The Gem

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Gem in Winchelsea offers a bed and breakfast experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the picnic area, perfect for leisurely afternoons. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with garden views, a dining table, and outdoor furniture. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, shower, TV, and electric kettle, ensuring a comfortable stay. Convenient Location: Located 66 mi from London Gatwick Airport, The Gem is 22 mi from Ashford International Train Station and 28 mi from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park. Nearby attractions include Eastbourne Pier and Leeds Castle, each approximately 29 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very affable, attentive, informative hosts in a peaceful location with a beautiful garden to rest in.”
  • Marleen
    Belgium Belgium
    “My partner and I had a fabulous stay at The Gem. I really can't say anything negative about the place, everything was perfect. Beautiful, clean and spacious room, amazing breakfast with croissants and fresh fruits. Janette, the owner, is lovely...”
  • Gian
    Italy Italy
    “Everything is spot on.. clean and well furnished. They even have a 'relax' room with tv, coffee etc just for the guests. Hosts are very kind and attentive. Nice people”
  • Cassandra
    United States United States
    “We had a lovely time 😊 breakfast was a lot of fruit which we needed.we loved the garden and it is the perfect base for a cycling weekend”
  • Brooklynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful house and amazing hosts! Very comfortable and clean.”
  • Martina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Delicious breakfast, especially the lovely fruit salad. Quiet area and really lovely garden. Enjoyed eating our breakfasts in the summer house and spent relaxing evenings there. Also, quite unusual for a B& B, we had a living room as well as the...”
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved the garden and most delicious breakfast. We had a really friendly and helpful welcome. The position was great for the beach and Winchelsea; both equally as accessible by foot if you enjoy walking or by car and near Rye of course!”
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely garden, you rent the top floor which includes a living room. All clean and newly decorated.”
  • Ainhoa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful house with an amazing garden. All very clean and confortable.”
  • Milly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very cozy, comfortable, in a scenic beautiful spot with friendly hosts. Highlight was breakfast in the sunny garden 🌺🌿”

Hosted by Janette

9.9
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Janette
The Gem offers quiet and secluded accommodation in Winchelsea Beach, 3 miles from Rye and 9 miles from Hastings. The accommodation comprises of a suite of rooms containing one spacious double bedroom overlooking the countryside, a newly decorated and furnished guest lounge and private bathroom. The guest lounge is for your sole use and offers a wide screen TV, DVD, Alexa, Mini Fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and also offers comfortable dining and seating. Free wifi is available in all rooms. Weather permitting the garden, summerhouse and outside seating are available for your use during your stay, offering many quiet relaxing places to soak up the sun and the tranquil atmosphere. Free off road parking. The property is ideally suited for hikers, cyclists, bird watchers or for a relaxing break and is within a short walk of the nature reserve and the local beach.
The Gem has been a family home for 30 years and has recently been renovated throughout and offers a suite of rooms comprising of a double bedroom, guest lounge and private bathroom. The Gem is set back from the main road and is accessed via an unadopted road. The property is very quiet and secluded with the garden offering many quiet relaxing places to soak up the sun and the tranquil atmosphere.
Winchelsea Beach is popular with hikers and bird watchers, with walks to the nature reserve, rye harbour and to the quiet beach. For those looking for culture, the medieval town of Rye is only 3 miles away and is one of the famous historic Cinque Ports Town and is steeped in history. Rye offers cobbled streets, many boutique and antique shops. with views of the small fishing fleet and river leading to the sea. Rye offers many eating places including the famous Mermaid Inn, The Ship and Anchor, to mention just a few. There is a Farmers market every Wednesday morning on the Town Quay with a much larger market next to the railway station every Thursday, which is well worth a visit. Hastings, in the heart of the 1066 country offers visitor many tourist attractions such as; Hastings Fishermans Museum and shipwreck museum, Jerwood Art Gallery and the East Hill Cliff Railway to name just a few.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Gem of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.