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A beautiful old building with just massive beds! Walks and views lovely. Only downside is they don't serve dinner. Saying that the breakfast in the morning was just superb. Thank you.

This is the 3rd time we've stayed at Cleavers Lyng.The rooms are thought out to a wonderful standard and the breakfast is top notch.It was relaxing to have a game of scrabble in the games area after a long day exploring the local area.Would highly recommend and we can't wait to stay again.

Thank you for a fabulous few days at Cleavers Lyng.The room was beautiful, the breakfasts exceptional and the garden wonderfully peaceful.We hope to be back soon to enjoy your warm hospitality.Jo and Ian Jones

Very nice property although the bathroom was a little small and low beams.Very happy to return

Very nice traditional B and B situated on quiet country lane. Huge freshly cooked breakfasts and lovely balcony room with views across fields.

We had a wonderful stay.Sally was so welcoming!The breakfasts were outstanding!Will be staying again definitely.Highly recommend!Thank you so much for a relaxing break!

Lovely little B&B run by Sally and Douglas. Large, comfortable bedrooms with ensuite bathroom. Clean and cosy. V quiet surroundings, ideal for walks and hikes in the area. Great breakfast too

Cleavers Lyng is clearly very special to so many. It is in a beautiful peaceful location seemingly in another time and dimension. Everything there is perfect. The host, the welcome and the accommodation. The Breakfast is equally perfect. All the details are perfect. It is simply the most wonderful place to stay.

My husband and I booked for one night. The house was lovely and the room we stayed in very comfortable. We opted for the bedroom with the balcony and this was a good choice as it was a lovely sunny day. The breakfast was excellent with plenty to eat. Sally was a very hospitable hostess. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

What a lovely place to stay.Very friendly hosts, comfortable room, superb breakfast, beautiful surroundings.

We had a fabulous relaxing stay & Sally & Douglas were very welcoming.The breakfasts were amazing, one of the best we have ever had! We would certainly stay again.

An imposing house in a beautiful quiet spot within easy reach of three castle (Herstmonceux Castle a real surprise).Well-appointed rooms and very comfortable bed. Good walking on the Pevensey levelsand in the undulating country to the north and with good eating places within ten minutes drive. Sally was a welcoming hostess and provides an exceptional breakfast.

Beautiful very old house, with a great atmosphere. Outside and in the timbered Tudor house is marvelous. The room and bathroom are cleaned everyday. Breakfast can be chosen our of for different options. We had the traditional and cheese platter. Both delicious, sausages and bacon are perfectly cooked and cheeses were a premium selection. Well done Sally!

We stayed at Cleavers Lyng for two nights. Perfect room, large bed as requested and a balcony with beautiful views, an added bonus.Breakfast too was excellent. Freshly cooked and a very good choice.

Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful house.Breakfast was wonderful.

We were very happy with the house, its location and the helpfulness of the owner. We particularly enjoyed the breakfast.

A beautiful B&B with stunning views and lovely garden. Situated in the lovely East Sussex countryside. The hosts could not do enough for you and the room was spotlessly clean with all the facilities you require. Definitely on the must return list.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Cleavers Lyng, which is a wonderful house with a very nice garden and a friendly owner. Our room had wonderful views, it was very clean and well equipped. The breakfast was excellent.

A beautiful home with a stunning outlook. A lovely quiet location. Delicious breakfast. Ample parking. Clean, comfy rooms. Great service. Highly recommend.

We had a great stay at Cleavers Lyng. Great room and a great breakfast. We Will centainly be back when we have a holliday in the area.

We always stay at Clevers Lyng, when we want a break not too far from home. You cannot beat it. Tranquility,great bedrooms and excellent breakfast. Sally and her husband are very accommodating and friendly. We will return.

Had a great two night stay here, the room was lovely, hosts were great and the breakfast is terrific. Have no problems recommending this place.

Welcoming, comfortable, peaceful. Just perfect!

We stayed here for 3 nights whilst visiting the area. Our room was very clean and comfortable,especially the bed. The house is absolutely beautiful. Breakfast was exceptional and we were looked after extremely well. Next time we visit we will choose a room overlooks the downs with the beautiful views. Thank you for a lovely few days

The house is in a lovely setting and the breakfast was excellent - thank you.

We had the room with balcony the views were beautiful. Lovely bath room and comfortable bed,The breakfast menu wasfull of mouth watering goodies every thing you could possibly want to eat. We will hopefully go back.

Lovely building in well maintained gardens in a quiet road a short drive from Herstmonceux Castle and The Science Centre (observatory). The rooms have many original features and are spacious and very comfortable. Friendly host, breakfast was very nice. Highly recommended base to explore the area. Stick to the main road from Pevensey to avoid narrow lanes.

What a find! We stayed for 3 nights while exploring the area. It's a wonderful old house hidden down a narrow lane and as a result is just so peaceful! We had the balcony room which has amazing views over the countryside with the only sound being the wind in the trees and birds. Excellent cooked breakfast too. Would we go back again - definitely.

We had a lovely 2 night stay.Beautiful surroundings , great breakfast, accommodated a early breakfast one morning.The bed was nice. Shower left a bit to be desired! But overall a great B&B

Very comfortable stay lovely setting excellent food.

