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The Wheatsheaf Inn

Name: The Wheatsheaf Inn
Address: Broad Street, Cuckfield, GB

★★★·8.4/ 10Recommended

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Offsite parking discounted rates availableFamily roomsParkingTerraceTable tennisDartsAll 26 facilities +

Review

Property information · Hotelbeds

Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access. At The Wheatsheaf Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Ockenden Manor Spa - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Beech Hurst Gardens - 1. 7 km / 1 mi- Borde Hill Garden - 2. 8 km / 1. 8 mi- Highweald Wine Estate - 3. 3 km / 2 mi- High Weald - 3. 9 km / 2. 4 mi- Haywards Heath Golf Club - 4. 1 km / 2. 6 mi- Ouse Valley Viaduct - 4. 5 km / 2. 8 mi- Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve - 6 km / 3. 7 mi- Ditchling Common Country Park - 6. 6 km / 4. 1 mi- Nymans - 7. 1 km / 4. 4 mi- Ardingly Reservoir - 7. 2 km / 4. 5 mi- Bolney Estate Winery - 7. 6 km / 4. 7 mi- East Sussex National Golf Club - 8 km / 5 mi- River Adur - 9. 2 km / 5. 7 mi- Hickstead All England Jumping Course - 9. 4 km / 5. 8 mi. The preferred airport for The Wheatsheaf Inn is Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 30. 4 km / 18. 9 mi With a stay at The Wheatsheaf Inn in Haywards Heath, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Ockenden Manor Spa. This upscale inn is 16. 8 mi (27. 1 km) from American Express Community Stadium and 17. 3 mi (27. 9 km) from University of Sussex.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 75 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests generally appreciate the friendly service, quality food and breakfast, and the cosy traditional Cotswold atmosphere. Main complaints concern the location differing from advertising, limited taxi access, and poor ventilation in some rooms during warm weather. Overall ratings remain high.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.2

Service9.2

Location9.1

Cleanliness9.1

Facilities8.9

Value8.3

Wi-Fi8.1

＋ PraisedFriendly and attentive staff · Excellent dining and generous breakfast · Beautiful building and gardens · Cosy and comfortable rooms

－ ComplaintsLocation differs from advertisement; limited taxi access · Rooms get very hot with poor ventilation and temperature control · Some rooms are small or dated · Noise from traffic, pub, or kitchen

KEYSuitable for self-driving guests preferring a traditional pub stay. Plan transport ahead and contact the hotel about room temperature preferences before booking.

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Room types · 6

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Superior Family Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)16 ㎡up to 4

The family room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This family room features a tea and coffee maker and a TV. The unit has 3 beds.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 × Double bed9 ㎡up to 2

The double room features a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a shower. This double room offers a tea and coffee maker and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 × Twin bed9 ㎡up to 2

The twin room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room offers a tea and coffee maker and a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

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Single Room

1 × Twin bed6 ㎡up to 1

The single room includes a private bathroom equipped with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This single room provides a tea and coffee maker and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Double Room, Ensuite

1 × Double bedup to 2

1 Double BedLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea makerBathroom - Private bathroom and shower/tub combinationPractical - Iron/ironing board and deskNeed to Know - Towels not available, bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (2 adults & 2 children)

1 × King bed / 2 × Twin bedup to 4

1 King Bed and 2 Twin BedsLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) Entertainment - Digital channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerBathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combinationPractical - Iron/ironing board and deskNeed to Know - Towels not available, bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking

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DiningSights

Interlude

Creative · ★ Michelin

££££

The 240-acre Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens were first planted in 1801 and are famous today for their azaleas, rhododendrons and even a wallaby colony. Within the grounds sits an Italianate mansion housing elegant bedrooms and this intimate restaurant. The 'Estate Experience' tasting menu uses seasonal ingredients from their own land, with Chef Jean Delport's South African heritage shining through – such as in the carrot biltong forming part of the signature 'Rabbit Eats Carrot' dish. The wine list continues the South African trend, with choices from their own Benguela Cove estate.

