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9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Hastings, ENG
  • Pett Level Beach
    4 min drive
  • Hastings Country Park
    5 min drive
  • Winchelsea Beach
    12 min drive
  • Lydd (LYX)
    43 min drive

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The Writers Retreat- Hastings

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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (3)
The price is CHF 321
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Writers Retreat- Hastings

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room)

This excellent 2 bedroomed, 2 bathroomed cottage sleeping 4 (non-smokers) is to be found nestling in 1066 country, set in its own garden within the owner's grounds, about 1 mile from the beach.

Although only 35 yards from the village road, it feels miles from anywhere. There is an en-suite master bedroom, shower room, and welcoming living room leading to 9m x 3m non-slip decking overlooking the countryside.

From 2019 there is a dedicated internet (wired and wifi) at The Retreat.

The Retreat is a great base for bird watchers, cyclists, golfers, nature lovers, walkers, and for visiting the ancient towns of Rye, Battle and Hastings. You are within easy reach of Romney Marsh, Camber Sands and the continent via Ashford International train link. Hairdresser and tea-room 200 yards, pub 50 yards.

The non-slip decking incorporating dining furniture and sun loungers is accessible from your living room and garden. Additional outside dining is provided to catch the evening sun. Extra deck/garden chairs, BBQ and a trampoline are provided. A book and film library, games and puzzles are to be found inside.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels are all provided within the cost of your holiday. Other provisions include the following: cot x 2, highchair, 2 satellite TVs, Video, 2 DVDs, CD, DAB radio, iPod dock, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, free Wi-fi.

Ample free parking on property for 2+ cars.

Lockable cycle store.

No smoking.

No pets.

NB two bath/shower rooms.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Mallydams Woods. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from High Weald and a few minutes from Mallydams Woods
Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room) offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Hastings cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Jac

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted outside the cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Tranquil Retreat Two Bedrooms Two Bathrooms House Hastings
Tranquil Retreat Two Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Hastings
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Tranquil Retreat Two Bedrooms Two Bathrooms

Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Fordham family visit
Excellent accommodations and location, A real home away from home. Peaceful and quite and a real Retreat Jaq and Phil are the absolute best hosts - so welcoming and accommodating that they made us feel like we actually owned the place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely location
The property was spacious, with a lovely verandah and in wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had a fantastic stay at this property. Everything as described. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky G., Wickford

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay
We loved The Retreat as it was so peaceful and secluded yet only a two minute walk to the Two Sawyers for a smashing evening meal! The house had everything we needed and was lovely and clean on arrival. Beautiful weather meant we could enjoy the decking, and watch the wildlife and sheep, after visiting many NT properties in the area. Jac and Phil were the perfect hosts and if we are ever back in the area we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skip M.

Liked: Cleanliness
"The Retreat" is wonderful!
My wife and I just completed a seven-week stay at The Retreat. Every thing about the stay exceeded our high expectations. Jac and Phil are wonderful, warm, attentive hosts. The property is beautiful and superbly equipped and located. We loved it!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Country Retreat
Ideal for a couple like us, situated quietly down a drive off the village road. Clean, comfortable, very well equipped and all on one floor. Jac was very friendly and helpful. Well placed for visiting both a number of National Trust and other properties and gardens, plus towns such as Rye & Hastings. We also enjoyed great weather for September.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dick Fordham Review of the Retreat
The property is immaculate and has everything, and I do mean everything, you need to make yourself at home. The setting in Pett Village is idyllic with a 15th Century pub with great food and drinks and a lovely beer garden just across the road. It was quite and peaceful and is rightly named The Retreat. Jac and Phil are great hosts, attentive but not intrusive and it felt like my own home.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing stay
The retreat is a very clean and well equipped property in a beautiful countryside setting. There is a gorgeous outlook from the balcony - lovely to relax with a glass of wine whilst the kids played in the garden. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Retreat
This the best self catering place we have ever stayed in. It is fully equipped and I could happily live here full time. The hosts are friendly and approachable, not that we needed anything during our stay. The Retreat is in a quiet village with a pub at end of the driveway and Hastings with all its attractions is a short drive away. I thoroughly recommend this venue and promise you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

frankie mortimore M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and cosy
Despite the rain, the retreat is a lovely warm cosy place to come back to and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Debbie G., Kent UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location Clean and Comfy
In a lovely area quiet area of Sussex. Ideal location for walks and with a pub very nearby. Accomidation was clean and comfy.

