The Old Rectory sits next to All Saints Church on Harold Road, a leafy, tree-lined street on the fringes of Hastings Old Town. The beach is a ten-minute walk. There's plenty of free street parking nearby, and a bus stops outside with services to the town and the station. It's across the road from the independent Stables Theatre, while The Crown, a chichi gastropub, is a five-minute stroll.
By car: Easily accessible from Folkestone (1 hour 5 mins), Royal Tunbridge Wells (45 mins) and Brighton (1 hour 15 mins). There's plenty of free on-street parking nearby.
By train: Hastings train station is served by Southern trains to Eastbourne, Brighton, London Victoria (2 hours) and Charing Cross (1 hour 30 mins). Book trains to Hastings.
The house has 14th-century origins but Victorian and Georgian wings. The main lobby is dominated by a striking throne made from antlers, a spacious lounge features a stone fireplace, and the breakfast room has a whimsical appeal.
The Old Rectory is managed by Susie and Tina, both former midwives, who bring a warm, gentle touch to the place. Guests can make use of the honesty bar and walled garden. The spa is an intimate space with three treatment rooms and a sauna.
- Breakfast room
- Honesty bar
- Garden
- Treatment rooms
- Wedding venue
- Limited free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
The inimitable style rooms are all decorated in soft, muted tones. Several have wallpaper by artist Deborah Bowness, some have a claw-foot bath or a secret WC hidden behind a bookcase, whilst bathrooms are light and stylish.
Room types: All Saints, Sinnock, Crown, Ebenezer, Croft, Tackleway, Cobourg, Rock a Nore, All Saints Suite
Key amenities: ensuite bathroom, TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, DVDs, books, free Wi-Fi
Breakfast is a grand affair and served in the beautiful dining room. A two-course menu is offered, which kicks off with homemade honey granola or fresh fruit smoothies, while a choice of hot dishes includes locally caught kippers with poached eggs and French toast with vanilla-dusted strawberries.
The breakfast room: locally sourced produce. Sausages, bacon, granola, muesli, bread and preserves all made on-site. Two-course a la carte breakfast included in room rate. Served daily 8.30-10am.
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