Places to go and things to do…
Swallowtail Hill lies in the heart of 1066 country
Our region is home to some of Sussex’s most beautiful coastline and countryside. It includes the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 from which the area gets its name – one of this country’s most significant dates.
The region is rich in history there are so many places to visit and explore. If it’s castles and historic towns and buildings you like – we’ve got ’em by the dozen; if it’s famous gardens or vineyards – there are plenty on offer. We’ve a steam railway and boat safaris for fun days out. If you’re about open spaces we’ve coastal and countryside walks, or if you’re adventurous in spirit then there are water-sports aplenty, or for the land lovers – horse riding! There really is something for everyone.
Rye is our closest town, one of the famous Cinque Ports, it is now two miles inland and is a walled citadel with cobbled streets. There are plenty of quirky shops and eateries – perfect for an afternoon of mooching about. You can hire bikes from Rye and pedal down to Winchelsea or take yourself off for a day at Camber Sands.
Our pick of the best places to go and things to do
Bodiam Castle
Address: Bodiam, Near Robertsbridge TN32 5UA
Phone: +44 1580 830196
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Address: Station Road, Tenterden
Phone: +44 1580 765 155
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Address: Harbour Road, Rye Harbour TN31 7FW
Phone: +44
Bodiam Boating Station
Address: Station Road, Northiam
TN31 6FE
Phone: 01797 253838
Battle Abbey
Address: Butter Cross, High St, Battle TN33 0AE
Phone: 0370 333 1181
Take a look at our top locations map
There’s so many great things to see and do that are located within a 10 mile radius of our farm. From castles to vineyards and watersports. There really is something for everyone.
Thoughts on a Slow Start to the New Year
Swallowtail Hill regulars will know that we’re all about tapping into life lived more slowly. We call it the S’Lowdown as it’s the special Swallowtail Hill flavour of taking things at a pace that doesn’t leave us frazzled and disconnected.
So I regularly disappear from socials – because if I’m entirely honest – being a slave to the scroll doesn’t really match up to our values and it’s all too easy to get sucked back in which definitely has an effect on my mood.
Log Off and Look Up: Marketing Nature
This summer has been an eye opener. Not least because it’s been the most challenging one to date for our 14 year old business, but because it has made me question how we communicate the authentic appeal of Swallowtail Hill.
Sustainability at Swallowtail Hill
If you’ve stayed with us you’ll know that sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We work endlessly to ensure your footprint on the planet is as light as possible while staying here.
Waking From Hibernation
For the first time this winter we did something we should have been doing for years. We gave ourselves permission to S’Lowdown. Yep, the irony is not lost on us…
May On The Farm
May is one of my favourite months on the farm. The blossom, the hedgerow coming back into leaf, the lush grass – everything feels fresh, new and lovely…
Wind Power
Power prices are based on the wholesale price of gas worldwide but renewables are increasingly taking up the slack in power delivery…
February On The Farm
I’ve mainly been sowing flowers – my big plan this year is to dedicate two of the beds in the veg patch to flowers as I want a cutting…
Off-Grid Adventures
If you’ve not stayed with us before here’s a little flavour of what our off-grid spaces are all about! So why not have a browse and discover more!
Things To Do On A Winter Weekend!
Plenty of you arrive for a winter break just ready to hibernate for a couple of days, spending your time keeping cosy in your cabin, relaxing with a good book, soaking in…
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