Hastings cottage holidays, Sussex Holiday rentals - self catering cottages to rent in Hastings
Hastings is a seaside town known for the 1066 Battle of Hastings. It was fought on a nearby field where the Battle Abbey now stands. The Norman ruins of Hastings Castle, once home to William the Conqueror, overlook the English Channel.
Hastings Town is a mix of modern life and tradition. The seafront extends for 5km, from the fishing fleet through the arcades, ammusements and funfair rides, to the Pier and unique double-decker promenade, that finally rests at the pretty Grosvenor Gardens.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Cycle paths | ✔ |
| Coastal walks | ✔ |
| Fabulous beaches | ✔ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Gatwick (98km) |
| Nearest train station | Hastings (SE) |
Featured holiday cottages in Hastings
Hastings is located on the South Coast and is an ideal location for renting a holiday cottage and use it as a base to explore the local area and the other attractions that Sussex has to offer including the dramatic & hilly costal cliff walk from Hastings to Fairlight Glen Beach.
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Things to see and do in Hastings
Hastings and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, dramatic coastline and countryside to explore along with historical battle sites and ruins.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Spend a day at Hastings Castle | ✔ |
| Hastings pier | ✔ |
| Visit Shipwreck Museum and Blue Reef aquarium | ✔ |
| Spend a day Alexandra Park & Nature Reserve | ✔ |
| Smugglers Adventure | ✔ |
| Take the funicular from the Old Town up to the Castle | ✔ |
| Vist Rye, the best preserved medieval town in the UK (20 minutes drive) | ✔ |
| A day on the 7 mile stretch of beach and dunes at Camber Sands (3 miles) | ✔ |
Our view on Hastings
With pristine countryside, impressive and dramatic coastline with towering cliffs and historical sites, Hastings is the ideal location to rent a cottage and discover this wonderful English county. Holiday home cottages provide the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
