Alfriston Hotel Sussex named as one of UK’s top 20 spring breaks

With spring finally here, plenty of Brits will be looking for staycation spots to enjoy the best of what the English countryside has to offer.

In a recent article, The Guardian named the newly opened Alfriston Hotel as one of the top 20 places in the UK to have a spring break.

In a recent article, The Guardian named the newly opened Alfriston Hotel as one of the top 20 places in the UK to have a spring break. (Image: Signet Collection) Being just 90 minutes drive from south London or 90 minutes away by train, this village on the fringes of the South Downs has much to offer from its scenic bluebell woods to views of the Firle Beacon.

The hotel very recently opened on April 27 featuring 38 rooms, along with a brasserie that serves seasonal fare. (Image: Signet Collection)

The hotel very recently opened on April 27 featuring 38 rooms, along with a brasserie that serves seasonal fare and a spa and outdoor pool, if you fancy a relaxing weekend in the South Downs.

The hotel features a mix of historic architecture and homely comfort as well as plenty of outdoor space to explore.

The hotel features a mix of historic architecture and homely comfort as well as plenty of outdoor space to explore. (Image: Signet Collection) The Guardian featured the hotel on account of its close proximity to the Firle Beacon trail, with its riverside walks through the Cuckmere Valley, and Friston Forest which is a hotspot for bluebells.

Alfriston was also recently named one of the UK’s greatest villages to visit by The Telegraph, due to its historic village charm and chocolate box cottages.

Some of Alfriston’s standout features that put it on The Telegraph’s radar were its 14th-century church overlooking the village green, along with its smattering of old buildings and pubs.