The quaint British town of Lewes lies in East Sussex and is where the infamous Battle of Lewes took place. Visitors to the historic town can explore the Lewes Castle, Lewes Priory, Bull House, and Wealden Hall House. Children will love a visit to Middle Farm and Spring Barn Farm, where they get to feed the lambs. A trip to the Lewes Flea Market is a must. Travelers can take a stroll around the Malling Down Nature Reserve or go for aerial and ziplining activities at Branching Out Adventures. The St Michael’s Church, Cliffe High Street, and Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum are other popular tourist attractions. Visitors can also head to Brighton from here, whereas London is a two-hour drive away. Check out the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Lewes, Great Britain.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 01, 2024.
1. Idyllic cottage in South Downs (from USD 74)
This cottage is located in South Downs and is suitable for two guests. The rental offers a bedroom, shared bathroom, living room, and a garden. Breakfast is provided to guests. Heater, indoor fireplace, WiFi, and more are available at the property. Free on premises parking is available. Smoking and events are prohibited. The property is not suitable for pets or for children below 12 years. The Airbnb rental is 3.23 km (2 miles) away from the city center, 6.45 km (4 miles) away from Newhaven Ferry and 10 minutes to Seaford by train. It is 25 to 30 minutes on foot from Abergavenny Arms pub and Juggs pub and a 45-minute walk from Ilford. Charleston is a 20-minute drive away, Virginia Wolf’s House is a five-minute drive away, and Brighton is 20 minutes by bus from the cottage.
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cosy beautiful room with stunning viewswarm comfortable and peaceful room delicious breakfast (fabulous home made bread) stunning views and lively conversationgorgeous countryside setting and a delicious breakfast to boot would highly recommend :)the room had homely cath kidston charmyummy home made bread for breakfast with delicious coffee to wash it downCleanliness:
her house is beautiful clean yet homely with amazing characterthe room is comfortable and clean and i had a great nights sleepHost:
a lovely hostshe was really friendly and helpfulirene was a great hostirene was a wonderful host and made us feel very welcomethey are wonderful welcoming and accommodating and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location with cosy roomquiet & peaceful locationthey are situated close to wonderful walks and nearby picturesque town of lewesnice place in a beautiful peaceful locationthe village is close to lewes but also nice and secluded too
2. Charming double room with rose view (from USD 68)
The house is located in Lewes and accommodates two guests. It offers a bedroom, shared bathroom, living room, kitchen and a garden. Breakfast is provided to guests. The kitchen has amenities like a refrigerator, oven, stove, and coffee maker. Free parking is available on the street. Smoking, parties, and events are not allowed. The property is not suitable for pets. The house is two minutes walking distance from South Downs and a 10-minute walk from the train station. London is 60 minutes by train, Gatwick is 35 minutes by train, and Brighton is 15 minutes by train from here.
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the bed in the rose view room has the softest hug for most restful sleepnice to have fresh flowers and chocolates in the room and of course a kettlebreakfast (including local produce) and coffee were fresh every morningbreakfast the next morning was a welcome treat and the grapes in the bedroom a nice touchthe room is lovely and comfy with a beautiful view of an impressive rose gardenCleanliness:
good clean and tidythe house is not new but was clean and felt cozy and very welcomingthe room was very comfortable and cleanclean room comfortable bed with lots of lovely fluffy pillowsthe house is clean and welcoming and in an ideal locationHost:
a lovely home with a warm hearted hostjane was a great hostjane is a great hostshe was very hospitable and provided an excellent breakfastjane was a caring host attentive and accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for central lewesthe location is excellent for walks around lewesgood location close to lewes city centre and train stationgreat location very close to lewes station and the high streettop three things:* wonderful location just off the high street ideal for shopping and exploring
3. Lovely shepherd hut in South Downs in East Sussex (from USD 95)
This rental is located in East Sussex and offers space for two guests. You have access to a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, private veranda, and an outdoor dining facility. Breakfast is provided to guests. The kitchen is equipped with a coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, oven, and stove. Free on premises car parking is available. The property is 3.23 km (2 miles) away from Ilford, 11.29 km (7 miles) away from Brighton and 9.68 km (6 miles) away from Newhaven Beach and Ferry. The rental is a 35-minute walk from pubs, restaurants, markets, the Anne of Cleves’ Tudor house, Old Priory ruins, Southover Grange Gardens, art galleries, and antique shops. Rodmell is five minutes by car, Charleston is a 20-minute drive away while Glynde is 15 minutes from the shepherd hut.
