YHA South Downs - Hostel

Name: YHA South Downs - Hostel
Address: Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, England, BN8 6JS, Lewes, GB

Location: Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, England, BN8 6JS, Lewes, GB

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Amenities:

Complimentary wireless internet access
Communal living room
Picnic area, vending machine, and bike storage

Dining Options:

Restaurant and coffee shop/cafe
Bar/lounge for drinks
Daily full breakfasts available

Additional Features:

Star rating from VisitEngland
Luggage storage, laundry facilities, and library
Free self-parking onsite

Book now to experience the charm of YHA South Downs - Hostel and explore the beauty of Lewes from the comfort of your stay.

Important Information

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hostel include a vending machine and bike storage.

Policies

Check-in: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open during the following times:

Sunday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 10 AM

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Reception hours are 7:30-10 AM and 3-10:30 PM on Friday-Saturday. All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in. The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Amenities & Facilities

Books
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Library
Smoke-free property
RV, bus, truck parking
Snack bar/deli
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Books
Games
Secured bicycle storage
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

Room (2 Bed Private)

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Tent

1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, soap, and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Room (6 Bed Private)

3 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Room (4 Bed Private)

2 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Room, Ensuite (3 Bed Private including Double Bed)

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, soap, and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Room, Ensuite (6 Bed Private)

3 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Double Room

1 Double Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite)

1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, soap, and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Room, Ensuite (4 Bed Private)

2 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, soap, and toilet paper
Practical - Cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Room (5 Bed Private)

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, soap, and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

1 Twin Bunk Bed
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, soap, and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Guest Reviews