The whole place was lovely and clean, the bedroom and bedding superb, and the breakfast was outstanding, nothing was too much trouble, great place to stay if you are in Sussex, there were4 of us staying written by Keith and Maureen

Just the one night for our second stay at Cleavers Lyng, but who could ask for more? Friendly Sussex welcome - check. Unexpected room upgrade - check. Total peace and quiet in idyllic surroundings - check. Fabulous breakfast worthy of an historic country house - check. Watching the sun breaking through the morning mist over the marshes - unforgettable. If you can't make it this year before they close for the winter, put it on your must do list for next spring!

beautiful grounds,peaceful setting. Our balcony room was first class,the views are fabulous with dark skies at night-star gazing was a must.We were looked after so well,breakfast was a feast with so many choices.Would highly recommend-we felt so welcome

A great location to visit friends on Sussex coast and do some walking on The Downs and Marches. Breakfast each morning a fantastic start to each day at own table in pleasing dining area. Lovely view from room on our Autumn mornings. Will try again Spring next year!

Lovely house, quiet location, comfortable room,hearty breakfast, very friendly couple

Such a lovely , luxury, peaceful place .Friendly people and fantastic setting , breakfastfirst class . Definitely will visit again x

My husband and I just had a lovely 3 night stay at Cleavers Lyng. Beautiful property and gardens, very peaceful. We had the balcony room overlooking the garden. Sally and Douglas cooked and served an excellent breakfast each morning. I would thoroughly recommend a stay at Cleavers Lyng if you are looking for a peaceful get away from it all break.

Our stay at Cleavers Lyng surpassed our expectations. In a quiet beautiful locationof choice. Small touches in the room and Sally our friendly host made it a stay to remember.

If you are looking for a peaceful and quiet stay in a beautiful old house in an idyllic country location, this is for you. Just the birdsong for company, and fabulous long distance views across the marshes. Comfortable room (the sunny one) and an excellent breakfast - we will be back!

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Peter Thank you so much for taking the time to review Cleavers Lyng. We do hope that you and Mary can return one day.Sally and Douglas

We spent a most enjoyable time with you, Sunday through to Wednesday, accompanied by Jasper, our Newfoundland dog. Sally welcomed us warmly and was charming and helpful throughout our stay. Breakfast was memorably delicious - the scrambled egg with salmon, the omelettes and the poached eggs, were absolutely’to die for’! The balcony next to our room gave us the joy of sitting outside there watching the sunsets.The room was everything we could wish for, including a very large and comfortable bed. We are most grateful.

Excellent stay in this wonderful old house with charming hosts and superb breakfasts.

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Thank you so much for your review, we do hope you will return.

Lovely peaceful location, rooms beautifully furnished and comfortable, excellent full English breakfasts, and friendly helpful hosts. We love staying there.

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Thank you so much Kathleen for coming to stay again and leaving us a fabulous review.

Cleavers was so peaceful, relaxing and comfortable. If you are looking for a quiet and civilised stay this is your place. Left to your own devices with a superb breakfast - just do it. Sally and Douglas run a professional and friendly guesthouse.Thank you for a lovely couple of days.

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SarahWE love your review thank you.

If you want peace and quiet, gorgeous Sussex views, a comfortable luxurious room and the best breakfast of any b and b, Cleavers Lyng is the place for you. All in a delightful house and garden with friendly hosts. A 10 minute walk to beautiful Herstmonceux castle and the Observatory, and you're surrounded by woodland and wildlife. Highly recommended. Thank you Douglas and Sally.

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CliveMany thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us.We hope you will return.

Dear Cleavers LyngWe thought your property was delightful and breakfast exceptional.However, we stayed in the French Room (Stuart & Kathy Wallace) and the bed is incredibly squeaky, which did not make for a good nights sleep. Someone mentioned this on tripadvisor, so probably something to address. Thank you.

Charming and characterful accommodation in very peaceful settings. Also very comfortable and very clean. The owner is very COVID conscious. Good choice of and quality breakfast, excellently cooked. Would definitely go again just for a bit of peace and quiet.

We are very outdoorsy and were travelling to the area for the South Downs 100 mile ultra marathon , my husband likes to fish and brought his sea kayak with us, so while I ran with a friend he fished at the nearby coast. We wanted somewhere peaceful and private to rest between activities and this was idyllicBeautiful home & gardens, secure parking , comfortable bed. The garden birds were a joyto watch , and the weather was fabulous sunshine, sunbathing by the pond Saturday afternoon was heavenWe stayedin the French roomIt has a bath tub & a very powerful electric shower which was great !The breakfast was amazing , so nice to have a full English vegetarian option , and very much enjoyed after a long run.Sally was really helpful with communication as we had to arrive a little late due to work!We also tried out the local Indian and had delivery , ???????????M very yummy food ??Would recommend staying hereMy in laws were very envious of the photos we sent and want to visit

This is a place that exceeded all expectations.Everything was provided for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The breakfast was incomparable. And so beautifully presented.And the gardens completed the tranquillity. Thank you for the perfect base to enjoy this wonderful corner of England.

A very relaxing and enjoyable stay.Hospitality second to none.

Cleavers Lyng was a very nice place to visit and stay over. Room was nice a host we’re hospitable.

