Saltmarsh is a beautiful 16th Century farmhouse with guests rooms and a cafe set in the stunning rural location of the Seven Sisters National Park

Cafe Opening Times

Monday 10am - 4pm

Tuesday 10am - 4pm

Wednesday 10am - 4pm

Thursday 10am - 4pm

Weekend 10am - 5pm

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Please note that these times are subject to change if we are hosting private functions or experiencing particularly adverse weather conditions.

Dogs are welcome to join you in our outdoor Courtyard.

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We also have six beautifully furnished ensuite bedrooms which are available to book all year round. Whether you are visiting friends or family or just want to get away from it all, Saltmarsh is the perfect place to gather, rest or escape. The house is yours to feel at home. Call us to find out more or read what a recent guest had to say,

“5 of us stayed this weekend and couldn't have had a more relaxing and spoiling time. The place is simply and beautifully decorated with an understated style, super comfortable beds and spotlessly clean. Nina the owner and Aimee the manager are incredibly hospitable and couldn't have done more for us - recommending walks, where to eat and preparing two incredible suppers which they laid out in our own private room, candlelit and with a delicious array of wines to choose from. This is no ordinary B&B but a proper retreat, a home away from home. We've already booked again for next year”.

 Exceat, Seven Sisters Country Park, East Dean Road

East Sussex, BN25 4AD

 
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Stay
Stay

Your home from home on the South East coast, our six bedrooms are beautifully furnished and available all year round. Our staff are available to tend to your every need during the opening hours of our on site café. Out of these hours, guests are given a key to the front door of the house allowing you to come and go as you please.  

 

Explore
Explore

A place of breathtaking natural beauty, the Seven Sisters Country Park has some of England's finest coastal walks and excellent water quality for sea swimming.

Celebrate
Celebrate

We create bespoke packages for those having private parties, work events and weddings. Contact us for further information.

Café
Café

Saltmarsh's rustic café, kitchen and bar serves a delicious menu with a focus on fresh Sussex produce. Dishes make good use of foraged and seasonal ingredients for rich and distinctive flavour. Our home-made cakes, savouries, scones, and locally roasted artisan coffee are available all day. 

Team
Team

The movers and shakers, delicious cake bakers, servers, barrista’s, cocktail mixers, order takers, flower arrangers and garden creators…just a few of the people that make up our team@saltmarsh.

What's On
What's On

Keep up to date with our latest offers and upcoming events before planning your trip to Saltmarsh.  

Filming and Photoshoots
Filming and Photoshoots

Period drama, documentary, music or fashion shoot. Saltmarsh is a perfect hire as a location for filming and photoshoots.

Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

We’d like you to know exactly what to expect when you visit Saltmarsh so here are a list of frequently asked questions and answers. If there’s anything else that you need to know then please email us.

Our Rooms

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We have six beautiful guest rooms in our private house, exclusive to resident guests, offering high-standard bed and breakfast year round. The rooms retain many original period features and boast wonderful views out to our gardens and the surrounding area. 

Please use the book online button above, or feel free to contact us: here

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The Saltwater Suite
The Saltwater Suite

£350 Per night Includes breakfast from our guest menu

The Suite has two large bedrooms - one with a king-size bed and the second can be either a twin or double, both with shower ensuite. The bedrooms are connected by a private sitting room with open log fire.

The Seaview
The Seaview

£180 Per night Includes breakfast from our guest menu

This spacious deluxe double bedroom has glorious garden and sea views, ensuite bathroom and king size bed.

The Seabreeze
The Seabreeze

£150 Per night Includes breakfast from our guest menu

This lovely double bedroom overlooks the private garden and has its own ensuite shower room and king size bed.

Under the Eaves
Under the Eaves

£150 Per night Includes breakfast from our guest menu

This romantic double room is ideal for a couple. It is bright, airy and overlooks the walled garden. It has an ensuite bathroom and king size bed.

The Seahorse
The Seahorse

£150 Per night Includes breakfast from our guest menu

Overlooking our private house garden this room lovely room has two comfortable beds and an ensuite bathroom with its own bath and hand shower.

All our rooms are simple but beautifully furnished to reflect the calm surroundings of the area. 

Prices include VAT and a full cooked breakfast for each guest. 

