Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Excellent location
Cons:
Dirty linens
Maintenance issues
Uncomfortable bathroom facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.31
Concerns about dirty sheets and a need for total room revamp.
Service
9.08
Friendly staff and good service noted across several reviews.
Location
8.82
Excellent location mentioned in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.77
Comfortable rooms noted, but with significant concerns regarding maintenance.
Amenities
8.3
General amenities were satisfactory, though improvement noted for bathroom facilities.
Value for Money
8.26
Good value for the price mentioned, generally worth it.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Breakfast was lovely with a good selection.
Overall Experience
8.28
Overall satisfaction but with notable points of improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:23

Property Description

Charming Barn-Style Accommodation
The Lodge at Winchelsea offers a unique stay in a traditional barn setting, situated conveniently between Rye and Hastings near Winchelsea Beach. The bistro-style restaurant and modern bedrooms with complimentary Wi-Fi provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests.

Delightful Dining Experience
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at The Lodge Restaurant, from snacks and light bites to a full evening menu featuring classic English cuisine. Don't miss the traditional Sunday carvery for a taste of authentic local flavors.

Scenic Surroundings and Relaxing Lounge Bar
Explore the picturesque Sussex countryside with nearby walking routes, including the historic 1066 Country Walk. After a day of adventures, unwind in the elegant Lounge Bar, offering a cozy ambiance with stylish decor and plush leather sofas.

Book your stay at The Lodge at Winchelsea for a memorable getaway with excellent dining and comfortable accommodations.

Important information:

Please note that this hotel does not accept American Express cards.

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings.

It is a wonderful place to observe bird migration. Our reserve has a large group of more than 2709 species of birds that have been recorded around the area.
We also have great cycling routes such as Winchelsea & Rye Harbor Nature Reserve loop and Pett Level Road loop from Winchelsea. On the way you will see historic landmarks and great countryside views. If you don’t have a bike and wanted to try something different. We have our own electric e-bikes which we can hire out to you for a day etc. We also have free onside bike storage to lock your bicycles up at night securely and CCTV on site with facilities to charge your own E-bike.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £25 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1490 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.31
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Redfearn • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely breakfast

Cons:

I was surprised that the rooms were not serviced during our stay although we could ask if we wanted anything.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Meeten • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nice place easy to find , all clean and staff helpful . Breakfast was v good lots of choice .

Cons:

Shower took a while to sort .

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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parth • couple • gb
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
Generally good and friendly
Pros:

The staff very friendly and helpful the tv did keep dropping out which wads bad as Englands name was playing on one of our nights we wer staying. The breakfast was good wi fi was also ok but not perfect lovley location

Cons:

Tv and wi fi were restrictive

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Fiford • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic. Room great with lovely view.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • nl
8
Heerlijk geslapen en uitgerust weer verder.
Pros:

Wij hadden een mooie ruime kamer op de 1e etage. Het hotel ligt in een mooie omgeving en heeft een echte oude uitstraling. Onze motoren stonden naast het hotel en gezien de locatie gaf ons dat geen onveilig gevoel. Goed maar simpel Engels ontbijt.

Cons:

De dinerkaart kan wat uitgebreider. Minimale keuze. Eten was wel goed, niets mis mee.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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dennis • solo_traveller • nl
6
Cons:

Geen sfeer

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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graham • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Nice comfortable accomodation. food good though i was not offered a desert or another drink whilst still at the table.

Cons:

The whole experience was soured within seconds of arrival by the attitude of the 'gentleman' booking me in. Having parked my motorcycle in a designated car parking space for the duration of my stay I was told, completely unsolicited, that I could not take my motorcycle around on a path to park outside the accommodation with the additional comment " you motorcyclists seem to think you can do what you like". A Basil Fawlty level of rudeness (without the humour) that will ensure that I do not return.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff and comortable room

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Indge • family_with_children • gb
7
Cons:

The shower in room 3 had to keep pressing the start button perhaps faulty

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Chanelle • extended_group • gb
10
Beautiful food, stunning views and lovely family run business ❤️
Pros:

Everything is beautiful

Cons:

Na

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Highly recommend this wonderful lodge
Pros:

So very impressed with the lodge. The beds were really comfortable, we had a nice strong shower with plenty of hot water. The breakfast was probably the best we have had ever in the UK! The variety was amazing and really tasty. Even the variety of milks was quite impressive. And a great location, close enough to everywhere we wanted to visit yet far enough from the hustle and bustle of tge town. Really highly recommend

Cons:

A slight issue with the water drainage in the wet room but we got it sorted

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
Couples weekend in the Rye area.
Pros:

Warm welcome. Very quiet room with area to sit outside. Great view across open countryside. Telescope and tripod to further enjoy the views. Comfortable bed. Off street parking. Very good value for money.

Cons:

Nothing really but a fan would have been helpful during this hot spell. Thankfully we had brought our own.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent location and lovely place to stay
Pros:

Great breakfast, good location and quiet despite being on the main road. The rooms were spacious and comfortable

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • gb
10
Lovely, friendly hotel, beautiful countryside. Great for walking. Ideal for couples and families.
Pros:

Lovely warm room
Comfortable bed
Amazing breakfast
Two night short break, wish it was longer
Requested more refreshments, brought to room immediately

Cons:

More tea, sugar and milk please
the weather

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location and lovely breakfast
Pros:

Very welcoming staff , went above and beyond to make the stay comfortable. Delicious breakfast

Cons:

We stayed in a twin bedded room as I was staying with my elderly mother, The beds were narrower then I'm used to so neither of us slept that well unfortunately but the room was accessible which is what we needed.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Good position between Hastings and Rye. Good sized clean and comfortable room on the first floor with lovely views. Very good english breakfast too.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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D. Rupeika • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The location
The staff were extremely helpful polite and friendly
The place was exceptionally clean
The breakfast exceptionally good
Enjoyed my visit and would highly recommend to freinds and relatives

Cons:

Have no complaints

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
8
Great value hotel
Pros:

Positives - extremely good value for money, room and linen and towels spotlessly clean. Fantastic breakfast with lots of choices. Free parking right outside the hotel.

Cons:

Mattress a little hard, and the springs could be felt. Breakfast staff were lovely but a poor experience with a member of staff on arrival - we questioned the noisy roof fan directly outside our room, as we needed the window open on a warm evening. The person behind the bar didn’t look at us or acknowledge us and said it goes off at 8pm when the kitchen closes. It actually went off at 9pm so we were left wondering about it for an hour . A friendly answer and the truth wouldn’t have hurt.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee