Matchbox

8 High Street, Winchelsea, TN36 4EA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>21</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
21 reviews

Love this house. Beautifully renovated, beautiful furniture. Beds were extremely comfortable. Great shower. Loved cooking our own food. Love the town. Highly recommend.

Amy Australia
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Matchbox

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  • Entire home
  • 958 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath

Situated in Winchelsea in the East Sussex region, Matchbox has a terrace. It is located 43 km from Eastbourne Pier and features private check-in and check-out. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park is 43 km away. This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Eurotunnel UK is 45 km from the holiday home, while Leeds Castle is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 106 km from Matchbox.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amy
    Australia Australia
    “Love this house. Beautifully renovated, beautiful furniture. Beds were extremely comfortable. Great shower. Loved cooking our own food. Love the town. Highly recommend.”
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location in a lovely pretty small town and easy to get the Battle, Rye & Hastings Pub close by Local shop next door The shower/bathrooms Very tasteful decor and furniture”
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “beautifully presented and thoughtfully furnished for the guest with little added extras which make such a difference”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Rye & Beyond Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 501 reviews from 29 properties
29 managed properties

Company information

We are a small local holiday let company that has lived in the area for over twenty years. We love where we live and we can be found, cycling, running or walking along the lovely beaches that dot our coast, enjoying the quiet lanes on our bicycles or running on the trails. We love supporting local events and can share our local secrets if looking for something different, to enjoying local one day courses with local artists, birdwatching trips at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, or wine tasting at one of the many vineyards that are located in the 1066 area. Our aim is to offer a truly personal service to make your stay at one of our holiday cottages as relaxing as we possibly can. Any queries or issues you may have during your stay, we are here to help. Special occasion, need help planning your surprise, we know the best florists, bakers and restaurants to book, just ask. Jacqui has worked in the hospitality sector for over twenty years and she can't wait to welcome you to the cottages and apartments that we manage.

Property information

Matchbox is a beautiful listed cottage in the heart of Winchelsea, overlooking the stunning church. The whole cottage has been finished to a high standard. A fully equipped galley kitchen, open plan lounge/diner and separate TV snug. Upstairs you have two king size bedrooms with views towards the church and each with their own bath/shower room. A small decked enclosed courtyard, perfect for a morning coffee or storing bicycles. One well behaved dog allowed for a small fee. We only allow children aged 8 and over due to the narrow, steep staircases. Parking is on the street and usually directly outside the cottage. The property is located on the high street so there may be some road noise at certain times of the day. The decked courtyard is shared with a neighbour but with clear designated space.

Neighbourhood information

Winchelsea is a pretty medieval town with chocolate box cottages and stunning countryside. The village has a local store which serves takeaway coffee and local produce, a pub and the local church. The churchyard is the last resting place of comedian Spike Milligan. There are beautiful 1066 trails only minutes from the property and lovely challenging cycle routes for those bringing bikes. Rye is only 3 miles away with a great selection of independent restaurants, cafes and take away outlets.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Matchbox
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Toilet
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Terrace
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Miscellaneous
    • Pet bowls
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Matchbox takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 8 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 8 and older are allowed)

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Matchbox accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of £150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Matchbox

    • Matchbox is 100 yards from the centre of Winchelsea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Matchbox is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Matchbox can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Matchbox may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Matchbox offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Matchbox on this page.

      • Yes, Matchbox is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Matchbox has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.