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Coastal Escape -Country Park, Sea & Old Town (Parking & Pet Friendly)

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Listed historic property with beautiful enclosed courtyard next to country park
Private kitchen
Exterior
Room
Spacious and Sunny Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Self-parking included
    Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Hastings Castle

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Self-parking included
  • Free internet
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hastings, ENG
  • Place, Hastings Country Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, East Hill Lift
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 - Downstairs

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this cottage is in the city centre and near theme parks. Stables Theatre and Fishermen's Museum 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 Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and cycling.
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Hastings, ENG

What's nearby

  • Hastings Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Blue Reef Aquarium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • East Hill Lift - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Smugglers Adventure - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hastings Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Ore Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Pump House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brewing Brothers at the Imperial - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The London Trader - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Escape -Country Park, Sea & Old Town (Parking & Pet Friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Coastal Escape -Country Park, Sea & Old Town (Parking & Pet Friendly)?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Escape -Country Park, Sea & Old Town (Parking & Pet Friendly)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Escape -Country Park, Sea & Old Town (Parking & Pet Friendly)?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Coastal Escape -Country Park, Sea & Old Town (Parking & Pet Friendly) located?

This family-friendly Hastings cottage is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Hastings Country Park, Stables Theatre and Electric Palace. East Hill Lift and West Hill Lift are also within 15 minutes. Ore Station is 20 minutes by foot and Hastings Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Absolutely charming cottage and very helpful hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the lovely review Maxine, it was our pleasure having your family here. We hope you're all well and look forward to seeing you again soon. All best wishes Sue
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful well presented cottage. Lovely log fire for those chilly days.

Enjoyed staying in the beautiful cottage. In good location to explore Hastings and surrounding areas Such as Battle and Boadin castle. 5 to 10 min walk to old town with great places to eat. Really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Dear Helen, We are delighted from hear from you and to know that you had a great time in the Cottage. We appreciate that you took the time to write to us and hope to see you again soon. Best Wishes Sue & Robert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for exploring all Hastings has to offer

Lovely cottage, well equipped with everything we could possibly have needed for our first dog friendly holiday. The host Sue was extremely welcoming and helpful throughout the whole process from our initial booking queries through to our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thank you David for leaving such an amazing review! So glad your first dog friendly holiday with us was such a great one. Look forward to your future stays. Sue :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

A glorious stay - quiet, characterful, beautifully furnished and equipped with a lovely continental feeling.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
So glad you had an excellent stay, Laurie. Thanks for the awesome review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home from home cottage

Great cottage equipped with everything you need, great location- ideal for visiting Camber Sands, Rye to the East, Battle to the North and Eastbourne to the West. Lovely walks and hosts that couldn’t do more for you!! Thank you Sue and Robert 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
We are delighted you had a great time, Sharon. Thanks for the wonderful review. We work hard to meet expectations , and we’re so happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Thank you ★彡
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location quiet and secure

Lovely secure cottage perfectly equipped and such a short walk into old town part of Hastings we paid for 3 nights but stayed for 2 due to work but was more than happy to do so. Would love to come back when it’s not blowing a gale outside
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the lovely review, Jon! We’re really happy to hear you loved the Cottage and its location. Shame about the weather, but glad you enjoyed your time here nonetheless. Please come back and see us soon. Best Wishes Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Cottage

Cannot fault our stay so top marks and would definitely recommend. The hosts where so helpful and kind, they left us lovely welcome treats and flowers. The hosts also quickly resolved a minor problem we had. The cottage was clean, organised and had every utensil you could think of in the kitchen. The cottage has interesting history and is documented in the welcome pack along with plenty of useful information. The Cottage is well located to all that Hastings has to offer. The private allocated parking adds to a stress free stay. Thank you both so much Steve, Sarah, Abbie and James 🌼
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the great 5-star review. We are so happy you had a fabulous stay. It was our pleasure hosting your wonderful family, Steve! Look forward to seeing all of you again! x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great break

Just had a 5 night break and couldn't fault the property which is exactly as described and furnished to a high standard with everything you need. Located a ten minute walk from the lovely old town for great food and pubs and less than 5 minutes from East cliff park with fantastic views and walking routes. Sue and her husband were on hand to resolve an issue with the cooker, replacing it with a new one within 24 hours and are lovely welcoming hosts. We also managed to park a large SUV at the house without any issues so ignore any negative comments about parking. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the great 5-star review, Sharon. We are so happy you had a great stay and enjoyed our home and its location. It was our pleasure hosting your wonderful family. Hope you’ll visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stil- & liebevoll

