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Discover the forest and the South Downs
South Downs Clubhouse, nestled in the picturesque South Downs National Park of East Sussex, offers cozy lodging ideal for hikers, cyclists, and families. It provides immediate access to trails, perfect for both relaxation and exploration.
Enjoy group gatherings or cultural events in our spacious settings, with ample outdoor space for everyone.
Experience the gorgeous Downs, the world-famous Beachy Head and Seven Sisters cliffs, and the mysteries of Friston Forest.
We are at the start of the 100-mile South Downs Way that ends in Winchester.
Discover Beachy Head, Seven Sisters, the Sussex coastline
The Club House is just a short bike ride or a 40-minute hike along the South Downs Way to the world-famous Beachy Head and Seven Sisters cliffs and the wonderous Cuckmere Haven.
Mountain bikes can be hired from Cuckmere Cycles and delivered to our hostel.
What's New
Special Sauna Deals
Special Sauna Deals
A ten seater sauna tent provided by Saunadelic from Hove can be booked for those wanting to relax after a long hike or bike ride on the South Downs or just to chill. A sauna Master armed with locally foraged leaves and herbs can also be arrranged.
Art and music events
The Club House recently hosted a group of aspiring artists who spent two days on a residential painting course where they painted Seven Sisters and Hastings cliffs under the tutelage of Chinese painter Li Mang.
The Club House will also be hosting a group of musicians for a residential music course.
Outward Bound
Mountain bike heaven
Just pop down the hostel steps and you're on to the bridleway leading to the South Downs Way and the 100 mile ride across the South Downs to Winchester or a few miles to Friston forest or Beachy Head or the world famous Seven Sisters cliffs.
We offer great communal spaces.
Hire the whole place
We have a brand new kitchen with range cooker and American fridge for guests wanting to self-cater
The main hall is the heart of the hostel.
It's where guests dine together and relax together.
All the rooms lead off the main hall.
The brand new main hall
A great place to chill with large TV and 500mbps wifi
Lots of space for solo meditation or group yoga
We're pet friendly
The hostel is sited on a bridleway adored by dog walkers from across Eastbourne.
Lots of comfy chairs to relax to dream, to scroll using our super fast wifi after a strenuous hike or bike ride...
Enjoy the hostel grounds
BBQ your food and relax at our fire pit or use the outside seating and table.
We offer Special services
Corporate and
charity events
We do everything in our power to facilitate all corporate and charitable events.
This year Tesco supplier Cranswick organised a charity walk across the South Downs and raised over £20,000.
Exhausted staff were able to relax in the grounds and after a bbq all settled down to enjoy watching the World Cup...
... but while the food industry staff achieved their charitable goals , sadly the England team didnt achieve their World Cup ones ...
Bike hire & delivery
Experience the best of the South Downs with our specialized stays designed for hikers and mountain bikers. Enjoy comfortable accommodation with convenient access to miles of trails. We can provide maps, local activity insights, and mountain bikes from Cuckmere Cycles if you haven't got your own.
Our ensuite rooms
Had a great time at Kim’s hostel for my brothers stag do. The venue is great and Kim was brilliant in getting us set up. Would recommend to anyone.
Josh (Airbnb March 26)
Luckily we found Kim’s place for our NY night It was ideal for adults and kids It is a good location and value for money for occasions that need to host big numbers Highly recommended
Anas (Airbnb Jan 26)
Lovely place, had everything we needed for a birthday weekend. Really comfy beds. Well stocked kitchen. Lovely location just outside of Eastbourne Kim was very communicative and helpful
Katie ( Airbnb Oct 25)
Kim's place was just what we needed! easy access to Eastbourne, the downs, and a bus stop across the street to take us along the coast to Brighton! Looking forward to staying here again
Sam (Airbnb Sept 25)
Excellent for our needs, overnight before starting the south downs way- its right at the start
Emily (Airbnb Aug 25)
This is the old YHA so perfectly located for walking the south downs way. Kim was a generous host.
Thomas (Airbnb Sept 25)
We are a family of 4 and enjoyed our two nights stay at Kim's place, there is everything a household or family needs so very delighted. Kim personally takes interest to ensure things are available and he is onsite to help and support too.
There is plenty of space for car parking and a golf club and walks near by.
The rooms are spacious and it has a large Lounge and Kitchen.
We will surely comeback at Kim's place if we visit Eastbourne or nearby areas again.
Benhur (Airbnb Aug 25)
It was worth the price, hostess was super nice and caring troughout the whole stay. It was easy to take the bus to seaford and eastbourne and it wasn’t busy at all. Me and my friend were very lucky and had the whole hostel to ourselfs wich was nice. Even roasted some marshmallows in the evening. Would recommend if you need to stay somewere worth your money.
Finn (IHUK June 26)
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HOW TO FIND US
We are a few hundred metres down the hill from Eastbourne Downs Golf Club on East Dean Road.
There's a bus stop ( 'Youth Hostel' ) on our doorstep. Frequent buses - Nos 12 and 13 - run from Eastbourne Station to Brighton Station.
There's also a public car park next to our site and a bridleway runs along our site boundary, for those arriving by horse... The bridleway leads directly to the South Downs Way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check in, check out times?
Check in is 3pm . Check out is 11am.
These are the normal times to give us an opportunity to clean up for the next guests.
Payment and deposit policies
For families and individuals, full payment is required at the time of the booking.
For groups booking the whole hostel as an exclusive hire more than 12 weeks in advance a 20% deposit of the whole fee is required to secure the booking. The remaining full balance is required 8 weeks before the arrival date.
A group booking made within 12 weeks of the arrival date can be held for 7 days as a provisional booking but full payment is needed 8 weeks before the arrival date.
Cancellation and refund policies?
For families and individuals, an 80% refund will be given if notice is given by 12 noon the day before arrival. No refund is available if notice is given after 12 noon the day before arrival or if there is a no show.
For group bookings of the whole hostel as an exclusive hire, cancellation or amendments must be emailed to the hostel.
Cancellation charges are as follows:
If cancellation is 56 days or more before arrival, the deposit is charged.
If cancellation is 28-55 days before arrival, 50% of the total cost of the booking is charged
If cancellation is 0-27 days before arrival, 100% of the total cost of the booking is charged.
Security and door codes?
Entrance to the main door of the hostel is with a door code.
The door code is set for each guest booking or group booking.
Any extra charges?
There is a charge of £10 per night per dog.
There is a charge of £50 per night for the wood for the fire pit and £20 for wood for the BBQ.
Accessibility?
The hostel is on one level.
Door width allows for wheelchair access.
Room 4 has an accessible bathroom and the communal bathroom in the main hall is accessible.
There is a long sloping path from the car park to the hostel with 6 steps.
With notice, ramps can be placed to ease wheelchair access.