[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Writers Retreat- Hastings Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39610000/39607800/39607750/355a860a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, music library, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39610000/39607800/39607750/ab505db1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39610000/39607800/39607750/cd97d1dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39610000/39607800/39607750/bb028365.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39610000/39607800/39607750/a54f14fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Alexandra park, The Cottage offers a unique retreat. Unwind with a book from the writing room's library, play boardgames in this cozy space or stroll to Hastings town centre and explore its charming Old Town. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Writers Retreat- Hastings The ground floor opens to the living room which contains an extensive record collection and TV with Chromecast. Also on the ground floor is the piano room, which leads through to the fully equipped kitchen and gives access to the private cottage garden. Follow the stairs up and you will find two double bedrooms both beds have fantastic memory foam mattresses with crisp white Egyptian cotton linen and fluffy pillows. Just next door to the bedrooms is the writing room. A room with a small desk, a small library of classic and contemporary literature, and a big armchair for those times you need to wait for a little inspiration. Look inside the bureau and you’ll find boardgames to keep the gang occupied on lazy days. The bathroom, which is located downstairs, has a separate shower and bath, great for a long soak after a day walking or at the beach. There are natural, vegan toiletries provided (body wash, shampoo, conditioner) which are each scented with essential oils only. Guests will receive all access codes and instructions 48 hours before there arrival. All of our properties are self-check in, however we will send all guests our contact details should they need us during their stay. The Cottage is set in the middle of Alexandra park, a very unique location. Hastings town centre is about a 15min walk away and leads onto the Old town where you will find an array of boutique shops, bars and cafes. Hastings train station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the property. There is free on street parking on St Helens road, a couple minutes walk away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Music library - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35260000/35257000/35256989/b2a26f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely Apartment above Hastings Old Town Hastings - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=35256989&PinnedHotelID=35256989&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24130000/24126100/24126087/7cd966ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment In The Heart Of Historic Hastings Old Town Hastings - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 137 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=24126087&PinnedHotelID=24126087&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109820000/109816500/109816481/967573af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterloo Terrace -Historical luxury apartment in heart of Old Town with balcony. 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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 ### Property is also known as 28c07af7-fd9e-40ed-a1bf-fcbec7ce5f51 A Beautiful Cottage set in the Heart of Alexandra Park Cottage A Beautiful Cottage set in the Heart of Alexandra Park Hastings ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.863953,0.566415&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yfnuHasm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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DH99YQamyYQwyq78XJx95YQtpiQ=) East Sussex, England #### What's nearby - Hastings Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - White Rock Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Hastings Castle - 2 min drive - 1.7 km - Smugglers Adventure - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - East Hill Lift - 4 min drive - 2.7 km #### Getting around - Hastings Station - 16 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪Pump House - ‬1 min walk - ‪Brewing Brothers at the Imperial - ‬17 min walk - ‪eat @ the Park Café - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Seadog - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Tower - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Writers Retreat- Hastings pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Writers Retreat- Hastings? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Writers Retreat- Hastings on Oct 13, 2025 start from CA $291.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Hotels-The-Writers-Retreat-Hastings.h39607750.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Writers Retreat- Hastings? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Writers Retreat- Hastings? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Writers Retreat- Hastings located? > Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alexandra Park, Phoenix Arts Centre, and Summerfields Woods. The America Ground and Hastings Museum and Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hastings Station is 16 minutes by foot and Ore Station is 22 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Writers Retreat- Hastings Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clarissa I. Aug 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottages This was a very lovey place for a stay vacation cottage was very clean and well equip with everything we needs even tennis rackets it was quite and peaceful Beatiful park and very close to town and beach would definitely stay there again ##### Clarissa I. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline J. Jul 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Had a lovely week here. Great location, wonderfully decorated and the house was well equipped. Loved the piano and music. Would come back to stay. Thanks. ##### Jacqueline J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. Sep 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good stay in this quirky, thoughtful house. We spent 2 nights here. Clear instructions from the owner regarding location and access. Good location within the park- no problem with parking and a very short walk to the house. The house especially the kitchen is very well equipped and there are lots of thoughtful touches like books and games. Beds were comfortable and the music system and vinyl were a real bonus. The bathroom is on the ground floor which wasn’t an issue for us but might be for some. We are a family of 3 which includes our teenage daughter and there was ample space for us. Alexandra Park is beautiful. We did walk into town and home but it is about 35 mins walk to the pier. No problems driving to the Old Town and St Leonard’s. There is a Morrison’s fairly close by for supplies. Overall an interesting and comfortable place to stay for a couple of days. ##### Sarah S. 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