Winchelsea
Places to stay in Winchelsea, East Sussex
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Winchelsea is a hilltop town in East Sussex, a few miles north of Rye. It was established as a planned medieval port in the 13th century after its predecessor was flooded by the sea. The town sits within the Romney Marsh landscape and retains its grid-pattern streets and historic architecture, though its maritime importance faded centuries ago.
Where to stay in Winchelsea(3)
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Accommodation in Winchelsea consists of a small number of bed and breakfasts and one hotel. The Gem is a B&B with strong reviews. Manor Farm Oast and Winchelsea Lodge, a hotel with over 500 guest reviews, also offer rooms in the town.
Winchelsea Lodge
Hastings Road, Winchelsea
The Gem
Old River Way, Winchelsea
The Plough Loft
The Plough Udimore Road, Rye
Manor Farm Oast
Windmill Lane, Winchelsea
The River Haven Hotel
Quayside, Rye
8.3
The Ship Inn Rye
The Strand, near Rye Quay
from £105/night
8.6
Rye Windmill Guest House
Off the High Street, edge of Rye old town
from £110/night
8.1
The Hope Anchor Hotel
Watchbell Street, Rye old town
from £120/night
Things to Do in Winchelsea
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Winchelsea's medieval layout and buildings draw visitors interested in English town planning and architecture. The parish church dates from the 14th century. The surrounding Romney Marsh landscape is accessible for walking and exploration of the wider area.
Where to Eat in Winchelsea
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Attractions Near Winchelsea
All attractions in Winchelsea →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Winchelsea.
2 mi
Rye Castle Museum
Rye · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Rye · ⭐ 4.7
School of Wizards and Witches
Rye
4 mi
Camber Sands
Rye · ⭐ 4.9
6 mi
Hastings Aquarium
Hastings · ⭐ 3.0
6 mi
Hastings Beach
Hastings · ⭐ 3.0
7 mi
Shipwreck Museum
Hastings · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Fishermans Museum
Hastings · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Winchelsea
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Self-Catering Cottages in Winchelsea
All cottages in Winchelsea →Eagles Nest at Greyfriars
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,788
Heron’s Wood at Greyfriars
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,788
Winchelsea Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £433
Henry Oscar House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,622
Bluebell Haven
sleeps 4 · from £668
Newhope
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £403
The Lodge at Winchelsea
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £931
Kiln Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
Common questions about Winchelsea
Where can I stay in Winchelsea?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Winchelsea.
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