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prefect get away with amazing views and facilitieslovely stop along the south downs way we slept so well in the sheppard’s hut - very comfortable bedlovely "glamping' experience in a well equipped comfortable shepherds hut over looking the south downsjoe has included some great little personal touches including a yummy breakfastit’s warm comfortable cosy and clean with a beautiful viewCleanliness:
very cozy clean and warmthe bathroom is clean and has everything you needthe hut is clean spacious and the view is beautifulHost:
really welcoming host family toojoe is a great hostthe custom breakfast ingredients provided by our host were amazingbrilliant host and amazing settingjoe was very attentive and kindRead more reviewsLocation:
gorgeous location with easy access to lewesthe location is wonderful right on the gmt walking pathfab location and very cosyclose to many lovely gardens and just 5 minutes away from monk's houseperfect airbnb with everything you need in a great location
4. Room for two near town center (from USD 111)
Located close to the city center, the rental accommodates two guests. It has a bedroom, private bathroom, and a terrace. Breakfast is provided to guests. A hairdryer, iron, heater, and WiFi are other facilities available at the property. Free parking on the premises is allowed. The property is five minutes on foot from Lewes Train Station, a two-minute walk from Lewes Castle, The Grange Registry Office, and Crown Courts. The rental is a 50-minute drive from London Victoria. Brighton is a 12-minute drive from Brighton. It is close to restaurants, pubs, cafes, and shops.
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a really beautiful room with a stunning view of the south downsnice spread for continental grab and go breakfastlovely room and views over the surrounding gardensbeautiful room with great viewsit's a loft room so that means great light lovely views fresh air when you want itCleanliness:
super clean top floor self contained roomeverything clean tidy tasty breakfast with nice fruit and wholemeal breadlovely space clean and stylish and comfortablethe room was clean comfy and had great viewsfiona fills the room with thoughtful touches and everything was spotless and cleanHost:
fiona was a great host with really helpful recommendationsfiona a great hostfiona is a great hostfiona is a great hostshe was very helpful and accommodating and laid backRead more reviewsLocation:
good central location in lewesgreat location very close to the centre of lewesgreat location to stay in lewesgreat location everything within a 5 minute walkperfect location right in the centre of lewes
5. Rooms for three in charming Georgian townhouse (from USD 83)
This property is located near the train station in Lewes and is suitable for three people. The house has two bedrooms, a private bathroom, kitchen and a garden. Breakfast is provided to guests. The rental also offers a hairdryer, iron, heater, Wi-Fi, and more. Paid parking is provided to guests off the premises. Smoking is not permitted and guests cannot host parties or events. The property is not suitable for pets or children under 12. The Georgian townhouse is close to restaurants, shops, and public transport.
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she's a welcoming host who provides a tray with tea/coffee/water in your room and a tasty breakfastthe room was exactly as i was hoping for cosy full of light and filled with personalitywe had 2 breakfasts which were excellent and slept well in the comfotable double bedthe bedroom is comfortable and quiet overnightthe rooms and beds were very comfortableCleanliness:
comfy and very clean facilitiesthe rooms were comfortable and cleanthe rooms are beautifully decorated and very cleanclean bright room and alison was very quick to respond to any enquiresvery friendly cosy clean and it was easy to comunicateHost:
she is a very welcoming hostmartin and alison were great hostsalison and martin are very good hostsvery accommodating and pleasant hostalison and martin were wonderful hosts and very welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
good location in walking distance to everything in lewisthe location was excellent - right near to the station and high streetvery well located house - very close to station and high street within 5 mingreat spot really close to the train station and cheap overnight parkinglovely old house close to the town center and train station
6. High Street – A spacious and stylish home for five people
This rental is in Lewes and accommodates five people. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms with toilets, living room, kitchen, dining area, and a garden. Guests can use the TV, WiFi, dryer, washer, and more. The Airbnb property is a two-minute walk from the bus stop from where you can get to Brighton and a 10-minute walk from the city center and the train station. The rental is 10 minutes by taxi from Glyndebourne Opera and close to restaurants, pubs, and shops.
