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Quirky, listed building with log burners close to the historical town of Battle

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Little Turret entrance
Drive for up to 3 cars
Decked area with table seating for 4
The dome interior
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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St. Leonards-on-Sea, ENG
  • St Leonard, Hollington -Church-in-the-Wood
    3 min drive
  • Alexandra Park
    4 min drive
  • Carr Taylor Vineyard
    7 min drive
  • Lydd (LYX)
    54 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Quirky, listed building with log burners close to the historical town of Battle

Little Turret is part of the old farm buildings of the Beauport Home Farm built in 1838 and in its time housed the farm workers. Situated above the now converted old forge and cowshed and amongst a few more modern homes, Little Turret is full of character. It has recently been renovated to provide all the modern appliances whilst keeping original features to reflect the age of the property. Tastefully decorated with a mixture of Farrow and Ball colours and William Morris wallpaper you won't be disappointed. Access is up the stone spiral staircase in the turret with its interesting ceiling, which leads to the lounge with a log burner, TV, Netflix, Disney+, DVD player, choice of DVDs and 2 sofas. The property has an ample dining room with vintage furnishings and a further woodburner ideal for cozy Autumn and Winter meals. Off the dining room is a small but quirky cloakroom. The fully equipped galley kitchen has a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, oven, hob, microwave and fridge. The double bedroom is off the lounge with quality, luxury bedding. Please ask if you require an extra bed for a young person . We can provide a foldaway bed and bedding.

Upstairs you will find the bedroom with exposed brick work, a king size Rococo bed with quality bedding, stripped floorboards and far reaching views from the unusual round window over Hastings towards the sea. The spacious bathroom has a roll top bath with a hand shower attachment. Cotton towels and individual wrapped soaps provided for that touch of luxury.

Little Turret has its own driveway for at least 2 cars and a pretty decking area with table and seating for 4 to enable you to enjoy a morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Little Turret is ideally located in the heart of the famous 1066 Country a short drive from Hastings seafront, the historic town of Battle with its Abbey, the beautiful town of Rye. It's just a 10 minute drive into St. Leonards where you are spoilt for choice for antique shops, cafes and galleries. St. Leonards even has its own independent cinema with restaurant and art gallery. There is a luxury 30 seater cinema at the modern and very popular Sussex Exchange Restaurant. Hastings Old Town is a short drive away with many events held during the year. Hastings is known for its Pirate Day and is a must if you are in the area. It also hosts an annual Seafood and Wine Festival in September and Hastings Day Bonfire and Firework Display in October. In November nearby Battle hosts a Bonfire Night Procession and amazing firework display from Battle Abbey.

Hastings has a stunning contemporary designed pier after the original was destroyed by fire several years ago. Now open for the public to enjoy views of the town from out to sea.

Hastings Old Town also has a mixture of antique shops and cafes alongside amusements, crazy golf and everything you'd expect from a seaside holiday. The picturesque narrow streets and fishing huts set between the 2 cliffs are worth a visit.

A little further out you can find plenty of walks, cycle routes and areas of outstanding natural beauty. For those interested in history you can visit Battle Abbey famously founded by William the Conqueror, Bodiam Castle complete with moat and turrets and Herstmonceux Castle to name but a few historical attractions.

With so many attractions and events you will barely have time to enjoy the home comforts of the cottage.

Property manager

Jane Pecorini

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Under 8 not recommended. Please contact owner

Events

No events allowed
Pre-wedding parties may assemble at the property

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke at the outside areas

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
Note from host: Pre-wedding parties may assemble at the property
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Leonards-On-Sea

Located in St Leonards-On-Sea, this cottage is on the beach. The America Ground and Battle Abbey and Battlefield are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include BattleZone Live and Clambers. West Hill Lift and Adventure Golf Hastings are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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St. Leonards-on-Sea, ENG

