Reviews of White Hart Inn
White Hart Inn Darwell Hill, Brightling, TN33 9QH, United Kingdom
#1 of 1 hotels in Brightling
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 137 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.7
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Free Wifi
8.8
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Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Russell
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Apart from the lack of breakfast, very satisfactory”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It didn't serve breakfast
Clean, comfortable with fresh, modern decor and outfitting. The food in the restaurant was excellent. A very enjoyable dinner. Nice, though somewhat remote location, with great views
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Andy
United Kingdom9 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Food, staff, atmosphere, location are ALL excellent!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Deborah
United Kingdom21 Reviews8.0“Lovely stay in beautiful surroundings, but not suitable for wheelchair users with no mobility.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not suitable for people with mobility issues. Outside wooden steps to access bedrooms.
Wonderful views from the terrace/garden. Friendly and welcoming staff. Very comfortable beds and good bathroom space and fittings. Bar and Restaurant provided lovely food, great wines selection, cask ales too.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Amy
United Kingdom3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely views, very clean and comfortable room and wonderful food in the restaurant.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Kevin
United Kingdom12 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Good comfortable classic stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Road noise not through the night but starts in the morning
Clean comfortable stay
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Jonathan
United Kingdom131 Reviews17 helpful votes9.0“Comfortable pub with rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rather quiet on the days when the pub is not open.
Super clean and really comfortable room. Well appointed and equipped. Evidence of careful and thorough approach to housekeeping and maintenance. Lovely meal in the restaurant downstairs. Located in pleasant surroundings with convenient parking. Availability of staff via telephone /WhatsApp.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Suzi
United Kingdom4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing views,lovely place to stay
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Rosemary
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0“It did the job very nicely.”- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They don’t do breakfast but we understand why and staff kindly directed us to the community shop/hub/cafe 2 minute walk away which provided excellent service and which was more fun.
Room was modern, well appointed and spotlessly clean.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Lisa
United Kingdom4 Reviews10“Lovely weekend break”- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a shame they don't offer breakfast but that won't stop us from returning for another stay
Beautiful room and en suite bathroom with a huge walk in shower! Staff were very friendly and helpful with recommendations for places to visit nearby. We ate in the pub/restaurant on arrival night and food and wine list were amazing, will most definitely be visiting again!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Isaac
Monaco14 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Fabulous quality, very warm reception with kind and enthusiastic staff!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
No breakfast on-site, but we didn’t need one as were heading out. Great dinner in the evening
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 24, 2025
George
United Kingdom8 Reviews8.0“Lovely pub with great views from the room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was very hot (it was extremely hot outside). Maybe an AC unit would be a good improvement.
Room was spacious, very clean and the view from the room down towards the sea was amazing. Pub in general was really great, good food, good selection of wines and beer.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Matthew
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0“Will come back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very easy check and friendly service. A great location.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Nicholas
United Kingdom1 review10“Comfy, clean and great beer!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Really friendly welcome and helped with any questions we had. The pub was really nice and the views were great. Beer was good too :) The room was really comfy and the facilities exceeded expectations. Big, powerful shower, comfy bed and no wifi issues!
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Jill
United Kingdom15 Reviews3 helpful votes10“Gorgeous location, clean, beautiful and welcoming hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This was our second stay at the White Hart. The rooms were co portable, very clean and had tea coffee etc. The view from the hotel is gorgeous. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We didn't have breakfast at the hotel, but we did have dinner which was delicious, we'll be back and can highly recommend
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 1, 2025
John
United Kingdom1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wonderful location, stunning view over downs to the coast. Very friendly welcome, food excellent & most important, Harvey's Sussex Bitter on tap! Will return.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Mark
United Kingdom3 Reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice room. Friendly helpful staff and excellent food
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Helen
United Kingdom11 Reviews9.0“Lovely weekend stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Double glazing wasn't brilliant so the road was a bit noisier than we expected.
Staff were really helpful and welcoming throughout. Lovely spacious bathroom, fluffy towels and comfy bed. Really nice local cafe across the road where you can get a great breakfast or coffee.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: January 20, 2025
James
United Kingdom10 Reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Don't do breakast
Great Rooms great food and great Beer
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: October 25, 2024
Jo
United Kingdom4 Reviews8.0“Excellent choice for a visit to relatives for a family reunion”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was compact - ok for 1 though so not really a complaint Would have been nice to have had a voucher or something for breakfast at the cafe Wasn’t sure what to do a check out
Location ideal as close to family home Views were great Room was very clean and had everything I needed Staff were friendly Restaurant looked good - sorry I didn’t have the chance to try it
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 14, 2024
Andy
United Kingdom15 Reviews9.0“Perfect location for what we needed very clean,very quiet and staff friendly and helpful”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good
Very clean and quiet
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 22, 2024
Deirdre
United Kingdom9 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No breakfast available
Well equipped room Easy access out of hours Lovely views
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 17, 2024
Sue
United Kingdom5 Reviews10“Enjoyable and relaxing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Due to location we were on the side of at times a busy road, so be prepared for road noise.
Chosen as a base as location good for places we wanted to visit. Warm welcome by Paul who showed us to our room which was good, well decorated, spotlessly clean & the bed was very comfy. The pub bar & patio was a great place to relax and enjoy the food, drink and views across to Hastings and the sea. Service was excellent. Made very welcome by Paul and Ben.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 5, 2024
Isobel
United Kingdom3 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was very clean. Staff we very helpful. Food was amazing
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 18, 2024
Karen
United Kingdom34 Reviews8.0“Good for a one night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lots of road noise if you are in a room at the front and if you are in the room by the door please remember to keep blinds down if you take a shower !!!
Comfortable room for one night. Lovely garden views
Stayed in August 2024
