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Winchelsea · East Sussex
Strand House
Imagine stepping back through six centuries of history — but with all the comforts of today. Strand House is a beautifully restored 15th‑century timber‑framed home perched beneath the medieval walls of Winchelsea, where low oak beams, winding staircases and cosy fireplaces give every corner character. All rooms blend original charm with thoughtful modern touches — from plush beds and proper toiletries to warm linens and freshly brewed tea — creating spaces that feel both timeless and comfortable. Wander through garden paths, relax in quiet nooks or stroll just minutes to the town, local pubs and the marshland beyond. At Strand House, history isn’t just something you see — it’s something you feel — and all delivered with a welcoming, unpretentious touch that makes every stay special.
Room one
A charming low-ceiling beamed room with two windows, original brick fireplace, a kingsize bed and one single bed, with a bath en-suite.
- Bath Ensuite
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Parking
- Tea & Coffee
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
- Wi-Fi
Room two
Nice sized cosy beamed room with Kingsize bed, two armchairs, a spacious cedar clad en-suite with separate bath and shower.
- Bath & Shower Ensuite
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Parking
- Tea & Coffee
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
- Wi-Fi
Room three
A spacious room with a garden view, four poster double bed, comfortable little sofa and a white chimney stack brick shower en-suite.
- Shower Ensuite
- Garden View
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Parking
- Tea & Coffee
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
- Wi-Fi
Room four
A pretty beamed room with original stone wall, double aspect garden view and double bed with a petit shower en-suite.
- Shower Ensuite
- Garden View
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Parking
- Tea & Coffee
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
- Wi-Fi
Room five
Our snuggest and most wonderfully wonky stay. A uniquely shaped, yet charming little room that Lewis Carroll might have drawn inspiration from. Think small door, uneven floor and sloping ceilings that get lower as you go. Compact, but finished to the same high standard as the rest of the house, it features a double bed and shower en-suite. Taller guests may wish to consider another room — unless you’re comfortable taking a little journey into Wonderland.
- Shower Ensuite
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Parking
- Tea & Coffee
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
- Wi-Fi
Room six
A beamed sloping room at the top of the house with two windows, a brick chimney stack, double bed, single bed and petit shower en-suite.
- Shower Ensuite
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Parking
- Tea & Coffee
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
- Wi-Fi
/ A closer look · Strand House
Winchelsea · East Sussex
Little Strand
Just steps from the main house, Little Strand has been thoughtfully refurbished into a self‑catering hideaway that feels both refined and wonderfully relaxed. Upstairs, a private balcony overlooks tranquil meadows and fills the space with light at dawn and the soft colours of sunset. The top floor - made for melting into a slower rhythm after exploring the rolling countryside or nearby beaches. Inside, the cottage combines modern style with gentle nods to its heritage setting, creating a place that asks nothing of you and where every detail has been considered for comfort and ease.
Room eight
A secluded panelled room with outside seating area, double bed and cedar clad ensuite.
- Shower Ensuite
- Garden View
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Parking
- Seating Area
- Tea & Coffee
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
- Wi-Fi
Room nine
A tucked away private retreat over two floors. On the ground floor a pretty room, kingsize bed with private terrace and a cedar clad bath/shower en-suite. A timber clad staircase leads to the first floor with kitchen and seperate sitting room, log burner and balcony.
- Bath & Shower Ensuite
- Balcony
- Garden View
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Parking
- Seating Area
- Tea & Coffee
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
- Wi-Fi
- Wood Burner
Entire Property
Contact us directly to arrange booking the entire property. Little strand is set over two floors, both rooms eight and nine are located on the ground floor. Up stairs is the lounge and meadow balcony. A private kitchen is also available when booking the entire property. You are of course still invited to take breakfast with us in the main house at no extra charge.
- Bath & Shower Ensuite
- Balcony
- Garden View
- Hairdryer
- Heating
- Parking
- Seating Area
- Tea & Coffee
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
- Wi-Fi
/ A closer look · Little Strand
Winchelsea · East Sussex
Garden
The garden is made for doing very little. Paths wind between lawns and quiet corners, with a bench or a patch of grass wherever you want to stop. In spring the old magnolia comes into flower against open sky and the meadows beyond. Bring a book or a glass of something good, and stay until the light goes.
/ A closer look · Garden