🍵 Refreshments

Complimentary refreshments are provided on arrival. We will ask about any food allergies or intolerances after you have booked.

We provide complimentary EE superfast broadband and 4G mobile coverage 

Osprey Network EV chargers are located 3.2 miles away.

Our two beautifully appointed bedrooms offer exceptional comfort. 

One features a super king size bed (180cm x200cm) and the other a king size bed (150cmx200cm).

If a good night’s sleep matters to you, you’ll be pleased to know that our beds feature 1,000‑pocket‑spring mattresses with silk pillow tops. 

 
All bed linen is 100% cotton and carries Royal Warrants of Appointment.  

Each bedroom has double aspect Velux windows with blinds, and uninterrupted breathtaking southern views over the High Weald AONB panoramic open countryside.

 
The bedroom are furnished with dressing tables, floor length and makeup mirrors, hairdryers, luggage racks, push style, wall-mounted adjustable reading lamps, USB sockets, ambient lighting, comfortable seating, and storage for clothing in both rooms.

The iron and wall mounted ironing board are located in the master bedroom, which also has a lounge sofa for quiet reading.

A Jack‑and‑Jill en suite spa bathroom features a rainfall shower over a Whirlpool bath, double basin vanity unit, LED Bluetooth hands‑free sensor mirror with razor socket, heated towel rails, and a full selection of linens and toiletries. 

Bathrobes, slippers, towels, and bathroom essentials are provided for your stay.

The kitchen is fully equipped with gas hob, electric oven, Hob2Hood extractor, microwave, kettle, espresso machine and complimentary pods, 4‑slice toaster, smokeless electric griddle/sandwich maker, dishwasher, and under‑counter fridge/freezer.

We also provide complimentary dishwashing tablets and general cleaning products, towels and oven gloves. 

There is a ground‑floor cloakroom with LED mirror, shaver socket, washstand, basin, and WC. 

The utility room with washer/dryer, has a clothes horse, laundry basket, pegs, and complimentary laundry cleaning products.

There is underfloor heating on the ground floor, radiators upstairs, thermostatic controls throughout, heated towel rails in the master bathroom, and a wood‑burner stove in the living room with complimentary logs and fire starters.

There is a Smart TV with subscription apps (including Netflix), DVD player, and rainy‑day games.

There is an enclosed garden in woodlands, tables and benches, tree deck, swing seat, fire pits (logs included), charcoal BBQ station, and a fully equipped woodland cabin. 

There are many pubs and restaurants and the closest ones are just 1.9 miles away.  

Eight beaches are nearby, including Pett Level and Winchelsea (10 minutes).

Pelham Beach (Hastings) holds a Seaside Award; Marina Beach (St Leonards) holds both a Blue Flag and Seaside Award (2026). 

Camber Sands is under 11 miles away and renowned for kitesurfing and windsurfing.

Please check out our website to discover more about our local pubs, beaches, and restaurants.

We provide free, private, gated, on‑site parking for two cars.

There is a sheltered bicycle area with four‑slot floor rack.

We provide beach towels, chairs, a picnic hamper, and a mini table for days out on the coast.

Smoking and vaping are not permitted indoors. 

For safety reasons, EV charging from the property sockets is prohibited; the nearest chargers (Osprey Network) are 8 minutes away. 

Your property access file will be sent upon booking confirmation. 

We have waived the £200 accidental damage deposit to help offset national rising costs. 

We simply ask that you treat Benchwood House with the same care as your own home. 

Guests are responsible for any damage beyond reasonable wear and tear.

Check‑in is from 4 pm; departure is by 10 am.

The maximum number of guests is four. 

Overnight accommodation is for the guests included in your booking. 

If you realise you’ve miscounted and wish to add someone, we’re happy to help, as long as the total number is four and the change aligns with our terms and conditions.

The minimum age is ten years. 

Risk assessment of the pond, woodland, and tree platform identified safety concerns for younger children.

Visitors are welcome with prior agreement. Children under ten cannot accompany visiting adults. No parties during standard stays, but small pre‑arranged celebrations can be discussed. 

All visitors must be made aware of fire safety procedures.

Regrettably we are unable to accommodate pets.

The woodlands contain many hazel trees. Benchwood House may not be suitable for guests with nut allergies.

Benchwood House is highly insulated (EPC B) with triple glazing, ensuring a quiet and comfortable indoor environment.

Situated just off the A259 between Hastings and Rye, the main coastal route, passing traffic will be heard outdoors during peak times, as is typical for properties along this stretch.

Despite this, our setting benefits from clean, fresh, country air, and is less congested than the high‑traffic, pollution‑prone areas of the more crowded coastal hotspots. 

And unlike many nearby locations where parking is paid or restricted, our guests benefit from complimentary private on‑site parking, making your stay both effortless and peaceful.

Seasonal variations appear in our photos, and the house is decorated for Christmas. 

Because of the spiral staircase, flexible luggage such as holdalls is recommended. 

Benchwood House is a gated private property set over 100 metres from our home within the same three‑acre grounds.