Title: The Writers Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Writers Retreat Apartment in Hastings with kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42400000/42398100/42398042/29a2566f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42400000/42398100/42398042/fb545536.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42400000/42398100/42398042/58ba6b1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42400000/42398100/42398042/92ecac42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42400000/42398100/42398042/8b7ed134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Writers Retreat provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### The Writers Retreat Apartment in Hastings with kitchen A garden and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free apartment building. The apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a dining area. Guest accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. This Hastings apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available - Street parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 36-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - 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 ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7060000/7058500/7058426/a73492b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Senlac Guesthouse Hastings - Free WiFi - Parking available - Business services - Housekeeping 8.4 Very good 240 reviews CA $163 CA $196 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=7058426&PinnedHotelID=7058426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2243100/2243080/f49a0ce5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alexander's Hastings - Free WiFi - Breakfast available 8.2 Very good 320 reviews CA $154 CA $185 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=2243080&PinnedHotelID=2243080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1880600/1880541/60900267.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ship Inn Rye - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 275 reviews CA $109 CA $131 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=1880541&PinnedHotelID=1880541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property is professionally cleaned ### Property is also known as The Writers Retreat Hastings The Writers Retreat Apartment The Writers Retreat Apartment Hastings ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.86655%2C0.56820&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xsanmanJCM2p231svPJJbwVRmzo=) 1 buckshole cottage, Hastings, England, TN34 2EL #### What's nearby - Hastings Castle - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Hastings Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 km - White Rock Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.7 km - Smugglers Adventure - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - East Hill Lift - 4 min drive - 3.0 km #### Getting around - Hastings Station - 18 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪Brewing Brothers at the Imperial - ‬18 min walk - ‪Pump House - ‬1 min walk - ‪eat @ the Park Café - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Tower - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Seadog - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Writers Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Writers Retreat? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Writers Retreat? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at The Writers Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Writers Retreat located? > Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Alexandra Park, Phoenix Arts Centre, and St Helen's Wood. The America Ground and Summerfields Woods are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hastings Station is 18 minutes by foot and Ore Station is 23 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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