The Black Horse | Inn in Sussex | Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay

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The Black Horse - Inn in Sussex

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Climping St, Littlehampton, BN17 5RL, Sussex
England, Regno Unito

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On a quiet road leading to the sea, this sleepy village pub has been sensitively restored. Enjoy good food, sleep in comfy bedrooms

In the heart of Climping village, the striking 17th-century building has its original layout but with a vaulted green oak extension and seven pretty bedrooms. The lively informal bar area is a grand spot to check out the menu and enjoy a pint of Harvey's Sussex Bitter or Black Horse IPA. Food is delicious, seasonal and as local as possible, with a good mix of pub classics and more interesting main dishes, plus specials on a chalk board.

You sleep upstairs in attractive bedrooms with fresh bathrooms, beautiful wallpapers inspired by nature and designed by a local artist and filled with locally sourced antique furniture. Two have rooftop balconies with seating and views across fields. You're just a short walk from the beach and their sister hotel Bailiffscourt where you can pop in for a drink, lunch or dinner. They have a pool so why not book in for a spa day?

The rear terrace is a quiet, tucked-away sun trap, just perfect for a sundowner or an al fresco supper.


Caratteristiche
Children welcome
Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards
Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken
Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning
Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi
Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome
Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Vegetarian meals
Available on request.
Licensed premises
Alcohol may be served.
Babies welcome
Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
EV charger
Electric vehicle charging point.

Local points of interest from the Bookings Team:

Punti d'interesse locali da
the Bookings Team:

  • There is a lost village of Atherington off the coast at Climping - follow the lane down to the beach and see if you can spot any remanents - easiest when the tide is out!
  • Explore nearby Arundel Castle and Cathedral - both worth a visit, particularly during tulip season
  • Antique lovers won't want to miss any opportunity to browse the many shops of Petworth. A brilliant place to find treasures, from books to artwork, furniture to frippery
  • Goodwood is famous for its prestigious motorsport and horse racing events and vintage festivals including Festival of Speed, Glorious and Revival - not to be missed!
  • Chichester has a fabulous festival theatre, is a city with a 900-year-old cathedral, a Roman past, and is home to beautiful flower festival
  • For wine lovers - remember to book a tour and tasting at nearby Tinwood Estate and find out why Sussex wine is challenging the status quo of the champagne world
Punti d'interesse

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Details

Accommodation:
  • 7 Doubles
Prezzi:(i) £109 a£249 per notte

Informazioni di prenotazione:

Pasti:(i)

Starters from £8. Mains from £17. Sunday lunch from £18.50. Desserts from £5.

Periodi di chiusura

Never.

Paw prints Bringing your dog
Handy to know:

Dogs welcome, £25 per dog per night, max. 2. Walks from the door down to Climping Beach.

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Climping St, Littlehampton, BN17 5RL, Sussex


Accommodation:(i)
Inn 7 Double rooms
Details
En suite.
Prezzi: (i) £ 109 a £ 249 per notte

the Bookings Team

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+44 (0)1903 715175(landline)