London Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, England, RH17 6QD
What's nearby
Tulley's Farm - 5 min drive
Manor Royal Business Park - 5 min drive
Hawth Theatre - 7 min drive
Tilgate Park - 8 min drive
K2 Crawley Leisure Center - 9 min drive
Getting around
Haywards Heath Balcombe Station - 4 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Crown at Turners Hill - 4 min drive
Snooty Fox - 5 min drive
Red Lion - 4 min drive
Half Moon Inn - 3 min drive
The Hawth Park Inn - 6 min drive
About this property
The Cowdray Arms
Property highlights
The Cowdray Arms provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
The Cowdray Arms Haywards Heath
The Cowdray Arms Bed & breakfast
The Cowdray Arms Bed & breakfast Haywards Heath
Frequently asked questions
Is The Cowdray Arms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Cowdray Arms?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Cowdray Arms?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Cowdray Arms?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Cowdray Arms located?
Situated in Haywards Heath, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Worth St. Nicholas' Church, Tilgate Park and Worth Way Country Park. Ardingly Reservoir and High Weald are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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The Cowdray Arms Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 99 reviews
10 - Excellent
71
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 99 reviews
8 - Good
22
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
6 - Okay
3
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Emma
16 Feb 2025
Great ease of check in. All staff were lovely kind and funny. Room was perfect with very comfy siiting chairs. Breakfadt was beautifully presented and perfectly portioned. Thanks for having us.
Emma
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kay
25 Jun 2024
this is the third time that we have stayed here the restaurant service and accommodation are all great and all the staff are lovely
Kay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul
15 Nov 2023
Great stay
Nice room, friendly people and excellent breakfast
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Jan 2024
Comfortable and clean room, good breakfast, good pub menu for lunch/dinner.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert
11 Jun 2023
Good room with comfortable bed and great breakfast
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Phil
20 Mar 2023
Great stay, staff team very welcoming
Phil
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gary
12 Mar 2024
Great Pub Ideally located for Crawley
Clean Warm and comfy rooms
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
James
18 Apr 2024
Had a great stay in the beautiful English countryside
James
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria
13 Oct 2023
Best hotel a must stay!!
This was a great place to stay, fantastic service from check in to check out. We will definitely be staying here again on another trip to England. Food was fabulous and we would be happy to recommend this hotel to any travelers.
Maria
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda
20 Dec 2023
Location, comfort and pub/restaurant
Excellent location for Gatwick
Lovely large comfortable room. Very clean
Great pub and restaurant, great beer wine and food.
Lovely atmosphere, lovely staff, lovely breakfast
All in all…..perfectly lovely! Will definitely stay again.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
8 Jul 2022
Forget staying at some characterless airport hotel - stay in this is a sweet hip pub very close to Gatwick. Very nice decor, great detail, nice staff and excellent breakfast.
Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kamaldeep
1 Jan 2024
We stayed for one night before flying from Gatwick the next day. The staff were very friendly and accommodating; they went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Kamaldeep
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
13 Nov 2022
Lovely pub with very friendly staffs. The food was lovely and the room newly refurbished. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jayne
15 Sept 2024
Hidden Gem outside of London Gatwick
This overall was one of the best experiences I have had.
Owner went out of his way to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Even charged my cell phone for me when my phone died due to bringing wrong converter.
Staff was also warm, inviting and most welcoming. Food was unbelievable!!! Definitely will be back.
Jayne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Robert
7 Oct 2022
Small and Cosy
Small cosy place with a nice pub and selection of food would definitely stay again
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
14 Jan 2024
Cawdray Arms
Lovely room, very cosy and clean. Very friendly staff, tasty breakfast!
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
28 Apr 2023
Wedding stay
Pleasant stay - nice room and staff although close to a busy road and walls relatively thin.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
David
4 Dec 2023
Awesome
Excellent pub excellent food excellent room five stars
David
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Timothy
26 Jun 2024
Really good, but road noise detracts
Nice, well appointed room away from the pub, but the room opened into the pub garden and the roads on all sides are pretty busy / noisy, be aware.
The breakfast was excellent.
The staff were lovely, but this is not a spot for a quiet retreat.
Timothy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
28 Sept 2023
A little gem.
This is a little gem of a place to stay. The room was really nice. And great food and beer at the pub. The team were great - really helpful and friendly. Will be staying again soon.
Matthew
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
15 Apr 2024
Cowdray Arms
Really friendly staff. Very comfortable room with private bathroom. The pub has 3 converted single storey stables that have been turned into guest accommodation. All the amenities you could ask for and the bed was very comfortable indeed.
Great choice for breakfast also.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert
1 Jan 2023
Excellent pub, friendly staff
All of the staff were super friendly and helpful. Had such a nice stay. The room is a good size, quiet, and there are lots of things to explore nearby.
We had dinner at the pub and it was really good.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Simon
9 Oct 2022
Wonderful
Excellent from start to finish, lovely welcome, meal, breakfast, staff were brilliant - always had a smile, would highly recommend
Simon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Helen
11 Jan 2024
Cosy Pubs
Very comfortable and delightful
Staff. Good pub food and atmosphere. Because room is on a main road there was road traffic noise.
Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Andrew
9 Jun 2024
Great pub/hotel with the rooms being in converted outbuildings. Service was great as was the food and drinks.
Room was comfortable with no problems from pub garden noise. Bathroom could have been cleaner and the shower door didn’t quite work.
We’d stay again.
Perfect for a overnight before a Gatwick flight or channel crossing