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Alfriston, East Sussex
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A boutique hotel in the village of Alfriston, where the South Downs meet the Cuckmere River and dogs arrive to a bed, bowls, treats and a towel.
The Alfriston sits in the village it is named after, where the rolling South Downs meet the winding Cuckmere River and the countryside begins on the doorstep. The dog friendly hotel part is aimed at walkers: the designated dog rooms are chosen for easy access and a calm place to flop after a day outdoors, and plenty of the walks start from the village itself.
Well behaved dogs are welcome in those designated rooms, and what comes with them is a cosy dog bed, bowls, tasty treats and a towel for the muddy part. In the public areas a lead is expected. A dog limit the hotel doesn't state, and dogs on their own in a room it doesn't mention, so settle both with the team before you arrive.
Dining with your dog in selected areas is what the hotel's dog stay offer mentions, so ask the team where dogs can eat when you book. The cooking itself is in 1554 Brasserie, relaxed and unfussy, with afternoon tea and a picnic menu alongside, and Godfrey's Bar for the drinks.
The spa is understated on purpose: three treatment rooms using Bramley products, a sauna pod, a steam room, a relaxation room and wood-fired hot tubs, with an outdoor heated pool in the middle of the Sussex countryside. Out of the door, the Long Man of Wilmington and Windover Hill is 1.8 miles away, and Cuckmere Haven is 2.9 miles off, the closest dog friendly beach Wildpack maps.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £30 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls, treats and towels
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Cuckmere Haven, 2.9 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Spa with treatments and thermal facilities. Outdoor pool
- Eating and drinking
- Brasserie and afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Alfriston dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Alfriston's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Alfriston?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Alfriston?
£30 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Alfriston?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Alfriston?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Alfriston?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Long Man of Wilmington and Windover Hill (1.8 miles), Cuckmere Haven and the Cuckmere Valley Walk (2.1 miles) and Friston Forest and the Cuckmere Valley (2.5 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Alfriston?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Cuckmere Haven, 2.9 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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