Best Western Birch Hotel - Situated in the peaceful West Sussex town of Haywards Heath, this charming hotel is ideally located within easy reach of Brighton's bustling city centre (29 km) and Gatwick Airport (24 km). Originally built around 1874, the hotel still retains some of the original features, including oak panelling and stained-glass windows. Most of the Birch Hotel has been refurbished within the last 3 years. The Birch Hotel in Haywards Heath is the ideal destination for visiting the numerous National Trust Gardens in the area, or the centre of Brighton, with its shopping, marina and historical features. Please note that there is no lift.