NEIGHBOURHOOD

Burton’s St Leonards is the creative, village-like heart of St Leonards-on-Sea in Hastings—steps from the beach, lined with indie cafés, galleries and vintage boutiques. From The Bath House, you’re about 100m to the promenade, a short stroll to St Leonards Gardens, and a scenic walk or cycle to Hastings Pier and the Old Town’s cobbled streets.

WHY GUESTS LOVE THE AREA

  • Beach in minutes: dawn swims, sunset strolls, rock-pooling and long promenade walks.

  • Creative quarter vibe: Norman Road, Kings Road and London Road for coffee, brunch, natural wine and vintage.

  • Landmark architecture: the Art Deco Marine Court “ocean-liner” building and elegant seafront colonnades.

  • Green pockets: tranquil St Leonards Gardens and nearby Alexandra Park for tree-lined loops and playgrounds.

  • Easy access: St Leonards Warrior Square station connects you to London, Brighton and Ashford.

EAT & DRINK (LOCAL FAVOURITES)

  • Coffee & brunch: independent roasters, bakeries and neighbourhood cafés on Norman Road and Kings Road.

  • Natural wine & small plates: buzzy bistros and wine bars for date nights and post-beach dinners.

  • Seafood & chips: classic seafront spots plus the Old Town’s hut stalls for fresh catches.

  • Street food & markets: rotating vendors and pop-ups across St Leonards and Hastings.

ART, CULTURE & LANDMARKS

  • Hastings Pier: live events, sea views and an easy family wander.

  • Old Town: timbered lanes, galleries, antiques and character-packed pubs.

  • Cliff railways: ride the funiculars for sweeping Channel views and hillside walks.

  • Contemporary art: seafront galleries and studios; regular exhibitions and open-studio trails.

  • Marine Court: striking 1930s Art Deco frontage for must-snap photos.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY IDEAS

  • Beach day with buckets and bodyboards, then gelato on the prom.

  • Museums in the Old Town, arcades on the pier and the cliff railways adventure.

  • Easy cycling along the flat coastal path to Bexhill’s seafront and greens.

OUTDOORS & NATURE

  • Seafront path: run, skate, or cycle traffic-free with the sea beside you.

  • St Leonards Gardens: morning coffee, squirrels and quiet benches under mature trees.

  • Alexandra Park: lakes, lawns and long loops for joggers.

  • South Downs & 1066 Country: short drives unlock chalk cliffs, ancient woodlands and hilltop castles.

GETTING AROUND

  • On foot: most essentials are a short stroll from the house.

  • By bike: the promenade is flat and family-friendly; rentals available locally.

  • By train: St Leonards Warrior Square station for coastal hops and London links.

  • By car: simple coastal drives to Rye, Camber Sands, Bexhill and Eastbourne.

SAMPLE DAY PLANS

  • Slow seaside morning: coffee on Norman Road → beach swim → promenade walk to Hastings Pier → Old Town lunch → cliff railway ride → golden-hour portraits on the beach.

  • Culture & cuisine: St Leonards Gardens loop → gallery browsing → vintage shopping → natural-wine dinner → cinema wind-down back at The Bath House.

  • Family circuit: playground stop in Alexandra Park → fish-and-chips on the pier → arcade time → sunset scoops and shoreline pebble-skimming.

SEASONAL NOTES

  • Spring: blossom in the gardens, quieter beaches, coastal wildflowers.

  • Summer: long evenings on the prom, beach days and outdoor events.

  • Autumn: warm sea, dramatic skies, harvest menus in local restaurants.

  • Winter: bracing sea air, cosy pubs, galleries and cinema evenings at home.

PRACTICALS

  • Groceries, pharmacies and ATMs within walking distance.

  • Weekend markets and convenient late-open minimarts nearby.

  • Parking options locally; exact directions provided after booking.