Beautiful house in a lovely location with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The owner was very welcoming and happy to advise on local areas of interest including pubs/restaurants. Our room is was lovely and had everything we needed. Would recommend the amazing breakfast. Any enjoyable stay - would certainly return.

Fantastic old style building but modern facilities within. Super breakfast too. Would highly recommend.

Lovely B&B with lots of charm and character. Bedrooms are very comfortable and well equipped. Breakfast was first class

Lovely location, garden and views.Immaculate rooms, some have lovely views. Very good breakfast

very nice room perfect breakfast and a lovely hostess.nice surroundings!

A comfortable room; a great breakfast with an interesting menu; a characterful property; a helpful host and peace and quiet!

Pat paid the bill as we were her guests, but our names are Brian and Denise Gale of Whittlebury in Northamptonshire. Our grateful compliments are in your visitors book.We are hoping to visit you again in 2019. Our email address is gale8xh@btinterent.com

We would certainly recommend Cleavers Lyng to anyone visiting the area looking for a peaceful, beautiful, comfortable and welcoming place to stay.We hope to return ourselves.

Cleavers Lyng is very beautiful in a great surrounding. We have heard the happy birds, even saw a fox when we enjoyed our delicious breakfast and the (summer)room was comfortable. We couldn't hear other guests and our dog was also welcome. Thank you for the pleasant 2-day stay!!!

Lovely place clean, attractive and well run

Fantastic breakfast. We loved the miniature terriers too.

We would recommend Cleavers Lyng for anyone who wants a top-class B & B for a country break. No suppers, naturally, but local restaurants (for example the Lamb at Wartling, and the Eastern Promise Indian restaurant in Herstmonceux) are of a high standard, and there is much to see nearby: Bexhill and the Art Deco de la Warr Pavilion (needs a lick of paint, but still worth the ride, and there's a very good and friendly Italian fish restaurant a short walk away), the decidedly strange Herstmonceux Castle with its splendid grounds, Bateman's (Kipling's House), and the lovingly restored and maintained Michelham Priory near Hailsham. Calm and beautiful countryside on all sides, well-appointed rooms, and absolutely superb breakfasts. You can also be sure of a welcome from a delightful trio of Yorkshire Terriers, including the charming and intrepid Pookie!

Best place we have stayed at and best breakfast too. Thank you so much!

Snuggled into a quiet corner of Sussex this wonderful house has a lovely and so kind owner who not only made us feel so welcome (including our dogs) but also fed us such great breakfasts that we will definitely be coming back again and wished we didn't have to leave.

My partner and myself wanted a change from watching the heroic efforts of the London Marathon runners so booked a night at Cleavers Lyng. We couldn't have made a better choice. The setting of the house is idyllic and our room was beautifully furnished, but it was the warmth and hospitality of Sally and Douglas that really made the stay memorable for all the right reasons.

My partner and myself wanted a change from watching the heroic efforts of the London Marathon runners so booked a night at Cleavers Lyng. We couldn't have made a better choice. The setting of the house is idyllic and our room was beautifully furnished, but it was the warmth and hospitality of Sally and Douglas that really made the stay memorable for all the right reasons.

Cleavers Lyng is a wonderful tranquil country house with lost of character but well-equipped for modern living and with lovely walks on the doorstep. Sally was very friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was cooked to perfection.I would definitely recommend.

Cleavers Lyng is a wonderful tranquil country house with lost of character but well-equipped for modern living and with lovely walks on the doorstep. Sally was very friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was cooked to perfection.I would definitely recommend.

Thr room, the surrounding area and the breakfast is excellent!

Unfortunately having arrived on Saturday late afternoon it was a very quick turnaround as we had to leave early on the Sunday. We were worry to have to leave and miss breakfast, very warm welcome, lovely room and idyllic setting. We will be back when we have more time.

Please see TripAdvisor for my full review

We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay over.It was lovely and peaceful and the countryside was perfect for walking the dogs

Lovely location and hostess. A very good choice of breakfast that was well cooked.

We so enjoyed our stay at Cleavers Lyng. Combining a beautiful and charming location with a comfortable room and top class breakfast, our three nights stay was perfect. Sally was an excellent host, providing lots of little extras that made our stay feel very special and luxurious. We would definitely return if we were wanting to stay in the area again.

5 Star - all of it!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thank you very much for your lovely review.

Very clean and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our too short a break

Peaceful and comfortable, friendly welcome - super breakfast.

Stayed for one night in May 2016 but wish it could have been more. Will definitely be going back.Set in a beautiful location with great views and plenty of country walks but also only a short drive to the coast.Welcome was genuinely warm and welcoming. Room was very clean and tidy and the breakfast marvellous. One of the best B&B experiences we have ever had and so intend to return and stay longer.

Have stayed here twice before and cannot fault the accommodation and the breakfasts were great and sufficient to see us through until dinner time. Thank you for your hospitality.Regards Len&Marion.

We had a wonderful long weekend staying at Clevers Lyng with our dog. Lovely house and gardens surrounded by fantastic views and walks. The owners were very friendly and the breakfast delicious. We stayed in the French room which was clean and very comfortable. Highly recommended. We intend to book another stay here later in the year.

