Cliffhanger in Hastings | Stunning Sussex Group Cottage

About Cliffhanger

Cliffhanger is a magnificent semi-detached house in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. This former hotel has been transformed into luxury accommodation sleeping 12 adults and 2 children. A private roof terrace with a large hot tub offers far-reaching sea views. The beach is just five minutes away on foot. Groups will appreciate the spacious layout across three floors.

St Leonards-on-Sea sits on the East Sussex coast. The area features a promenade, fresh fish market, independent shops and cafés. Hastings Old Town is nearby with its historic fishing quarter.

Six bedrooms include two first-floor king-size rooms with en-suites, one with a walk-in shower and another with a bath. There's a first-floor adult bunk room. The second floor has a king-size room (zip/link), a triple room (zip/link) and a super king-size family room. All second-floor bedrooms have en-suite showers. Five bathrooms total. The kitchen seats 14 people with white marble worktops and full equipment including a wine cooler. The living room features a corner sofa, bar area and 55-inch OLED TV.

Hastings Pier (1.5 miles, 6 minutes) offers entertainment and dining. Battle Abbey (8 miles, 18 minutes) marks the 1066 battlefield. Pevensey Castle (11 miles, 22 minutes) provides Norman history. Camber Sands (14 miles, 25 minutes) has seven miles of sandy beach.

Cliffhanger suits multi-generational families and friend groups wanting coastal luxury. The hot tub, sea views and beach location make this property exceptional for celebrations.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating, woodburner
✓Double electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, toaster, kettle
✓Tv with freeview and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Roadside parking is available first come first served basis
✓Balcony area with decking and hot tub
✓Sorry, no smoking and no pets
✓Local shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs less than 10 mins walk
✓Beach 5 min walk
✓Note: the living room has sofas and bean bags
✓This property has a private roof terrace
✓Note: no stag/hen or similar
✓Note: check in is 4pm and check out is 10am
✓Note - please be advised that this property is in a residential area so please be mindful of the noise after 10pm
✓Please note - this property is suitable for 12 adults and 4 children, not 16 adults

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Cliffhanger

Private Roof Terrace with Hot Tub

The large hot tub on the private deck offers spectacular sea views, perfect for groups to relax together after beach walks.

High-Standard Renovation Throughout

Originally a hotel, this property has been renovated to luxury standard with quality fixtures, marble worktops and thoughtful finishing touches.

Five Minutes to Beach

The seafront is just a short walk away, making beach days effortless for families and groups with children or beach equipment.

Spacious Kitchen Dining for 14

The well-equipped kitchen includes a dining area that comfortably seats 14 people, ideal for group meals and celebrations together.

Six En-Suite Bedrooms

Most bedrooms feature en-suite facilities with walk-in showers or baths, providing privacy and comfort for larger groups and families.

Welcoming Hosts with Extras

Owners provide excellent communication, welcome baskets and freshly baked cakes, with helpful property tours on arrival for guest convenience.

Getting To Cliffhanger

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Cliffhanger by car, take the A21 towards Hastings then follow signs for St Leonards-on-Sea. The property is in a residential area with roadside parking available on a first-come first-served basis.

By Train

St Leonards Warrior Square station is the nearest railway station, approximately 1.2 miles from the property. Regular services connect to London, Brighton and Ashford, with taxis readily available from the station.

Roadside parking (first come first served)

St Leonards Warrior Square station (1.2 miles)

