Historic Sussex Hotels to open The Black Horse in West Sussex
Set to open on 7 March following an ‘extensive’ renovation, this historic property dates back to the 17th Century when it was a smugglers’ inn
Independent, family-owned hotel collection Historic Sussex Hotels has announced the opening of The Black Horse, a Grade II listed pub with rooms set in Climping, West Sussex. Set to open on 7 March following an “extensive” renovation, this historic property dates back to the 17th Century when it was a smugglers’ inn.
As part of the “careful and considered” renovation, the existing downstairs bar area has been stripped back and the parquet wooden floor restored. The restoration uncovered a “beautiful” chimney stack now housing a double-sided wood burner stove, along with carefully polished and repaired original wooden banquette seating and a pewter bar.
The renovations have also seen the addition of The Ryebank, an oak frame extension with views over the fields. Completing the offering is a private room.
The pub will offer a choice of craft beers, fine ales, Sussex wine and “locally inspired” cocktails. Signature dishes on the menu include Spicy Guinness and Sussex Charmer soup and Climping beach fish pie.
Upstairs are seven bedrooms. Entirely renovated, guests can opt to stay in the spacious ‘West’ rooms, some with roll top baths, or the ‘East’ rooms, two of which have roof terraces with views over the fields.
Each room features locally sourced antique furniture and wallpapers created by Fiona Howard, who said she was inspired by the nature and coastline of Sussex.