7. Two double bedrooms in a centrally located apartment (from USD 133)
The apartment is located in a quiet neighborhood in Lewes and sleeps up to four guests. It has two bedrooms, bathroom, living room, and kitchen. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, microwave, oven and other essentials. The apartment also provides amenities like WiFi, TV, washer, iron, heater, and more. Free parking on the street is allowed. The property is close to shops, restaurants, pubs, and supermarkets. The rental is two minutes walking distance from the bus station from where you can head to Tunbridge Wells and Brighton. The train station is an eight-minute walk from here. The city center is a five-minute walk from the apartment.
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very comfortable flat with 2 double bedroomsthe flat itself is very comfortable nicely decorated with all mod cons and a very well equipped kitchenthe flat is comfortable and had everything we neededCleanliness:
the flat is nice and cleanthe flat was very nice clean and well decoratedthe flat itself is spacious and clean with all the home comforts i requiredit is a lovely clean and well-furnished flat in an ideal locationgreat location beatiful georgian building clean and warmHost:
great host - easy to contact and attentivesteve was a great hostthe host was very helpful and made the stay easysteve is a great host very helpful and responsivesteve is a fabulous host and responded quickly to any questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
a really good location for visiting lewesgreat location nice cosy placeroomy central lewes flat that's comfortable and perfectly situated for anythinggreat flat in great locationreally easy to get bus or train to brighton
8. A garden cabin in the heart of Lewes (from USD 98)
Made from recycled timber, this cabin is unique and guarantees a relaxing getaway, right in the heart of Lewes. Enjoy sleeping comfortably on a sumptuous mattress that can accommodate up to two people. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessary appliances and utensils for you to cook up a delicious meal. Do not worry about breakfast though, because a continental breakfast is served every morning. Indulge in granola, toast, jam, fruit, and coffee or tea, before you set out for an adventure in Sussex. You can also admire the garden or sit back and relax on the spacious deck.
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the bed was very comfortable the kitchen was well stocked and the wifi was strongthe breakfast provided was delicious and substantial with plenty of coffee and teathe cabin was fab- the comfy bed cosy space and yummy breakfast was just as we had hopedthe front deck area was perfect for enjoying breakfast or a glass of winei loved the pull-out table and slept wonderfully in the raised bedCleanliness:
full of thoughtful touches and immaculately cleanits sparkling clean and the breakfast is simply brilliantthe space is clean very nicely decorated and had everything we neededthe bathroom is also lovely and was spotlessHost:
the owner stu was very helpfull and kindthe hosts are welcoming friendly and very helpfulstu and aine are wonderful hostsstu and aine were great hosts letting me know local tips quick responses and very friendly and welcomingthese are amazing hosts sharing an absolutely stunning gem if a propertyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and beautiful little cabinthe setting was ideal an easy walk to all the sights lewes has to offerliterally across the road from the station so a good base for a visit to lewessuch a delightful cabin in lewes only 5 minutes walk from the stationvery small but ideal if you just want a place to sleep
9. Apartment with lovely terrace in Park View (from USD 112)
Located near a park in Lewes, this apartment offers space for two guests. The rental offers a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, and a lovely terrace. The kitchen has facilities like a microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, oven, and refrigerator. A hairdryer, washer, iron, heater, laptop-friendly workspace, and WiFi are also available at the apartment. Paid parking is provided on the premises. Smoking and events are not allowed. The rental is not suitable for pets and kids under two. The apartment is walking distance from the city center, shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, Lewes Castle, and Harveys Brewery.
