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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1586 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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Stephen John couple gb
7
Overall a good place to stay but some attention to detail lacking however would stay again
Pros:

Well located for my needs
Spacious Room
Breakfast included

Cons:

Some outside areas a bit unloved
Fountain could do with a spruce up
Bar area ok but glass table tops don’t appear to have been cleaned for some time
Dust and cup / glass marks very visible

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Sepideh couple gb
7
For a night was good
Pros:

Near to beaches and the gardens around the hotel was beautiful, the view very nice, breakfast was great .

Cons:

In the room was hot.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Angie couple gb
8
relaxed and happy with my stay
Pros:

the location was good, the breakfast was a good choice and variety

Cons:

a little bit of modernisation needed in the room

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Wan Sun couple gb
1
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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June couple gb
8
We slept there but didn’t use the bar/garden facilities much
Pros:

Rooms were clean and comfortable

Cons:

Grounds and outside seating area very scruffy

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Erik couple be
9
Pros:

De sympathieke receptionist.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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frederic solo_traveller fr
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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ANNETTE couple gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Casey couple gb
7
Nice hotel but expensive room for what it is
Pros:

Location was nice not too far from places. The buffet breakfast was nice, everything topped up quickly when running low. Check in and out was easy process.

Cons:

Wasn’t the cleaniest. Toilet roll on holder empty, shower had hairs in and tv didn’t work but that was the only downfalls. The hotel was nice, location good, breakfast lovely.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
7
Pros:

Was nice a quiet great location

Cons:

That they didn’t serve food on a Saturday evening

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Ardina solo_traveller nl
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Easy to find. Comfy bed, clean and easy to park. Fruit selection at breakfast was lovely.

Cons:

Breakfast was nice but not very warm. This is down to it being a buffet service I guess.

My personal preference, it would be nice to have hot chocolate sachets along with the tea and coffee

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Mandy couple gb
10
It was a wonderful stay but the only thing was the amount of swearing in the evenings and I’ll believe it came from the
Pros:

This hotel was fantastic. food was outstanding accommodations was fantastic bed was very comfortable. tea / coffee well filled up .showers was lovely nice to have one that worked . Lovely friendly dog well behaved.staff lovely

Cons:

The property was wonderful would stay again

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller ch
9
I’ll be back
Pros:

Quiet room. Comfortable bed. Good location for travellers

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple au
8
Comfortable Hotel in a quiet location, friendly staff and good breakfast provided.
Pros:

The room was comfortable and the staff were very friendly. It was just a short walk into Winchelsea where we found another lovely pub to have dinner. It was during a heatwave when we stayed here and they provided fans for the rooms to keep us as comfortable as possible.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Abdulali extended_group gb
9
Very cool.
Pros:

The location was piece full and.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Shan extended_group gb
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Nanette solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Nice, spacious family room. Staff was very friendly and helpfull.
Breakfast was very good with freshly made coffee, and yoghurt with lots of fresh fruit

2026-08-05 via Nuitee