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Highly recommended

Review of The Laindons
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 18 Aug 2021
Perfect place for a couple or family to get away, spacious, comfortable and in a lovely part of the old town. Everything was provided in the room, the ambience was easy-going and Malcolm's veggie breakfast was fantastic. Loads of history to the building which was provided with the welcome book and there was a guest sitting room area too with many extras. Full bar + tea/coffee in each room, wi-fi, TV and less than 5 mins from the main eateries and beach. Perfect for what we wanted and would go back again for sure.
Date of stay: August 2021
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Responded 8 Oct 2021
Thank you for your lovely review ,so glad you enjoyed your stay with us
Best wishes Malcolm and Karen
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Reviewed 15 August 2021

We had a wonderful stay with Malcolm and Karen. The room was beautifully decorated and had all the finishing touches (including delicious home made biscuits!). The breakfast was superb, especially the green smoothie and beetroot cured salmon. Finally, the hosts were extremely welcoming and we will definitely be returning.

Date of stay: August 2021
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Malcolm Twist, Owner at The Laindons, responded to this reviewResponded 8 October 2021

So sorry its take so long to write back
Time when your having fun !!!
thank you for staying with us and glad you enjoyed your stay with us
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Reviewed 15 August 2021

Is this hotel the best kept secret in East Sussex?

Long story short - covid cancellation forced an eleventh hour search for an alternative venue for a 2 night playaway in East Sussex for my partner and me.

Enter The Laindons Hotel. Same price but.... Uh Oh... in Hastings......?

Forget everything you've heard about Hastings....

Providence threw us a proper Brucie Bonus with this booking! If you can stay anywhere in Hastings Old Town best make it the Laindons, a gorgeous Georgian 3 storey house kitted out beautifully with stylish modern furnishings and arts and crafts some of which are for sale.

Malcolm and Karen are wonderful hosts who even made a mix up with our room into a piece of comedic entertainment. ;o)

Our wrong room was the red room which is a symbol of good luck in certain cultures so the room mix up was a happy coincidence. The room is lovely and boasts a sexy red Bond chair to boot!

The in-room refreshments are to die for. There are welcome chocolates and the usual refrigerated minibar and snacks. But the complimentary selection of good quality teas and REAL ground coffee and cafetiere to brew your own combined with a mini bottle of FRESH milk is an attention to detail lesser establishments overlook tipped the scales..... And then there are those biscuits.......

You order breakfast the day before which is no biggie and means you don't have long to wait too long sipping freshly squeezed orange juice before you break-feast.

Day 1 - Full English (me - bacon and sauages are amazing. Chew slowly) Blueberry pancakes with bacon and maple syrup (partner) : Exceptional

Day 2 - Bagel with cream cheese and salmon (me). They get exquite smoked salmon from Rock-a-Nore Smokehouse on the seafront. Need I say more? Full English (partner).

Oh yeah, and there's this museli Greek yogurt pot they make that you have as a starter..... Did I forget to mention the toast? We sampled a prune and black pepper bread sourced from a local artisan bread maker. Man Oh Man.....

Hastings is Fabulous and made all the better for the discovery of The Laindons Hotel.

C&S 💖

Date of stay: August 2021
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Malcolm Twist, Owner at The Laindons, responded to this reviewResponded 8 October 2021

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVLEY REVIEW
SO SORRY WE HAVE TAKEN SO LNOG TO ANSWER
HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN
MANY WISHES MALCOLM AND KAREN X

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Reviewed 14 August 2021

This is a lovely place to stay. Great location to walk around the old town, with car parking a short walk away. The hosts Malcolm and Karen and their staff are extremely welcoming and very friendly. The guess house is outstanding, having just been refurbished, with everything to the highest standard. Spotlessly clean and high quality property.

The breakfast is amazing and again served to the highest of standards, with a very personal touch.

This is the perfect place for couples to stay or small groups.

We would recommend The Crown pub to eat at night or somewhere on George Street. The local area is packed with antique shops, old book shops, home furniture, vintage clothes etc.

Further out I would recommend a trip to Rye Village. A beautiful place to visit too.

Date of stay: August 2021
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Malcolm Twist, Owner at The Laindons, responded to this reviewResponded 8 October 2021

Thank you for a great review and hope to see you soon
Best wishes Malcolm and Karen

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Reviewed 10 August 2021

We stayed in the yellow room which was enormous, super clean with welcoming decor and plenty of nice features.
The B&B operates an honesty fridge and is a really relaxed place to be. It’s well placed for a walk down into town, or up into the park.
Malcolm and Karen are wonderful hosts, always smiling. They’ve even included earplugs in the rooms in case of irritating seagulls. The breakfast is probably the best you’ll find on the south coast, with a lovely view, fresh flowers grown by Malcolm.
We’ll definitely return if we plan another trip to Hastings, not surprised to see so many 5* reviews on this site!

Date of stay: July 2021
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Malcolm Twist, Owner at The Laindons, responded to this reviewResponded 13 August 2021

Thank you so much for a wonderful review, cannot wait for your next visit. Regards Malcolm

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Reviewed 8 August 2021

Just had a wonderful stay at the laindons hastings.
Amazing absolutely five star.
We've been to some top hotels and this was up there with the best of them.
Could not find fault with anything at all.
Absolutely wonderful host's, made to feel very welcome.
Amazing breakfast cooked by Karen and served by a wonderful Malcolm.
One hundred percent will be going again just to stay in this wonderful home.
Amazing house with amazing host's.

Date of stay: August 2021
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Malcolm Twist, Owner at The Laindons, responded to this reviewResponded 13 August 2021

Thank you so much for the most wonderful review, cannot wait for your return. Regards Malcolm

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