Dog Friendly Pubs near Judins Cottage
One of the great pleasures of a dog friendly holiday in the High Weald is finishing a long walk at a proper Sussex pub, muddy paws and all. Rather than trying to rank them, we've included a selection of dog-friendly pubs that each offer something a little different, from cosy village locals to excellent food and beautiful gardens, and all of them are within an easy drive of Judins Cottage, our dog friendly holiday cottage in Burwash Weald. The nearest is just half a mile from the door.
The Wheel Inn, Burwash Weald
The Wheel Inn sits on Heathfield Road just along from the cottage, making it the closest pint to your door. It has recently reopened under new owners, so we are still getting to know it ourselves, but dogs are welcomed as warmly as ever and early word from the village is encouraging. There is a large garden for summer and open fires for cooler days, and we would love to hear how you find it. Half a mile from the cottage, barely a minute in the car.
Heathfield Road, Burwash Weald, Etchingham TN19 7LA. 01435 670006.
The Rose & Crown, Burwash
A 15th century inn tucked down Ham Lane in Burwash village, 1.4 miles away and a three minute drive, or better still the reward at the end of a lovely walk across the fields from the cottage. Expect low beams, Harvey's ales from Lewes and a Sunday roast with a serious local reputation, so it is worth booking ahead for that. Dogs are welcomed during quieter periods, but the pub currently does not allow dogs on Sundays between noon and 4pm, so check when booking.
Ham Lane, Burwash TN19 7ER. 01435 882600.
Lakedown Tap Room,Swife Lane
Not quite a pub, but too good to leave out. Lakedown Brewing Co pour their own beers beside a beautiful trout lake 3.2 miles from the cottage, around nine minutes in the car, with food trucks at weekends and live music through the summer. Dogs are welcome, and on a warm evening there are few lovelier places to sit.
Lakedown Trout Fishery, Swife Lane, Burwash TN21 8UX. 01435 883449.
The Star Inn, Old Heathfield
Dating from the 14th century and sitting beside the village church, the Star at Old Heathfield has one of the prettiest pub gardens in Sussex. The owners are clear that everyone is welcome, dogs very much included. It is 5.2 miles away, around a ten minute drive.
Church Street, Old Heathfield TN21 9AH. 01435 863570.
The Swan Inn, Wood's Corner
Twelve minutes south through the lanes, 5.3 miles from the cottage, the Swan is known above all for its enormous homemade pies, the sort that arrive at the table to gasps. Dogs of every size are made welcome, Great Danes included.
Wood's Corner, Dallington, Heathfield TN21 9LB. 01424 838242.
Horse & Groom, Rushlake Green
This one faces a picture perfect village green, with a lovely garden for sunny lunches and hearty, generous cooking. It is a proper village local, friendly to dogs and children alike, 6.8 miles from the cottage and around thirteen minutes in the car.
Hastings Road, Rushlake Green, Heathfield TN21 9QE. 01435 830320.
The Bell, Ticehurst
If your dog deserves spoiling, this is the one. The Bell is a wonderfully quirky 16th century inn where visiting dogs are greeted with their own welcome pack, and the food is superb. It is 7.2 miles away, about fifteen minutes, and well worth combining with a wander around Ticehurst village.
High Street, Ticehurst TN5 7AS. 01580 200300.
The Bull Inn, Three Leg Cross
Hidden in the lanes near Bewl Water, 7.4 miles from the cottage and around fifteen minutes' drive, the Bull dates from around 1385 and is thought to be one of the oldest dwellings in the country. It is hugely popular with walkers and their dogs, sits in four acres of countryside within walking distance of the Bewl Water path, and has even been known to serve doggy ice cream.
Dunsters Mill Lane, Three Leg Cross, Ticehurst TN5 7HH. 01580 200586.
The Star Inn, Waldron
A Grade II listed, family run pub in the historic village of Waldron, with an inglenook fireplace, a good garden and a lively calendar of quiz nights and village events. It is 7.7 miles from the cottage, around an eighteen minute drive.
Whitehouse Lane, Waldron TN21 0RA. 01435 812495.
The Eight Bells, Hawkhurst
Just over the Kent border on the Moor at Hawkhurst, next to a 14th century church, the Eight Bells pairs beautifully with a day at Bodiam Castle or Bedgebury. Dogs are welcome in the Moor Bar, so mention it when you book, and you may well spot Lakedown ales on the pumps. It is 8.3 miles away, around eighteen minutes in the car.
The Moor, Hawkhurst TN18 4NX. 01580 389039.
The Squirrel Inn, near Battle
On the road into Battle, 9.6 miles from the cottage and around twenty minutes' drive, the Squirrel takes dog friendliness a step further than most. There is a whole canine menu, from mini bangers and burgers to a doggy Sunday roast, with ice poles for pups on hot days, so yours really can order alongside you. Expect generous, great value cooking for the humans too, a big outside area and a genuinely warm crowd, and it pairs naturally with a day exploring Battle Abbey and 1066 country. Just mention your dog when booking a table and they will look after you both.
North Trade Road, Battle TN33 9LJ. 01424 772717.
The Gun, Gun Hill
A destination dining pub in a glorious spot near Chiddingly, with far reaching views, a big garden and a menu that changes with the seasons. Dogs are welcome, and it makes a fine finale to a day exploring the western side of the Weald. It is 9.6 miles from the cottage, around a twenty minute drive.
Gun Hill, Heathfield TN21 0JU. 01825 872361.
Before You Set Off
We do our best to keep this guide accurate, but pub opening hours, food service times and even dog friendly policies can occasionally change, particularly with the seasons or under new management.
Before making a special journey, especially for Sunday lunch or an evening meal, we recommend checking the pub's own website or giving them a quick call. A quick check can save a wasted trip and, if you're planning to eat, it's often worth booking a table too.
If you discover something has changed since your visit, we'd love to hear from you. Local recommendations are one of the things we enjoy keeping up to date, helping future guests make the most of their stay at Judins Cottage.
Many guests combine these pub lunches with a visit to Bateman's, the former home of Rudyard Kipling, or one of the walks through the High Weald before returning to Judins Cottage. And when the walking and the pub lunches are done, Judins Cottage is waiting with its enclosed garden for one last evening potter and a comfortable spot by the wood burner. If that sounds like your kind of holiday, you can check availability and book directly with us here.
