Kester House

Just over 3 miles from the Battle of Hastings battleground, the award-winning Kester House offers characterful accommodation in East Sussex. This 16th-century bed and breakfast in the village of Sedlescombe provides free parking and Wi-Fi. Each elegantly furnished guest room includes a flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite or private external bathroom with shower and hairdryer. A full breakfast menu includes a locally sourced cooked breakfast, along with cereals, muesli, yoghurts, fruit salad and freshly baked muffins. A daily special is served each morning, with examples including smoked salmon and cheese omelette, and lemon cornmeal pancakes. Indulgent afternoon teas are also served at Kester House on Sundays. Around 6 miles north of Hastings, Sedlescombe is a 20-minute drive from the pretty harbour town of Rye, home of many historic attractions and less than 30 minutes from the Eurostar terminal in Ashford. Herstmonceux Castle and Observatory are around 11 miles away, and the royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells is a 40-minute drive away.