It's great value for money and a welcome retreat after a hard days hiking. The food is exactly what you'd expect when you see the menu. Nothing exceptional but decent enough. Beds look horrific but are actually pretty comfy

The internet is awful. Only available in common areas and even then hardly works. If you are expecting a quiet night you wont get it here,.the road noise is crazy loud. They do provide earplugs as its obviously an issue but its relentless all night. I had a few drinks so I was able to sleep. I'd recommend doing this. Having said that I would definitely stay again.

Self catered I was in private room in long barn with amazing roarin of road vehicles like being on a race track When I had a private room with a friend a few years ag there was no nois as we were in a different building so would ask about that next time but it would be a private room for 1 so I hope it could be elsewhere than noisy long barn which sounded like vehicles about to crash int building!

Only the noise mentioned above I mentioned it and was given ear plugs by staff but decided not use them in case if fire alarm and not hearing it

Location - excellent as on the South Downs way, also a couple of hundred metres from Southease railway station. Breakfast (help yourself continental buffet) was very good and good value. Dinner - very glad to be able to get something to eat! Good wifi in communal areas. Very helpful and friendly staff and we could hire towels as we didn’t bring any.

Room was very small, just contained a bunk bed, though next door to basic (though clean) bathroom and seating area.

Comfy beds. Very clean. Nice options for breakfast and the price. Plus the farmhouse is stunning.Very attentive and helpful staff.

Location a bit off the main city off Lewes. To get there only by car.The train station nearby was shut.And the very busy road at the front of the premises.For those who have difficulty in sleeping a bit of an issue.But if you a hiker is not a problem ,you will be too tired and you will be sleeping like a baby.

The location on the South Downs Convenient access by train Friendly and helpful staff Spacious and airy

When I booked, I requested a lower bed. I was informed that this request could not even be considered and a helpful suggestion was to book a single room. On arriving, the bed next to mine had been reserved. My booking name and actual name were not the same. Another YHA hostel, just noted this at check in. But this hostel made me cancel and re-book Just pure jobsworth. Not good customer service at all, by the area manager The check in and outs times, are most inconvenient A poor selection of beer

Stopped here for a night to go on a hike in the local area. We really enjoyed the vibe and feel of the hostel, it feels authentic to the countryside but well designed and equipped. The staff were all very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was good, not loads of choice but more than enough and exactly what you'd want from staying in a hostel. It got a little busy, but things moved fast and food was replenished often so it wasn't an issue. We didn't eat in the cafe in the evening, but did have some drinks and it was very reasonably priced, especially in comparison to local pubs in neighbouring villages.

Sadly, we found the beds to be really uncomfortable. We were staying in a bunk bed and the mattresses felt very hard. We had been out hiking so I'm sure that contributed to our aching muscles, but I don't think I'd enjoy staying for more than one night in the bunk bed.

Location, next to Southease station is really handy (easy travel to Brighton, Lewes, etc). Having free parking so close too was also useful (my friends travelled by public transport, but I drove). There's a big kitchen with everything you need for self catering. The beds are comfortable but they have a vinyl cover and I got very hot in the night. The reception staff were so friendly and amazingly helpful - I can't praise them enough.

The vinyl covered mattresses - although I can understand why.

Great location about half a mile from Southease village and directly on the South Downs path. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Great food too, we were spoilt for choice at breakfast. We’d booked a camping pod for the night and were concerned there might be some noise from the busy main road that runs past, but they’re set back from the main bunkhouse a short distance and it wasn’t an issue at all.

Only downside was the distance from the camping pods to the toilets in the main building. Otherwise perfect!

We stayed 2 nights as were going to to an event in nearby Lewes so the proximity to Southease train station was perfect plus being able to leave the car at the hostel for free was ideal. We had a shared twin (bunk beds) room with shared bathroom (between 3 rooms) and a shared kitchen. So everything was in place that we needed. There is also the option of buying breakfast and other food in the cafe in reception but we brought our own food and it worked fine. Great to have the use of the communal facilities in the farmhouse too (lounge with TV, games, books and another larger kitchen area). The hostel was in a converted farm so was very picturesque.

The main issue is the busy road that was right outside the window. Although in the night there was less frequent traffic so its possible to get to sleep for a few hours at least if you're a light sleeper. But I wouldn't recommend the hostel if you are looking for a peaceful break. Also there were no storage facilities, just coat hooks in our rooms so we had to put everything on the floor.

Good breakfast, good location to explore south downs

Only 2 or 3 bathrooms in an old house servicing about 15-20 people from the seemingly fairly newly established camping pods and glamping section. The toilet paper dispenser design often resulted in toilet paper breaking, so ended up in bathroom without toilet paper on multiple occasions.