London House, Battle

About this property

Very comfortable holiday accommodation for four in Ninfield, East Sussex, skillfully converted from the old post office

London House dates from the 17th Century when it started life as a cobblers shop. It was then home to the village post office for many years, at the time combining both the shop and a home for the post master and post mistress behind. Today the shop area has been skilfully converted to provide very tasteful accommodation for four adults.

With its central front door, it is a classic building with rooms leading off either side from the hallway. Downstairs there is a very comfortable front room with traditional fire place fitted with an electric woodburning stove. The kitchen found behind is well equipped and there is a small dining room off the kitchen that opens onto a patio garden that guests can enjoy. Also on the ground floor there is a double bedroom with a shower room. Upstairs there is a magnificent bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams fitted with a double bed. The room also has a single bed so the layout can work for a family with a young child. The ensuite bathroom has a bath with a shower fitted above.

Ninfield and beyond

London House is in the small village of Ninfield East Sussex, four miles west of Battle and three miles north of Bexhill on Sea. Located along a quiet lane it is a mere 150 metres from the local pub so just perfect if you want the option of eating out on the occasional evening!

Ninfield is just perfect for exploring East Sussex with Herstmonceux Castle and Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre within a fifteen minute drive to the west and of course Battle Abbey ten minutes away to the east, the heart of 1066 Country!

The magnificent Abbey is so central to the town of Battle and a visit here takes you to the heart of 1066 Country. The Abbey was of course founded by William the Conqueror on the site of the Battle of Hastings and today is an English Heritage site. When William died he left many gifts in the Abbey that include his royal cloak and a portable alter used on his campaigns. Today the Abbey has a wealth of interactive displays and a cafe that offers wonderful views across the battlefield.

Three miles to the south, Bexhill on Sea has retained the qualities of a traditional Victorian seaside town and English life at the start of the last century. Like Eastbourne it benefits from some of the best sunshine in the UK and is rightfully known as being part of the sunshine coast. It is filled with Victorian and Edwardian architecture and is possibly most famous for the De La Warr Pavilion located right on the promenade. Originally built in 1935 in now familiar art deco style it was subject to a complete redevelopment in 2005 and today it very much continues with that style and vision. The Pavilion is certainly worth a visit especially the bright and stylish cafe bar and restaurant t where seasonal and locally sourced lunches are served every day.

Three miles east from Bexhill Hastings Old Town is full of historic buildings and quaint streets and is particularly famous for its beach fishing fleet, the largest in Europe. Much of the tradition has been kept and the net drying huts are today preserved at the top of the beach and sit amongst the many fresh fish stores at the foot of the cliffs. The Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Museum is also found here and worth visiting; we carry a link under our ‘Places to Visit’ section.

This whole area is of course 1066 Country and we could comment forever about what there is to see and do. Take a look at all our ‘Places to Visit’ for East Sussex.

Places to Visit

Battle Abbey

Herstmonceux Castle

Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre

Local shop — 0.5 miles Ninfield

Nearest supermarket -3 miles Bexhill on Sea

Nearest restaurant — 4 miles Battle

Local pub — 0.1 miles Ninfield

Mainline rail service — Battle 4 miles for services to London Bridge

Gatwick Airport 45 miles