The William Penn At Wickham Manor

Winchelsea

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Presenting a stay steeped in story, The William Penn Wing offers a wonderfully atmospheric escape within the historic surrounds of Wickham Manor. Set across three bedrooms within a private wing, this characterful home in Winchelsea, East Sussex is full of the kind of details that make a home feel special, from the four-poster bed and glowing log burner to the far-reaching views across the adjoining vineyard and out towards the sea.

Rich in heritage yet warm and welcoming throughout, this is a home that invites you to properly settle in. And with an entire 120-acre estate to explore, days here can be as relaxed or as full as you like. Start the morning with coffee overlooking the fields, spend sunny afternoons out on the lawn with lunch or a barbecue, and return inside as evening draws in to cosy corners, characterful beams, and the quiet comfort of a house with centuries behind it.

Part of the extraordinary 16th-century Wickham Manor estate, once owned by William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, the wing sits beside the family-run Charles Palmer Vineyard, where guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at the vineyard's Cellar Door bar. The manor itself has also featured on screen in the 2015 film 'Mr. Holmes' and the Netflix television show 'The Crown', adding another layer to its already fascinating history.

Just a short walk from the pretty hilltop town of Winchelsea, and within easy reach of Rye’s cobbled streets, galleries, and places to eat, The William Penn Wing is beautifully placed for discovering this corner of Sussex – though it would be just as easy to stay exactly where you are and enjoy the setting.