Unique Smugglers Cottage with Perfect Seaview & Old Town Location

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Ocean view

Explore the area

Hastings, England

Hastings Castle6 min walk
White Rock Theatre16 min walk
Hastings Pier16 min walk
London (LGW-Gatwick)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

ground floor 2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

ground floor toilet

Toilet

main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Smugglers cottage a beautifully renovated Georgian house that dates back to 1790. This remarkable four-storey property is ideally situated on the seafront and at the heart of the old town of Hastings with all of its amenities on the doorstep.

The sea views from the bay windows on the first floor and the top floor are spectacular and offer a full 180° view of East Cliff and the sea from sunrise to sunset.

Just some of the wonderful features here are:
* Luxury bathroom with roll top bath and rain shower over.
* A games room with full size football table in the basement
* Stunning sea and cliff views
* First in line to beach
* One alleyway away to George Street restaurants, bars and vintage shops (50 yards)
* Freeview television with DVD player
* bluetooth music speaker
* complimentary full range of teas, including clipper earl grey, yorkshire tea, twinnings lapsang souchong, mint tea, illy coffee and hot chocolate
* Welcome pack (can be any combination of wine, chocolate, fruit, fresh local produce, flowers)
* bath salts, shower wash, shampoo & conditioner
* Laundry room, Bosch washing machine, clothes airer, steam iron and board.
* Brand new fully fitted kitchen with all utensils.
* We have carefully selected and furnished the house with antique and quality furniture, some items are as old as the house itself (please use place mats and drinks coasters for hot drinks and wine as the wood surfaces can damage easily and almost immediately with any heat/liquid :)

Note on access*
This is a unique and very old property and in keeping with its age and style the staircase to the first floor is steep - this may not suit all travellers.
There is also no banister but there is a hand rail to the basement staircase.
Parents be aware that the master bedroom is on the top floor and the second bedroom is on the ground floor, two flights down.

Property manager

Adriana

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

The second bedroom is on the ground floor

Events

No events allowed

No unexpected/unbooked guests allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No unexpected/unbooked guests allowed.

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this vacation home is on the beach. Hastings Castle and The America Ground are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Adventure Golf Hastings and Hastings Pier. West Hill Lift and East Hill Lift are also worth visiting. Motor boating, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Hastings, England

What's nearby

East Hill Lift - 5 min walk
Hastings Castle - 6 min walk
Hastings Castle - 8 min walk
White Rock Theatre - 16 min walk
Hastings Pier - 16 min walk

Getting around

Hastings Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

The Jolly Fisherman - 2 min walk
Royal Albion - 2 min walk
Hanushka Coffee House - 1 min walk
Ye Olde Pump House - 1 min walk
Porters Wine Bar - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Smugglers Cottage with Perfect Seaview & Old Town Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Smugglers Cottage with Perfect Seaview & Old Town Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Smugglers Cottage with Perfect Seaview & Old Town Location?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Smugglers Cottage with Perfect Seaview & Old Town Location located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hastings vacation home is just steps from West Hill Lift and Smugglers Adventure. Flower Makers' Museum and Adventure Golf Hastings are also within 5 minutes. Hastings Station is 14 minutes by foot and Ore Station is 20 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Layla D.

Jul 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Erg klein pittoresk huisje

Het huisje is gezellig ingericht. De voorzieningen zijn erg beperkt (geen vaatwasser, geen wasdroger). Het wordt verhuurd voor 4 personen, terwijl het huisje eigenlijk maar voor 2 geschikt is.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rosemary K., UK

Jan 1, 2022

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

Pleasant stay

The property was very clean and comfortable although you needed to be fit to climb all the steep stairs. A house book with useful information such as where rubbish should be deposited would have been helpful. Communications with the owner felt a little remote and was always last minute, although comprehensive when it happened.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Sep 7, 2020

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

Very good!

Was a nice small apartment, there was all the essentials in it and shops very local! Was a great get a way.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Adriana

My partner and I have worked in the arts for most of our lives. We are drawn to beautiful natural locations and fell under the spell of Hastings and St Leonard’s recently and decided that it would be a perfect bolt hole for us and our busy lives in London.

Why they chose this property

The amazing light and stunning sea views, along with its artistic and super-friendly vibe are what made us love the area and want to be here as much as we can. Then we found Smugglers Cottage and were smitten by this beautiful & characterful house right on the seafront. Since then it’s been our mission to restore this 18th C. house to its fullest possible beauty and allow others to enjoy it too,

What makes this property unique

This is a unique one-of-a-kind house
It has truly fantastic views of both the sea and the cliffs and it is centrally located, just a stone's throw from the beach and all the fun of the fair, the independent shops and restaurants nearby.
It also has a games room in the basement with a full-size football table for rainy or stay at home days.

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