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Truncheons

Winchelsea, Sussex
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Perfectly placed for history lovers, keen walkers, and bird watchers
  • In nearly an acre of varied garden including a croquet lawn with beautiful views towards the sea
  • Spacious, practical house for multi-generational family holidays
Overview
Property code: OC-T29335

Perched on the southern edge of Winchelsea, this charming property offers stunning views over National Trust land leading out to the sea. Perfect for a group gathering accompanied by a canine companion, enjoy stylish living spaces, a roaring open fire and extensive gardens for you and your furry friend to explore.

Inside, the south-facing living room offers panoramic garden and sea views and is furnished with stylish mid-century pieces, a Smart TV, and there’s an inviting open fire that Fido is sure to adore. The living room''s folding doors open into a dining area that comfortably seats ten and connects to a contemporary kitchen with an AGA. French doors lead from the dining area to a patio and garden, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The adjacent scullery provides additional conveniences and there''s also a utility room, a study and a garage with an EV charging point. The ground floor also includes a shower room with the original 1953 WC. The first floor features five well-appointed bedrooms. The master suite includes a super-king bed and can connect to a twin room, ideal for a family. Two additional double bedrooms and a twin room with vanity sinks offer flexible sleeping arrangements. This floor also includes a shower room and the nostalgic, original yellow bathroom. Outside, the ‘green’ room provides a sheltered space with sofas, a BBQ, and a dining table, perfect for al fresco dining. The expansive garden is great for families and pets, with a croquet lawn, badminton, and plenty of space for a game of fetch. A separate pavilion with a table tennis table adds to the fun. Private parking for five cars.

300 metres away, a local shop awaits beyond the picturesque churchyard, and a 200-metre walk will take you to the town pub, where your four-legged friend is welcome to join you. Winchelsea is steeped in history, with highlights including St. Thomas’s Church, known for its 20th-century stained glass and medieval tombs. Dog walkers will enjoy exploring the local trails, while birdwatchers will be thrilled with the nearby Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. The vibrant town of Rye (3 miles) is known for its historic charm and offers an array of dining options. The golden beach of Camber Sands is 7.5 miles away, much of which is available for year-round tail-wagging fun with faithful friends.

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 2 doubles and 2 twin bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with bath, hand-held shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC and 1 ground-floor shower room with WC
  • 3 oven/2 hob AGA, plus a 2-ring gas hob, 2 additional electric ovens including a combination microwave, warming drawer, American-style fridge/freezer, 2 dishwashers and an additional fridge/freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Open fire
  • Smart TVs in the living room and study
  • Covered garden area with a charcoal BBQ, sofas and a dining table with seating for 10
  • Garden games including table tennis in the pavilion, croquet and badminton
  • Bike storage
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Beach 2 miles, shop 300 metres, and pub 200 metres
  • Please note, there is a pond in the garden and children must always be supervised. There is also a ha-ha into the neighbouring field so the dog must also be supervised at all times, as the garden cannot be fully enclosed
  • Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday, and where relevant, a security deposit may be requested. Parties are not allowed at this property.
  • EV charging point available at £50 per week per car
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Joice Wisdom

This property is personally managed by Joice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sheila 2nd November 2025

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Truncheons is a wonderful holiday home - it feels as though the owners have invited you to stay with them. It is a beautiful house, and very well equipped. It is in a good location for a family holiday, with the coast and many exciting places to visit, all easy to reach. I would definitely recommend Truncheons to other families.

Reviewed by Angela 11th October 2025

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The place was very comfortable and in a good location.

Reviewed by Karen 29th July 2025

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Truncheons was an absolutely perfect place for our whole family to spend a week. The house is fabulous, impressive and spacious but also comfortable. It was superbly equipped, with indoor and outdoor games and a really great kitchen. We often ate all together in the outdoor barbecue area. We thought that the garden was quite magical, with secreRead moret areas and beautiful planting. The location was good and we loved Winchelsea village, with its little shop (delicious bread!), cafe and pub. All in all everyone agreed that it was a brilliant week and we'd thoroughly recommend it. It felt like a privilege to stay in such a lovely home. Hide

Reviewed by Rosamund 19th July 2025

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We have just returned home after a wonderful week at Truncheons. It really is a beautiful house full of character, with an amazing garden with lots of "rooms" to explore and a fantastic outlook. The house had plenty of space for us all, 6 adults, a teenager, 2 toddlers and a baby and it was extremely well equipped, once we had searched the numerousRead more cupboards to look for things. The fridge with chilled water and ice was wonderful in the hot week we had. Lots of parking for our cars and within easy reach of the lovely town of Winchelsea. A good beach not far away with easy free parking and not too many people. We all really enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 10th July 2025

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We really enjoyed this lovely house and the beautiful and interesting garden. Great to be able to walk through the garden to Winchelsea and local walks from the door, including the 1066 path. The house is very well equipped and comfortable, and we loved the view, the spacious lawn and the good selection of garden games!

Reviewed by Andy 10th June 2025

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This absolutely stunning house is the best I have ever stayed in after over thirty five years of renting holiday properties. Everything has been renewed and renovated to the highest possible specifications but also blends in with the more original features, making this the the perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy all modern facilities blendedRead more together with a bit of old-world charm. Cooking on the Aga was also a lot of fun! The garden is magnificent with lots of little areas to explore. I can't recommend this house highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Pete 24th May 2025

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A fantastic holiday home. A lovely, comfortable house and, by a long way, the best garden we've ever had at a holiday home.

Reviewed by Jan 4th May 2025

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Very comfortable house with lots of space to relax. The garden is stunning and so is the view from it.

Reviewed by James 19th April 2025

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Lovely comfortable house, great condition, fabulous garden

Reviewed by Peter 12th April 2025

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Good family house with a large south facing garden with big lawned area for playing and several other areas. We were blessed with exceptionally good weather so made lots of use of the outdoors. We visited Rye and enjoyed walks around Rye harbour nature reserve. Small village shop for essentials. The house was generally well equipped although the Read moretable only really seats 8. There are 2 bar stools at the work top but they are rather separate. There are 2 good shower rooms. The bathroom is rather dated with yellow suite. One of the wardrobes had clothes in half of it which was a bit strange. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 31st March 2025

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The house is beautifully decorated with original artwork. It is quiet and comfortable, and has stunning views at the back of the house across the garden and fields. We enjoyed watching the birds visiting the birdfeeders in the garden. The kitchen is superb, extremely well equipped, and we had everything we needed to cook supper or breakfast during Read moreour stay. The owners very kindly left wine and a basket of logs for the fire, all much appreciated. Winchelsea has a pub, small shop (selling fresh bread and groceries) and a cafe. We particularly enjoyed visiting St Thomas's church in Winchelsea with its medieval tombs and 20th century stained glass windows. Other highlights of our trip included wandering around the streets of Rye and the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. We had a lovely lunch at the Mermaid Inn in Rye and a delicious afternoon tea at the Cobbles Tea Room. The milestone birthday was celebrated with a wonderful meal at the George in Rye. Our stay in this beautiful house was memorable and special, and we would love to book it again in the not too distant future! Hide

Reviewed by Ellen 24th March 2025

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We had a perfect weekend staying at Truncheons. The property is beautiful - in particular we enjoyed the stunning views from the garden, well stocked kitchen (perfect for celebratory dinners!), comfortable beds and common areas, and good amenities. Its also an easy drive to Winchelsea beach and Rye.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.