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
See all facilities

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
K
kevin • couple • gb
9
Had a good stay
Pros:

Good view,nice room

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
R
robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
L
Lynn • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Very clean and tidy everything you needed for an overnight stay.

Cons:

Nothing it was all good

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
B
Bruienne • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Mattress was fairly comfy
Tv was good size with working free sat
Room was clean.

Cons:

Room was small and basic.
Wanted to leave early 7am could not leave key no key box,reception locked ,phone number unanswered.
Pillows very uncomfortable.
Place just left us feeling nothing at all.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jeanette • couple • au
10
Comfortable staff were fantastic
Pros:

Homely , restaurant/ bar with accomodation . Friendly helpful staff

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
S
Samia • couple • gb
10
Excellent Stay, Beautiful scenery and telescope to stargaze and superb breakfast!
Pros:

The terrace was lovely with a beautiful scenery of the outdoors and nature. Extremely peaceful to look at. We were even provided a telescope to look at the stars at night and that was such a wonderful surprise!! Also I loved the wide spread of breakfast options which included English breakfast, continental and I was very surprised by the spread of food ranging from smoked salmon to fruits, juices, coffees, muffins and eggs and beans etc

Cons:

A lock in the bathroom would have been nice. I went with my husband so it was fine but imagine friends went together, that would be a bit inconvenient if the wind blew the door open.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
R
Rob • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandra • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
S
Siobhan • couple • gb
7
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
R
Ruixiang • extended_group • gb
9
Good value for money
Pros:

Excellent position for visiting Rye and its surrounding places of interest; better than staying at Rye.

Cons:

A place or a path for a walk

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
I
Iwona • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
L
Lynelle • couple • gb
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
B
Briscalover • couple • gb
8
Comfortable bed, lovely location.
Pros:

Buffet breakfast was hot and plentiful. Main reception and restaurant lovely

Cons:

Bathroom wasn’t pleasant, stained floor, old fixings left on wall, shower cubicle very small. Appreciate it is a standard double but for £120 a night, expect a better bathroom. Just a little attention to detail would make it better.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable bed, good heating and a nice selection at breakfast.

Cons:

WiFi quality was poor and no Freeview TV.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
E
Elaine • couple • gb
8
Good for a short break but need a car really
Pros:

Our room was very good, the Kingfisher suite as we were upgraded. Would recommend a dressing table for us ladies for hair and makeup

Cons:

The breakfast could have been better as no croissants for 2 days running but still good value for money

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
C
CHUN MING • couple • tw
9
雖然建築物比較舊但清潔度及早餐都很不錯，CP值很高
Pros:

早餐豐富美味

Cons:

洗澡水不夠熱，再熱一點會更好

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • couple • gb
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
M
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