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The Jolly Drover Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7QL

  • 6 bedrooms
  • 6 bedrooms

Affordable rooms ideal for walkers & cyclists on the edge of the South Downs

Boots muddy, bikes dusty and appetites suitably sharpened – the Jolly Drover is just the place to visit after a day exploring the South Downs. Set at Hill Brow near Liss, right on the Hampshire and West Sussex border, this welcoming country pub offers a relaxed atmosphere with homemade food, a cosy bar and six comfortable en-suite bedrooms. The pub sits close to the South Downs National Park and describes itself as the only accommodation directly on King Alfred’s Way, the 350km circular off-road cycling route. That makes it an especially useful overnight stop for walkers and cyclists, while Petersfield, Liss and the wider Hampshire countryside are all within easy reach.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Cask Marque Accredited
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Parking

Bedrooms

After a day exploring the South Downs, the Jolly Drover’s six simply furnished en-suite bedrooms offer a comfortable place to put your feet up. There are five double rooms and one twin, making the accommodation a good fit for couples, friends, walkers and cyclists looking for a relaxed country pub stay near Liss and Petersfield. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement, as are extra beds for children – additional charges apply.

Food & Drink

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Food at the Jolly Drover is exactly what you hope to find after a day in the countryside: homemade, traditional British pub dishes, served in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Expect hearty, familiar favourites, the sort of comforting fare that feels particularly welcome after several miles on the trail. The bar keeps things equally convivial. There is a broad choice of real ales, lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Whether you fancy a well-earned pint at the end of a long ride, a glass of wine with dinner or simply tea or coffee while plotting tomorrow’s route, there is plenty to choose from.

Nearby

King Alfred’s Way – Spectacular 350km circular off-road adventure route passes the Jolly Drover, making the pub a natural overnight stop for cyclists and long-distance adventurers (on the doorstep).

South Downs National Park – Rolling chalk hills, woodland, pretty villages and miles of walking and cycling country begin virtually on the pub’s doorstep (less than a mile).

Liss – Hampshire village with shops, local amenities and a mainline railway station for connections towards London and Portsmouth (1.5 miles).

Petersfield – Attractive market town with independent shops, cafés, a traditional square and excellent access to the South Downs (4 miles).

Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Explore waymarked walking trails, cycle routes, woodland and the slopes around Butser Hill in one of Hampshire’s best-loved outdoor spaces (8 miles).

Jane Austen’s House – Discover the Hampshire cottage where Jane Austen spent the final eight years of her life and wrote or revised some of her best-known novels (10 miles).

Goodwood – Famous for motorsport, horse racing and major events including the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival (15 miles).