Accessible from A21 via St Leonards-on-Sea

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Hastings Pier

Distance: 1.5 miles

TN34 3JG

Battle Abbey

Distance: 8 miles

TN33 0AD

Smugglers Adventure

Distance: 2 miles

TN34 3HY

Hastings Country Park

Distance: 3 miles

TN35 5AP

Bexhill Promenade

Distance: 4 miles

TN40 1JG

Ecclesbourne Glen

Distance: 2.5 miles

TN38 0LB

Sainsbury's St Leonards

Distance: 0.8 miles

TN38 0BA

Hastings Old Town Shops

Distance: 2 miles

TN34 3EY

Bexhill Town Centre

Distance: 4.5 miles

TN40 1RG

St Leonards Warrior Square Station

Distance: 1.2 miles

TN37 6ER

Hastings Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

TN34 1BA

Marina St Leonards

Distance: 1 mile

TN38 0BN

Hastings Pier

Distance: 1.5 miles

TN34 3JG

Battle Abbey

Distance: 8 miles

TN33 0AD

Smugglers Adventure

Distance: 2 miles

TN34 3HY

Hastings Country Park

Distance: 3 miles

TN35 5AP

Bexhill Promenade

Distance: 4 miles

TN40 1JG

Ecclesbourne Glen

Distance: 2.5 miles

TN38 0LB

Sainsbury's St Leonards

Distance: 0.8 miles

TN38 0BA

Hastings Old Town Shops

Distance: 2 miles

TN34 3EY

Bexhill Town Centre

Distance: 4.5 miles

TN40 1RG

St Leonards Warrior Square Station

Distance: 1.2 miles

TN37 6ER

Hastings Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

TN34 1BA

Marina St Leonards

Distance: 1 mile

TN38 0BN

Is Cliffhanger Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love the five-minute walk to the beach for sandcastle building and rock pooling. The large hot tub on the roof terrace provides entertainment with sea views. Children's toys are provided at the property. The spacious layout gives kids room to play safely indoors. Nearby Hastings offers traditional seaside attractions including the pier and Smugglers Adventure caves.

Groups Will Love...

The private roof terrace with large hot tub is the standout group feature at Cliffhanger. This outdoor space offers far-reaching sea views across the coastline. Groups of 12 can relax together after beach visits or exploring Hastings. The deck provides an exceptional setting for evening gatherings. The hot tub accommodates multiple guests simultaneously, making it perfect for celebrations and special occasions.

Pet Friendly

Cliffhanger does not accept pets. The owners maintain a strict no-pets policy for all bookings throughout the year. This ensures the property remains suitable for guests with allergies. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the St Leonards-on-Sea area. Many other properties nearby do welcome four-legged companions.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Cliffhanger

The St Leonards

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN38 0AB

The Dolphin Inn

Located 1.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN34 3EY

Bella Vista Café

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN38 0DB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Cliffhanger

How many people does Cliffhanger sleep?

Cliffhanger accommodates 12 adults and 2 children across six bedrooms. The super king-size bedroom can be configured as a family room if requested.

Is Cliffhanger pet friendly?

No, pets are not permitted at this property. The owners maintain a strict no-pets policy for all bookings.

What are the bedroom configurations?

The property has two first-floor king-size rooms with en-suites, one first-floor adult bunk room and three second-floor rooms including a king-size (zip/link), triple room (zip/link) and super king-size. All second-floor bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen features white marble worktops, a double electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, wine cooler and dining space for 14 people. Under-unit lighting and full cooking equipment including toaster and kettle are provided.

Is there parking at the property?

Roadside parking is available on a first-come first-served basis in this residential area. Space is limited so early arrival is recommended for groups with multiple vehicles.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. The owners typically meet guests on arrival to provide a helpful property tour.

How far is the beach from Cliffhanger?

The beach is a five-minute walk from the property. The seafront promenade, fresh fish market and coastal cafés are all within easy walking distance.

What entertainment facilities are included?

The living room has a 55-inch flat screen OLED TV with FreeSat and a corner sofa. The property includes a small bar area, children's toys and the hot tub on the roof terrace.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Cliffhanger Reviews

Jennifer

An excellent property. Extremely well equipped. There is nothing that needs doing. Great hosts too.

Kirstie

Great property, finished to a very high standard, and the hosts were super friendly and helpful. Everyone that was staying loved the property and the facilities.

Stuart

Perfect for a long weekend with the family celebrating my partners 40th. Max, the owner, was the perfect host.

Robert

No slip mats in bath or showers. A couple of pans not cleaned Meat trays need replacing No instruction how to use hob

Navneet

Fantastic accommodation in a great location. As a party of 12 adults and 3 children the amenities were well thought out and provided comfort to all. Would say the single beds and bunk beds were slightly small for adults but for a short stay we managed ok.

A lovely house! Very comfortable, homely and clean. The hosts were excellent with great communication! A fabulous stay!

Sharlene

Cliffhanger is an amazing property, the views are stunning. The house itself is immaculate and had everything you needed. Max the owner was there to meet us when we arrived to show us around which was really helpful. I would highly recommend this property to stay at.

Hannah

Fantastic property for our needs. I did think for the price it was a bit much to tell the guests that they needed to strip the beds and put it into laundry bags. We all thought this was very cheeky.

Patricia

The house was beautifully decorated but felt like a home. Excellent facilities, the grandchildren enjoyed the hot tub and the decked area was wonderful to sit and enjoy the view. The owners next door were extremely helpful and friendly but not intrusive. All in all an excellent holiday.

