About the Accommodation

4 Landgate Cottage is a holiday cottage for four with stunning views across the marsh towards Rye in the pretty town of Winchelsea, East Sussex

The cottage shares the same elevated views as one of the historic stone gates that once guarded the town of Winchelsea against sea attacks.

You enter the cottage from the rear, into the hallway, here you will find shoe and coat storage. To the left is a separate WC cloakroom and a family bathroom with hand basin, bath with overhead shower and separate handheld shower, shower screen, towel rail, shaver point and WC.

The cottage opens out into a modern, fully equipped kitchen and dining area, with everything you could wish for when self-catering. The lounge is cosy and welcoming and has beautiful views over the marsh towards Rye & beyond. A lovely space for watching TV or sitting quietly with a book.

Stairs lead up to the two double bedrooms, which can be configured as twin rooms if you prefer. Both bedrooms have a washbasin and shaver point, dressing tables and wardrobes with drawers, a feel of luxury to ensure a peaceful nights sleep. The front bedroom has stunning far-reaching views, on a clear day, you may glimpse the sea.

There is a small paved terrace seating area outside the back door and a small garden mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs which can be enjoyed in the warmer months.

With several beaches close by, stunning 1066 trails on your doorstep, a stay at 4 Landgate Cottage should leave you re-charged and relaxed, whether you wish to explore all the area has to offer or simply chill.

• Fully equipped self-catering cottage
• Parking for two cars
• Bicycle storage
• 1066 country trails on your doorstep

Amenities

Notes

• Beds can be configured to be 3ft single beds if required - request when booking
• No dogs
• Potential for road noise as located on the main road

Neighbourhood

4 Landgate Cottage is located in the ancient town of Winchelsea, next to the historic Pipewell Gate formally called the 'Ferry gate' and one of the few examples of a Bastide town in England.

Based on the grid-iron street plan, with wide, regular, streets arranged around a giant square and the incomplete cathedral type church of St. Thomas the Martyr. Generally accepted as one of the finest examples of the decorated period in the country, the church contains fine carvings, delicate tracery, lofty arches with piers and fluted shafts of Caen stone and marble and magnificent canopied tombs including the famous Alard Tombs.

Many a visitor hunts out the gravestone in the churchyard of the comedian 'Spike Milligan', who was a local resident. The town is steeped in history, with three medieval gates standing guard against long-departed foes; and beneath the broad streets, the hidden wine cellars of the old port town.

Rye is about 3 miles away and, like Winchelsea, enjoys a colourful medieval past, with plenty to visit and pretty shops and tea rooms to enjoy.

The beaches of Winchelsea Beach, Pett Level and Camber Sands, are all within easy reach. Whether you wish to explore rock pools when the tide is out at Pett Level or walk for miles on the sandy beach of Camber Sands, there are lots to explore from your Winchelsea base.

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is just a short walk away. The nature reserve lies within a triangle of land extending south from Rye past Rye Harbour to the sea, westward to Winchelsea Beach and northwards along the River Brede. Renowned for its fauna and flora and as a haven for shorebirds, a large part of the nature reserve is a 'Site of Special Scientific Interest.'

Hastings Country Park is about 7 miles away and covers 267 hectares of ancient woodland, heathland and grassland, along with three miles of dramatic cliffs and coastline. These can be enjoyed whatever the season.

Only 20 minutes away by car, is the traditional seaside resort of Hastings. Here you can walk amongst the fishing boats or for a more cultural experience visit the Hastings Contemporary, set amongst the old fishing huts.

Tenterden is just ten miles away and is an interesting town to visit, with lots of history and antique shops to browse. Close by are two award-winning vineyards that can be visited, Biddenden Vineyard and Chapel Down Winery or you can step back in time and take a trip on Kent and Sussex Railway steam trains.

Sissinghurst Castle and Smallhythe Place are all close by and are excellent National Trust properties to visit.

If you wish to take a day trip to the continent, the ferries run from Dover just 45 minutes away or the Channel Tunnel from Folkestone, a 45-minute drive.

Transport

• I would advise taking a car when you stay at 4 Landgate Cottage.
• Good transports links are available if visiting by train - from London, you can get to Rye via Hastings or alternatively from Ashford International station.
• There is a railway station at Winchelsea that is about a 10-minute walk from the property.
• If travelling from Europe via the Eurostar, then depart at Ashford International and get the connecting Marsh link train to bring you to Rye or Winchelsea.
• If driving from Europe, the village of Winchelsea is about 45 minutes from the ferries at Dover or the Euro Tunnel at Folkestone.
• Gatwick airport - approximately 50 miles from the property.
• There are regular buses that travel to Tenterden, Hastings, Folkestone and Camber from Rye.
• Taxis are available from Rye Railway station.