Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
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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.

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 1409 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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Sandra • solo_traveller • nl
3
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Lovely quite location
Pros:

Large airy room with comfortable bed. Beautiful countryside views. Good breakfast

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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paul • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Spacious room
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Wifi was good
Free to air tv in the room

Cons:

Walls were not very soundproof
No fridge in room

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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nadine • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable & clean rooms. Great views from balcony. Really peaceful and had a good nights sleep.
Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
9
A very pleasant short break in a lovely setting.
Pros:

Location and facilities excellent. Staff amazingly friendly and food was tasty and plentiful. Breakfast was particularly noteworthy. Room was good. Our second stay.

Cons:

No wine list and was not served by the bottle.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • nl
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Davies • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean comfortable ,nice obliging staff and owner.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
9
Welcoming, comfortable and with friendly staff.
Pros:

Warm welcome, friendly staff
Comfortable room and beds, clean and uncluttered,
excellent choice at breakfast, with cooked or buffet range

Cons:

n/a

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • fr
10
A lovely experience
Pros:

The setting is nice and welcoming, with flowers everywhere and a lovely fishpond. Very useful carpark.
The bedroom was nice and cosy, with lots of space to put away all our stuff in drawers and a spacious wardrobe; a very comfortable private balcony and soothing view over meadows.
The bathroom was adequate.
The breakfasts were simply EXCEPTIONAL: freshly cooked on demand by very nice, helpful staff, a wide choice of all kinds of goodies, and the best cooked bacon I have ever tasted in a hotel.

Cons:

There was nothing to criticise.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Cate • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

We were fortunate to be upgraded to one of the suites. It was lovely, with a separate sitting area, bedroom with king-size bed, and roomy bathroom with towelling robes. Off the sitting are there were patio doors opening out to a lovely rural view.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent value for money, a real gem.
Pros:

It was clean, the bathroom smelt of bleach and the room was nice and bright and airy. The staff were friendly and chatty and welcoming.

Cons:

Nothing - I’d stay here again.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
8
Was a great base for exploring locally- breakfast was delicious and our up bo
Pros:

Cooked breakfast was delicious!
We were upgraded (unexpectedly) and our suite of rooms had a fantastic view of the countryside…

Cons:

The main road out front - traffic going by fast.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Martine • couple • gb
5
One night was enough.
Pros:

Was situated in beautiful surroundings. TV was very good.

Cons:

Room was very basic. Restaurant was closed as was Sunday ?? Wet room was wet, got wet feet using sink. Shower luke warm. Needs attention.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Les Newton • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
7
Enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Despite being understaffed, the staff who were on duty were attentive, polite, and really helpful, including the new staff The food was cooked to order and it was good quality. Breakfast was good, and overall the stay was enjoyable.

Cons:

The challenges with getting staff is clearly impacting the team, which is a real shame. The manager and his team are clearly passionate about the service they provide, but they are stretched. The local authority has not helped the situation.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Zhupali • couple • gb
1
I already paid and had my confirmation but once i arrived they tryed to sell us the most expensive room.
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Not sure

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Gorgeous location with views of the countryside, loved looking out of the window this morning to see sheep and hear birdsong.. bliss. Breakfast was exceptional. Room was comfortable and very clean.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Joris • couple • nl
8
Grote kamer met prima bed en meer dan uitstekende ontbijt.
Pros:

Het uitzicht vanuit de kamer en het verse fruit bij het ontbijt. Dat was echt heel lekker!

Cons:

De kamer was veel te warm. Dat vind ik 's nachts niet fijn. Ook waren er andere gasten die veel te veel eten op hun borden achter lieten bij het ontbijt. Dat hebben wij bij andere uitspanningen niet gezien. Het hotel heeft er wel actie op genomen door bordjes te plaatsen dus dat doen zij goed.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Would recommend staying there
Pros:

Beautiful setting and stunning suite friendly staff especially the housekeeping lady

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee