Long Man Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Polegate with free breakfast and restaurant

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Front of property
Interior
Interior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
The St, Polegate, England, BN26 5SQ

What's nearby

  • Drusillas Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Seven Sisters Country Park - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Eastbourne Beach - 14 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Eastbourne Pier - 15 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Berwick Station - 4 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Horse & Groom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Your Cafe and Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Treacle Mine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Thoroughbred - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Long Man Inn

Bed & breakfast near South Downs National Park
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a library and a bar at Long Man Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, outdoor furniture and secured bike storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and toilet paper
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 4 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 75 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Long Man Inn Polegate
Long Man Inn Bed & breakfast
Long Man Inn Bed & breakfast Polegate

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Man Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Long Man Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Long Man Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Long Man Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Long Man Inn located?

Situated in Polegate, this bed & breakfast is within 2 miles (3 km) of Long Man of Wilmington, The English Wine Centre and Drusillas Park. St Andrew Church and South Downs National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Long Man Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, great breakfast, perfect location for walking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and super helpful. Fantastic pub and great breakfast there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely nights stay, very comfortable well appointed room with extremely comfy bed. We enjoyed our evening meal and breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extra friendly staff and really helpful. Arrived quite late and made to feel welcome. Great decorated pub and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Stay. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay good food great staff clean and very comfortable could not fault it in anyway.perfect thank you once again Phil Jane & lyla.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great country inn

Great stay at the Long Man Inn. Very quiet location, great hosts and staff, brilliant food and beer. A great redevelopment of the original building into a pub with great rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A proper pub with rooms. Friendly staff and a clean comfortable room made for a lovely stay after walking the South Downs way from Eastbourne. Evening meal was very nice and breakfast was fantastic. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 Night stay

Beautiful place set in the country side. Great Service and great food. Rooms are immaculate and very comfortable. Highly recomend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

This is a lovely English pub with comfortable rooms, lovely staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely old pub with modern and comfortable rooms. There is a general theme of "The Long Man" which gives the pub character. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walking the long man

Great night stay good food lovely people looked after us & our dogs will be back again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub with excellent staff everyone friendly will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly welcoming pub/b&b! The owners were so kind and welcoming to us and our dog.. they even let her trot around the pub off lead! Would totally recommend a stay here. Lovely rooms, lovely people, lovely experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

it was a very good stay nice and quiet and very comfomable the brekfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy and Friendly!

It was a pleasant experience throughout my stay! The team were helpful and friendly at every step! Can’t wait to return! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rural pub. Well decorated throughout. Really good food, fresh , tasty and hot. Friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Good place to stay for walking and visiting local villages.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much to like about this property and our stay - quirky but comfortable hotel and rooms, lovely staff, amazing food and decent choice of local beers. I would very happily recommend and hope to stay again. Thankyou!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, very well-appointed pub/rooms, excellent location for exploring East Sussex. We had a relaxing and happy stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Stay

Lovely place, great food and really nice staff. Would recommend to anyone 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. The room was perfect. The staff great and food excellent. Loved the breakfast each day. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stay

Fantastic location, staff and a fabulous room. The breakfast was amazing, too. As was the evening meal. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room comfortable with some nice little touches and really good food. Can't ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024