Hastings cottage holidays, Sussex Holiday rentals - self catering cottages to rent in Hastings
Hastings is a seaside town known for the 1066 Battle of Hastings. It was fought on a nearby field where the Battle Abbey now stands. The Norman ruins of Hastings Castle, once home to William the Conqueror, overlook the English Channel.
Hastings Town is a mix of modern life and tradition. The seafront extends for 5km, from the fishing fleet through the arcades, ammusements and funfair rides, to the Pier and unique double-decker promenade, that finally rests at the pretty Grosvenor Gardens.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Cycle paths | ✔ |
| Coastal walks | ✔ |
| Fabulous beaches | ✔ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Gatwick (98km) |
| Nearest train station | Hastings (SE) |
Featured holiday cottages in Hastings
Hastings is located on the South Coast and is an ideal location for renting a holiday cottage and use it as a base to explore the local area and the other attractions that Sussex has to offer including the dramatic & hilly costal cliff walk from Hastings to Fairlight Glen Beach.
See all rentalsThings to see and do in Hastings
Hastings and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, dramatic coastline and countryside to explore along with historical battle sites and ruins.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Spend a day at Hastings Castle | ✔ |
| Hastings pier | ✔ |
| Visit Shipwreck Museum and Blue Reef aquarium | ✔ |
| Spend a day Alexandra Park & Nature Reserve | ✔ |
| Smugglers Adventure | ✔ |
| Take the funicular from the Old Town up to the Castle | ✔ |
| Vist Rye, the best preserved medieval town in the UK (20 minutes drive) | ✔ |
| A day on the 7 mile stretch of beach and dunes at Camber Sands (3 miles) | ✔ |
Our view on Hastings
With pristine countryside, impressive and dramatic coastline with towering cliffs and historical sites, Hastings is the ideal location to rent a cottage and discover this wonderful English county. Holiday home cottages provide the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
