“A charming converted farmhouse set in the heart of the 700-acre Seven Sisters Country Park. Five rooms are simple yet stylish, with polished wood floors, cast iron beds, and nice touches like freshly cut flowers. Homemade food is served in a candlelit dining room. A gorgeous rural hideaway.”

Hotel review

Comfortable and cosy, characterful and charming, this beautifully restored 16th century farmhouse is set in a most enviable position, Seven Sisters Country Park off the South Downs Way. It features an attractive garden, a pretty Scandi-style guest lounge with an open fire that you will loathe to leave, and bedrooms boasting a host of original features like wooden beams. Delicious breakfasts are served, there's the option for hearty, tasty dinners, and there's a cafe too for simpler meals. Kayaking and paddleboarding are on the doorstep, and shingle beach, forest and heathland walks lead to pretty villages with country pubs and inviting tea rooms.

Ben West
Ben West Review published: 05/11/2022

Recommended for

  • Groups

    • With its five rooms, atmospheric dining room, and secluded location — this is ideal to rent in its entirety with a group
  • Country Escape

    • Set within the heart of the 700-acre Seven Sisters Country Park, this is a lovely rural hideaway
  • Families

    • If you are looking for a laidback spot where the kids can run wild — this is it
  • Great walks

    • There are a wide network of walking trails whether you want an amble or something a little more challenging
  • Watersports

    • Paddle board 30 minutes to Cuckmere Haven’s shingle beach and the Seven Sisters cliffs
  • Restaurant

    • Homely and wholesome food is served with good options for vegetarians and vegans
  • Kayaking

    • Kayak or canoe down the meandering waters of the Cuckmere river
  • Other Activities

    • For the brave, there is a local spot ideal for sea swimming
  • Minimum Stay

    • Two-night minimum stay during peak periods
  • Full of character

  • Outstanding location

  • Boutique

  • Family Suites

  • Quiet

  • Secluded setting

  • Intimate

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Child friendly

  • Antiques

Facilities

  • Rooms

    5 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Homely and wholesome food is served with good options for vegetarians and vegans
  • Minimum Stay

    Two-night minimum stay during peak periods
  • Bar

    Honesty bar
  • Garden

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • Wifi

  • Child friendly

Activities

  • Great walks

    • There are a wide network of walking trails whether you want an amble or something a little more challenging
  • Watersports

    • Paddle board 30 minutes to Cuckmere Haven’s shingle beach and the Seven Sisters cliffs
  • Kayaking

    • Kayak or canoe down the meandering waters of the Cuckmere river
  • Other Activities

    • For the brave, there is a local spot ideal for sea swimming

Map & Location

Other reviews

Saltmarsh Hotel

This un-formulaic and under-the-radar restored 16th-century farmhouse off the South Downs Way is a wonderful place to switch off, slow down and re-set. Inside, there’s a stripped-back wholesome café and six serene rooms; outside, the Cuckmere river meanders in great oxbow loops down to the sea and Seven Sisters cliffs...

Originally published by The Telegraph

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