Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
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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 1350 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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Michael solo_traveller gb
9
Very good value compared to accomodation in nearby Rye-but still east to access Rye. So convenient that I extended the s
Pros:

Good value, rate included extensive breakfast, easy to park, easy check in, friendly and attentive staff

Cons:

Some of the fittings in the bathroom a bit tired, but not a great drama. Bin in the room a bit small!

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
8
We had a good stay overall. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Breakfast was perfectly satisfactory without being exceptional. The poached eggs were perfect, the scrambled egg less so. Dinner on our first night was absolutely fine but didn’t enjoy the second night quite so much.
The room was small but otherwise fine. The cold tap didn’t run very fast. The bed could have done with a thicker duvet.

Cons:

One of the cupboard doors was difficult to open (room 3G). The shower was a bit weak. But we had a comfortable stay.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple it
8
Pros:

Quiet location

Cons:

Shower did not work very well

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Kim couple gb
8
2 night stay
Pros:

Loved the pods outside. Room clean, comfortable bed and good shower

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Truus couple fr
6
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Joseph Freeman couple gb
5
Not a very good stay
Pros:

Not much really, it has gone downhill.

Cons:

Lock on the restaurant toilet door in the Gents was broken, the Television in our room was not very responsive the remote was all taped up. The window was cracked outside our room and in the car park all rubbish bumped old toilets etc.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Dariusz couple gb
2
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
8
Highly satisfactory.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good.
Location was lovely.

Cons:

Carpark a bit tight

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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ROY couple gb
8
Pros:

Easy and responsive booking.
Receptionist was delightful, efficient, professional and offered is an upgrade.
Had already made them aware of my wife's disabilities and had ground floor room close to car park.
The room was exceptional..
The bed was huge.
Bathroom exceptional and well stocked.
Excellent outlook.
Check in and out times not restrictive.

Cons:

Seems churlish to list, but being absolutely accurate and very picky. . .
Mattress was memory foam which made it almost impossible to move about on it - would expect it be hot in the summer.
TV was extremely slow to react to remote.
Heating was also extremely slow to react to remote.

Breakfast was strange - main breakfast was pre-ordered and great - other items were offered piecemeal with no overall view of what else was coming.

And one concern.
I reported that the shower floor was slippery when wet and met with complete indifference.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Anine couple gb
8
Will visit again! Very friendly staff and good food 😊
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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FRANCES couple gb
10
A comfy, clean stay, attentive staff member Danell
Pros:

Ideal location for our trip. Easy to find, ample parking .

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Jake couple gb
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
8
Great value and good location
Pros:

Staff excellent and very friendly, breakfast was good nice and hot a great selection

Cons:

room was in good order maybe could do with a update and check the fan in wet room

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple gb
6
Good value for money and including breakfast too you cannot go wrong
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely- impressed on selection of fresh fruit.

We liked lighting upto and inside room and check in.

Cons:

Noise late at night from other parties /groups.

Pillows were not comfortable- very flat.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Sam family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

I liked the room.and the tea/coffee. The room was clean.

Cons:

The breakfast was good but there was mould on my bread.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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trina solo_traveller gb
10
lovely stay
Pros:

all of it

Cons:

nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Trina solo_traveller gb
10
excellent
Pros:

excellent

Cons:

nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bone couple gb
6
Sorry but wouldn't stay again.
Pros:

Breakfast, although no labels to tell you what flavours the fruit drinks are. The approach and outside areas very nice. Near to Pett Level Rye and Winchelsea, the bar/ restaurant very nice.

Cons:

No instructions how to use the shower to get warm water and without flooding the bathroom. Drawers in bedroom poor state of repair.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
8
All in all a very pleasant experience. Aiming to return next year.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly on arrival and very accommodating when we asked to keep our room another night. Excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Room was not cleaned after our first night even though we paid the same rate.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Susan couple au
8
very relaxing and enjoyable stay
Pros:

staff were fantastic. the young girl who worked there exceeded her work ethics and very friendly. the young guy/waiter who took our order for dinner one night was also exceptional. he came back to our table asking can he help us with anything else. was all good with the food?? the owner must be training them very well or they just have good work ethics.
breakfast was extremely filling. a complete breakfast. good work

Cons:

nothing could have been better

2026-01-19 via Nuitee