About The Chequers Fowlmere
Positioned in the middle of Sussex Weald and on the Ashdown Forest edge, The Chequers Fowlmere is essentially a coaching inn with an 18th century exterior.
The Chequers Fowlmere has stylish rooms with lovely furnishings. Every room is equipped with flat screen televisions, a seating area, bottled water and tea and coffee makers. All rooms have en suite bathroom done with modern fittings and supplied with free toiletries.
Parking is free and on site. Free Wi-Fi is also provided. The lounge area has a comfortable decor leading into a decked garden space, both a relaxing place for guests.
The restaurant at the inn opens for breakfast. It goes on to serve full meals and roast dinners from noon. The bar has a good selection of ales and wines.
The Inn is only an hour’s drive from London. Important airports like Lively Brighton and London Gatwick are at a motor able distance of only 40 minutes. The West Park Nature Reserve, Sheffield Park Garden, Pitdown Golf Club and East Sussex National Golf Club are in close proximity.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Central location.
With an 18th century exterior, The Chequers is centrally located in Maresfield. It is on the periphery of the Ashdown Forest, filling the place with greenery and cool breeze. The inn has easy access to the busy London town as it is only an hour’s drive to
positive:
Lovely rooms.
The rooms at the inn are double rooms, twin rooms and suites. Suites include the Wellington Suite which holds a lovely and romantic four poster bed and vintage furnishings. The Shelley Suite is done up in a more salient and contemporary style. All rooms e
positive:
Good amenities.
The lounge at the inn, which extends to the decked garden, is the perfect place for guests to unwind. The restaurant presents a resourceful menu for all meals from breakfast to midday roast dinners. The bar serves a fine list of real ales and exemplary wi
Negative Reviews
negative:
Poor maintenance.
The maintenance in the rooms takes a back seat, which is obvious from the dirty and stained bed covers, loose floor boards and cobwebs all around. The garden which is otherwise lovely could do with more attention and nurturing.
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No fans or air conditioners.
The rooms have no air conditioning or fans, and very small windows causing great discomfort in hot weather.
negative:
Breakfast unsatisfactory.
Breakfast has a limited menu and has been found to be unsatisfactory.