Saltmarsh Farmhouse, Seaford, East Sussex

We loved having a great choice of forest, coastal and heathland walks on the doorstep.

Seven Sisters Country Park is steps away from the hotel. It's a 20-minute walk to Cuckmere beach, and 20-minute drive to Eastbourne.
By car: under 3 hours from London and Oxford, 2 hours from Dover and 3 hours 45 minutes from Birmingham.
By train: London Bridge to Seaford takes around 1 hour 15 minutes. The hotel is an 8-minute drive from the station. thetrainline.com

Keen walkers and rural types looking for a comfortable, easygoing, low-key stay amongst beautiful countryside will love it here. The hotel is attractive and homely, with nothing looking out of place.

The cosy and inviting guests' lounge looks out to the lovely garden, with an open fire, honesty bar and plenty of books to browse.

• Café
• Honesty bar
• Garden
• Board games
• Family-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Pets are welcome in a couple of rooms for an additional charge.

The Saltwater Suite has two double bedrooms with compact ensuite shower rooms and a living room with an open fire. It has original features, including lots of beams, exposed stone and brick, and original floorboards. The provision of bright freshly-cut flowers is a nice touch.

Seahorse, Under the Eaves, Seaview, Seabreeze, Saltwater Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi

There's a great choice of wines and spirits at the attractive honesty bar. The warm goats cheese and walnut salad starter consists of a huge plate of crunchy peppers, tomatoes and salad leaves with creamy goats cheese on top of sweet caramelised onion and sourdough.

Friston Room: breakfast and dinner served daily (must be pre-ordered the day before). Breakfast served 8-10am.
Saltmarsh Kitchen: café and courtyard, serving light bites, pastries and snacks. Open from 10am.