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Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room)

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
South East view from decking.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room)

This excellent 2 bedroomed, 2 bathroomed cottage sleeping 4 (non-smokers) is to be found nestling in 1066 country, set in its own garden within the owner's grounds, about 1 mile from the beach.

Although only 40 yards from the village road, it feels miles from anywhere. There is an en-suite master bedroom, twin room with shower room opposite, and welcoming living room leading to 9m x 3m non-slip decking overlooking the countryside.

The Retreat has a dedicated Internet connection (wired and wifi).

The Retreat is a great base for bird watchers, cyclists, golfers, nature lovers, walkers, and for visiting the ancient towns of Rye, Battle and Hastings. You are within easy reach of Romney Marsh, Camber Sands and the continent via Ashford International train link. Hairdresser and tea-room 200 yards, pub 50 yards.

The non-slip decking incorporating dining furniture and sun loungers is accessible from your living room and garden. Additional outside dining is provided to catch the evening sun. Extra deck/garden chairs, BBQ and a trampoline are provided. A book and film library, games and puzzles are to be found inside.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels are all provided within the cost of your holiday. Other provisions include the following: cot x 2, highchair, 2 satellite TVs, Video, 2 DVDs, CD, DAB radio, iPod dock, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, free Wi-fi.

Ample free parking on property for 2+ cars.

Lockable cycle store.

No smoking.

No pets.

NB two bath/shower rooms.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside the cottage

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this cottage is by the sea. Jerwood Gallery and Stables Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Adventure Golf Hastings and Carr Taylor Vineyard. Travelling with kids? Consider East Hill Lift and Alexandra Park. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Hastings, ENG

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mallydams Woods - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hastings Country Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hastings Castle - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Camber Sands - 21 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Hastings Three Oaks Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Oaks Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Conqurers March - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Hart (Beefeater) - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Robin Hood Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room)?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room) on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$226, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Retreat, Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (one en-suite, one shower room) located?

This family-friendly Hastings cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mallydams Woods and High Weald. Pett Level Beach and Hastings Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! We loved seeing the sheep. The hosts very friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Retreat

Very clean and comfortable beautiful surroundings, helpful hosts
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely location

The property was spacious, with a lovely verandah and in wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 Fordham family visit

Excellent accommodations and location, A real home away from home. Peaceful and quite and a real Retreat Jaq and Phil are the absolute best hosts - so welcoming and accommodating that they made us feel like we actually owned the place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girly get away

My mum, sister and I had a 3 night stop over at the retreat. We had a great time despite the weather. The retreat was absolutely fantastic. The pictures do not give it justice. Would also highly recommend the 2 sawyers pub at the top of the road. Great food great atmosphere made us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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Delightful accommodation

Very quiet and comfortable. Delightful situation. Only noise birds and sheep. Exactly as described. We would thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frankie mortimore M.

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Warm and cosy

Despite the rain, the retreat is a lovely warm cosy place to come back to and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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Lovely relaxing stay

The retreat is a very clean and well equipped property in a beautiful countryside setting. There is a gorgeous outlook from the balcony - lovely to relax with a glass of wine whilst the kids played in the garden. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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Fantastic

We had a fantastic stay at this property. Everything as described. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant stay

We loved The Retreat as it was so peaceful and secluded yet only a two minute walk to the Two Sawyers for a smashing evening meal! The house had everything we needed and was lovely and clean on arrival. Beautiful weather meant we could enjoy the decking, and watch the wildlife and sheep, after visiting many NT properties in the area. Jac and Phil were the perfect hosts and if we are ever back in the area we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little retreat in the country near the coast

Very comfortable, well-equipped dwelling with sunny terrace overlooking the East Sussex countryside less than 30 mins walk from the coast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma H.

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Amazing location and perfect property with lovely hosts

An amazing property located in beautiful surroundings. The sheep are an added bonus.The deck is a lovely space to eat breakfast and watch the world go by and there are lots of lovely walks close by. Being opposite a pub that does food is a bonus and the proximity to the sea is perfect. Easy to find with safe convenient parking, the house had everything in that anyone could possibly want. Comfy beds and a superbly equipped kitchen.The hosts were absolutely lovely. We got to bottle feed baby lambs and nothing was too much trouble. It was nice to be able to have a chat about the area, the history of the house and feel so welcomed. I will definitely recommend and be returning
The sheep in the garden are a lovely sight first thing in the morning
Lots of lovely walks close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darren c.

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August 2020

We had a lovely stay at the retreat. Although the weather wasn't the best their was plenty to do on the area and for those really rainy days the retreat had a selection of games for us to enjoy. It was lovely and clean and well maintained which made it the perfect base for our family holiday. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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Dick Fordham Review of the Retreat

The property is immaculate and has everything, and I do mean everything, you need to make yourself at home. The setting in Pett Village is idyllic with a 15th Century pub with great food and drinks and a lovely beer garden just across the road. It was quite and peaceful and is rightly named The Retreat. Jac and Phil are great hosts, attentive but not intrusive and it felt like my own home.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael L.