Das Haus hat enorm viel Charakter und ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Es ear so wundervoll, dass sehr gern vor Ort geblieben sind, als Ausflüge zu machen! Unsere Gastgeberin - Sue -ist einfach wundervoll
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfekt . Perfekt - Perfekt

Wir haben zwei Wochen im THE COTTAGE verbracht. Die Unterkunft ist absolut perfekt gepflegt, hochwertig eingerichtet und ausgestattet und wurde durch Sue und Robert liebenswürdig und liebenswert vorbereitet - inkl. einen Präsentkorb zur Begrüßung. Sue war hervorragend online erreichbar, hatte tolle Ausflugstipps und war einfach liebenswert und zuvorkommend. Die Gästemappe ist hervorragend aufgearbeitet und informativ und unterhaltsam. Hastings Old Town ist fußläufig erreichbar. In nur 2 Minuten gelangt man mit dem Hund auf einen herrlichen Waldweg und kann dann wirklich stundenlang oder auch nur für eine kurze Runde gehen. Unser RangeRover Evoque hat ohne Probleme und bequem in den Hof gepasst. Wir haben es im THE COTTAGE seht genossen und sind glücklich, zwei sehr leibenswerte Menschen als Gastgeber kennengelernt zu haben.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Your review put a big smile on our faces. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in our home and had a perfectly wonderful time. Thank you for being such lovely guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Haus, tolle Gastgeber

Wir hatten zwei wunderbare Wochen in Hastings und Umgebung. Die Bilder der Unterkunft geben 100% die Realität wieder und Rob und Sue sind aufmerksame und hilfsbereite Gastgeber.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your great review. We are so happy you had a wonderful stay and a great time in Hastings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant hone away from home

The Cottage was a great experience from beginning to end, with thoughtful extra provisions awaiting our arrival, really magnificent decor still with a very homely, cosy feel. The location is a short walk from Hastings’ Old Town and to country trails. Our extended family all loved our time together in this special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks for your great review Robyn. Our pleasure having you in our home! Hope to see all of you back here again very soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cottage

We loved staying at the Cottage and our hosts were incredibly helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
😊 Dear Ladies, it was a pleasure to meet you all, and we are delighted to be able to help make your stay a lovely one. So glad we managed to see you again during check out, and thanks again for all the suggestions. We appreciate it. We are sorry to hear you had problems accessing Vrbo Mobile App. However, with technical issues and problems with password, please contact Vrbo so they can help you directly. Thank you for your lovely review and all best wishes 🌸
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Belmont Cottage, Hastings Old Town

The property is unusual. It comprises two floors with bedrooms & bathrooms on both levels. Kitchen & dining room on lower level. Very well equipped & all rooms bigger than we expected. A selection of cakes plus milk & orange juice etc was a nice present. Belmont Road outside the cottage however is a narrow road with a loose badly pot holed surface. Reversing into the parking courtyard requires a reasonable degree of skill, even with modern reversing aids. Particularly if two cars are to be parked. Sue the host was very welcoming and close by if required.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
We are so pleased to host Richard’s family during their summer vacation. Our home is a lovingly remodelled grade 2 listed family home with charm and character suitable for a small group located in this wonderful historic part of Hastings going back to Regency times. The interior and exterior spaces are shown in photos and described in detail in the listing. Most historic Old Town properties will not have on site parking. For the convenience and security of our guests, we offer our guests complimentary on-property in our private courtyard (formerly a small coachyard). The space will fit one car easily or perhaps two (depending on vehicle size). We understand that while we find it easy some may find it challenging so it is worth mentioning there is roadside parking close-by if preferred. We enjoy sharing our home and hope it will continue to spark joy and happiness for all our wonderful guests. Thanks again for coming to stay, Richard. Take care!🌷
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property with well stocked kitchen and extras.

Excellent location, would definitely rent again. No negatives. Could not fault anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the great 5-star review, Lynne. We are so happy you had a great stay and enjoyed our home and its location. We are so very lucky to be in this wonderful spot just next to the Old Town’s lovely shops and eateries, at the same time having the great country park literally on our doorstep. Hope you’ll visit again soon 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent short getaway!

