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Located in the peaceful West Sussex town of Haywards Heath, The Birch Hotel features a courtyard restaurant and is located just 13 miles from Brighton’s bustling city center. The Birch Hotel offers modern rooms with attached bathroom, each with a 26-inch TV with Sky sports channels, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, a work desk and free Wi-Fi. Originally built around 1874, the hotel still retains some of the original features, including oak paneling in the lounge, an open fireplace, and stained-glass windows over the staircase. There is also a courtyard restaurant and a modern bistro bar area. The Birch Hotel is just 14 miles from Gatwick Airport. Haywards Heath Train Station is less than 2 miles away and Beech Hurst Gardens is a 5-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Ireland Ireland
    The Hotel is clean, and quiet which was a bonus. The room was great I requested a twin which we got, the beds were comfortable and the shower was lovely. I would definitely stay again
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly. It was in a good location that met our needs for a one night stay.
  • Oblomov76
    France France
    The house: an ancient mansion with a fireplace, oak paneling in the lounge, and stained glass windows in the staircases. Parts devoted to meetings or events also kept ancient decorations. The room (237) was not very large but comfortable and...
  • Zara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the characteristics of the building as it looked like it had some stories to tell and one of the staff was very friendly and kind enough to give be a brief history of the building.
  • Will
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel, really friendly staff, highly recommended👍
  • Lawrence
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was clean, nice and reasonably modern. Ample free parking. It is well situated a reasonable distance from Gatwick, and convenient to other sites in the area. We had arrived at Gatwick in the early afternoon on Saturday, and were...
  • Terence
    United States of America United States of America
    Check in was efficient. Room was a good size (we actually stayed in the same room on a previous visit),
  • G
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was top notch and befitting a fine English country inn. Room is well appointed and comfortable and quiet.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff. Plenty of free off-road parking. Sensible prices in bar.
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel cleanliness is excellent, staff were very friendly & helpful, rooms are lovely

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Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Courtyard Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Bistro Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Birch Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wired internet is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is no elevator.

A copy of ID and written authorization is required if the cardholder is not the guest.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Birch Hotel

  • The prices at The Birch Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Birch Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Bar crawls
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The Birch Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Haywards Heath. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Birch Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double

  • Guests staying at The Birch Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The Birch Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Bistro Bar
    • Courtyard Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Birch Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.