9.2km

Ben Wilkinson at The Pass

Modern British · ★ Michelin

££££

Situated in an enviable location next to the South Downs, South Lodge is a beautiful country house hotel that thankfully has a restaurant to match. Ben Wilkinson is an intelligent and skilful chef who runs a calm, focused kitchen; sit at the high-topped tables to watch him and his young team use impeccable techniques to get the most out of exceptional produce, be it day-boat turbot or wild fallow deer. The flavours build as the menu progresses and the desserts are a real highlight. Dishes are delivered with real pride by the chefs.

9.3km

Gravetye Manor

Modern British · ★ Michelin

££££

This quintessential country house hotel is surrounded by 35 acres of glorious gardens; it was, after all, once home to pioneering gardener William Robinson. Ornate ceilings and fireplaces feature in the beautiful sitting rooms, while the restaurant sits within a striking contemporary extension. The kitchen garden provides the kitchen's heartbeat, with the fruit (and veg) of its labours being used across carefully executed dishes that appeal to both the taste buds and the eyes – as in the seemingly simple but utterly delicious 'garden salad'.

10.7km

Dill

Innovative · Bib

££

There’s plenty of originality on offer in the selection of small plates at this simple yet admirably inventive bistro. The menu adopts a global approach and wide-ranging influences, but nothing feels borrowed or copied from elsewhere with such uniquely put-together dishes – if it's on the menu, don't miss the Marmite-glazed ox tongue crumpet. A rustic interior and quirkily shaped dining room combine with the blackboard menus to give the place an intimate, welcoming feel, that is only enhanced by the knowledgeable and personable service team.

18.0km

Cat Inn

Traditional British

££

This long-standing inn is an understandably popular local haunt that has retained the feel of a proper village pub, and its interior is packed with character thanks to its beamed ceilings, pewter tankards, open fires and plenty of cosy corners. The good value cooking focuses on hearty pub classics such as a well-baked, immensely satisfying pie of the steak, mushroom and ale variety, accompanied by triple-cooked chips. The service team are sweet and friendly, while four tastefully decorated bedrooms complete the picture.

9.6km

Ginger Fox

Modern British

££

Situated on the edge of the woods, this long-standing thatched pub is full of character and you can't help but be carried away by the team's cheerful energy. It's run by the Gingerman Group, primarily based in Brighton, with this acting as their country outpost hidden away in the South Downs. Pubby favourites like Welsh rarebit or prawns with Marie Rose sauce are all present and correct, as are dishes with a little more flair; whatever you choose, the kitchen will lavish the same care upon it. The wine list includes some locally grown options.

11.8km

Knepp Wilding Kitchen

Traditional British

££

The Knepp Estate is such a special place; from a dog walk around the gorgeous natural grounds to browsing produce in the farm shop, you could easily spend most of your day here. At the heart of it all is an ethos of rewilding, something which drives the menus at its restaurant housed inside an 18th-century barn. Here, the cooking is overtly seasonal and often uses ingredients from the Estate; try to kick off your meal with one of the fine flatbreads and punchy wild garlic butter. They are mostly open just for lunch, with some BBQ evenings in the summer.

16.1km

The Set

Modern Cuisine

££££

An intimate and rustic spot, this bistro-style restaurant has only seven tables and offers a pleasingly personable dining experience. Everyone is served together at 7pm, so be sure to arrive on time for the multi-course tasting menu that features small plates with a creative and playful streak. Japan has the biggest influence on the menu, from tempura and a short sushi serving to tomato dashi with ricotta – although there's still room for a spicy lamb taco too. High-quality produce runs throughout, resulting in some well-defined flavours.

19.0km

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The Wheatsheaf Inn

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Superior Family Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room

Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Suite, Ensuite (2 adults & 2 children)

Facilities · 26

Nearby & map