The Friar's Monument
4 guests
2 bedrooms
Winchelsea, England
As refined and attractive a home as you're likely to see, this single-storey apartment is a wing of a Grade II Gothic mansion. But what makes it truly unique is that it faces the ruins of an ancient Franciscan abbey that's of such historical importance it's been granted Scheduled Monument status.
The Friar's Eyrie
4 guests
2 bedrooms
Winchelsea, England
A magical place to stay at any time of year, this elegant apartment sits within one wing of a vast Gothic mansion. Built in the early 19th Century, lovers of historical architecture will marvel at the ornate coving, the original fireplace and the stone mullion windows, and will find themselves staring out at a designated Site of Special Historic Interest – the imposing ruins of the 13th Century Franciscan abbey on the estate.
The Two Friars
8 guests
4 bedrooms
Winchelsea, England
Two individual apartments in the guest wing of this stunning period building, these elegant homes can be rented together by larger groups or two families looking to escape to the Sussex coast together. In a spectacular setting, they're part of a Grade II Listed mansion that dates from 1819 and face the ivy-clad ruins of a 13th Century abbey.
Cri de Coeur
2 guests
3 bedrooms
Winchelsea, England
A quintessentially English countryside escape, you may have seen this characterful 16th-century manor feature in the film Mr Holmes and more notably in season three of The Crown. In honour of such a humble appearance – we've named this home after the episode in which it features, titled "Cri de Coeur".
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