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The Gem

The Gem, Old River Way, Winchelsea Beach, Winchelsea, TN36 4LJ, United Kingdom – Very good location – show map
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The Gem
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About this property

Elegant Accommodation

The Gem in Winchelsea offers a bed and breakfast experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the picnic area.

Comfortable Amenities

Each room features a private bathroom with garden views, a dining table, and outdoor furniture. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, shower, TV, and electric kettle.

Local Attractions

Camber Castle is a 19-minute walk away, while Ashford International Train Station is 32 km from the property. Other nearby attractions include Bodiam Castle (21 km) and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park (34 km). London Gatwick Airport is 107 km distant.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Please inform The Gem in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

• In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

• In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

• Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

• Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

• It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

• Please inform The Gem in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by The Gem.

Located in Winchelsea, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Gem

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Gem is 1.2 km from the center of Winchelsea.
Yes, couples have rated this property 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

9.1

Superb

52 reviews

H

Hayley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 days ago
9.0
+ All lovely thanks! All lovely thanks!
- Nothing Nothing

young couple · Double Room with Guest Lounge

Y

Yizhi

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 month ago
10.0
+ Quiet, comfortable and much more spacious than what we could see from Bookings (1 bedroom + 1 dining room with TV & lounge + 1 bathroom all for our private use). It’s at a very strategic location, close to both the Rye Natural Reservation/Harbour/Beach and the town. We explored town in day time, checked in at around 17:00 then spent sunset time and early mornings near the harbour, which turned out to be a great weekend trip plan! Quiet, comfortable and much more spacious than what we could see from Bookings (1 bedroom + 1 dining room with TV & l...
- Not a bit issue but the narrow lane leading to the house can be a bit hidden and one needs to drive more slowly & carefully Not a bit issue but the narrow lane leading to the house can be a bit hidden and one needs to drive more slowly & car...

young couple · Double Room with Guest Lounge

Facilities of The Gem

Non-smoking rooms Internet services Parking

Internet

  • Internet services

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Activities

  • Beach

Health & Safety

  • Face masks for guests available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Food & Drink

  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Transportation

  • Board games/puzzles

Other

  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Living Area

  • Parking

Guest reviews for The Gem

9.1

Superb

52 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.5
Facilities 9.1
Cleanliness 9.5
Comfort 9.5
Value for money 8.7
Location 8.6
Free Wifi 0.0

Score distribution

Superb
39
Good
12
Okay
1

Scores by traveler type

Families 10.0
Couples 9.0
Solo travelers 9.2

Filters

Guest reviews

H

Hayley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Double Room with Guest Lounge Double Room with Guest Lounge 6 days ago young couple
+ All lovely thanks!
− Nothing
Y

Yizhi

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Double Room with Guest Lounge Double Room with Guest Lounge 1 month ago young couple
+ Quiet, comfortable and much more spacious than what we could see from Bookings (1 bedroom + 1 dining room with TV & lounge + 1 bathroom all for our private use). It’s at a very strategic location, close to both the Rye Natural Reservation/Harbour/Beach and the town. We explored town in day time, checked in at around 17:00 then spent sunset time and early mornings near the harbour, which turned out to be a great weekend trip plan!
− Not a bit issue but the narrow lane leading to the house can be a bit hidden and one needs to drive more slowly & carefully
H

Hart

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Double Room with Guest Lounge Double Room with Guest Lounge 4 months ago young couple
+ Janette and Rob were most welcoming to The Gem. Everything was very well apportioned and clean. We enjoyed Janette’s fresh fruit breakfasts in her intriguing garden. The Gem was in a wonderful location to explore the area of Winchelsea and Rye.
− Nothing!
V

Vincenzo

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Double Room with Guest Lounge Double Room with Guest Lounge 4 months ago solo traveller
+ The Gem is a little paradise corner and Janette is an amazing host. We felt like home and we loved our time spent there
− Nothing
A

Angela

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Double Room with Guest Lounge Double Room with Guest Lounge 6 months ago young couple
+ Absolutely everything. We were so welcomed, the property was beautiful and tranquil with stunning garden’s.
− N/A