The Old Rectory is a luxury boutique guesthouse situated in the Old Town part of Hastings. An hour’s drive from Sevenoaks, it is the perfect relaxing break by the sea if you want to get away from it all or have a special occasion to celebrate.
Susie & Tina Waddilove (who used to be an integral part of the Sevenoaks Midwifery team) recently took over the running of The Old Rectory. They are friendly and welcoming to all who visit. Their passion for their new ‘baby’ spills out as they talk enthusiastically about their exciting plans ahead.
This beautiful guesthouse welcomes everyone, catering for couples, families plus small or large groups of friends. It even boasts a wedding licence making it the perfect venue for an intimate wedding.
The Old Rectory has a lovely homely feel, with stunning walled gardens and mostly operates on a bed and breakfast basis. A cosy lounge with an honesty bar and open fire; a large spacious and welcoming hall filled with stylish furniture and a breakfast room, which converts into a dinning room when required. The Crown Room where we stayed was large and stylishly decorated with a roll top bath, actually in the room!
The surprises keep coming and it would be a shame to spoil it for you, but there are some lovely treats waiting for each guest when they first arrive.
What makes The Old Rectory unique is their treatment rooms. So a weekend away really does turn into something special, if you, like us treat yourself to some pamper time. The list of treatments they provide is comprehensive and Lucy runs the treatment rooms with care and professionalism. I have been fortunate to have many massages in different countries, but Lucy’s massage was just perfect.
The breakfasts at The Old Rectory are simply incredible and the full english is one of the best I have ever tasted. Rob, the hugely talented chef makes his own sausages and baked beans as well as curing his own bacon. All ingredients are sourced locally and all prepared on site.
We had the most wonderful relaxing stay at The Old Rectory and I highly recommend you visit it!
Top 5 things about The Old Rectory:
- Breakfast – Home-cured bacon and homemade sausage, accompanied by velvety folded eggs (scrambled) and incredible homemade beans. The perfect start to the day.
- Treatment Rooms – Beautiful, relaxing treatment rooms offering a comprehensive lists of treatments. Best massage ever! What tops this off is the Sauna.
- Sumptuous & stylish Bedrooms
- Location & Gardens
- The Old Rectory team are welcoming and enthusiastic. Tina and Susie will do everything to ensure your stay is perfect in every way.
Top 5 things about Old Town Hastings:
- Wonderful walks (up to the Beacon to the West and to the old Castle to the East) promising fantastic views and a wonderful opportunity to blow the cobwebs away.
- A trip back in time ambling down All Saints street to the beach.
- An eclectic mix of independent shops from antique to clothing, bike and modern plant shops, You can browse for hours.
- The choice of restaurants & pubs is outstanding. Our favourite restaurant was Graze on The Grand (St Leonards) and our favourite pub was The Crown. But if you ask Susie & Tina what sort of meal you would like, be sure of the perfect recommendation.
- Places to visit with the children for a fantastic day out; Blue Reef Aquarium, Hasting Beach, Cliff Railways, Fishermans Museum, The Jerwood Gallery… the list is endless!
www.theoldrectoryhastings.co.uk
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