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the small courtyard garden with table & chairs were great for a quiet evening drinkwifi was best on the terracesofabed in lounge is probably best for 1 adult unless you're comfortable cosying upwe couldn't get the wifi to work but had strong 3g signal anyway so didn't miss itthe bed was very comfy and the kitchen was a great space for breakfast and relaxingCleanliness:
comfortable clean & tidyreally nice little flat it was extremely clean and well looked afterquite well equipped and clean and is a nice flatbrenda was a perfect host with great communication the flat was spotless and perfectly locatedthere was plenty of hot water for 2 of us and nice clean towelsHost:
brenda is a great host and super quick and responding to messagesvery helpful cordial and responsive hostshe was really helpful and quick with communicationbrenda is a very helpful host and we really enjoyed our stay in her placebrenda was a great host with excellent communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful place close to the centre of lewesgreat place lovely location in lewesgreat location and very comfortable and convenientcute apartment - perfect location for exploring the lovely town of leweslocation wise the flat is a few minutes walk to the centre of lewes
10. Charming garden room for two people in Brighton
The property is located in Brighton, which is a 21-minute drive from Lewes. It accommodates up to two guests. The rental has a bedroom, private bathroom, and a garden with a shared hot tub. Breakfast is provided to guests. Other facilities like a heater, WiFi, TV, and hairdryer are also available. Free parking on the street is allowed. Smoking is not permitted, and guests are not allowed to host parties. The Airbnb apartment is not suitable for pets. The rental is 15 minutes walking distance to Ovingdean Beach and the bus stop. The city center is a 10-minute drive from the property.
Brighton, United Kingdom
9.37 km (5.9 mi) from Paradise ParkSuperhostAccommodates: 2
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the breakfast included was a lovely touch very thoughtfulthe breakfast brought in a hamper was deliciousgreat continental breakfast and lots of lovely touchesthe room was stunningly put together and secluded from the family's garden by beautiful plantsthe garden room was a perfect space with lovely homely touchesCleanliness:
it was clean tidy and extremely well decoratedeverything was lovely and clean with enough towels for the shower and hot tubclean and has everything required for a relaxing break awaythe guest house is spotless and peacefulher garden flat was beautiful clean and stylishHost:
great host and lovely homethe hosts were lovely toothe host was incredibly welcoming friendly and helpfulnice and friendly hostvirginia was a perfect hostRead more reviewsLocation:
a pretty room close to brightonthe undercliff walk is especially beautifuli chose it for the brilliant location (5 minutes to hospital)a beautiful and quiet location with easy and quick access to the hustle and bustle of brightonstunning room garden and location
11. Cabin in the South Downs
The cozy cabin is located near the South Downs National Park. It can sleep two guests who will have access to a bedroom, bathroom, living cum dining room, kitchen, garden with swings, and a garden. Free car parking is provided. The cabin is a 15 to 20-minute walk from the city center. Going to London and Brighton by train from here takes 60 minutes and 15 minutes, respectively. The Airbnb rental is also close to Lewes Castle, Bull House, Harvey’s Brewery, Glyndebourne, and Plumpton Race Course.
Lewes, United Kingdom
9.54 km (6.0 mi) from Paradise ParkTop guest reviews
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comfy bed and couch and great little coffee machinewe appreciated the free wifi and the welcome croissants and milk and tea and coffee provisionsthere were lots of lovely touches including breakfast croissants and coffeethe wi-fi was good and the bed was comfortablethere were croissants and jam left for breakfast which was a lovely touchCleanliness:
it was super clean and prettily done outclean cosy & privatereally cosy clean and comfortableperfect little cabin and spotlessly cleanit's cosy spotlessly clean and full of thoughtful touches (such as croissants )Host:
she was a wonderful host and very responsivethe host was responsive helpful and very welcomingkym was most helpful and provided us with maps for wonderful local walkspatricia is a great host kind lovely and a remarkable personpatricia was a great host easy to contact when needed and helpful were possibleRead more reviewsLocation:
and lewes easy 20 minute walk awaysuch a cute cabin in a lovely peaceful locationthis is a great location for exploring lewesamazing location - straight out the garden gate for the downsthe walk is beautiful and there is also a bus which stops right outside
Explore the charming town of Lewes
Lewes – which is in East Sussex – has many gems to offer travelers such as Lewes Castle. Tourists can revel in the Georgian architecture and admire the Tudor-style houses. Its proximity to Brighton, Glynde, and Charleston makes it popular for getaways. Stay in one of the superb Airbnb vacation rentals listed above and enjoy your vacation in Lewes.
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