1 / 8The Griffin Inn
Fletching, East Sussex
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
A 16th century country inn in the village of Fletching, with 13 quirky bedrooms, a Happy Dog Hamper on arrival and dogs welcome in the bar.
Fletching is a very old village in the heart of East Sussex, looking out across the Ouse Valley that locals call the Sussex Serengeti. The Griffin Inn is the 16th century pub with rooms in it, a dog friendly inn where guests with four paws are as welcome as anyone, with 13 bedrooms of oak beams and original features and walking to be had from the doorstep.
In the dog friendly bedrooms two dogs is the maximum, and the room comes with a Happy Dog Hamper of treats, a bowl and a doggy bed or blanket; bring your own along if yours sleeps better on it. The inn doesn't say which of its 13 rooms those are, so ask when you book. The lead stays on in all shared areas, dogs shouldn't be left unsupervised at any time, and the house rules ask that they don't sleep on beds or soft furnishings.
Dogs are welcome in the pub itself, propping up the bar beside you, and out in the garden, which looks over the countryside with serious space to spread out. Its dog rules don't mention dining, so ask about a table before you arrive. The kitchen turns out upgraded pub classics from super-locally sourced British ingredients, and Sundays mean crisp roasties, succulent meats and as many Yorkshire puds as you can handle.
The bedrooms are furnished in period style, four-poster beds among them, and the garden is the inn's party piece, with views as far as the eye can see. Wildpack lists Ashdown Forest: King's Standing Circular, 5 miles away, and the closest beach for dogs we have mapped is Brighton Beach, 14.3 miles off.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Bowls, treats and a welcome pack
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Brighton Beach, 14.3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Four poster beds
- Views
- Countryside views
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Griffin Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Griffin Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Griffin Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Griffin Inn?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Griffin Inn?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Griffin Inn?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Griffin Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Ashdown Forest: King's Standing Circular (5.0 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Griffin Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Brighton Beach, 14.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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