Second time at this hotel with our beagle bellaExcellent as before good room great breakfast lovely location. Would highly recommend

A warm welcome from Sally set the tone for our stay. We were shown to our room, The Sunny Room, which proved to be just that at least on the couple of sunny days that we had. The shower was a wee bit small and the pressure could have been better, but not a problem. Breakfasts were excellent and very well presented. Look forward to a return visit to see the the garden in its glory.Many thanks Sally and Douglas

We stayed two nights - and wish we could have spent more time here.Superb location, quiet and very relaxing, with lovely walk to the castle and Greenwich Observatory location.Delightful, comfortable rooms throughout. Excellent hosts, so very helpful. We want to go back!!

Fantastic setting, room beautifully designed and the breakfasts were lavish and delicious. Some really lovely alternatives to a cooked breakfast too, which is marvellous if you don't really go for the traditional, very savoury meat and eggs options...fruit salad, home-made fruit loaf, yogurts etc. Really good fresh coffee. Only slight negative, the shower was rather weak.

My wife and i took our dog bella to srsy hrre for the first tineTrip was faultless from beginning to endSpotlessly clean throughout wonderfu room great breakfast and in a divine locationWill return in the future first class

We recently had a wedding to attend in herstmonceux castle and choose to stay in cleavers ings as it was just down the road.we had a lovely night and slept well. The rooms were nice and comfortable and the breaskfast the following morning was great and well received. Would definitely stay again.

Most enjoyable stay at Cleavers Lyng; very welcoming; well appointed comfortable bedroom with balcony overlooking beautiful garden and Sussex countryside.

We stayed four nights and we both thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is so lovely and the welcome was most friendly. Thank you for looking after us so well.

Cleavers Lyng is a comfortable b&b tucked away in a quite location. You are made to feel very welcome. We stayed in the Sunny room which is on the top floor and very spacious, tall people may find the doorways challenging up there which is to be expected really in an older character house. Breakfast is lovely cooked to perfection.It is an ideal place to stay for a holiday or mini break.

Lovely room. Great location. Fabulous breakfasts!

Great house andgreat hosts who also serve superb breakfasts.The house is along a country lane yet it is in a convenient location for touring the area.

A beautiful B&B tucked away down a country lane, with fabulous views & the best breakfasts! You will leave relaxed & happy ! Just lovely, will be back

Lovely comfortable room (Balcony) with room to allow us keep our dog with us. Excellent breakfast with more choices than most other B&b's and great to have fresh fruit salad.

Delightful B&B Historic old beamed property, but with modern facilities and superb views. Breakfast food well presented and in right quantity. Owner/manager Sally very friendly and pleasant quick to assist with queries and serving breakfast. Warm and friendly place to stay with superb views and in quiet peaceful location

We had a great time with good service, location and value for money! We look forward to returning soon

We had a great time with good service, location and value for money! We look forward to returning soon

We had a great time with good service, location and value for money! We look forward to returning soon

A very pleasant stay for one night and a perfect breakfast! Beautiful room, nice house and garden, quiet, perfect service and breakfast, dogfriendly.Thank You

Excellent BnB off quiet country lane. Special view from Balcony Room in comfortable home, hosted by considerate owners.

Stayed at Cleavers Lyng for 3 nights - lovely house and gardens in peaceful surroundings. Excellent hosts, fantastic breakfasts, lots of attention to detail - would thoroughly recommend.

We spent four enjoyable nights in Sussex and the experience was enhanced by the fantastic time at Cleavers Lyng.The welcome was great and the breakfasts were super - such a wide choice and superb cooking.We would highly recommend this B&B.

If you are looking for something very special you have to stay there. B&B at its best. First it seemed a little bit out of the way but everything you need is within reach. The whole place is lovely down to the smallest details.

This is a lovely B & B in a beautiful countryside location. The accommodations were extremely comfortable and the staff very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was top notch. This was the first night of our 2 week holiday in the UK and we wished we were staying there for the entire stay!

I booked a 2 night stay at 'Cleavers Lyng' as a 65th birthday present for my husband. We loved every minute we were there. The Four Poster bedroom was very comfortable. The breakfast superb. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

Fantastic location, beautiful house and gardens, warm welcome, helpful guidance for eating out, comfortable bed and great breakfasts to set you up for the day ahead!!

Another very pleasant and relaxing stay at Cleavers Lyng.

Great place to stay; pleasant surroundings, comfortable room, nice breakfast - recommended.

Cleavers Lyng is the most wonderful place for a relaxing break.They do everything possible to make your stay perfect.My partner and I loved it.So did Mr Mutt, aka our little dog.We'd booked to go to Glyndebourne.Sally, our lovely hostess, volunteered to have our dog for the evening. His evening - from his point of view - was at least as special as ours.We could hardly tear him away.It doesn't get any better than that:-)

The best bacon and sausage my husband has had in years!! Lovely room and a wonderful old building. Nice quiet location within easy walking distance of some good pubs and restaurants.

Very pleased with our stay here. Slightly off the beaten track. Nevertheless, highly recommendable. Great hosts with an eye for detail, lovely house inmagnificent surroundings. Very good value for money.

Wonderful house, great breakfasts and hospitality. Would gladly recommend to anyone.

