Late 14th Century church with axial tower, north and south aisles and short nave, very little altered from the original church built by Sir William De Etchyngham who died in 1389. His memorial brass is in pride of place in front of the altar. The tower has a rare 14th C. weather vane on top, depicting the arms of the De Etchingham family. There is one bell. 14th C. south porch and 13th C. font, which may pre-date the church, as a chapel stood on the site previously. Originally the De Etchingham's manor stood nearby (probably under the railway station) and traces of the moat can still be discerned in the churchyard. Lower part of the rood screen is original, as are the medieval encaustic floor tiles. There was once a chantry chapel or sacristy on the north side of the chancel, which is now gone, although a piscina and blocked door can still be seen. The choir stalls date from about 1375, and retain the original misericords, with matching designs on north and south sides. A series of vigorous carvings show dolphins, keys, lady's heads and a fox preaching to geese. The stalls are raised slightly on a stone platform. There is a fine triple sedilia on the south side of the chancel with the usual piscina. The chancel floor has several wonderful brasses - Sir William shown in armour with feet on a lion. His head and the escutcheons are missing. West of this is a fine triple canopied brass to Sir William's son - also William, his wife Joan and son Thomas, who died in 1444. The brasses were made in London. The church was carefully restored by William Slater around 1856, but by the early 20th C. the tower was in a perilous state, the inherent design of a central tower was always difficult, and subsidence had occurred. It was found there were virtually no foundations! In 1938 tower underpinning and tie-bars were used to stabilise the tower and walls. In 2000 the church was badly flooded as it stands near the Rother and Dudwell rivers. Water reached up to the base of the communion rail. Luckily insurance paid for much of the clean up and restoration.

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Royal Wells Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room and very friendly staff"

Elite Venue Selection Felbridge - Gatwick

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. Checkin was very quick. Upon realising we booked a smaller room by mistake, we were upgraded to a more spacious room without charge. Overnight parking is free for guests. The room was spacious and clean and was serviced daily with clean towels. The temperature was good and complimentary robes were offered to us. The hot water didn’t work in our room on the penultimate day. They offered to change room for us but we declined. Instead, we accepted the offer for us to shower in another room until they had fixed the problem. The Bar and restaurant had a nice chilled atmosphere, although the bar opening time was a little later in the day so it wasn’t possible to order a coffee in the morning but coffee is served in the restaurant with breakfast. The sauna/spa was great too, a perfect way to end a long day sightseeing but can be busy. The gym is small but complete. The location is excellent as it is only a 10 minute taxi drive from the centre which is very pretty and where you can find many restaurants for meals. Sainsbury’s is just next to the station which is also 10 mins drive from the hotel. If you don’t have a car there is a local supermarket just down the road. The airport is just 20mins away in the taxi. All in all, a fantastic 5 day stay with nice staff. I can highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay there again. "

Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"Room clean staff excellent - courteous efficient and friendly, Bucks Fizz welcome on Christmas morning and small stocking of chocolates on door - nice touches, selection of teas in room Chamomile and Earl Grey - would have included English Breakfast, buffet breakfast: excellent choice, all hot items hot would keep eye on bacon drying out under lights - dish cover?"

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent large well equipped room with large double bed - linen and room and bathroom were spotless. Ideal venue to take 'time out' after hectic Christmas and before flying out for a holiday. Reception, Spa and Housekeeping staff were efficient courtesy and friendly. Excellent stay excellent value for money."

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What are the best hostels in Etchingham?

You may like the room rates at this top lodging option in the surrounding area, which gets positive reviews from our travelers: ORIDA Maidstone Hotel - 19.3 mi (31 km) from the heart of Etchingham. Guests can enjoy an elevator at this aparthotel.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Etchingham?

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 42°F. Average annual precipitation for Etchingham is 29 inches.

What is there to see and do in Etchingham?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to check out some places near Etchingham. Get out into nature with places like Merriments Gardens, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, and Bewl Water Outdoor Centre. Cultural attractions include Assembly Hall Theater, White Rock Theatre, and Observatory Science Centre. Visit landmarks like Bateman's, Pashley Manor Gardens, and Bodiam Castle.

What's the best way to get to and around Etchingham while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Etchingham in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Gatwick Airport (LGW), 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from the city center. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transit during your trip. If you're eager to check out more of the area, make your way to Etchingham Station to catch a train.

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