What's nearby

  • Carr Taylor Vineyard - 7 min drive
  • Hastings Pier - 7 min drive
  • White Rock Theatre - 7 min drive
  • Hastings Castle - 9 min drive
  • East Hill Lift - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Battle Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harrow Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Deep Blue - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Silverhill Service Station - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quirky, listed building with log burners close to the historical town of Battle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quirky, listed building with log burners close to the historical town of Battle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quirky, listed building with log burners close to the historical town of Battle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quirky, listed building with log burners close to the historical town of Battle located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of High Weald and St Leonard, Hollington -Church-in-the-Wood. Old Roar Gill and Blackhorse Quarry are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week at the Little Turret
We absolutely loved our stay - the Little Turret was everything we hoped for. It is full of surprises with all the charm of a bygone era and plenty of personal touches to make it special. Would have no hesitation in staying again. Thanks Jane,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coastal Sanctuary
Jane and Jon were amazing hosts! I ended up booking Little Turret after my prior VRBO cancelled just before my trip, Jane and Jon allowed me to stay over the Holiday when they normally would have closed. I cannot express how grateful I am to them and their family for providing me a place to stay. I arrived later than anticipated but was treated with some welcome gifts that were perfect! From the unique entry-way (almost castle like) to the first glimpse inside Little Turret, the property gives you all the English charm and quirk your heart desires. Little Turret was a sanctuary for me over a 23 day trip and I found myself not wanting to leave the multiple fireplaces or bathtub! The beds are comfortable, amenities are well done, and in general it is just the perfect spot to rest, rejuvenate, and reflect. I spent a lot of time cooking, building fires, and reading. When I finally left the property, it was close car ride to Historic Battle, Hastings, the coast, Rye, Eastbourne and a little further to Brighton. Close access to train stations and other amenities you might need during your stay. Jane was fantastic at communicating and was readily available whenever I had questions or needed something. If your looking for an amazing place to stay, experience historic England with some real English charm I cannot express more that Little Turret is the place to go! I will return in the future. Thank you again Jane & Jon for making my English Holiday perfect!
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Häuschen
Sehr liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus. Es ist im Vintage Stil eingerichtet und hat viele schöne Details. Die Betten sind bequem, das Haus ist sehr sauber und die Besitzer sind sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir waren mit den Fahrrädern da und haben tolle Fahrradtouren an der Küste, aber auch im Umland machen können.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty little house
The house is so pretty and cosy to stay in. Of course it is small and of course, when one is 6'7" like me you'd bang your head against the beams but we had a great stay! Bed is comfortable!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekter Ausgangspunkt, um die Südküste und auch London zu erkunden.
Sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky but comfortable
Well-equipped & very comfortable (except for the sofas, which were not). Beautifully decorated, but downstairs was dark, even on bright days. Palatial bathroom, but struggled bathing without a stand-in shower. Sea view not visible except from garden. Location brilliant, 5 mins from seafront, & very peaceful. Overall, a lovely place, & owner Jane was lovely too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Danny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great place a bit far from anywhere
Loved it once we found out the transport situation first class property everything you could want
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Achim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Außergewöhnlich perfekt
Seit Jahren stosse ich bei meiner Recherche nach Ferienhäusern im Internet immer wieder auf dieses besondere Haus mit dem Turm...Nun haben wir es gebucht, mit einer grossen Erwartungshaltung. Und wurden nicht enttäuscht!!! Das wichtigste zuerst: Perfekt sauber bis ins Detail! Und das ist uns wichtig. Ein so außergewöhnliches Haus mit dieser ausgefallenen Einrichtung so sauber zu halten ist nicht einfach ( das weiss ich aus eigener Erfahrung) aber hier ist es gelungen. Danke dafür. Alle Fotos in der Beschreibung sind authentisch. Die liebe zum Detail, die hübsche Terrasse, die Bank in der Abendsonne, es war so wunderbar. Und die Vermieterin so herzlich und sympathisch. Unsere Kinder kamen überraschend für 3 Nächte dazu, das war kein Problem, hat nichts extra gekostet. Nochmal Danke. Die Betten, die Kissen, die Handtücher, alles hochwertig. Danke für eine wunderbare Woche.

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb weekend
Excellent property and felt very welcome. Perfect place to chill as in very quiet surroundings. Would definitely stay her again

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation in UK
The location was a little further out of Hastings than I thought but was easy with a car to get around. The place itself is wonderful and so are the hosts. The houses personal touches are great. We were so tired after a 11 hour flight and two hour drive that having wine , eggs bread and milk was wonderful so we didn't have to run right out again. Would stay here again definitely!!! There are quite a few steps if this is hard for you. It wasn't for us. Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Character property
Spent a lovely weekend with my family at this beautiful property. So full of character and beautifully decorated if you like old then this is the place for you. It is well equipped and spotlessly clean with the added bonus of a welcome basket from the owner. (Milk bread butter etc). Good location for Hastings only a five minute drive away. The only disappointment for us was that it is surrounded by modern houses.

10/10 Excellent

Birgit B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr nette Vermieter mit einem schönen, stilvollen Haus.
Sehr liebevoll eingerichtetes Ferienhaus. Ein kulinarisches Willkommenspaket stand zur Begrüßung in der Küche. Die Küche war gut ausgestattet. Alles war so wie beschrieben. Ein Haus zum Wohlfühlen. Für Familien mit älteren Kindern sehr geeignet. Den Sonnenplatz draußen haben wir sehr genossen. Gerne kommen wir wieder. Die Vermieterin Jane ist wunderbar und hat uns mit einem sehr schönen Willkommenspaket begrüßt.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth1801 K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our wonderful stay in Little Turret
My sister and I had a wonderful stay in Little Turret. The house is exactly as described. Everything is there and is furnished with many lovely details. The beds are wonderfully comfortable and we slept in it like babies and have a great rest. We were there by car and could do everything from there. Jane is a wonderful hostess and we would like to come back. Thank you very much Jane.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles in Ordnung
Wir - 3 Erwachsene - waren sehr zufrieden mit der Unterkunft! Es war alles vorhanden , was für den Aufenthalt nötig war. Die Wohnung war sehr sauber und liebevoll hergerichtet! Was wir auch gebraucht haben, war Ruhe zur Erholung! Auch die haben wir dort gefunden! Die Wohnung war auch ein guter Punkt um viele Orte gut zu erreichen, die wir anschauen wollten! Wir waren sehr zufrieden und können die Wohnung weiterempfehlen!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Lynne C.

