About this property

Historic Setting: Herons Wood at Greyfriars in Winchelsea is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a beautiful garden, outdoor play area, and seating spaces. The property features a hot tub, barbecue facilities, and live music events. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, equipped with modern amenities including a fully fitted kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Local Attractions: Located 106 km from London Gatwick Airport, nearby attractions include Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park and Pier, Leeds Castle, and Folkestone Central Railway Station.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susie
    Kenya Kenya
    What a stunning property. Incredible location. Beautifully furnished and comfortable. Such kind hosts who took care of our every need which were multiple due to disability, a newborn baby and a broken car.
  • Rose
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect and Caroline was an amazing host - helpful and friendly. This was such a special place to stay.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Magnificent setting well renovated to a high standard . Hot tub was well used .
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation is gorgeous and has been carefully restored with a mix of traditional decor with modern comforts. Loved the location and wood burner hot tub. Caroline was a wonderful host and couldn’t be more helpful.
  • B
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Prachtige locatie, schoon, hot tob, schattig dorpje

Hosted by Caroline

10
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Caroline
Gazing onto stunning Abbey ruins, Herons Wood has more than a touch of grandeur and history. Meticulously restored features include, 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 and kitchen diner, is the secluded garden with a woodfired hot tub exclusively for you. We welcome a well behaved dog. . MASTER BEDROOM- Emperor bed with linens and towels (including separate hot tub towels ), hairdryer, wardrobe with hangers, dressing table with mirror, large flat screen Smart TV, USB charger points, wifi. EN-SUITE with walk in shower, basin, wc, heated towel rail, underfloor heating, hand soap. SECOND BEDROOM A double bed and a single bunk bed with linens and towels (including separate hot tub towels ), hairdryer, wardrobe with hangers, dressing table with mirror, USB charger points, wifi. FAMILY BATHROOM Bath with rainshower over, basin, wc, heated towel rail, underfloor heating, hand soap. LIVING ROOM Fireplace with woodburner, logs, kindling and firelighters supplied, large flat screen, Smart TV, board games and cards. Wifi KITCHEN DINING ROOM Table for 5 Welcome basket, Toaster, Coffee machine, (some pods supplied.) Microwave, oven, hob and dishwasher.(tabs supplied) kettle, crockery and cutlery, washing machine, radio. High chair and cot on request.
MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER We are gradually restoring Greyfriars, and the grounds, as brief Custodians in its long History. It is a huge labour of love, but a privilege to live and work in such a lovely corner of East Sussex, so we enjoy welcoming our guests to the recently restored wing of Eagles Nest, where they can enjoy the peace and tranquility of this majestic ancient place, but with all the creature comforts one can imagine. It is a great pleasure to see guests arriving in need of time away, to hear how rejuvenated they feel after a holiday here, whether they take advantage of the many varied places to visit or just while away the time walking to the beach, wine tasting at the vineyard next door, and relaxing in the private garden hot tub. As we are in a very sunny area of the Uk, in the summer months we slip off to the local Winchelsea beach for a swim and often see grey seals lazing on the sand or swimming. When we can, we sometimes offer personal tours of the Abbey ruins which are not open to the public.
Located on the edge of picturesque Winchelsea, with the New Inn pub, farm shop and spectacular Gothic church all within a 5 minute walk. Fancy a leisurely start to the day? Wander past the stained glass windows of the church to collect a fresh coffee and home baked bread and pastries from The Little Shop to eat on the terrace overlooking the parkland. Medieval Winchelsea is one of the best preserved towns in this Area of Outstanding Natural beauty. The cellar tours are a must see, an interesting peek into its smuggling history alongside the museum, magnificent stone arches and panoramic views from the Lookout. The award winning Charles Palmer Wines, are on the next hill a 20 minute walk away, hosted by the very knowledgeable team, the wine tasting and the much sought after wine and cheese pairings make a great afternoon. 2 miles away is the Cinque port of Rye, with twisting cobbled streets, a tidal harbour, fantastic bars, restaurants, antique shops and independent stores. The closest beach is a 5 minute drive, and Camber Sands famous for its sand dunes and soft golden sand is 5 miles.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
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Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Herons Wood at Greyfriars in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.