Name: St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast
Address: 81 Pevensey Road, Hastings, TN38 0LR, United Kingdom, 81 Pevensey Road, East Sussex, TN38 0LR, UK
Rating: 9.2

St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast

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About this property

A 4-story 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 neighboring 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 theater and arts venue among its attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room with External Private Bathroom 1 full bed
Deluxe Double Room with Garden View 1 full bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anne

United States

“The house is a Victorian-style house but so often, the interior doesn't match the exterior. This one was such a surprise. Every detail--the wallpaper, carpeting, furniture, and beautiful decorating accents--made it obvious that the owner(s) had...”

Gad

United Kingdom

“The whole building took me back in time to when I was growing up, just awesome 😎”

Sophie

United Kingdom

“We had the most amazing time at St Benedicts. It is a truly exceptional place! The Victorian decor was unreal, the breakfast amazing and the hosts very kind and accommodating. Thank you so much for your hospitality, we will definitely come again :)”

Elizabeth

United Kingdom

“The house is beautiful, inside and outside. The attention to detail, to create a Victorian home, surpassed our expectations, and it was like going back in time, with so much to look at and absorb. We were made to feel welcome straightaway, by...”

Kathryn

United Kingdom

“Unusual but wonderful place to stay - like stepping back in time. Convenient location - 10 min walk from beach and bars/ restaurants on the front. Plenty of on street parking available.”

Janey

United Kingdom

“The house is a beautiful shrine to everything Victorian. We received a warm welcome with a pot of tea and home made cake. I found the house stunning. The attention to detail and love that has gone into this house is amazing!.”

Violeta

United Kingdom

“I liked everything. The design, all the furniture and vintage objects were just amazing.”

Michael

United Kingdom

“Everything. Make sure you check out the gardens too. What a beautiful trip back to the time of our great grands fathers and so beautiful in every aspect. Paul cooked a marvelous breakfast and Stephen is a marvelous host.”

Gemma

United Kingdom

“Like spending a night in the home of a wealthy Victorian writer. Beautiful, authentic project of a home and garden whose owners allow privileged access to during their stay. If you have an interest in antiques doesn’t have to be this period - you...”

Susan

United States

“This is the most exceptional place I've ever been! It's a preserved home from 1880, full of art and texture. It's as close as you can come to being transported back in time. I would say it's part museum, part bed and breakfast.”

Hosted by stephen groves

9.7

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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

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years

Extra bed upon request

£20 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs 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.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.