We had a lovely two nights at Cleavers Lynf. The accomodation in the top suite was perfect for our family- we were all able to have our own space and get together in front of the TV in the lounge area. Breakfasts were supberb!!!!

We stayed for one night in the Sunny Room, it is more compact than some of the other rooms but nicely furnished and the view through the window as you sit in bed is lovely. The house is beautiful and everything was perfect including the breakfast. We would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful place to stay.

We had a 9 day stay at Cleavers Lyng with our little son. The room was all we could hope for; big, clean and beautifully kept. The breakfast is of high quality. The service in general was more than expected. The owners are very helpful in every way possible. Cleavers Lyng is very idyllic placed in a quite part of the East Sussex country side, however it is not remote or disconnected from the rest of Sussex, which makes it a great place to stay and drive to what you may wish to see in Sussex. We would very much like to have another stay at Cleavers Lyng. Maybe next time it may just be mom and dad.

We had a very pleasant stay in the Top Suite with our daughter and our Golden Retreiver dog.This place makes you fell at home.The breakfast is fantastic.We loved it!

This was our fourth stay at Cleavers Lyng with our dog whilst visiting family in Eastbourne and, as on the previous occasions, we received a warm welcome and enjoyed the comfortable room, superb breakfasts and excellent dog walks from the doorstep. We will definitely be back. Thank you Sally and Douglas.

We chose Cleavers Lyng for practical reasons (near to our family in Sussex) but will definitely stay again to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, delicious breakfasts and very comfortable room.Sally and Douglas were perfect hosts, thank you!

from the moment we arrived to the moment we left all was perfect. 1st class room,1st class welcome, 1st class food,lovely house,lovely setting,would recomend to anyone

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JoyceThank you so much for such a great review, more like this one please !So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay.I do hope that I will get to meet you again one of these days.Sally

We enjoyed our stay at Cleavers Lying and the easy access to Herstmonceux Castle and the Observatory. Our room had a beautiful view of the fields and gardens in the back of the inn. The room was light, spacious, and nicely appointed. And the English breakfasts were wonderful. Thank you. J & J Wolf

We had a 3 night stay here, beautiful property and views to die for.Thoroughly recommend Cleavers Lyng and will definitely be returning.

loved cleaver's lyng -- comfortable, beautiful , fabulously friendly and helpful staff....and gorgeous countryside...Just a stone's throw from the wonders of the castle and observatory at herstkmeux

Excellent breakfast-superior to many hotels we have stayed in.Possibly later on a Sunday would be nice! Room clean and comfortable and liked fridge and wine glasses.Balcony needs tidying-pile of loose tiles.Host very attentive but not intrusive. Lounge and fire lovely- overall very enjoyable stay.

We stayed for one night, and took up the whole of the top floor here (called the Top room).Very well looked after, homely feeling.The kids had their own beds (an extra double and a single), and their own TV!The Top room has a living space, which we didn't use, but would be handy for longer stays.Breakfast was really good, and they accommodated by wheat intolerance, by providing gluten free bread, and a fab gluten free banana cake!)

We just got back from a great weekend away. Our first trip with our 10 week old son and our dog.Sally was very welcolming and helpful.The room was very nice, clean and had everything we needed.Breakfast offered lots of variety and was again very good.Can't wait to visit again.Thanks for a great weekend.

Cosy house within a beautiful setting

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Thank you for your great review.I hope to see you again one of these days.Sally

Cleavers Lyng is a beautiful house in a picturesque setting. We stayed in the Balcony room and the view was wonderful.We were attracted to the hotel because of it's dog friendly policy. The surrounding countryside is ideal for dog walking and the hotel itself is very accommodating although we were a little worried about the cream carpet in our room!All in all a lovely hotel that we'd definitely return to.

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David & AnneThank you for taking the time to review Cleavers Lyng.Glad to hear you will return.Sally

The house is very nice, our room was really confortable.Thank you for all!

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REginaThank you very much for taking the time to review Cleavers Lyng.Sally

Accommodation (King suite) excellent as was breakfast. Lots of little extras. Highly recommended for a great get away. Black Duck restaurant & local Indian well worth a visit.All in all a really good experience.Many thanks.

Superb, comfortable accommodation in an idyllic setting with wonderful rural views. Excellent hospitality and an unexpectedly large selection of tasty choices for breakfast. Looking forward to our next visit!

Very comfortable accommodation in this 'olde worlde' house set in beautiful grounds and surrounding countryside, with easy access to many heritage houses and gardens, plus the coast and walks suited to all abilities. This has been our fourth stay with the delightful owners.

Researched this Guest house specifically as we wanted to take our Border collie away with us. We were not disappointed. Ticked all the boxes for all of us. Beautiful building with history, great ambiance, clean, welcoming and relaxing. Despite the bath being on the small side in the French Room, the lovely smellies made for a relaxing time after a day of sight seeing. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, milk, coffee cream, sweets and bottled water replenished daily and towels changed every 2 days.There were areas of garden which our dog was positively invited to use whatever time of day/night. We had a front door key so no awkward seeking out owners to let us in and out.There is woods opposite the house (surrounding Herstmonceaux Castle) so we were able to start and finish our day with walking the dog without getting into the car.The breakfast was a truly relaxing and enjoyable event. Freshly cooked food from a good choice of menu.Sally was a perfect host, polite, friendly, competent, no intrusion and quick to tend to us.Another plus with Cleavers Lyng was allowing our dog to come to breakfast with us.Yes you need a car to get around to see the sights...Eastbourne, Lewes, Hastings, Battle, Beachy Head (all the places we visited) but returning to Cleavers Lyng in the evenings was something to look forward to.We had the French room which was wonderfully furnished in keeping with the period. (& allowed dogs in!)There is a choice of rooms and if ever we come back to these parts, we will certainly try all of them out.