During this grim period we needed a short break. And found Hastings perfect. Sue & Robert's small cosy place was the perfect choice we made. Its a beautiful historical cottage furbished very tastefully and very clean. To welcome us she had put some lovely cup cakes & tea/coffee for us. And of course for our 5 month frenchie a very cosy bed and small bites/biscuits which he absolutely relished!! The cottage is about 20 minutes walk into the high street or if you want to walk along the shore. There are some good pubs & restaurants to eat. Unfortunately we had to do takeaway as it was only outdoor sitting & a bit cold in eve. We shall come back with a bigger group as we absolutely loved the town, the sea, restaurants and the cosy cottage. Perfect getaway!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much for the great review and sharing more about your fabulous time here.🌸 Glad you had a chance to explore the various scenic walks into Old Town. Isn't the view from the East Hill overlooking the coast heavenly! I’m afraid we usually take the quickest route, which is heading straight for the pub in Old Town less than 300m away (and then stumble back up the road when it gets dark) 🤣 😂 England is finally opened for indoor dining, so hopefully the next time you visit, you will be able to enjoy some of the great eating places close by, and your lovely little puppy can venture further afoot! All best wishes 🌼
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

April 2021

It was great, smart, clean and welcoming. A little chilly in an admittedly cold April. But great.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
John, thank you for taking time to write us a great review! We’re so happy you loved your stay and look forward to having you back ☆.:゚
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy Half Term Getaway

Belmont Cottage is a wonderful place to stay when visiting Hastings or the surrounding area. Very private, wonderful history to it and well laid out and full of character. It was also easy to find and we immediately settled in, very comfy throughout from the hotel quality beds & bedding to the sofa’s and chairs. We arrived during a storm but immediately felt cosy despite the wild weather outside. The house is very well catered for in every sense (kitchen, dining, bedrooms and sitting room) but added thoughtful extras like games, Netflix (which our son was very happy with!) welcome scones/snacks to the macro photography on the walls meant we enjoyed spending time there just as much as exploring. The Kitchen was so well equipped that we could bake and were able to make a roast dinner easily. Communication with the hosts Sue and Robert was excellent and they were very helpful with places to eat, go and if we had any questions about the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the awesome review, Andrew. We're so happy that your beautiful family had a great stay! Appreciate you taking time to share your amazing experience online. Please come see us again if you are headed this way again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a quiet break!

The Cottage is a cozy little corner a short walk down to Old Hastings and the Stade and a stones throw from the country park Warm and welcoming and spotlessly kept, we had a fantastic and deeply restful time there reading, walking and eating an indecent amount of beautiful fresh fish!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
✨ We delighted to know our home hit all the right notes and provided you with an amazing stay. It was our pleasure hosting you ✰ Glad you had a chance to explore Old Town, Country Park and enjoyed all the gorgeous fresh seafood. Please come back soon. Sue🌹
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Continental feel in Old Hastings

We would certainly recommend Belmont to anyone. As the photo above shows, it has a continental feel about it from the outside and the inside was just as charming. The thoughtful decoration and little extras, such as logs, welcome tea, games and sweet little doorstops added to its attractions. Communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
It was our pleasure hosting you, we are so happy you loved your stay at our historic home and we were able to provide you with a fabulous and comfortable stay. 😊 Thank you for taking time to leave us a 5 star⭐️ 🌟 💫 ⭐️ ⭐️ review. Sue xx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent, well-placed property with lots of character!

