The Red Lyon Slinfold

Lovely outside seating in a large garden

Snack food was limited although the main menu was good

Very charming property

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Fine old building with comfy room and helpful staff

Nice little local pub - very friendly staff & customers.

Nowt comes to mind.

Host was amazing, looked after us very well, going out of his way to do so

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The village & location is lovely. We used to live in West Sussex & know Slinfold so we knew the location is a beautiful spot anyway. We've stayed at the caravan site there many times so we'll use our caravan next time.

Mattress filthy, old & had a spring which hurt my husband so he slept over my side with me. It's not ok to just put a mattress protector over it to hide the dirt. Couldn't get "hot" water to go above luke warm. Didn't realise til after I saw white lumps at the bottom of my cuppa that the milk pots were out of date by nearly a month. Had to put kettle on the floor to reach a socket to boil it. Mould in the bathroom. Trip hazard lamp lead across door which you go through to hang clothes up. Wiped some water splashes up from the bathroom floor & the tissue was filthy from the dirty floor. We didn't feel welcome. Great pub & very friendly if you're a local/regular but didn't feel welcome as a visitor. Was ignored a few times at the bar by 1 member of staff. Table service not great. Couldn't have a jacket potato because the oven "wasn't working" & the broccoli cheese bake I chose had about a dessert spoon of mushy broccoli in it. No-one asked us if we'd like to order desserts when our main meal plates were cleared away & by the time we caught anyone's attention to ask, we were told none too politely that the kitchen was shut. It was 2045 & the kitchen shut at 2030.

We stayed at The Red Lyon for two nights. Martin was very welcoming and accommodating, nothing was too much for him. The room was clean and comfortable, perfect for what we needed it for. Martin really went out of his way for me and my family for breakfast. If we're ever down this way again, we will definitely be stopping here. Thank you for a wonderful stay.