A beautiful property, lovely room and gorgeous gardens. Very pleasant stay, thank you for everything - highly recommended.

We had a wonderfull time at Cleavers Lyng. The welcome was very warm and the room was super. It was a pity that we only stayed 2 nights and it was our first B&B this holiday. You set a high standard. When we are in the same surroundings another holiday, we will stay at your place again.Thanks for a wonderfull stay.

Great views, great surroundings,great B&B, great start of our holidys in Cornwall and Ireland. What a beautiful garden.

We found the rooms very comfortable and the breakfast to be five star.Sally was very accommodating with our requests and welcomed our little dog Frasier as if he were her own.

Perfect dog friendly bed & breakfast.Beautiful location, lovely comfortable room, wonderful varied breakfast selection. Can't wait to return.

We had a lovely weekend at Cleavers Lyng. The hosts were welcoming, good breakfast, spacious, clean family rooms and gardens were lovely!A few cobwebs could be swept up but otherwise a great house. Our dog was also made very welcome.

Nice location. Our room was on the top floor. Nice size with great views. Breakfast very good. Sally very friendly and helpful. Very dog friendly. Would use Cleavers Lyng again.

Fantastic short break . Lovely room . Delicious breakfast .

We enjoyed our 2-night stay at Cleavers Lyng which has a lovely location. Sally was very helpful with local information re restaurants/taxi etc & we particularly enjoyed the hearty breakfasts. Thank you!

We had a most relaxing and comfortable stay. The room was spacious and beautifully furnished, the breakfast delicious and surrounding countryside unspoilt and picturesque.

Fantastic house and grounds, rooms clean, very nice and full of amenities and the best full english breakfast around!

Everything was wonderful. The smallest details like Bubble bath, fruit bowl,cork screw and wine glasses helped to make it our best yet in B and B land. The breakfasts were sumptuous, the choices huge. The house, furnishings and gardens are beautiful. A great place to stay. Highly recommended.

We would certainly recommend Cleavers Lyng - lovely house in perfect settings - room was completed to a high quality standard with attention to detail and thoughtfull extras provided - breakfast was `spot on' - we were made to feel comfortable and welcome by host Sally - would love to return if in area.

I stayed for 2 nights at this lovely guesthouse. Our host welcomed us at the door and made every effort to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The rooms were a delight with even the little touches thought about and provided. I would recommend this to everyone. Breakfast wasalso brilliant.

Excellent in every way. Peaceful location, surrounded by pretty and historic countryside and not far from the sea. Owner helpful yet unobtrusive. Location map and sign outside could be improved as we missed it first time.

Thank you so much for our fantastic stay, we had the balcony bedroom which had the best views I have seen. We even left the curtains open, so that we had the view to wake up to. The breakfast was amazing and kept us going all day. We had a wonderful time and we come back again. Our dog Lilly loved it and didn’t want to go home!

Our recent third visit to Cleavers Lyng was just as good as the first two. We and our dog were made to feel very welcome, the rooms are luxurious and spotlessly clean and the breakfasts superb. The added bonus is the choice of excellent dog walks from the doorstep.A wonderful stay in a beautiful house with very welcoming owners.

Beautiful house set in lovely countryside. Friendly and helpful owners and fabulous breakfast. Very comfortable room but slightly smaller than appeared in pictures. However, we'd love to come back.

Where to begin! Very warm welcome. Perfect location. Beautiful interior & exterior. The most comfortable bed and an amazing breakfast! Looking forward to my next stay

A warm and helpful welcome and following a peacful nights sleep an excellent breakfast using quality food products.My only regret is that I arrived late in the evening and had to be away by 08.30 the next morning so didn't have the time to enjoy sitting on my bedroom balcony and making full use of this comfortable building and its grounds.Would I stay again? Without hesitation.

Perfect location.Warm welcome.Brilliant breakfasts. Loved the real fire.Low water pressure for bath/shower but otherwise ideal.

We were made to feel very welcome. Room was pleasant and warm. Owners helpful in where to go and what to do during the day.Breakfast was extremely well received, plentiful and great choice.So nice that they make dogs welcome too.We will be back.Jackie and Simon

Sally greeted us and our dog, Bella, at the door, where she welcomed us and showed us to our room. The house was wonderful, bedroom extremely clean and comfortable with en-suite and small sofa. The hospitality tray was stocked to the brim! When we returned from our meal in the village we sat on a sofa by an open log fire with a bottle of wine and a book. A complete chill out. Breakfast was very good. We both had a superb full english breakfast but choices ranged from cereals, fresh fruit salad, homemade cakes and smoked salmon and scrambled eggs! Also unlimited coffee which pleased us. Bella, sat with us at breakfast and Sally gave her a treat while we were eating! There were numerous walks from the front gate and one led to Herstmonceux Castle. Beautifully kept house and gardens with excellent hosts.