This was a really interesting property, full of character. A very old building but modernised and comfortable with everything you could want from a holiday cottage. Lots of space, very well-equipped and comfortable. Secluded and away from the bustle of the sea front. The house is on a hill above the town. The Country Park is 5 - 10 minutes from the house, with walks for miles and wonderful views of Hastings and the sea. The town itself is a 10 - 15 minute walk, although down a steep hill. The hills and the stairs in the property may make it a challenge for anyone with mobility problems. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly and easy to contact if there was a problem (which there wasn't). We would certainly stay there again and recommend it as a base to explore East Sussex and Kent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the fabulous review and for sharing your Hastings experience. 💫 ⭐️ 🌟 We are extremely delighted you enjoyed your stay, it was our absolute pleasure meeting and hosting you! You're right about Hastings...geographically it is situated where the sandstone beds meet the English Channel, forming the beautiful cliffs to the east. The Cottage is about 300m to the start of the picturesque historic Old Town with its quirky houses, shops and pubs with miles of beautiful seafront. Beyond the lovely Old Town is the bigger Town Centre where local shops go for their daily needs. It is easy to walk everywhere. There are a few paths up into the Country Park, one of them starts a few steps from the Cottage which lead up to the East Hill where, as you mentioned, one can enjoy “wonderful views of Hastings and the sea”. 🏖 . It is every dog's heaven- many of our guests had problems trying to get their dogs to leave on check-out day.... 😂 This part of Hastings dates back many centuries, and like many historic towns, can prove challenging especially for those with mobility issues (uneven surfaces and narrow paths etc). We hope you’ll come see us again and explore more of our lovely little town! Cheers! All best wishes .. Sue 🌷
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Literally home away from home

Just finished a wonderful stay at The Cottage. The property is in a perfect location 5 minutes walk from the start of the Old Town. Perfect for being able to wander in and back several times in a day for different types of visits, amusements, beach, food & drink or shops. Sue and Robert provided very clear instructions and were always available to answer any queries. The property is very well equipped and has all you would need for a pleasant stay. Parking in Hastings is always a challenge but we managed to get our 2 cars parked behind the gates into the courtyard, which was a real bonus. The area is quiet and safe. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
We are delighted to receive your wonderful review, Richard. We’re so happy that our proximity to the Old Town and Seafront and free on-property guest parking allowed all of you to enjoy this most popular part of Hastings on foot (no better way to explore Hastings of course!). It was our absolute pleasure hosting all of you! ✨⭐ You’ve always taken the time to share and connect with us. We really appreciate it.😄 We hope you’ll come and see us again soon! Our best wishes Sue and Robert
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Well appointed accommodation

High quality furnishings and well appointed inside accommodation with very comfy beds and bedlinen, comfortable sitting room and well-equipped kitchen and dining room. Very pleasant communication with owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
We are so pleased to know that The Cottage hit the spot for you, Katherine! We appreciated all the fabulous comments we have received from you as well as all our other guests who have written to tell us how much they enjoyed the very comfortable beds, nice linens, quality furnishings etc. We are consistently making improvements to this wonderful 200-year old historic property, in order provide our guests with the most enjoyable stay. Thank you for sharing your review with us and the HomeAway community. Sue xx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and comfortable property

I just came back from my long weekend away in Hastings and feel renovated. Not only was great to be able to relax outside home for a few days, but also, choosing the Cottage was the best thing I made. From the moment I made the booking I started to feel welcome by the property owner who was very responsive to my emails the whole time, provide great advice on things to do and where to eat. Upon arrival, there was a very nice tray full of pastries waiting for us which was a nice touch. We were all very hungry after the drive from London so that went down very well. The Cottage was better and bigger than expected and the beds were extremelly comfortable. I would definitely recommend the Cottage and would stay there again if I go back to Hastings (hopefully I will).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the awesome review, Veronica! We absolutely delighted to hear we hit the mark for you. So happy to know all of you slept beautifully (having been road warriors ourselves, we understand the importance of having quality beds/linens to provide the best rest). We enjoy sharing our home with wonderful guests like yourself. Come back and see us soon when you are ready to explore more of Hastings and Sussex. We are very close to transport links and walking distance to many of Hastings best attractions. Best Wishes Sue xx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House, Great Location, Fantastic Owners. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Sue and Robert were fantastic hosts. Communication from booking was first class. Wonderful welcome treats, including treats for us and our dog. The house is a great find. An oasis of calm within walking distance of the quaint Old Hastings. The house is brilliantly equipped, cosy yet spacious. The open fire was a real treat. We loved our trip and wished we could have stayed longer. If you’re looking at this listing then just book. You won’t regret it. Thanks Sue and Robert. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the awesome review, David! We love sharing our home with our guests so we’re absolutely delighted to hear we hit the mark for you. Glad that our little welcome pack also hit the spot after a long tiring drive. We would love to continue providing a wonderful home-away- from-home stay for wonderful guests like you and your lovely family. Come back and see us soon. Cheers!
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