A Serene Stay

We stayed in this cottage for 7 days. The hosts were very cordial and welcoming. The home was cozy, well-equipped, with very good kitchen appliances and a comfortable bed and nice linens—also plenty of storage space for clothing. The home is located in a peaceful setting and has convenient parking. There were many interesting historical and scenic attractions around the area. The only shortcomings were that the internet was intermittently very weak and could only support one device for emails. Also, the air fresheners/potpourri throughout the house were a little too strong. The problem was easily solved by removing them. We would definitely recommend this cottage and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

'A Peaceful Break'

This property certainly lived up to its name, the retreat, for me. We had everything we could ask for in the cottage. The kitchen was fully equipped , plenty of hot water and always very warm, which is what we wanted at the beginning of January. So lovely to come in to after being out most of the day. It was also very clean and the owner was very friendly and helpful, leaving us some provisions to start our holiday. We found plenty of information in the cottage regarding places of interest , with lots to do on our doorstep. There were also plenty of books or puzzles if we just wanted a relaxing day indoors . It was good to have pubs close by to eat in if we didn't want to cook. I wouldn't hesitate to return to 'The Retreat' and would definitely recommend it to friends and family.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David R.

IDYLLIC

This was a teriific offeringThe accommodation was very good with a lot of thought given to your possible needs. The Owners went out of their way to make your holiday a pleasure avoiding intruding while being very approachable if required.You had your own space with decking area overlooking the woodland and geese beyond. Yes there are woodpeckers there. A lovely quiet location with excellent 16th century pub across the road.Food offering there is very good and reasonably priced. Take your walking boots with you to take advantage of the footpaths nearby.Good place to tour from with easy car access to Hastings. Rosemasry lane is ok for access to Fairlight but other than that I avoided using the lanes as you could go a long way before gettig a passing place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

One of the best cottages we have stayed in and the location is perfect.

We met Phil,the owner,on arrival at The Retreat. He and his wife are very kind and friendly. Thank you for the goodies you kindly provided. The Retreat is so warm and comfortable. Home from home. It is very well looked after and spotless. It was perfect for the 4 of us with a bathroom and an en-suite. There are 2 lovely bedrooms with comfortable beds. The kitchen is nice and every thing you need is there. The lounge is good to relax in, cosy and warm. We loved the outlook and watching the geese. There is a lovely sitting area outside and also a place to park your car. The location is so peaceful and is also handy for visiting place we love such as Hastings and Rye.There is a good market at Rye on Thursdays. Thank you both very much for everything. We are all very much looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie M.

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Super!

Très calme et environnement agréable! Location très propre! Accueil parfait.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skip M.

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"The Retreat" is wonderful!

My wife and I just completed a seven-week stay at The Retreat. Every thing about the stay exceeded our high expectations. Jac and Phil are wonderful, warm, attentive hosts. The property is beautiful and superbly equipped and located. We loved it!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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Peaceful Country Retreat

Ideal for a couple like us, situated quietly down a drive off the village road. Clean, comfortable, very well equipped and all on one floor. Jac was very friendly and helpful. Well placed for visiting both a number of National Trust and other properties and gardens, plus towns such as Rye & Hastings. We also enjoyed great weather for September.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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The Perfect Retreat

This the best self catering place we have ever stayed in. It is fully equipped and I could happily live here full time. The hosts are friendly and approachable, not that we needed anything during our stay. The Retreat is in a quiet village with a pub at end of the driveway and Hastings with all its attractions is a short drive away. I thoroughly recommend this venue and promise you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie G.

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Good Location Clean and Comfy

In a lovely area quiet area of Sussex. Ideal location for walks and with a pub very nearby. Accomidation was clean and comfy.
Verified

8/10 Good

Marion M.

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Erholung pur

Das Häuschen hat eine sehr gute Aufteilung und ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Einrichtung entspricht ganz genau den Bildern in der Anzeige. Wir haben mehrere wunderschöne Ausflüge in die Umgebung gemacht und Hastings und Eastbourne erkundet. Ein Highlight war der Great Dixter Garden, der uns sehr gefallen hat! Auch der Ausflug zu Beachy Head war sehr schön! Die Terasse lädt sehr zum Entspannen ein, nach einem ausgefüllten Tag, aber auch im Pub direkt gegenüber an der Straße kann man den Tag ausklingen lassen. Besonders zu empflehlen ist auch das Cafe in Pett, the Tic Tocory mit einem wunderschönem Außenbereich! Die Vermieter, die nebenan wohnen, waren sehr hilfsbereit
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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The Retreat is a perfect name

The property was perfect, very private clean, with all you need, including a trampoline and garden racket games. The view from the balcony was unbroken countryside with trees all around, with sun from first thing to early evening. The geese in the field next the cottage were an added delight. You would not know it but there was also a pub over the road which is well worth a visit. The beach which was just too far too walk to was easily accessed by car with plenty of parking all the way along and was never very crowded. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Phil

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Helpful, friendly but not intrusive. Just ask.

Why they chose this property

The Retreat has been a very successful holiday home since 1999 with many returning guests. One couple have holidayed here every year since 2001.

What makes this property unique

You should feel relaxed and miles away from the 'hulaballoo' as The Retreat is set back over 35 yards from the village road. Having said that it is only a short walk to the local inn/restaurant, hairdresser's/café, post office and butcher's.

Our guests are very happy with the location, accommodation, and what is provided at the property. They 'want for nothing'. We lived at The Retreat for a year whilst building our house - maybe that is something to do with it as no white goods/hardware etc were removed when we moved into the house.

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