St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast

A really nice place, absolutely love here…

Time travel Astonishing house, so much to look at. The whole place felt authentically Victorian, oozing character. We loved the open fire at breakfast. Breakfast was very special, the food and the various serving pieces. This definitely felt like time travel. Would highly recommend, especially to history enthusiasts. Friendly and efficient host too.

What a beautiful house and gardens - full of Victorian furniture, ornaments and religious iconography. We loved the amazing attention to detail, such as the little milk jugs with fresh milk for morning tea/coffee, and the toast rack with a nightlight underneath to keep the toast warm. There was so much to take in...It's almost like staying in a museum, it's true. I love anything Victorian and of course had to read Trollope whilst there. The hosts Alexander and Paul were charming and helpful but not imposing. St Leonards itself has a faded glory and Hastings is full of history and amazing buildings in the old town. We loved the smugglers adventure, the old fishing net huts and the Victorian funicular. My husband was fascinated by the America Ground, where we had some really reasonable and tasty meals, followed by a long stroll along the promenade back to St B and the incline was certainly a challenge after a day spent walking! Rye is only half an hour away in the car and is absolutely amazing too.