| the classically decorated rooms (most with sea views) feature en suite bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking facilities, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. overlooking the sea and a 2-minute walk from the beach, this unfussy guesthouse in a 19th-century townhouse is an 8-minute walk from hastings station and a 10-minute walk from the ruins of hastings castle. breakfast is offered for a fee and parking is complimentary. family rooms are available. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 46
De La Warr Pavilion (15 min)
Iconic Modernist building from 1935, offering contemporary art exhibitions, eatery, bar and shop. East Hill Lift Upper Station (15 min)
Early 20th-century funicular railway, the steepest in the U.K., offering park access & beach views. Hastings Country Park (11 min)
Large, 853-acre coastal reserve with nature trails, wildlife, picnic areas & sandstone cliffs. Great Dixter House & Gardens (29 min)
Tours of 15th-century manor house and the late Christopher Lloyd's exemplary gardens surrounding it. The True CRIME Museum (1 min)
Displays of forensic evidence depicting violent events related to serial killers, gangsters & more. Smugglers Adventure (15 min)
Series of underground tunnels tracing the steps of smugglers, with sound effects and costumed staff. Hastings Pier (4 min)
Renovated dock with an observatory platform, restaurants & shops, plus open-air events. Hastings Beach (5 min)
Quaint pebble beach with swimming, restrooms & a nearby promenade for shopping & food. Hastings Castle (7 min)
Norman fortress ruins with dungeons, a cloistered chapel and an audio-visual show inside a tent. Alexandra Park, Hastings (19 min)
This 44-acre formal park features gardens, wooded areas, a fishing pond, wildlife & more. Hastings Fishermen's Museum (16 min)
Photos and memorabilia relating to the local fishing industry, plus a 14-foot model of a 1514 ship. Hastings Museum & Art Gallery (5 min)
Venerable museum dedicated to local history & natural sciences, plus global artwork & culture. Camber Sands (36 min)
2 mi. of shoreline with picturesque sand dunes, plus lifeguards, parking & water sports. Battle Abbey (17 min)
Medieval ruins and battlefield site with an interactive exhibition, a film about 1066 and a cafe. Bodiam Castle (25 min)
14th-century castle with a moat, soaring towers, events and exhibitions, plus a cafe. | 