We have just returned from a 3 day break at Cleavers Lyng and had a lovely stay. Beautiful setting, very quiet and relaxing. Sally (owner) and her team were very attentive and looked after us very well, breakfast was also good and meant we often didn't require lunch!Would reccommend and return 10/10

Cleavers Lyng is a beautiful building surounded by lovely countryside. The reception was friendly and very helpful with recommendations for nearby evening meal. The room was attractive, comfortable and contained everything we needed. The icing on the cake was an absolutely fantastic breakfast in the morning.

We wanted a relaxing weekend away from it all in the country and that's exactly what we got!We and our chocolate labrador received a lovely warm welcome, enjoyed the comfortable and plentiful space in the upstairs suite and relished the delicious breakfasts each morning. I can't recommend Cleavers Lyng highly enough and will definately be telling my friends about it!

charming situation. Good breakfast good room.

A sheer haven of tranquillity.Our room was lovely, the view superb and the breakfast divine. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we hope to visit again

We had read the reviews on Trip Advisor before booking to stay and we were not disappointed.A really lovely place to stay and I hope that we will be able to return some time soon.

My wife and I stayed at Cleavers Lyng for our 25th Wedding anniversary and used it as our base for exploring the surroundingcountryside. We had the "Sunny Room" which lived up to its name with dual aspect views over the lovely gardens and the south downs that allowed the September sun to flood in. The room was well appointed with nice luxury touches throughout and very comfortable. Breakfast was wonderful and Sally was very friendly and helpful suggesting places to eat and providing a recommended taxi to get to and from the village if you wanted to have a drink or two (its @ 1.75miles from the house to the restaurants and pubs). We ate in the Sundial Restaurant (pre-booked) for our anniversary dinner and had one of the best meals ever. Overall a lovely few days spent in the Sussex countryside.

A warm welcome in a lovely and wonderful quiet place. The house is very well kept and spotless clean. Very nice breakfast with a good choice. The garden is very nice with wonderful views. A good selection of pubs with excellent food is found within 5 to 10 minutes driving.

Would certainly recommend the Lyng to friends.Beautiful, Quiet, Comfortable, Friendly. How many more adjectives do you need?

We stayed here for a night while attending a wedding at the castle and church next door. How I managed to find this place at the last minute when the rest of the guests had to book hotels in, and travel back to Eastbourne will forever remain a mystery to me! - I was offered many times the price we paid to surrender this room during the reception but having seen the room, no amount of money could persuade me to! :) The entire experience was delightful - 2 minute walk to the wedding, a lovely spacious room and incredibly comfortable bedding (I NEED those pillows!) not to mention a delicious and obviously free range, no expense spared freshly cooked breakfast the next morning served by a friendly waitress! Bliss! We had a wander around the grounds after breakfast (Not sure if we were supposed to?!) and discovered an incredible vegetable patch out the back where the tomatoes and eggs we'd just eaten obviously came from. As an aspiring / not very successful gardener, I found it a treat to spend time in such a lovely productive and well maintained garden. We both agreed on the drive home that it was somewhere we'd love to return to, and that we felt we'd had a holiday almost from the hectic lives we live as 30-somethings back in London. If I have my way, we will return! :) Thanks for making us feel so welcome. Jen

Super comfy luxurious bed, fluffy towels and tasty homecooked breakfast...Cleavers lyng does what it says on the tin !

We arrived at Cleavers Lyng feeling worn out and frazzled. We left 4 days later feeling all but reborn, thanks to the beautiful room, heavenly location, and exceptional hospitality.Doug and Sally even made sure our exuberant Shih Tzu had a wonderful time.He is now saving his pocket money for a return visit!He simply can't wait to go back - and nor can we.Our only possible criticism?The publicity materials actually sell the place short.It's even more charming than it looks.

We had a lovely stay at Cleaver's Lyng. The weekend started as a bit of a disaster because we were stuck in traffic for hours, but Sally stayed up to let us in when we finally arrived and was very understanding.Breakfast was wonderful and we had two very comfortable nights stay.Thank you for all of your help (with taxis as well),Megan and Nick

Many thanks. Excellent place to stay.Best bits: quiet location, comfortable room, wonderful breakfast, thoughtful extras (bottled water, filled kettle etc.) and a good choice of places to eat nearby.Any improvements? A hook on the back of the bathroom door to hang clothes/dressing gown when in the shower or bath and reconnecting the bath plug and chain (very difficult to remove plug from a bath when it is not attached to a chain!)Thanks again.Would happily recommend you to others.

Excellent in every way. Fabulous location. Bit of mould on the shower curtain but I'm being picky. Breakfast well above average.

A very tasteful guesthouse with excellent food and hospitality. The location is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet but is close enough to attractions and walks to cater for those looking for something to do or walking dogs.The owner has thought of every detail to ensure a pleasant stay.

Lovely Country home, everything perfect. I would recommand to my friends

We only had one night but it was great - really wish we could have stayed longer to explore the countryside and enjoy the breakfasts!

