Hotels in Chiddingly

Chiddingly is not a village of big hotels, and that is rather the point. What accommodation exists nearby tends to be small-scale and characterful: bed and breakfasts in converted farmhouses, a handful of self-catering cottages tucked among the oast houses and weatherboarded barns typical of the Weald, and pub rooms in the surrounding villages for visitors who want a proper local base. Staying in or very near Chiddingly means quiet nights, big skies and the sound of the church clock rather than traffic, which suits walkers, Glyndebourne-goers and anyone simply wanting to disappear into rural Sussex for a few days.

For a wider choice of hotels, from country-house options to reliable chain hotels, Lewes and Hailsham are both within easy reach and make sensible bases if you want Chiddingly and its surrounding attractions on your doorstep without being limited to the village's modest options. Lewes in particular combines historic character with a good range of places to eat and stay, while still leaving you a short drive from Chiddingly, Glyndebourne, Michelham Priory and the open country of the High Weald. Whichever you choose, booking ahead is sensible in summer, when Glyndebourne's opera season and the region's popularity with walkers can fill rooms well in advance.