. Social too with the other walkers. Lovely pub opposite for dinner.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Denise
United KingdomNothing not to like!
Good access and car parking. Large comfortable double bed. Exceptionally clean. Hosts Sue and Mike very obliging. Breakfast delicious. Location amazing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Andrew
Saudi ArabiaJust a few miles from Brighton, in a very quiet little village. Mike and Sue were excellent hosts. The room was very quaint and comfortable for a one night stay and the breakfast was excellent. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Gemma
United KingdomRoom and ensuite was lovely. Shower was especially nice with the rain shower option. Hosts were both kind, friendly and especially helpful. Breakfasts were cooked well and whole breakfast table presented well. Whole experience was cosy whilst feeling classy. Would stay again!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Preeti
United KingdomVery welcoming host! Made us feel comfortable, including our little dog! A lovely place with good facilities, and great pub just opposite!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Mary
United KingdomNothing
Friendly greeting from Mike the owner on arrival, who looked after us well throughout our stay. Very comfortable, clean room, easy parking and delicious breakfast. We would thoroughly recommend this B and B if you are exploring the beautiful area of the South Downs.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Anurag
IndiaI travelled to Poynings to do an outdoor first aid course, and I found South Downs Way B&B online. I booked exchanged messages with Mike regarding the location of the place and the venue for my course, Mike was extremely helpful and helped me with all the information and offered to drop me at the course venue everyday. Mike and Sue are extremely kind and helpful hosts. I enjoyed the breakfast, and I am very thankful to the hosts for all the help they extended.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Ian
United KingdomLocation has very poor Mobile reception....nothing to do with the owners. Scenery around location excellent
Very pleasant owners. Good selection of drinks , very good breakfast to our order.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Lena
United KingdomLovely and comfy. Clean and friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Mark
United KingdomFriendly hosts. Comfortable, clean room. Excellent breakfast, cooked to order. Very convenient for walking Devil's Dyke area. Good value for money. Close to local pub which does super evening meals
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Philip
United KingdomNothing.
All went well. Every aspect of our stay was excellent. The room, our hosts, the location, our breakfasts were tip-top. A small hotel, but perfectly formed! Freezing weather but a warm welcome. Splendid.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Fromeview
United KingdomExcellent room and breakfast, owners were very welcoming.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Walter
United KingdomEverything very good
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Jennifer
United KingdomI have no negative things to say about our stay.
There was a very friendly welcome when we arrived. Our room was more than adequate for our needs and was nicely furnished. The bed was very comfortable. There were lots of choice for breakfast which was served in a lovely dining room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Gillian
United KingdomPerfect for us
Breakfast beautifully cooked and quality. Private car park. Comfortable bed. Great village and location. Pub nearby. Hosts very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Mike
United KingdomNothing really
Welcome, location and breakfast
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Alaina
United KingdomNothing- breakfast was particularly nice.
Great location and hospitality- highly recommend!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
G
United KingdomLovely room and facilities. Superb breakfast and lovely helpful owners. Would definitely book again if we return to this area.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Rob
United KingdomIt’s a little on the pricey side
Great location for the South Downs Way. Lovely property, clean, light and welcoming. Comfy bed in a light bright well furnished room. Excellent breakfast. Would strongly recommend
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Pamela
United KingdomI did think it was fairly expensive.
it was very welcoming, completely comfortable and beautifully situated.
Stayed in June 2023
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