An excellent location with wonderful rooms and amenities. A superb breakfast also! Many thanks.

We had a comfortable stay at Cleavers Lyng. It was just what we had wanted: a beautiful house in a quiet location, accepting of dogs and offering a fabulous breakfast. Next time we hope to get a king size room but the one we had was more than adequate. Do try it.

Service - greatBreakfast - lovlyRoom - Top notch (Toilet very noisy)Views - Wonderful

A great 3-night stay with good weather to enjoy the area. Wonderful breakfasts to set us up for the day after a good night's sleep in our very comfortable bed!

An idyllic setting, the house and grounds are beautiful and the host made us feel very welcome. A wonderful relaxed weekend and would love to return.

Evrything was lovely except for the breakfast coffee which was very unpleasant.Please provide fresh cafetiere coffee - all up-market B & Bs are doing this now.Thanks

Beautiful and quiet setting with very welcoming hostess. Lovely breakfast. Good value for money. Would stay again.

We, and our Beagle Yogi, thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cleavers Lyng. Made welcome from the second we arrived the room, service and building was fantastic, with a very comfortable lounge area for those odd damp days. As for the garden views...superb. The whole area was far beyond our expectation as well, we usually head westwards to Devon, but this stay has completely altered our outlook east and we shall certainly come this way again...so much to do here. The breakfast was probably the best I've had anywhere and it was nice that well behaved dogs are allowed to accompany their owners at all times including at breakfast. On a wider basis the food available for evening meals at local pubs (The Merrie Harriers and The Horse & Groom warrant a particular mention for the friendly welcome of the staff and wonderful menus) is great. All in all we would heartily recommend Cleavers Lyng and surrounding area...

A great choice for a night away. Beautiful situation and an enchanting house. Probably one of the nicest lounges and dining room I can remember. Breakfast was memorable. The welcome and service were first class. Only negatives concerned the en-suite which was 'tired' and the shower which was weak. Otherwise excellent.

Very comfortable accommodation in a beautiful environment.Made to feel welcome, the food excellent and all needs catered for.Would love to re-visit.

Very comfortable stay in a very lovely house.Excellent breakfast,great views over the country side, very pleasant hosts.Overall avery enjoyable two night visit

No complaints at all - very comfortable with excellent breakfast with very good waitress. Lovely setting. Better than staying in Eastbourne.

Lovely house set in a beautiful gardens, with excellent walking along bridal paths just across the lane. Substantial breakfast with plenty of choice all cooked to perfection. Our room was a little smaller than we would have preferred, but comfortable and suitably equipped

Beautiful building, lovely rooms, very idividual, wonderful atmostsphere, panoramic views, warm friendly welcome and an amzing breakfast. This is a 'find'. If you're away on a break or travelling on business, one night or a few, this is an idyllic place to eb. Balm for the traveller.

Very comfortable and welcoming, very dog friendly

Surroundings idylic, hosts friendly and helpful. Breakfast made a very good start to the day.If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing, scenic base to explore the many places of interest in the area, look no further.

We spent a short but very sweet stay at Cleavers Lyng. The tranquility was breathtaking. Comfortable and beautiful surroundings. We will certainly return for more.Thank you

We both enjoyed our stay at Cleavers Lyng, set in a very peaceful location. The reception, hospitality and quality of food was to a high standard. We would stay here again for a weekend away.

Lovely house with loads of character in a beautful setting.Made to feel very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed the change from staying in 'plastic' hotels.Would recommend and I intend to use again.

Cleavers Lyng is a haven of peace well off the beaten track. The accomodation is a wonderful old building full of character and situated in an extremely secluded spot near the foot of a quiet country lane. The views are stunning across a landscape which must be largely unchanged over tha past few hundred years. The upkeep of the beautifully kept gardens must be a full time job for someone. The accomodation is clean and comfortable with an excellent choice of breakfast menu. The hosts and staff are friendly and helpful.

We loved Cleavers Ling. A beautiful house with an uninterrupted view across the South Downs. Quality accommodation with all the little extrasneeded, and discreet good service. We bought our small well behaved dog who was made welcome too. For non dog owners you would be pleased to know that the rooms were immaculate and clean with no sign of dogs being allowed. Will definitely return and have already told my friends about it.

My wife and I had the good fortune to stay at Cleavers Lyng whilst on business in the area. We stayed in a "French-themed" room, which was absolutely wonderful, and it had the most comfortable bed in the universe.The house and grounds are beautiful, and the owners charming and very accomodating.We had a meal at the Indian Restaurant in the village, which was excellent and good value for money, and a few pints of cider at the Brewers pub, again which was an excellentpub with a great village atmosphere, friendly and welcoming. After half an hour we had become locals, and had a great night.In all I would rate this venue as one of the best i have stayed in for many a year.We wanted a relaxing weekend, with good food, good beer, nice surroundings and a plush place to rest our heads. I'm happy to say we found it all at Cleavers Lyng.

We did have a wonderful time at Cleavers Lyng. The setting, gardens and access to countryside were perfect. Sally our host was genuinely friendly and could not have done more to make us welcome. Breakfast choice was more than we expected and the standard excellent. The only slight downside was the general condition of the room which was a bit tired and in need of a facelift - especially the en suite bathroom.