Strand House is a historic Tudor house set in farmland on the edge of the preserved town of Winchelsea. It has a wide selection of bedrooms in both modern and Tudor styles, a lounge, bar and dining room. Strand House is dog-friendly with three ground floor rooms for dogs and has a number of twin and family rooms.
What makes a stay at Strand House unique?
This is an opportunity to stay in a preserved Tudor House built in 1425 in the reign of Henry VI when Winchelsea was one of England's largest ports. It is close to the ancient towns of Winchelsea and Rye and this makes it a unique historic location, surrounded by castles, houses and gardens and the Battle of Hastings. Strand House offers a warm friendly service and will be able to help guests plan activities during their stay.
What are the rooms and facilities on offer at Strand House?
Strand House has 13 bedrooms, including a suite, two modern ground floor rooms, five large character rooms, four medium sized classic rooms and one smaller cosy room. All are furnished in a style to match the historic character of the building and equipped with televisions, tea tray and free Wifi.
What can guests enjoy when staying in the Rye area?
The Rye Bay area has a whole host of attractions, ranging from beaches at Camber Sands and Winchelsea Beach, shopping in Rye, Hastings and Tenterden, Kent & East Sussex Steam Railway, the miniature Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, nature reserves at Dungerness and Rye Harbour, Windsurfing at Camber, Bodiam Castle, Scotney Castle, Rudyard Kiplings House at Batemans, gardens at Pashley Manor, Sissinghurst, old churches on Romney Marsh, cycling, walking and other outdoor activities as well as vineyards at Chapel Down and Seddlescombe.
Where can guests enjoy food and drink?
This area boasts a wide range of country pubs from the Queens Head in Icklesham, the Plough at Cock Marling and the William the Conqueror at Rye Harbour. If guests don't feel like driving then a short walk brings them to the New Inn at Winchelsea. Rye is full of restaurants with favourites being Webbs Fish Cafe and Tuscan Rye. OUtside Rye, there is the Wild Mushroom at Westfield and the Curlew at Bodiam which are high-end restaurants.
Other Information
Strand House has its own car park on site and offers parking to all guests.
The house is around 3/4 mile from the beach at Winchelsea.
Strand House is able to offer dining for pre-booked groups or house parties which are often used by family groups to celebrate significant birthdays or events.
The house is also a licensed wedding venue offering exclusive use of the house for one's wedding day.
