| 1 miles from henry viii's camber castle and 2. the 5 updated, bright rooms with en suite bathrooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, along with tea and coffeemaking facilities. located 1 block from a259 road, this traditional village pub with rooms is in a whitewashed, 18th-century coaching inn. 7 miles from medieval rye castle. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include full english breakfast served in the venerable pub and restaurant, where a classic english-fare menu and ales are offered amid exposed wood beams and a fireplace. it's 1. there's also a back beer garden. upgraded rooms have brass beds and bay windows with village views
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 49
Lamb House (7 min)
Red-brick, Georgian former home of US novelist Henry James, with a peaceful walled garden. Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11 min)
Vast bit of land with habitats for rare species like the Spangled Button Beetle, plus Camber Castle. Rye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower (8 min)
Venerable 14th century tower with harbor views & exhibits & artifacts depicting medieval life. Smugglers Adventure (18 min)
Series of underground tunnels tracing the steps of smugglers, with sound effects and costumed staff. Hastings Pier (20 min)
Renovated dock with an observatory platform, restaurants & shops, plus open-air events. Camber Sands (16 min)
2 mi. of shoreline with picturesque sand dunes, plus lifeguards, parking & water sports. Hastings Fishermen's Museum (18 min)
Photos and memorabilia relating to the local fishing industry, plus a 14-foot model of a 1514 ship. Great Dixter House & Gardens (23 min)
Tours of 15th-century manor house and the late Christopher Lloyd's exemplary gardens surrounding it. Hastings Country Park (12 min)
Large, 853-acre coastal reserve with nature trails, wildlife, picnic areas & sandstone cliffs. Camber Castle (5 min)
Remains of a vast artillery fort built by Henry VIII, with monthly guided walks. Guided tours only. Bodiam Castle (25 min)
14th-century castle with a moat, soaring towers, events and exhibitions, plus a cafe. Hastings Castle (19 min)
Norman fortress ruins with dungeons, a cloistered chapel and an audio-visual show inside a tent. Battle Abbey (25 min)
Medieval ruins and battlefield site with an interactive exhibition, a film about 1066 and a cafe. East Hill Lift Upper Station (18 min)
Early 20th-century funicular railway, the steepest in the U.K., offering park access & beach views. Kent & East Sussex Railway (28 min)
Heritage railway offering journeys on vintage steam & diesel trains, some with dining service. | 
