Title: Church Retreat - Magnificent Seaside Apartment. Award Winning! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100792782&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Church Retreat - Magnificent Seaside Apartment. Award Winning! Apartment in St Leonards-On-Sea with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Church Retreat - Magnificent Seaside Apartment. Award Winning! ![Terrace/patio - Church Retreat - Magnificent Seaside Apartment. Award Winning! (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100792800/100792782/f74757c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Church Retreat - Magnificent Seaside Apartment. Award Winning! (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100792800/100792782/2d69ee13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo - Church Retreat - Magnificent Seaside Apartment. Award Winning! (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100792800/100792782/e6f415fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Church Retreat - Magnificent Seaside Apartment. Award Winning! (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100792800/100792782/d664d31a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Church Retreat - Magnificent Seaside Apartment. Award Winning! (Hastings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100792800/100792782/33c31e86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Church Retreat, a beautifully restored Victorian apartment, offers a luxurious space to unwind in St Leonards. Its open-plan dining and living area is perfect for relaxation and socializing, while the modern kitchen is fully equipped with amenities like a washing machine and dishwasher. With thoughtful touches like underfloor heating and local art contributions, this unique retreat provides an exceptional experience. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Church Retreat - Magnificent Seaside Apartment. Award Winning! Welcome to Church Retreat. This Award Winning beautiful Victorian apartment is modern and luxurious with restored period features. Tastefully designed with attentive detail and mod-cons such as wine cooler and underflooring heating. It boasts a stunning open plan dining and living space that is light and airy area to relax and socialise. Church Retreat is a multiple-award-winning Victorian apartment within the Beach Haus boutique collection, combining restored period architecture with modern comfort and thoughtful design. Gallery-level art, hand-painted murals, four-metre ceilings, Victorian cornicing, underfloor heating and a dedicated wine cooler create an elegant and quietly uplifting environment. Just moments from the seafront, cafés and galleries, the Retreat offers a spacious, calm setting for families, professionals and creative guests to read, cook, work or unwind. Situated in a fantastic location 2 minutes walk from the heart of St Leonards, Warriors Square, beach and train station. The space Church Retreat has been lovingly restored retaining beautiful features including a elaborate fireplaces, period coving and ceiling roses. Local artists have also contributed making The Retreat a truly unique experience! The open plan living / eating space is exceptional with high ceilings is loved by guests. There are two desk working spaces for those needing to catch up on emails. Furnishings are tasteful and modern with thoughtful use of lighting. The Retreat consists of a very spacious master bedroom and a further sizable double bedrooms plus a double sofa bed to accommodates up to six guests in total. Kitchen comes with modern fittings, which is fully fitted with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, gas hob and self-cleaning oven. It is well stocked with cutlery, crockery and cooking equipment. The bathroom is modern with heated towel rail. TV is provided by 55-inch 4k Smart TV with Sound Bar streaming, which allows you to connect to your Amazon / Netflix accounts plus a variety of Freeview channels including BBC iPlayer / ITV/ Chanel4 etc. \*\* Book with confidence. The Church Retreat returns to Airbnb and previously had a 4.8 Stars rating over two years! Guest access The entire apartment is available to you and has a private entrance. Warrior Square train station is a short 6-minute walk. Free car parking is available outside and on surrounding streets. Other things to note We understand that sometimes circumstances require a little more flexibility when arriving or leaving, so we offer the possibility of an early check-in and/or late check-out, subject to availability. However, please note the following charges apply: Early Check-In Fee: £15 for every additional hour or part thereof before the standard check-in time (3pm). Late Check-Out Fee: £15 for every additional hour or part thereof beyond the standard check-out time (10am). To ensure smooth transitions for all our guests, please inform us at least 48 hours in advance if you anticipate needing an early check-in or a late check-out. If this causes an inconvenience to incoming or outgoing guests, we may need to decline the request. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100792700/100792696/6b9a88cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gensing Lodge A Beautiful 3 Bedroom Boutique. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in St Leonards-On-Sea, this apartment is near the beach. The America Ground and Hastings Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Adventure Golf Hastings and Sedlescombe Golf Club. BattleZone Live and Clambers are also worth visiting. 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