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Eagle's Nest

Steeped in History, with two bedrooms, one with a Superking bed, the other with twin beds, two bathrooms, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen and dining room. Overlooking the stunning Franciscan Abbey ruins, and sea views framed by stone mullion windows. Period features meet quiet luxury, with handmade cashmere mattresses, superb linens, and a Japanese soaking tub. All Rooms open onto the terrace, overlooking a private garden with a wood-fired hot tub perfect for stargazing.

  • Sleeps 4

  • 2 bedrooms (Superking + Twin)

  • Sea view, terrace and garden

  • Private woodfired hot tub

  • 2 bathrooms

  • Dogs welcome by arrangement

  • 3 Smart TVs

Heron's Wood

Gazing directly onto stunning Abbey ruins, Herons Wood has more than a touch of grandeur and history. Meticulously restored features include, tall sweeping ceilings, stone mullion windows, Gothic plasterwork, and an original fireplace with a wood burner. Offering 2 bedrooms, one with an Emperor bed, the other a double plus hidden bunk, for a child or teen, and two marbled bathrooms. In addition to the inviting living room with a woodburner, and the fully equipped kitchen diner, is the secluded garden with a woodfired hot tub exclusively for you.

  • Sleeps 5

  • 2 Bedrooms (An emperor bed which can be changed to a twin, and a double with hidden full single bunk)

  • 2 bathrooms and a cloakroom

  • Private woodfired hot tub

  • Dogs are welcome by arrangement

  • 2 Smart TVs

Highchairs and Travel cots are available on request.

Both Herons Wood and Eagles Nest have superb handmade wool and cashmere mattresses, 800tc linens, thick white towels, large garden hot tub towels, hand soaps and a welcome basket of local produce. Coffee machines with a selection of pods.

Wood, kindling and firelighters for the woodburners, and the wood-fired hot tubs are included.

Hot tubs are drained and cleaned between guests and use no chlorine.

On request, we will heat the hot tubs for you so that you can enjoy your stay without stoking fires.

Book them individually or together — sleeping up to 9 guests

— ideal for wedding weekends and private escapes.

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Winchelsea, East Sussex

TN36 4ED, United Kingdom

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