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# Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex

Cottage in Hastings with kitchen and fireplace

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in Hastings Old Town, East Sussex, Old Town Bolthole offers a charming retreat with exposed beams and a woodburner. This historic cottage is perfect for couples looking to explore the town's characterful streets, cafes and pubs or stroll to the sea and Hastings Country Park.

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2431 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Fireplace

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex

Old Town Bolthole is the perfect romantic retreat in Hastings Old Town, East Sussex.   
Dating back to the 1400's it has bags of character, with exposed beams, quirky staircase and an electric woodburner, it truly is a bolthole for that weekend getaway.  
 A central location makes it a great base for exploring Hastings with everything on your doorstep. An easy stroll to the sea and Hastings Country Park. Planning to eat out you will be spoilt for choice, great cafes and pubs only minutes away.  
You will find the cottage along a private twitten. Climb the stairs to the front door and you enter into the small but perfectly formed kitchen. You have a two ring electric hob, a combination microwave/oven, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster and kettle.   
The lounge has an electric wood-burner for those cosy Autumn & Winter evenings, two comfy armchairs and a dining table and chairs in front of the window for meal times. From the kitchen, stairs lead up to the modern shower room and the double bedroom.  
The cottage is charming and finished to a high standard with good quality bed linen, fine towels and a small welcome pack consisting of milk, tea, coffee, packet of biscuits from the local deli ' Penbuckles' and a bottle of fruit juice.  
Due to its age it might not be suitable for those who are less mobile.  
When staying at Old Town Bolthole it is not necessary to have a car, as everything is within easy walking of the cottage including the railway station.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- No onsite parking available
- Car not required

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Smart TV

### Laundry

- Laundromat nearby

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- No elevator
- Smoking not allowed
- Note from host: No Vaping

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the sea

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Property does not allow children
- Unit size: 431 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Vaping

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

## About the area

Located in Hastings, this cottage is near the beach. Hastings Country Park and Summerfields Woods reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include East Hill Lift and Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre. Blue Reef Aquarium and West Hill Lift are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Hastings travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings.dx4650)

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### What's nearby

- ![Smugglers Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081237/b52d7013-728c-447c-a1e8-41720e1f6f9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Smugglers Adventure  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- ![Hastings Country Park which includes a park and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261035/cdd58dd4-516d-46f2-8d92-b267abb92d63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hastings Country Park  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- ![Blue Reef Aquarium which includes marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081245/cc16f72c-ba9e-4483-bbf7-c85f9fb0966a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Blue Reef Aquarium  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- ![East Hill Lift featuring a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261031/d856d30c-28cc-4aeb-933b-cbe7860ac183.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
East Hill Lift  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- ![Hastings Castle featuring heritage elements, general coastal views and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081191/0dbe763b-66b1-4d68-a45f-a85b7d6c8b00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hastings Castle  
7 min walk \- 0.7 km

### Getting around

- Ore Station  
18 min walk

### Restaurants

- The Crown  
4 min walk
- The Jolly Fisherman  
5 min walk
- Jenny Lind  
3 min walk
- Clubhouse at The Beacon  
8 min walk
- First in Last Out  
1 min walk

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## Old Town Bolthole a romantic retreat for two, Hastings, East Sussex Reviews

## Reviews

### Very good

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10 - Excellent

2

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 9.6

Cleanliness

### 9.6

Location

## Reviews

### 4/10 Poor

#### Roy G.

Oct 23, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

#### Tiny property

The description of the property was very misleading, how cramped and tiny should have been emphasized

##### Roy G.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Barbara H.

Sep 24, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Perfect bolt hole in Old Town Hastings

Great location, perfect for two. Everything you need. Walking distance to great pubs and restaurants and so many quirky shops. Would definitely recommend (and have done) to friends and family.

##### Barbara H.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

### 8/10 Good

#### Derek O.

Jul 8, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

#### Old Town break

Very noisy. Also work going on on adjacent property which we should have been warned about.

##### Derek O.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Liz G.

Aug 25, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### The Bolthole is a delightful place - well decorated and furnished. Everything you need is there.

Warm, cosy, quiet ins\[tie of being on the high street. Lovely place to be in.

##### Liz G.

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