Cheryl

Stayed at cliffhanger with my family, 9 adults and 2 children and it was absolutely fantastic. The owners communication prior to arrival was great, they were so lovely and left a very generous welcome basket and freshly baked cake. The house is just stunning, the decor is amazing and we felt really at home staying there. Every room is kitted out and has its own beautiful bathroom except the bunk room which the children stayed in. The hot tub was amazing and we could almost fit everyone in. But it was the views, honestly the location is just spot on. We would definitely stay again!

A beautiful house that has been furnished and equipped with great care. It was big enough that 7 of us could each have some space if we needed it, and yet the dining and lounge areas both felt cosy. The hot tub was great!!! We were really impressed with the welcome pack champagne, biscuits, eggs, coffee and milk, the most amazing homemade cake, and the enormous Christmas tree in the hall which actually made us feel quite emotional, after what has been a difficult year for everyone. The only very small niggle was that we didn't find the instructions for replacing the bin liners, or sorting out the recycling until our last day, as they were in a drawer we hadn't opened. Perhaps a folder with all details in could be placed prominently so it would be seen at the very beginning? Overall, though, one of the best houses we have ever stayed in, which lived up to all our expectations.

Samantha

We had a fantastic stay at Cliffhanger, it helped in being a very balmy October weekend with beautiful wall to wall sunshine. The property is a real treat, luxurious and comfortable bedrooms, a lovely sociable kitchen and dining area and a simply fabulous deck with a huge hot tub. We couldn't have asked for more. The property is set in a quiet street in St Leonards but is in walking distance to the beach. Katie left some delightful welcome treats which was lovely. Would definitely return. Couldn't recommend enough.

We had a great time at Cliffhanger. The house is huge and finished to a very highly standard, great for a large group not to feel on top of each other. The views from deck and hot tub are amazing. There are many great places nearby to visit, Rye, Camber Sands, Beachy Head to name a few. The owners are next door and very helpful but not at all intrusive. We would highly recommend and will look to return in the future.

Really lovely, helpful and responsive hosts. The place is absolutely stunning and we got to see both sunshine and storm in all it's glory from the terrace.

Annika

The house was fantastic, even better than it looked in the photos. There were lots of thoughtful touches that made it even more welcoming, and our hosts were very helpful in organising little extras for us. The group had a wonderful time together and we hope to visit again!

Cristina

It was a fantastic place to stay, the house was incredible with amazing facilities in all the rooms and thoughtful touches. The owners were friendly, relaxed and flexible. We had a fantastic stay and would love to go back again soon!

Alison

We had a brilliant relaxing weekend away and the hot tub is great. Fabulous hosts 5 star

Barbara

The house was very well equipped and there was plenty of room for our family gathering. We all enjoyed the hot tub with sea views. The children enjoyed the toys which were provided for their use.

We spent a really great weekend at Cliffhanger. Initially I was a bit concerned that the owners live not only next door but attached to the property as I was celebrating my 50th birthday! This turned out not to be a problem at all. The house had everything you could wish for and more, the only thing it lacked was a cheese grater although it might just be that we couldn't find it. The hot tub was fantastic and a definite plus. The only minor things that were a tiny bit of a let down were the sizes of the 2 double beds when split into 2 singles in that they were really narrow singles plus a 3rd bed in one of the rooms was a short bed so I wouldn't say that the house sleeps 11 adults comfortably for all. All in all we had a fabulous stay at Cliffhanger which is a beautiful house and the owners were very friendly, helpful and hospitable. Thank you for making my weekend a truly memorable one!

Russell

We had the best holiday, the house was incredible! It was clean, comfy and everything was thought out to make for a really relaxing stay! Great owners who made us so welcome! Would love to return.

Lindsey

Was so impressed with this property, the pictures online didn't do this place justice. It was everything we could have asked for with a touch of class. The only thing I would state, there is no parking.

Nicole

Absolutely fantastic from beginning to end! Beautiful house, wonderful hosts. Perfect in every way!

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Cliffhanger, Hastings

About Cliffhanger

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Private Roof Terrace with Hot Tub

High-Standard Renovation Throughout

Five Minutes to Beach

Spacious Kitchen Dining for 14

Six En-Suite Bedrooms

Welcoming Hosts with Extras

Getting To Cliffhanger

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Cliffhanger Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The St Leonards

The Dolphin Inn

Bella Vista Café

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Cliffhanger Reviews