Ella (8/5): - Lovely setting, nice and clean.
Emma Jane (10/5): - Great access to the south downs way
Mark (10/5): Fantastic - Comfy, friendly, spacious, green!
Penelope (10/5): - Amazing breakfast. Great quality to start the day!
Mike (8/5): - Ideal location when tackling the South Downs Way. Staff were very hospitable and helpful.
Peter (10/5): Country comforts - We loved our x2 night stay in an en-suite room in the long barn. YH combines a peaceful countryside location with everything needed for a comfortable trip. Walked to nearby villages and caught the train from Southease station to get further afield. Staff were really helpful and we enjoyed eating at the cafe during our hassle-free visit.
SUI PIK (2/5): Traffic noise and power failure inside room - the power supply stopped as circuit breaker tripped at around 22:00 .... the electric roof window cannot be closed leaving the room suffered from extremetraffice noise throughout the night. all bedside lights and wall power sockets failed.
S (8/5): Suitable room for 3 - Beds OK and it was good to have an ensuite. Breakfasts very good and so was the evening meal, despite a long wait. Very convenient for the train.
Alexey (10/5): - Right on the South Downs trail, close to a train station or by car. Staff was friendly and nice, and the food was great. I really liked their morning English breakfast
Steven (8/5): - .
Alan (6/5): Great location, could be improved with better mgmt - Beautiful location with lovely views from the garden. Very convenient for Newhaven ferry and for walking on the South Downs. Welcome at check in was not great. Two staff members ignored us whilst taking their time to finish their conversation first. Lack of attention to detail. Light fittings had dozens of dead flies. Not cleaned for months. One ceiling light in our private room did not work. Also one of the bedside lamps didn't work. Bath screen allowed the shower to leak all over the floor and corridor carpet. Bathroom floor was dirty. Kitchen had a faulty cooker. Several spiders in the bathroom and bedroom. We had dinner at restaurant and food was excellent. Such a shame that 3 staff members were chatting with each other and loudly berating previous clients while we were eating. Not a nice atmosphere, unfortunately.
Chris (10/5): - Friendly people, lovely room, great cafe, breakfast and supper, will definitely stay again. Thank you
CLAIRE (6/5): Convenient but overpriced - Stayed here whilst walking the south downs way. Food was very good both evening and breakfast. Beds very uncomfortable, plastic matress makes you very hot. Quite noisy as near main road and unmanned railway station next to it means trains use their horns everytime the pass. Charge 4* hotel prices for private room with a bunkbed.
Jo (10/5): - Really convinient location for South downs way walk, very helpful staff, safe, clean and comfortable. Lovely setting and property.
Jorge Manuel (10/5): - Very well located and very comfortable rooms.
Stephanie (10/5): - It is absolutely unique in its proximity to Southease railway station on the line between Seaford and Lewes/Brighton and its access to the South Downs Way voa the pedestrian footbridge over the A25.
michael (10/5): Amazing - A beautiful place to stay, the staff were friendly and the rooms were clean. It was really useful that there is a very nearby train station. I enjoyed exploring the incredible nature surrounding the hostel, but a trip into the city was made easy too. I definitely reccomend and i'll be back next time i'm in the area
Richard (8/5): Great stay for the price - The stay was very good overall for the price. Staff were friendly, the hot full english breakfast was really good, the room was ok all be it a bit on the small side and is just a bumk bed with nothing else, a little table or a stool would have been uswful. The sheets were clean and the beds comfy, only thing was its right next to the road and the cars going by are loud however they did put a pair of ear plugs in the room although this was more for if people snored.
Sue (8/5): Worth the stay - Staff very helpful as arriving very late. Beautiful position. Very clean. Plenty of amenities. Mattress a little hard
Dr M J (10/5): Very clean and friendly accomodation. - Comfortable,spotlessly clean room. Nice firm matress. Cheerful andvery helpful staff. I slept very well but my wife was disturbed by traffic noise from the road to Newhaven. Amazing value for money.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Super spot, good communication, staff very welcoming..shame I couldn’t stay longer ..will be back!
Lara (10/5): - Friendly staff, great location (close to South Downs Way), and well maintained facilities.
Zoe (10/5): - Great stay no complaints at all. Friendly helpful staff, clean, organised and accessible.
Verified traveler (10/5): Very Helpful staff - Great stay, very friendly staff who were very helpful.
Shirley (2/5): Not suitable for wheelchair user - We didn't get to stay as the disabled room that was booked was on the first floor with no lift. Impossible to get to with wheelchair. Were shown a ground floor room but this had no private bathroom and the shared bathroom had a step into it and no room for a wheelchair to fit in if we could get up the step. We were left with nowhere to stay at 5.30pm
lucy (10/5): Stay at youth hostel. - Lovely friendly staff.. so helpful. Nice cafe and outside a small garden with views of surrounding hills. Lots of birds in the garden. Wish there were bird feeders so i could see even more! The rooms were clean and basic like you expect a hostel to be. Havent slept in a bunk bed 4 years but overall it was just a lovely stay and again.. all the team were just lovely.
Verified traveler (10/5): Great staff - Really helpful and friendly staff, great location right on the South Downs Way and good cafe and pretty garden
Androulla (10/5): Very comfortable stay - The hostel was easy to find and very close to rail station so you could explore the area. Room very comfortable and warm. Food a little basic but good. Communal area was relaxing but cold and wifi a little intermittent. Staff really friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