10/10 Excellent

darren c.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2020
We had a lovely stay at the retreat. Although the weather wasn't the best their was plenty to do on the area and for those really rainy days the retreat had a selection of games for us to enjoy. It was lovely and clean and well maintained which made it the perfect base for our family holiday. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little retreat in the country near the coast
Very comfortable, well-equipped dwelling with sunny terrace overlooking the East Sussex countryside less than 30 mins walk from the coast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Retreat is a perfect name
The property was perfect, very private clean, with all you need, including a trampoline and garden racket games. The view from the balcony was unbroken countryside with trees all around, with sun from first thing to early evening. The geese in the field next the cottage were an added delight. You would not know it but there was also a pub over the road which is well worth a visit. The beach which was just too far too walk to was easily accessed by car with plenty of parking all the way along and was never very crowded. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard To Fault
Despite the bad weather we had a really comfortable and enjoyable few days' stay at The Retreat. It's in a very peaceful location and just a few miles from Hastings, Rye and Battle. The cottage was really clean and well equipped - we made use of the jigsaws and board games and the children had fun on the trampoline when the rain relented. If and when we return to East Sussex I don't think we'd bother looking for anywhere else to stay. We would definitely recommend! P.s. The wifi was fast - no problem for a few of us to stream iPlayer and Netflix at the same time in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cottage in Pett Village
We enjoyed our five day holiday in this lovely cottage. The setting was quiet and peaceful with a patio overlooking a forest of trees. A perfect spot to relax and also a good location for day trips to Hastings, Battle and Rye. With thanks to our hosts for creating such a special retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet spot
Lots to do around, but peace and tranquility. Great owners, helpful but not intrusive. Lovely and clean and everything you need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
brilliant
Nice property and lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Retreat
Property was wonderfully clean and well presented on our arrival. Even the kettle had NO evidence of limescale, despite it clearly not being brand new!! Everything was there that we could possibly need; however, the outside decking area could be improved by having a fresh treatment of wood stain. Location was perfect for our needs and the hosts were very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nariman S.

Comfortable, clean fully equipped - home from home retreat.
The Retreat is a lovely quiet place to stay. Fully equipped, we had a complimentary bottle of wine, milk and ice ready for our arrival. It is clean and has all the essentials including a washing machine, dishwasher, clean towels and comfy beds. Lots of info of places to visit in the local area. We enjoyed star gazing each night. Visited a few places nearby including Winchelsea beach and the town of Rye which was quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Everything you could wish for..
The property was excellent. . Well furnished & everything you may have needed was there..home from home. The location was so peaceful yet easy access to places of interest. The owners are charming & very helpful. Can't rate this property highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tania Y.

Very comfortable hideaway in a lovely spot
I had a lovely stay in the Retreat with my daughter (11). It was roomy and comfortable, equipped with everything we needed, set in a beautiful spot. It's opposite a nice pub that does good food and has a tearoom round the corner. It's easy to get to Hastings, Rye, and Winchelsea by car - and worth exploring some of the narrow back roads around Pett which are lovely in themselves. We climbed to the top of Fairlight church tower one day which gives you a stupendous view of the whole area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Wonderful Find
My husband and I and 2 friends booked the retreat for 3 nights over Easter and boy are we glad we did. Phil met us on arrival and showed us into the property. It was so nice and clean and had everything you could possible need. Lovely comfy beds too. We were greeted by an Easter Egg, a bottle of wine, cakes and tea/coffee etc. which was a lovely surprise. The views are amazing and the Geese and gosling are entertaining to watch. We went over for a sandwich and pint at the Two Sawyers (dead opposite) when we arrived and enjoyed it so much we booked to go back for dinner on the Friday night. We had a lovely meal and the place and staff are so welcoming. There are many leaflets in the Retreat with ideas of what to do in the area, we visited Rye which is so pretty (and the sun shone). We had a lovely cream tea in the Cobbles Tea Room (highly recommend) then went onto Battle which again is well worth a visit. On the Sunday we visited The Caves in Hastings then visited The Old Pump House for a pint in a pub which has so much character (you feel like you are in a smugglers pub) and we even went back and ate Sunday Roast, good value at £7.95 and very tasty. The Wifi at The Retreat does keep going in and out but my husband found if you rebooted it, it was fine and there were 4 of us using it. Phil was most helpful with any information you required, unfortunately we did not get to meet Jac but maybe next time. We had an amazing stay and will definitely return if we are visiting the area again and we will highly recommend The Retreat to anyone else. Julie and Nick Jones and Sue Compton and Beth Ellis
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dinah L.

A Truly Peaceful Retreat
A very comfortable holiday home which had everything we could possibly need. Great location with a decent pub within walking distance and another good pub further away in the same village (can highly recommend the Sunday Roast in the second pub) . We visited several National Trust properties in the local area and discovered a few hidden gems. Over all , a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Michael L.

A Serene Stay
We stayed in this cottage for 7 days. The hosts were very cordial and welcoming. The home was cozy, well-equipped, with very good kitchen appliances and a comfortable bed and nice linens—also plenty of storage space for clothing. The home is located in a peaceful setting and has convenient parking. There were many interesting historical and scenic attractions around the area. The only shortcomings were that the internet was intermittently very weak and could only support one device for emails. Also, the air fresheners/potpourri throughout the house were a little too strong. The problem was easily solved by removing them. We would definitely recommend this cottage and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018