Strand House
Resting beneath the medieval town of Winchelsea in East Sussex.
A 15th-century house built for small people, Strand House tests your flexibility with its low beams, bendy stairs and winding garden paths, and your wonder at the quiet stars on a clear night.
From here the marsh opens out towards the sea. Follow it under wide skies, with birds overhead and the old town on the hill behind you, and see how far the afternoon takes you.
Stay here
Two places to stay, one to wander.
Strand House
Six rooms. Six centuries of history.
Little Strand
Your own cottage, steps from the house.
Gardens
Wander. Gaze. Breathe
Breakfast
Morning Rituals, Elevated
Wake up to breakfast overlooking our beautiful garden. We make everything fresh each morning with local ingredients—think hearty classics and contemporary favourites. Communal dining, relaxed atmosphere, and a proper cuppa. Help yourself to fresh fruit, settle in, and start your day properly.
Bar & Lounge
Morning, Noon and Nightcap
The room where the house comes together, whatever the day is doing. Read, play, talk, or do nothing at all. Take shade with a cool drink on summer days, and let the fire mesmerise you when the frost bites.
What's on
Plan something fun.
Something is almost always happening within an hour's drive — a music weekend, a coastal walk, a market. See the full schedule on the events page.
Next nearby · Various dates
Town Crier’s Ghost Walk
Rye's Town Crier leads a two-hour walk through the town's spookiest corners, from Town Hall at 7pm. All outdoors, whatever the weather, so wear sensible shoes. Not for under 12s.
Experience Winchelsea and beyond
Experience Winchelsea, Rye and Sussex and all they have to offer. Experience this remarkable area of the UK with revitalised senses. Go on exhilarating adventures, immerse yourself in nature or submit to serenity.
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A hilltop town of cobbled lanes and crooked timber-framed houses, three miles from your door. Wander its antique shops, pubs and galleries, then walk out to the harbour for the wildlife and horizon.
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Sussex Heritage Railway Tours
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