The Swan Inn, in Fittleworth, earned the title having been praised by the judges following its latest revamp. It was named on the list of the 100 Best Places to Stay from across the UK. 5 Perfect Spots for a Summer StaycationThe Swan Inn named the best place to stay in the southeastThe Swan Inn in West Sussex was named The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay 2025 winner in the southeastThe judges praised the latest revamp of the “snug pub”, which The Times says has been a favourite with “everyone from Rudyard Kipling to John Constable”. A full map is belowOther places highlighted in the southeast were the New Park Manor in Hampshire which was named the Best Family-Friendly Hotel, Beaverbrook in Surrey named Best Blow-the-Budget Hotel and The Rose in Kent awarded Best Boutique Hotel. The pub area of The Swan Inn (Image: Zanna Westgae/The Swan Inn) “Hotel teams appreciate that there's a lot of choice out there and they're really going the extra mile to deliver friendly and knowledgeable service.

Source: The Times March 10, 2025 07:20 UTC