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Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex

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Warm welcome awaits at Old Town Bolthole
Interior
Sweet fully equipped kitchen
Interior detail
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Hastings, England
  • Place, Hastings Country Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, East Hill Lift
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex

Old Town Bolthole is the perfect romantic retreat in Hastings Old Town, East Sussex.
Dating back to the 1400's it has bags of character, with exposed beams, quirky staircase and an electric woodburner, it truly is a bolthole for that weekend getaway.
A central location makes it a great base for exploring Hastings with everything on your doorstep. An easy stroll to the sea and Hastings Country Park. Planning to eat out you will be spoilt for choice, great cafes and pubs only minutes away.
You will find the cottage along a private twitten. Climb the stairs to the front door and you enter into the small but perfectly formed kitchen. You have a two ring electric hob, a combination microwave/oven, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster and kettle.
The lounge has an electric wood-burner for those cosy Autumn & Winter evenings, two comfy armchairs and a dining table and chairs in front of the window for meal times. From the kitchen, stairs lead up to the modern shower room and the double bedroom.
The cottage is charming and finished to a high standard with good quality bed linen, fine towels and a small welcome pack consisting of milk, tea, coffee, packet of biscuits from the local deli ' Penbuckles' and a bottle of fruit juice.
Due to its age it might not be suitable for those who are less mobile.
When staying at Old Town Bolthole it is not necessary to have a car, as everything is within easy walking of the cottage including the railway station.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Vaping

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this cottage is near the beach. Camber Sands and Hastings Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stables Theatre and East Hill Lift. Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre and Blue Reef Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Hastings, England

What's nearby

  • Smugglers Adventure - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hastings Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Reef Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.4 km
  • East Hill Lift - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hastings Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ore Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jolly Fisherman - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jenny Lind - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The London Trader - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪First in Last Out - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex on 31 December 2025 start from NZ$524, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Electric Palace and Stables Theatre. Old Town Hall Museum and Smugglers Adventure are also within 5 minutes. Ore Station is 18 minutes by foot and Hastings Station is 18 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Roy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Tiny property

The description of the property was very misleading, how cramped and tiny should have been emphasized
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect bolt hole in Old Town Hastings

Great location, perfect for two. Everything you need. Walking distance to great pubs and restaurants and so many quirky shops. Would definitely recommend (and have done) to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Old Town break

Very noisy. Also work going on on adjacent property which we should have been warned about.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bolthole is a delightful place - well decorated and furnished. Everything you need is there.

Warm, cosy, quiet ins[tie of being on the high street. Lovely place to be in.

About the host

Hosted by Rye and Beyond Holiday Cottages

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I have lived locally for over twenty years so there isn't much I don't know about the area and what's going on.
Feel free to test me ;)

Why they chose this property

No need to bring a car, central location means you have everything on your doorstep.
A characterful cottage in a pretty location.
Perfect romantic bolthole for a weekend getaway.

What makes this property unique

Only room for two, no sharing required.
Only 1.5 hours from London by train.
Listed cottage, exposed beams and lots of quirks.
Central location
Only minutes from the beach.

Languages:

English

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