Life as in times gone by
Attractively decorated. Needed airing for 24 hours as a heavy and unpleasant smell left us with sinus, catarrh and headaches. The hospitality basket was inviting and attractive. The winding turret stairs left this 77 year old with the knowledge that bungalows and flats, though lacking the atmosphere of quirky is more sensible. Thank you for a nice venue to relax in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

Tolle Unterkunft
Ein wirklich schönes Haus, ein toller Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge ans Meer, auf die Klippen, zu tollen Gärten und alten Gemäuern.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Super place to stay, comfortable, beautifully decorated and fun.
We had a lovely stay at Little Turret, it was clean and comfortable. Jane's welcome pack was particularly welcome arriving late on a wet Friday night! Thank you Jane.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Perfect cosy cottage retreat - with turret!
Lots of lovely interior design features, modern kitchen, plenty of space. The wood burner made it especially cosy in the evenings. We loved the turret and the spiral staircase. Efficient heating. Big bath for long soaks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

Superb! Beautiful house and lovely host. Home from home.
Superb! We loved our short break near Hastings at Little Turret. Jane was very welcoming and provided a welcome pack of goodies and greeted us when we arrived. A historic gem of a property located in a more modern but quiet residential street as you walk up the spiral steps of Little Turret you step back in time into a beautifully furnished and very tastefully styled renovated house with all the facilities you could ask for including an excellent kitchen, a beautiful dining room in the style of William Morris & a cosy living room with TV/DVD and a cosy log burner in the winter months.2 nice bedrooms, one downstairs but with a separate loo and one upstairs next to the bathroom which features a slipper bath! Fabulous place = home from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

Fantastic accommodation
A really unique property, beautifully designed and decorated. From the generous welcome hamper to the cosy bed everything is thoughtfully and lovingly provided. The rooms are generously proportioned and skillfully decorated with William Morris designs and tasteful paint colour choices. We cannot thank the owners enough for their attention to detail and comfort. Highly and hugely recommended if you are looking for a place to stay in 1066 country.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Buckinghamshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely relaxing weekend
We had a lovely relaxing weekend at this great quirky little cottage. Jane was great at communicating with us and the property is really well equipped for our group of 4 adults. Its in a good location - just a few minutes drive to Hastings. We enjoyed the little terrace outside and the welcome hamper was much appreciated. I would thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Wonderful
What a lovely place to stay. Very cosy and well presented, with lots of quirky accessories. You could see Jane had put lots of love in to making the ‘Little Turret’ a wonderful place to spend a vacation. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susanne, Engelskirchen, NRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Haus ist wunderschön. Sehr britisch und sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Überall Lichterketten und frische Blumen. Alles sehr sauber. Küche top ausgestattet. Hier allerdings Geschirr nur für 5 Personen. Man muss oft spülen. Strand nur mit Auto zu erreichen (5km) Sehr netter Kontakt mit Vermieterin... schnell und unkompliziert. Tolle Ausflugsmöglichkeiten.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sven-Uwe D.

Gemütliche Unterkunft mit Flair
Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit Atmosphäre. Sehr nette Gastgeber, absolut empfehlenswert.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jane Pecorini

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Jon and I inherited the property from my late father. It its situated above our home and we spent 2 years lovingly renovating it while being careful to retain its character.
Jon is a graphic designer but turned his hand to all the trades during the project. I work part time in a local boutique but am on hand for our guests. We both wanted to create an environment where our guests will feel comfortable whilst also appreciating the design and styling of the house. We have a busy life with a large family and enjoy Little Turret ourselves when its not booked as it has features we are unable to have in our home downstairs.

Why they chose this property

The property has been above our home for 20 years and as it was previously owned by my father it seemed obvious to renovate it and bring it to life. He was a hospitable and generous man who loved nice things around him. We feel our Little Turret has enabled us to respect him, reflect his personality and we have been able to incorporate some of his belongings in the house.

What makes this property unique

The entrance is interesting and houses a stone spiral staircase and decorations in the dome will intrigue you. We also invite you to prepare for a wedding day and welcome additional members of your bridal party(hairdresser, photographer etc) to get ready within an enchanting building with its own stone spiral staircase. We have facilities for storing your wedding drinks, table dressings etc for the big day. We could also provide additional full length mirrors if requested.

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