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 1346 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
F
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
J
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
J
Jake • couple • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
J
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
T
trina • solo_traveller • gb
10
lovely stay
Pros:

all of it

Cons:

nothing

2026-01-19 • 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
K
Karim • couple • gb
10
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
B
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
T
Trina • solo_traveller • gb
10
excellent
Pros:

excellent

Cons:

nothing

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
R
Ruari • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location Good Breakfast

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • extended_group • gb
9
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
L
Liubov • couple • gb
9
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
S
SImon • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely and clean. Easy to find. Staff were very friendly and helpful

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
R
Redamption • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Peace and Quet

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • couple • gb
9
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
6
Cons:

The hot tap in the room was not working.

2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • couple • gb
7
Pros:

We liked the meal we had in the restaurant and the friendly service. The breakfast was great.Loved the proper sausages and the help yourself approach.

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee