Unusual Places to Stay in East Sussex

Prices from £135/night

Amazing two floor canvas yurt for up to 5 guests near Heathfield. Relax in your private outdoor space with private hot tub, BBQ & fire pit.

East Sussex, England

Spacious & bright interior sleeping up to 4 adults or family of 5.
Enjoy roasting marshmallows over the fire pit.
Take a relaxing soak in your private hot tub.

Prices from £125/night

Plum & Custard MKl 1-6

Unique railway carriage accommodation set in a working steam railway station nestled at Northiam. Great for a family, or 2 couples - can sleep up to 6.

East Sussex, England

“Named after its colouring and once a diner car this has been converted to make a comfortable family staycation with outdoor dining area.Check out the steam train times or you can enjoy train journeys to coastal towns. There is a watersport centre on the river nearby and plenty to do in all directions.CEO Jess' visit on 22nd February during The Quirky Tour 2023”

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Prices from £135/night

Willow Canvas Cottage 1-5

Amazing two storey canvas yurt for up to 5 guests, with own garden area, outdoor seating and hot tub. In country setting near Lewes.

East Sussex, England

Unique yurt like cottage all the way from America offer you a wonderful way to enjoy glamping with all mod cons near Horam and the High Weald.
Sleeping up to 5 guests (2 adults and 3 children or 4 adults) there is a ground floor superking bedroom and gallery level with 3 single beds (or extra superking bed).

Prices from £80/night

Hut Therapy 1-3

Plant-based food B&B; in the South Downs Nat. Park for 2+1; experience macrobiotic food and cooking with the host.

East Sussex, England

B&B hut near Lewes, offers plant based cuisine and lessons in holistic and macrobiotic cooking.
Sleeping 2 adults with space for 1 child it offers a unique stay and accommodation with en-suite shower room.
If you are making dietary changes or looking for healthy or plant-based food, this is the place for you.
Book a session with a visiting therapist for a massage or shiatsu treatment.

Prices from £89/night

Hotel Pelirocco 1-36

This trendy, music themed hotel is close to the seafront in Brighton. Lots of exciting (+ naughty) extras available to book!

East Sussex, England

Unique hotel offers 19 individually themed hotel rooms designed around pop subculture, inspiring individuals and love in Brighton.
The hotel has a late-night bar for music gigs and comedy nights as well as a restaurant for your morning breakfast.
Great location for hen parties, quirky weddings and unusual corporate events.

Prices from £110/night

Rye Windmill 2 & 4 1-2

A windmill stay in the charming town of Rye. Stay in a ground floor ensuite double bedroom with river and marsh views.

East Sussex, England

Two gorgeous double ground floor B&B rooms with views over the River Tillingham in Rye.
The rooms have en-suite shower rooms, plus a TV, tea + coffee making facilities and free wifi.
The room comes with complimentary full English breakfast that uses locally sourced ingredients.
On site you can enjoy a drink in the licensed bar or relax in the communal lounge.

Prices from £100/night

The Bodiam Coach 1-5

Historic coach offers a tranquil stay with train line and Bodiam Castle views in the High Weald AONB.

East Sussex, England

Historic coach sleeps up to 5 guests (age 12+) in Bodiam Station with views of the Kent & East Sussex Railway.
Relax in your cosy living area or head outside to the terrace and take in the surrounding countryside.
There is a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ for cooking al fresco.
Bodiam Castle is just a short trip away and well worth a visit.

Prices from £114/night

Emerald Express 1-5

Large contemporary railway carriage set at Northiam steam railway station offers a unique stay for 2 couples or a family.

East Sussex, England

“I was really impressed immediately by the clean, modern and fresh interior of the carriage. No clutter, clean lines.Check out the steam train times or you can enjoy train journeys to coastal towns. There is a watersport centre on the river closeby and plenty to do in all directions.A great escape for couples, friends or families with a lovely full length terrace for al fresco dining. CEO Jess' visit on 22nd February durin...”

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Prices from £102/night

TOAD Brake Van 1-2

Converted TOAD Brake Van stay at Northiam with views over the working steam railway station.

East Sussex, England

“I was really impressed immediately by the clean, modern and fresh interior of the carriage. No clutter, clean lines.Check out the steam train times or you can enjoy train journeys to coastal towns. There is a watersport centre on the river closeby and plenty to do in all directions.A great escape for couples who can enjoy the terrace with bistro table for al fresco dining and popular with train spotters as you can look out at ...”

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Prices from £95/night

Guns & Roses Ammunition Wagon 1-2

Converted 1944 War Department vehicle sleeping 2, overlooking the steam railway and surrounding Rother Valley.

East Sussex, England

“I was really impressed immediately by the clean, modern and fresh interior of the carriage. No clutter, clean lines.Check out the steam train times or you can enjoy train journeys to coastal towns. There is a watersport centre on the river closeby and plenty to do in all directions.A great escape for couples who will enjoy the garden space with BBQ. CEO Jess' visit on 22nd February during The Quirky Tour 2023”

Prices from £230/night

Windmill Suite at Rye Windmill 1-2

The unique suite, with private access to the balcony, is within the historic windmill and has stunning 360º views over Rye and its riverside location.

East Sussex, England

Unique 2 level suite situated in the historic Rye Windmill sleeps 2 for a romantic stay with private balcony.
The suite offers a super king size sleigh bed, comfy sofa, TV and tea + coffee making facilites on the main floor.
Climb the spiral staircase to reach your modern bathroom with large walk in shower and double ended free standing bath tub.
On site you can enjoy a drink in the licensed bar or relax in the communal lounge.

Prices from £72/night

ICI Salt Van 1-3

Historic Salt Van set at Northiam steam railway station offers a quirky stay in the beautiful High Weald area of natural beauty.

East Sussex, England

“I was really impressed immediately by the clean, modern and fresh interior of the carriage. No clutter, clean lines.Check out the steam train times or you can enjoy train journeys to coastal towns. There is a watersport centre on the river closeby and plenty to do in all directions.A great escape for couples or small families with a lovely garden area for al fresco dining. CEO Jess' visit on 22nd February during The Quirk...”

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Prices from £99/night

Pipe Dream 1-4

Converted pipe wagon offers a spacious and stylish accommodation overlooking the steam railway and surrounding Rother Valley.

East Sussex, England

“I was really impressed immediately by the clean, modern and fresh interior of the carriage. No clutter, clean lines.Check out the steam train times or you can enjoy train journeys to coastal towns. There is a watersport centre on the river closeby and plenty to do in all directions.A great escape for couples or families with an outside area with picnic table al fresco dining. CEO Jess' visit on 22nd February during The Qu...”

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Prices from £95/night

Beech Estate Campsite 2-72

An off-grid camping + glamping site allowing fires. Pitches amongst the trees in stunning woodland near Battle.CLOSED IN WINTER.

East Sussex, England

An off grid 'wild camping' site with pre-erected, fully equipped bell tents. The site is set in a beautiful woodland campsite with firepits and campfires.
Beech Estate is close to the historic town of Battle in a 600 acre woodland within the 2000 acre private Beach Estate, an AONB.
There are wardens on site to assist campers.

Prices from £170/night

Four Poster at Rye Windmill 1-2

Characterful B&B; room with 4 poster for extra romance, with Juliet balcony overlooking the town of Rye.

East Sussex, England

Wonderful guest room situated within the original 250 year old brick base of Rye Windmill offers a romantic stay for 2 in a four poster bed.
The room comes with complimentary full English breakfast that uses locally sourced ingredients.
There is a modern en-suite bathroom with spacious shower.
The room benefits from a 32" flat screen TV with Freeview plus tea + coffee making facilities and free wifi.

Prices from £100/night

Rye Windmill 3 & 5 1-2

Two delightful rooms that can be doubles or twins, perfect for couples or friends wishing to explore the beautiful Rye town.

East Sussex, England

Tastefully decorated ground floor B&B rooms that can either be in a twin or double formation in Rye.
The rooms have en-suite shower rooms, plus a TV, tea + coffee making facilities and free wifi.
The room comes with complimentary full English breakfast that uses locally sourced ingredients.
On site you can enjoy a drink in the licensed bar or relax in the communal lounge.

Prices from £120/night

Rye Windmill 7 & 9 1-2

Riverside ensuite double rooms at a charming B&B; with windmill in the historic town of Rye.

East Sussex, England

Two double B&B rooms with spacious en-suite showers and views towards Gibbets Marsh and the River Tillingham from their first floor setting in Rye.
The rooms come with a complimentary full English breakfast that uses locally sourced ingredients plus a TV, tea + coffee making facilities and wifi.
On site you can enjoy a drink in the licensed bar or relax in the communal lounge.

Prices from £110/night

Rye Windmill 8 & 10 1-2

Stay in a delightful first floor room with ensuite facilities at this historic windmill B&B; in Rye.

East Sussex, England

Two double B&B rooms with spacious en-suite showers and views over the roof tops and the local church from their first floor setting in Rye.
The rooms come with a complimentary full English breakfast that uses locally sourced ingredients plus a TV, tea + coffee making facilities and wifi.
On site you can enjoy a drink in the licensed bar or relax in the communal lounge.

The Garden Room 1-2

Contemporary, open-plan studio property with hot-tub in secluded garden, located in the town of Westmeston.

East Sussex, England

Stunning studio property with a footpath from the doorstep leading to the South Downs, the perfect romantic retreat.
Secluded south-west facing garden with BBQ & hot-tub.
Bi-fold doors across length of studio allowing for plenty of natural light, with underfloor heating to keep you warm.

Prices from £135/night

Oak Canvas Cottage 1-5

Spacious & bright two storey canvas yurt where you can relax in your own outdoor space with private hot tub, near Heathfield.

East Sussex, England

Glamping at its finest in this two storey canvas yurt sleeping up to 4 adults or 2 adults+3 children.
You'll have your own garden area with private hot tub, BBQ & fire pit and parking space.
The accommodation has hot water, shower & flushing toilet.

Brooks Lodge 1-4

A contemporary light and spacious property enjoying breathtaking views. By the South Downs, nr Brighton.

East Sussex, England

Contemporary eco friendly lodge close to Brighton sleeps 4 in double or twin beds.
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty with private landscaped courtyard garden and pond views.
Take a stroll along the river to the nearest pub where you can relax with a delicious meal with your loved ones.

Artist Residence Brighton 1-10

Vintage styled individual rooms in a boutique hotel, well located in Brighton near the seafront.

East Sussex, England

Townhouse with 25 individually designed bedrooms with original artwork in the centre of Brighton.
Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and nespresso machine plus a flat screen TV.
The residence also houses a cocktail bar, tapas bar and restaurant.
Challenge your partner to a game of ping pong.