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A 4-storey villa dating back to 1882, St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast embraces a 19th-century theme, with characterful period details and retaining its original Victorian layout. This St Leonards guest house offers free parking and Wi-Fi, and serves a country house-style full English breakfast. With authentic furnishings of the era, guest rooms at St Benedict have a comfortable double bed and tea and coffee facilities. Each has a private external bathroom with a roll-top bath. The full English breakfast is served in the dining room from silver dishes, in the manner of a Victorian country house. Evening meals can also be provided on request. St Leonards also has a number of recommended restaurants within a short walk of the guest house. Guests can take tea on the lawn in summer, or enjoy the roaring fire in the drawing room in winter. A large walled garden has a pond, summerhouse and even a tranquil chapel. The East Sussex resort of St Leonards is just over a mile from neighbouring Hastings, home of Hastings Museum and Art Gallery and the famous Norman castle. Bexhill is just over 5 miles away, counting the iconic 1930s De La Warr Pavilion theatre and arts venue among its attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Hastings

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The B&B has an amazing Victorian decor, but it isn't just the large pieces, the mirror over the fireplace, it extends to the smallest of trinkets such as a matchbox cover featuring Tsar Nicolas II. This means that you could spend your entire stay...
  • Agathe
    Greece Greece
    This was a magical experience! The hotel is absolutely gorgeous with all its attention to detail. The owner were very accommodating and friendly. They prepared us a roaring fire in the living room which made us feel right at home. The breakfast...
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is beautifully curated. The room was spacious, bright and comfortable with a lovely view of the garden and the sea. The breakfast was delicious and very atmospheric with the fire on. I loved all the little details. It was a very special...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is fabulous, with incredible attention to detail. It is large and welcoming, with a unique decor.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The building and decoration is fabulous. It really is like a living museum. Breakfast was wonderful and we loved how the flames from the real fire reflected in the silverware.
  • Agnes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was an amazing experience to go back in time, to be surrounded by beautiful antiques, carefully chosen, the welcome was warm and generous and it was something completely out of the ordinary.
  • Tara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is beautiful and every room is a feast for the eyes full of antiques and art
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were the heart and soul of the property. I can't begin to tell you how fabulous this place is, especially if you are an antique and story collector like me. The hosts were just amazing and happy to indulge me in my questions and to show...
  • Yan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a lovely and historical place to stay for a short visit to Hastings.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The decore and the fact that it was a most interesting change from the modern norm. Food was exceptional and the surroundings and gardens really reflected the period of the property. Many original rare architectural and furnishing features and...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by stephen groves

9.9
9.9
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Host review score
stephen groves
We have carefully restored the house to its original 1880s layout and use, using entirely period wallpapers, decorative objects d'art and antique furniture, down to the smallest detail, including bathrooms. All rooms are furnished in high Victorian style, and the house has the feel of a living museum. There are also servant's quarters with pantry scullery and kitchen with a service lift and a speaking tube to the dining room.
Stephen and Paul have spent 20 years returning the house to its original configuration, decorating it and filling it with period objects. Great care has been taken over the artistic style of each room, so that guests can enjoy a unique experience of stepping back in time.
St.Leonards was established in the Regency period as a purpose built seaside resort, and was expanded in the 1880s when St.Benedict was built. It is now both a holiday resort and a centre for artists, with a growing number of galleries and vintage/antique shops. The gracious architecture of the area is an attraction, as is the proximity to the English Channel.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast

  • Room options at St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast is 1.4 miles from the centre of Hastings. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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