Unfortunately, we no longer permit dogs to stay in any of the rooms. However, they are welcome to join you on a stroll around the grounds and are most welcome in our cafe courtyard.

Evening meals can be provided to guests on request. 

Settle in to our homely bar and lounge, with French doors that open onto the terrace in the Summer and a cosy log burner in the Winter.

Settle in to our homely bar and lounge, with French doors that open onto the terrace in the Summer and a cosy log burner in the Winter.

The Honesty Bar serves a range of Sussex lagers, ales and wines, and light bites for those midnight munchies. Comfy and cosy, this is the perfect spot to relax after a long day with a glass of wine.

The Honesty Bar serves a range of Sussex lagers, ales and wines, and light bites for those midnight munchies. Comfy and cosy, this is the perfect spot to relax after a long day with a glass of wine.

Explore

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We have so many beautiful places directly on our doorstep, here are a few of our favourites from the South Downs National Park. If walking is not your thing, take the bus to Brighton where you will find plenty of culture, art and history. 

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The Seven Sisters
The Seven Sisters

Stretching nearly 10km, the Seven Sisters form perhaps the most challenging section of the South Downs Way. Whether you are an experienced walker, or simply seeking the famous views of the white chalk cliffs, there are plenty of scenic coastal trails on offer. 

Cuckmere Valley
Cuckmere Valley

Visit the team at Buzz active and hire paddle boards, kayaks or canoes to enjoy the meandering waters of the Cuckmere river first hand. Available to rent all year round, but don't worry, wetsuits are provided! 

Sea Swimming
Sea Swimming

The water here is excellent for swimming and can be best enjoyed form Birling Gap on a calm day. When the tide is out, there is a stretch of sand beyond the pebbles and during low tide you can avoid the spiky rocks underfoot. These are the best times to swim, so check in advance. https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/eastbourne-tide-times

Brighton
Brighton

Pay a visit to witness eccentricity in all its splendour. Just eight miles along the coast, there are many iconic sights, boutique shops and quirky places to eat and drink that will keep you busy unil the early hours. 

A magical place to hold special celebrations, private parties and intimate ceremonies.

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Our Cafe

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SPRING menu

Simply delicious food. Seasonal and influenced by our natural surroundings -

the forest and coast.  

Alongside the savoury offerings you will find an evolving selection of homemade cakes, teas, and freshly ground hand roasted coffee, served throughout the day.

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Food from our kitchen stops at 3pm during the week and at 4pm at the weekend  

Breakfast served until 11.30am

Lunch served from 12.30pm 

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No reservation necessary for tables under 6 people - simply a first-come, first-served basis.

For larger groups please call: 01323870218 or email:info@saltmarshfarmhouse.co.uk and we will make a reservation for you.

Saltmarsh has a designated parking area at the rear of the main carpark off the Litlington Road entrance. 

Maggie  August 2018

"A truly special place"

This was our second stay here with the very wonderful Nina and her superb staff. As before, we had come down to East Sussex to go to Glyndebourne with friends and we feel so lucky to have happened upon one of the most charming places in England.
The food was superb - we loved the special dinner Nina's chefs made for us on the Thursday and the picnic on Friday was spectacular, all beautifully presented full of perfect little details from the napkins adorned with sprigs of rosemary, the little menu scroll and so many more things.
Our rooms were delightful, and the kindness and helpfulness of all the staff must deserve a special mention. Overall the vibe was of a relaxed and fun place to stay where our hosts could not do enough for us. We will be back!

Tom  May 2018

“A wonderful stay at a charming farmhouse”

A wonderful stay at charming little farm house in a gorgeous location. The host was lovely and ensured we had everything we needed, offering helpful local advice. The room was tidy, cosy, tasteful and quiet - exactly what was needed after a long day walking. The breakfast was good, the coffee (which is roasted on location) was even better. This should be anyone's number one choice in an area which isn't short on bnbs for those who are after a luxurious and relaxing stay. Highly recommended.

Stefania  Oct 2018

"Perfect spot"

In a marvellous position near the Cuckmere River, with very friendly and caring staff, it’s a welcoming and beautiful place where to spend a weekend. I loved the attention to the details, from fresh flowers to the interiors tastefully decorated. Looking forward to go back!

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