martin (10/5): Really cheap and great for an overnight - It was a Youth Hostel but you don't need to be a member. I did stay in a dorm but there were only two of us in it and it took me back to when I was a student. Very clean, very friendly, very good full English breakfast in the café on site. Really good repurposing of what I assume was once a large farm. I was only staying overnight as I was on my way to the Newhaven ferry (just a few miles down the road). I would be happy to stay here a few days, nice area, and I'll probably come back with my wife at a later date.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Our group stayed at YHA Southdowns prior to our ferry for France the next morning. Was surprised at how nice it was and felt is was great value. Excellent full English breaky!
Verified traveler (10/5): - Old farm buildings close to the seaport of Newhaven.
Paul (8/5): Right on South Downs Way - First youth hostel stay in many years and what a lovely surprise. I was walking the south downs way so this was the obvious choice. (To show my age) They provide the sheets and you no longer have to do a job that always held you up in the morning. The cafe served meals and alcohol up until 8 which I arrived too late for. The breakfast, which I ate at 7.30, was as good as the others I had in the pubs and b&b I stayed in on the walk. The room was clean and comfortable. But it is still a youth hostel, I shared a bathroom with a couple of other rooms, which was only a minor inconvenience and there's an 11pm noise curfew. It backs directly onto an A road but there was little traffic noise between 11 and 6 on the Friday that I stayed.
judith (10/5): - Very comfortable
Frank (8/5): - Arrived by rail at Southease Station well after sunset. Fortunately I did have a flashlight with me. You need one! Although the walk from the station to the hostel is a short one (5 - 7 minutes) there's no lighting along the dirt road. The hostel itself was a welcomed quiet retreat. I was there to attend a 2 day first aid course and unfortunately didn't have an opportunity to explore the South Downs. The hostel staff and facilities surpassed my expectations.The staff was very friendly and the catering facilities were better than expected. The cooked breakfasts were excellent and good value. The private room that I was in was clean and comfortable. Wi-fi was not available in the rooms but was available in public areas. Altogether a good experience and good value for money.
David (8/5): - Comfortable mattress at this yha . Also good to find paper towels in bathroom .
Verified traveler (10/5): - We had a great stay except the WiFi was pretty bad.
sebastien (2/5): Catastrophique - Aucune réception a notre arrivée on a dormi dehors
Iwona (10/5): picturesque views and friendly staff - Lovely place to walk and enjoy the countryside. My daughter and I stayed in a lovely cosy attic room. The staff is very friendly and warm. We enjoyed the experience a lot.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The accommodation is what you would expect from a hostel. The room was very basic but clean and beds were made. Staff were pleasant and made you fell welcome. the location was ideal for us. We ate in the small cafe in the evening and the meal was well priced and satisfying...home cooked.
Keith (10/5): A defo must stat - Fab place, relaxing, friendly and beautiful countryside
charlotte (6/5): Noisey no wifi but good location - Great location for South Downs but beware the road traffic noise as all rooms seem to have it super loud. No wifi...
Verified traveler (6/5): - Gets the job done- clean. Noise from traffic though be warned, no wifi in rooms
Sandrine (6/5): BON - Bon rapport qualité/prix. Endroit trop bruyant une nationale passe juste au dessus de l'auberge de jeunesse. Nous avions une chambre sans fenêtre, juste un vélux au dessus.
Thomas (8/5): - Fresh and modern YHA, will be staying again.
john (10/5): nice place - very clean professional hostel
Verified traveler (4/5): Not that cheap, not that cheerful - Plastic mattress, shower that wouldn't stay the same temperature for more than three seconds, blandest food I have ever tasted (and the chef, though very nice, didn't know what wheat gluten is), lots of noise throughout the night (traffic, machinery, people). After walking on the South Downs Way, to wake in your own sweat after an incredibly uncomfortable night, with the constant strobe light effect of the emergency lighting filling the room, is not what I call restful. Never again.
Mike (10/5): Excellent value for money - Peaceful and quiet location. Good night sleep on a strong (but small) bunk bed.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Really lovely converted farm, excellent cafe with reasonably priced menu. Friendly, helpful staff. All made for a relaxing break walking in South Downs.
Verified traveler (8/5): 2-nights YHA hostel - Stayed 2 nights. Had one walk, one run on the Downs. Plus 3 music gigs. Room and facilities were fine (8-bed hostel room).
Will (8/5): South Downs Gem - Great little remote YHA located in a converted farm right on the South Downs Way, but with its own railway station. Catch a train to Lewes for a great evening out (taxi back was £14) or enjoy a superb walk into Alfriston. Highly recommend the George Inn and a visit to the National Trust Clergyman's House. Only downside was we found the room very hot at night with no way to turn the heating off.
naya (2/5): Very uncomfortable!! I slept very little!!! - The staff were lovelylovely powerless. Ibdid not have heating in my building. The staff could not help with the non existent heating, provide a heater or alternative room. However I was refunded, but this did not compensate the inconvenience caused.on my second night I didn't sleep because there were very noisy drunk German students having a party until 3AM. I was forced to find alternative accommodation for my third night as the staff informed me that she couldn't guarantee it would be quiet and even told me the noise will probably be worse. There are no night staff or managers available to control levels of noise at night. This issue should be addressed and night staff should be available. The showers and sinks block within seconds of turning on, poor plumbing system. I wouldwould strongly dissuade anyone from staying here, unless they want a party!! Also the main road is very noisy and windows not insulated. I have stayed at a lot of YHA's and have never experienced such a shabbyshabby, poorly managed place such as this one.