Curated luxury hotels near Merriments

Set 29 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, The Rivendale has a seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive. This holiday home is 46 km from Glyndebourne Opera House and 48 km from Leeds Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Eastbourne Pier.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around St. Leonards, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 73 km from The Rivendale.

Set in an Edwardian country house within secluded landscaped gardens, Claverton Country House Hotel is located on a country lane. Breakfasts are freshly cooked to order using local produce.

With an elegant décor, each room has a flat-screen LCD TV with satellite channels. Guests have free Wi-Fi access and tea and coffee making facilities in their room.

Carr Taylor Vineyard is a 15-minute walk away and the centre of Battle, with its abbey ruins, is 3 miles from Claverton Country House Hotel. Hastings seafront and Bodiam Castle are just 10 minutes’ drive away. London is 1 hour by train.

Overlooking the garden, guests can enjoy drinks from the Bar or an evening meal from the Bistro menu Monday to Saturday.
Claverton Country House Hotel is an owner-run Edwardian country house hotel located just outside Battle in East Sussex.

Set within three acres of private gardens, the hotel offers a peaceful countryside stay with boutique accommodation and a relaxed, personal atmosphere. The property has 11 individually styled guest bedrooms and is popular with guests looking for a quiet base to explore Battle, 1066 Country, and the Sussex countryside.

Breakfast and dinner are served daily and are open to non-residents every evening except Sunday.

The hotel also hosts a limited number of private celebrations each year, typically arranged as exclusive-use events, ensuring that overnight guests enjoy a calm and well-managed stay.

Set amid 38 acres of woodland and gardens, 3 miles away from the historic towns of Hastings and Battle in East Sussex, the hotel is an ideal base to explore 1066 country.

The house was built in 1719 and remodelled substantially in 1776 by General Sir James Murray, who served under Wolfe and was later Governor of Quebec. He named the house Beauport after his summer residence in Canada.

The Great Escape, a property with a garden, is located in Rye, 32 km from Ashford International Train Station, 41 km from Leeds Castle, as well as 44 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. All units feature private entrance. All units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a vegetarian breakfast.

Eurotunnel UK is 45 km from The Great Escape, while Eastbourne Pier is 45 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 98 km from the property.

Less than 2 miles from Rye and 5 miles from the English Channel, Kings Head Inn features a bar, restaurant and a garden. Free WiFi, free private parking and newspapers are available at the property.

Individually designed, each room at the inn comes with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all have an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer and shower.

At the Kings Head Inn, guests will enjoy seasonal and fresh produce, where possible also locally sourced. From the drinks menu, guests can choose from a selection of malts, ales and wines.

Local activities include cycling, hiking or bird watching in Dungeness, 14 miles away, while Rye Golf Club is 4.2 miles away. The Camber Castle is 5.6 miles away and Battle Abbey is 16 miles away.