Alfriston Youth Hostel - East Sussex, UK
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Alfriston Youth Hostel is a 16th Century house overlooking the Cuckmere Valley, in a pretty village.
Waymark Code: WM8119
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/06/2010
Views: 4
This Sussex flint house, partly dating from 1530 with a Tudor beamed lounge, is just a mile from the picturesque village of Alfriston. Norman and medieval sites are within easy reach, as is the Herstmonceux Science Centre, Drusilla’s Zoo Park and the Seven Sisters spectacular sea cliffs. Set in a large garden overlooking the Cuckmere Valley, the hostel is also an ideal base for exploring the South Downs where walkers and cyclists alike will find plenty of footpaths and bridleways to explore.
This truly is a fascinating building - the more you get to know about it, the greater the fascination! For example, up in the attics are the hooks used by pilgrims on their way to the Shrine of St Richard at Chichester, to sling their hammocks. Again, one of the store rooms hides what used to be the village well and water source. It is still tested regularly. For all you Royal watchers - Princess Anne stayed here as a girl, while doing her DofE Bronze award. And for others, Lord (Dennis) Healey has the house opposite
Reception Open:
08.30 - 10.00 hrs
17.00 - 23.00 hrs
Hostel Closes:
23.00 hrs
Address:
Frog Firle
Alfriston
Polegate, East Sussex UK
BN26 5TT
Website (if any): [Web Link]
Age Restriction: no
Work/chores required to stay here: no
Family rooms available: yes
Amenities: Total number of beds: 68
Classroom
Common Room
Lounge
Garden.
Cycle Store
Shop
Conference Facilities
Parking.
Meals Available
Dining Room
Self-Catering Kitchen.
Drying Room
Laundry.
Credit cards
Internet access
Under 3s Welcome.
Linens provided: yes
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Price: Inexpensive (less than a budget motel)
Membership Restriction (reduced rate for members): Not Listed
Single rooms: Not listed
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