The Windmill Inn, Horsham

The Windmill Inn - A 17th-century country pub with boutique rooms, seasonal dining, and proximity to Sussex landmarks

Set in a 17th-century building, The Windmill Inn features seven boutique rooms accommodating up to 16 guests, with options for interconnecting or family configurations. Rooms include pocket-sprung mattresses, Egyptian cotton linen, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms, with some offering garden views. A continental breakfast is included, and cooked breakfast is available on weekends at The Windmill Inn. The pub serves fresh, seasonal food in its public bar, saloon bar, or garden, alongside local ales and stone-baked pizzas in warmer months. Nearby landmarks include Sussex Prairies Garden (5 km) and Knepp Castle Estate (4 km). The property is a 20-minute drive from Littlehaven and 35 km from London Gatwick Airport.

Pros

The pub offers a rustic ambiance with an inglenook fireplace, dartboard, and bar billiards.

Seasonal, locally sourced food is served in multiple dining areas, including al-fresco huts with heaters.

Rooms feature flexible bed configurations, soundproofing, and free Wi-Fi.

Dog-friendly accommodations are available for an additional fee.

Proximity to walking and cycling routes, including the Downs Link.

Cons

Some rooms have narrow stair access, which may not suit young children or older guests.

Cooked breakfast is only available on weekends.