The Jolly Drover
·Inns
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsParkingPets allowedTerraceCashless payment availableAll 14 facilities +
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Guest scores & sentiment
From 280 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11
Guests praise the separate, quiet rooms, clean amenities, excellent breakfast, and friendly staff. Minor issues include soft beds, poor WiFi, dampness in some rooms, occasional pests, and slow service.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Wi-Fi9.8
Service9.6
Surroundings9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Location9.0
Rooms8.8
Value8.8
Facilities8.7
＋ PraisedFriendly and helpful staff · Excellent and plentiful breakfast · Comfortable beds · Good value for money
－ ComplaintsDated rooms or maintenance issues · Poor Wi-Fi or TV issues · Rooms cold on arrival · Noise disturbances
KEYIdeal for quiet stays, cyclists, and families. Check WiFi needs and bed firmness preferences beforehand.
FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews
diningHow is the breakfast and dining?＋
Breakfast is highly praised for being abundant and delicious. Dining options are excellent, though dinner service can sometimes be slow.
serviceWhat is the staff attitude like?＋
Staff are highly praised for their warm and attentive service, scoring 9.6/10. They are professional and welcoming across all interactions.
roomAre the rooms quiet? What are the pros and cons?＋
Rooms are separate, quiet, and clean. However, some have soft beds, poor WiFi, or dampness. Sensitive guests should request specific room types.
facilityWhat leisure facilities and activities are available?＋
The hotel features a Japanese garden, terrace, and bar. Nearby activities include fishing and cycling. Free wired internet is available, but Wi-Fi signal varies.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families?＋
Yes, it welcomes pets and offers family rooms. Breakfast is great for kids. Rooms are quiet with good value, though dinner service can be slow.
businessHow is the experience for business travelers?＋
Business guests appreciate quiet, spacious rooms. Wired internet is stable, but Wi-Fi and mobile signals can be weak. The location is remote, requiring driving for dining.
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Room types · 2
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
1 × Double bed12 ㎡up to 2
This room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities.
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom
2 × Twin bed12 ㎡up to 2
This room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities.
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Facilities · 14
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsParkingPets allowedTerraceCashless payment availableInternet accessJapanese gardenFishing nearbyOffsite parking discounted rates availableFree wired internetNon-smoking roomsRestaurantNon-smoking throughout
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Nearby & map
DiningSights
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Nathan Marshall Clarke House
Modern British
££
From the façade, you wouldn’t guess this was once a courthouse, but inside you’ll find a door leading to what was the judge’s bench. It’s a tiny place with exposed beams and a rustic style and is keenly run by a young couple. Cooking sees a little intricacy added to well-presented, country house style dishes.
2.8km
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Hambledon Vineyard
Modern British
£££
When you settle down to eat at what is reputedly England’s oldest commercial vineyard, the feeling you’ve found your own little slice of paradise washes over you. As you walk up to the beautiful timber-and-glass building through the kitchen garden, you will spot some of the ingredients that you’ll soon be eating. Take your seat with a view of the vines and the glorious South Downs, accompanied by a glass of bubbly from the Hambledon Estate. This idyllic scene is bolstered by fresh, appealing dishes like sea bream with tomato risotto.
17.6km
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Maison
Modern Cuisine
££££
In this lovely 15C red-brick house, chef Ben Piette and his wife Lornette found the ideal setting for their dream project. They live upstairs and have converted the downstairs to serve their guests, but view the whole thing as part of their home. The constantly changing surprise tasting menu features plenty of local ingredients in assured dishes which have a French base. Sit at one of just a handful of tables or book “Ben’s Table” in front of the open kitchen; here you can bring in your own ingredient which he will use to create an extra course. Lornette treats guests as if they were old frien
19.4km
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