The Rose & Crown Burwash, East Sussex, TN19 7ER

  • 4 bedrooms

Historic charm moments from Kipling country

The Rose & Crown is tucked away just off the High Street in the pretty East Sussex village of Burwash. Dating from the 15th century, it is full of traditional character, with old timbers, low beams, an inglenook fireplace and a warming log fire creating a particularly cosy atmosphere when the weather turns. Come summer, life moves outside to two flower gardens. There are just four comfortable en-suite bedrooms, giving overnight stays an intimate feel. Downstairs, home-cooked food is served throughout the day, Sunday lunch is a firm fixture, and the bar proudly operates as a Harvey’s House, pouring locally brewed Sussex cask ales. Burwash sits amid the rolling countryside of the High Weald, with plenty of opportunities for walking.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Cask Marque Accredited
  • Log Fires
  • Parking

Bedrooms

The Rose & Crown has four bedrooms. Choose from double and twin rooms. Each room is a restful place to retreat after a day exploring the East Sussex countryside. The styling is simple and country-inspired, sitting comfortably with the age and character of this centuries-old building.

Food & Drink

Food at the Rose & Crown has the reassuringly familiar feel of a proper village pub. Traditional cooking sits at the heart of the offering, with seasonal dishes and hearty favourites complemented by regular specials and a roast on Sundays. The bar has an especially strong Sussex connection. The pub is proud to be a Harvey’s House, serving a range of locally produced Sussex cask ales from Harvey’s Brewery in Lewes. Where to settle in depends on the season. Colder days call for a table beneath the old beams and the warmth of the log fire; when the sun appears, the pub’s two pretty flower gardens provide a lovely spot for lunch or an afternoon drink.

Nearby

Bateman’s – Explore Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved 17th-century home, preserved by the National Trust with his belongings, gardens and surrounding countryside (less than 1 mile).

Pashley Manor Gardens – Discover beautiful English gardens surrounding a historic timber-framed manor house near Ticehurst (6 miles).

Bodiam Castle – One of England’s most picturesque medieval castles, complete with moat, towers and battlements (8 miles).

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest – Explore an internationally important collection of trees alongside miles of walking and cycling trails (9 miles).

Scotney Castle – Discover romantic castle ruins, a Victorian country house, gardens, woodland and a historic hop farm (9 miles).