Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
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 1610 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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Dorette • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
9
Pleasant stay at Winchelsea Lodge
Pros:

Clean and tidy.
Plenty of tea/coffee.
Good selection for breakfast.

Cons:

The window, when shut, wouldn’t shut fully so the road and fountain were loud enough to need earplugs.
No individual hand towels, but that’s a very minor, personal thing.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Emaan • extended_group • gb
4
Would not recommend staying here
Pros:

The breakfast was good

Cons:

The Owner is an extremely rude person.Literally called us so many names and has no manners or social etiquette whatsoever.His behavior ruined our whole experience unfortunately.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
10
Great stay good breakfast
Pros:

Good size room and tv

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • gb
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Plants in courtyard

Cons:

Reception crowded with item for sale, not professional looking and not open at advertised times. No food available even though restaurant publicised, large group having BBQ and party with staff.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Celia • extended_group • gb
6
Comfy bed, decent breakfast, but thin walls and a dated bathroom made it a noisy stay
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was decent too, including English breakfast plus a selection of pastries.

Cons:

The bathroom really needs renovating. It was clean, but dated and tired-looking. The bigger issue was the walls, which are paper-thin. You can hear everything happening in neighbouring rooms and in the corridor, so it’s far from a quiet stay.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Mic • couple • gb
10
Perfect for us - breakfast was fantastic
Pros:

Location and so easy to be in

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • gb
4
Great location, but has some issues.
Pros:

Location and staff were great.

Cons:

Room was a little tired and dated. The beds were not very comfortable. The bathroom was extremely outdated.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • couple • gb
6
Pleasant stay, friendly staff and lots of breakfast options
Pros:

Well maintained grounds, pleasant room and nice staff

Cons:

Bar shut a bit early

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Cudd • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We had a lovely stay. The room was clean a well equipt.
The beds were comfy and the overall surroundings were beautiful. We loved the gardens.
The breakfast had everything you would expect for a buffet and a great choice of fresh fruit.

Cons:

The room didn't have any bottles of water which we usually expect.
There was tea, coffee and biscuits so bottles of water would have been appreciated.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Coral • family_with_children • gb
9
A good central place for Rye and Camber Sands
Pros:

Our room was clean and comfy. All the staff we encountered were very friendly from cleaners ti management. Nothing felt like it was a bother for them. And breakfast was good!

Cons:

There nothing that we can complain about.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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R • couple • gb
9
Comfortable accommodation and a very nice breakfast.
Pros:

Very good breakfast and nice to be able to eat outside. Large, comfortable room. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Some noise from one of the other rooms late at night. There is no food on a Sunday night and nothing else in Winchelsea, but we knew that and had planned to go to Rye.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
7
Cheap and cheerful motel experience.
Pros:

Convenient location. Bar open when we got in, and a nice platter of cheese with our drinks. Breakfast was standard English fry up.

Cons:

Noisy fountain in the courtyard, so we had to sleep with the patio door shut. Fairly basic accommodation.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • gb
4
More sad than bad.
Pros:

We stayed here a few times over the years. It’s nicely situated between Rye and Hastings and overlooks beautiful countryside to the rear. It’s always been a nice place to stay.

Cons:

The lad who checked us in told us the hotel is closing down in October. That’s presumably why the place was a little run down and sad looking compared to how it had been in years gone by. The restaurant, which was really great and one of the reasons we booked there, no longer served any hot food in the evenings, though there was a really good cooked buffet breakfast included in the price of our suite. The Kingfisher suite is one of Five ground floor flats, with a bedroom and en-suite shower room and a lounge. There was what was described as a minibar, though it consisted of several glasses and a couple of crystal decanters, one of which contained approximately ten fluid ounces of whisky. There was a fridge, a pod coffee machine and a kettle. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, though it was sad to see the place in decline.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great value hotel. Would return
Pros:

Lovely location. Great little room and beds very comfy

Cons:

Lots and lots of signs about rules.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
10
Absolutely brilliant
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Céline • extended_group • ch
7
Angenehmer Aufenthalt für die Durchreise
Pros:

Das Frühstück ist im Preis inbegriffen und morgens wurden wir sehr nett begrüsst. Besonders positiv fand ich, dass im Dreibettzimmer alle drei Personen ein richtiges, eigenständiges Bett hatten und kein Klappsofa. Das Zimmer war sauber. Sehr gefallen hat mir auch der Brunnen im Vorgarten und das angenehme Plätschern des Wassers. Die gesamte Aussenanlage ist sehr liebevoll und gemütlich gestaltet.

Cons:

Das Frühstück ist im Preis inbegriffen und morgens wurden wir sehr nett begrüsst. Besonders positiv fand ich, dass im Dreibettzimmer alle drei Personen ein richtiges, eigenständiges Bett hatten und kein Klappsofa. Das Zimmer war sauber. Sehr gefallen hat mir auch der Brunnen im Vorgarten und das angenehme Plätschern des Wassers. Die gesamte Aussenanlage ist sehr liebevoll und gemütlich gestaltet.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Bermudez • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee