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The Jolly Drover

4.0 star property
Inn in Liss with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Restaurant
Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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London Road, Hill Brow, Liss, England, GU33 7QL
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Thorns Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodwood Racecourse
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Liss

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Liss Centenary Garden, The Jolly Drover places you within a few miles (5 km) of Sheet Common. This 6-room, 4-star inn has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Old Thorns Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Jane Austen's House Museum - 19 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 28 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 31 min drive - 22.2 miles

Getting around

  • Liss Station - 3 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Greatham Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Drover - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Townhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Jolly Drover

Inn in Liss with free breakfast and a restaurant
The Jolly Drover features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Electric kettles, portable fans, and free tea bags/instant coffee are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (2:30 PM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (2:30 PM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around The Jolly Drover?

This inn is located in Liss, close to Liphook Golf Club, Old Thorns Golf Course, and Gilbert White's House and Garden and The Oates. You'll also find Liss Forest Recreation Ground and Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Jolly Drover?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Jolly Drover include a casino on the premises?

No, The Jolly Drover doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Jolly Drover?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Jolly Drover good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at The Jolly Drover?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Jolly Drover have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Jolly Drover serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does The Jolly Drover allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Jolly Drover for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Jolly Drover?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How close is the airport from The Jolly Drover?

The closest major airport to The Jolly Drover is Farnborough (FAB), which is 21.6 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is around 21.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Jolly Drover?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Jolly Drover.

The Jolly Drover Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ELEANOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Support British Inns

A multi-night stay that really allowed me to see what this inn had to offer. The staff are incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. With a superb location that is very easy to reach and with suitable parking, I was able to arrive and get checked in with ease at the bar. The food on offer is of a very good quality and there is a decent selection on the menu, I would especially recommend the desserts as this is where the chef can certainly show what can be done with their skill set. With the rooms being away from the main pub, it meant that arriving back late did not disturb anyone and everything felt well organised. Breakfast in the morning is excellent, especially if you like your full English breakfast. But the continental selection is healthy as well. Overall, keep in mind that this is a countryside British Inn, run by genuine, hard-working, and friendly people, things are a little more traditional and some of the more fancy additions in hotels are not likely to be found here, such as room service, Air conditioning, or even daily housekeeping. But that’s not what this is about, this is about supporting British pubs, and this is a fine example of one worthy of support.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely stay in an attractive pub with very pleasant rooms the staff and landlord were lovely, very friendly the restaurant was excellent with a great chef
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for us to stop on the King Alfred Way. Storage for bikes and great dinner, staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice little rooms well appointed with everything you need. Breakfast was really good as was the lamb shank the night before. Beer was good also!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and quiet, with plenty of parking. Stayed 3 nights and the room was cleaned and replenished each day. Staff were friendly and cooked a lovely breakfast. Would have given 5 stars but the bathroom lacked a stool or any surface to place clothes. Outside step is very deep. A half step would make the entrance and exit safer especially for older guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at the Jolly Drover. Pet friendly room and pub. Fabulous National Trust woodlands down the road for a great frosty morning walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meriel

Disliked: Room comfort

Lovely pub, great room, terrible mattress

It was our third visit to the Jolly Drover and we have always returned because the beds and bedding are so comfy and the accommodation is simple but well maintained. We have stayed in different rooms and this time were in room 6. Everything was fine until we got into bed. The mattress was so awful that you could feel the slats on the bed. I nearly fell out on one occasion. It was a horrible night and very sad because we were exhausted after a long drive from Wales and settling a family member back in to their home nearby. I did let a member of staff know as we were leaving that the mattress needs replacing and was a short it would be escalated with head office. Personally I didn't feel very reassured. Breakfast was ultimately very good but I originally asked for two poached eggs and was informed I would need to make my own toast to go with the poached eggs which I thought was really weird. I'm not sure I have ever stayed anywhere where two poached eggs have been presented on a plate on their own. Anyway I had the full English instead which was excellent. We may return but I would want to know that the mattress in number six had been replaced beforehand.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jolly Drovers recommended

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A homely Country Pub with very good food and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5* excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant friendly stay. Great food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024