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Your
activity
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Your guided food safari will take you
to Hastings' seafront, a local Sussex organic vineyard and
a local farm run on ethical principles, as well as hunting
for local wild food. We will take you on a trip through
Sussex's picturesque countryside and villages to gather
local ingredients for your evening meal (with a choice of
a meat, fish or vegetarian main course) to be prepared for
you by a top local chef.
The food safari will give you an insight into local environmentally-sensitive
fishing and farming methods, not to mention the thrill of
tasting fresh, seasonal food from Sussex's rich larder.
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Hastings’ historic 'Stade' (Saxon
term for 'landing place') from which the fishing fleet
launches: Buy fish and chat about the beach-launched fleet
and Hastings' MSC ecolabel fish.
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Wild food hunt - search for seasonal
wild food.
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Local produce lunch (not included in
cost).
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Sedlescombe Organic Vineyard –
an idyllic setting for a tour and tasting. "Some
of the most delicious English Wines I have ever tasted"
Jancis Robinson (Master of Wine).
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Visit an ethical farm in the Sussex countryside.
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Wine tasting of local Sussex wines back
at your hotel and a chance to freshen up before dinner.
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A delicious evening meal (of your choice
from the menu) at a top local restaurant, made from the
food you have collected during the day!
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Day 2 free to explore the local area
using your Discovery Information.
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Your
accommodation
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The White Rock Hotel, (formerly the Yelton),
has been a landmark on Hastings seafront since 1846. Having
undergone a major and sympathetic refurbishment programme,
this family-owned and managed hotel offers a traditional
English seaside welcome, combined with 21st century standards
of design and comfort.
The newly refurbished Premier rooms provide comfortable
and stylish ensuite accommodation. The relaxed yet lively
café bar offers full English breakfast (from local
produce), light snacks and meals, local beers and wines,
comfy sofas and a seafront terrace with fantastic views.
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1st floor seafront rooms with French
windows and Juliette balconies, 2nd and 3rd floor seafront
rooms with spectacular views, or quieter rear rooms.
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All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with
power showers, freeview TV, tea/coffee making facilities,
mini-fridge, crisp white bedding and room service available
at no extra cost.
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Completely 'No Smoking' hotel, free
WiFi broadband access in the cafe-bar and many of the
rooms and a 24 hour reception.
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Pets welcome - dogs, cats, parrots,
whatever - as long as they behave themselves!
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Café/ bar open from 7.30 am
to 11.00 pm (12.00pm for residents) serving breakfasts
and light meals and drinks.
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All produce is locally sourced, organic
and fair trade, where possible.
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The hotel has recently under gone an
energy audit and is implementing energy saving recommendations.
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Cycle hire available at the hotel –
pre-booking advised.
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Only 1km from Hastings station.
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Your
destination
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Hastings is a lively and historic town,
set against a spectacular background of cliffs and beautiful
countryside. From the perfectly preserved cobbled streets
of the Old Town, the historic fishing port and Norman castle,
to the traditional delights of an English seaside resort,
Hastings caters for all tastes and budgets. Set in the heart
of historic 1066 Country, Hastings is an ideal base for
visiting the many historic and natural attractions of the
region.
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Hastings’ Old Town with cobbled
streets and picturesque buildings is home to fascinating
antique and craft shops, and art galleries, intermingled
with atmospheric and quirky pubs, bars and restaurants.
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The East Hill cliff railway, the UK’s
steepest funicular railway, takes you from the bustling
Old Town to the peace and beauty of Hastings Country Park
on the cliffs above.
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Traditional Old Town pub, the ‘First
In Last Out’ (FILO) brews its own ales on the premises.
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Hastings has long been a thriving fishing
port and today has the largest fleet of beach launched
boats in Europe, still operating in the traditional way
– see them on the Stade near the Old Town.
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Visit the Shipwreck Heritage centre and
the Fisherman’s museum and sample some of the freshest
fish you’ll ever eat, in one of the many pubs and
restaurants nearby.
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Seaside resort activities along the seafront,
from crazy golf to fairground rides and the Pier.
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Hastings has a vibrant cultural scene,
with live music, theatre, comedy and eccentric events
happening throughout the year.
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Surrounding attractions include Battle,
Rye, Hastings Country Park, attractive villages, farms
and vineyards to visit and much more.
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Your
free Discovery Pack
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The Discovery Pack is a combination of
specially tailored Discovery Information and a
Discovery Product for you to experience during
your break and then take home to use after your break.
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Discovery Information consists
of details of the activities you have chosen and of
local area information including a description, history,
maps, places to visit, etc. click
here for more details.
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The Discovery Information is
sent to you as a website when you book so that you can
plan ahead and make the most of your stay.
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Choose which local walks or cycle rides
you would like to do from the doorstep of your accommodation.
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Choose your Discovery Product
before you travel from a selection of products specifically
tailored for you or your chosen Discovery Break.
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Example products for ‘Sussex food
and drink’ might include: A pack of silicone food
covers as an alternative to throw away plastic film, a
set of contemporary glasses for water and wine (for a
couple) or a three tier seed sprouter including a small
packet of mung beans.
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Break
itinerary |
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| Day
1 - Arrive from 2pm, settle in |
| Day
2 – Guided food safari with lunch stop
and evening meal |
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3 – Day free to explore |
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Additional
highlights |
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| 17th
Century Net Huts on the Stade |
| Hotel
undergone a major and locally sympathetic refurbishment |
| Excellent
location on the seafront and on national cycle
route 2 |
| Hastings
Cliff Railway and Old Town |
| Town
is the focus of an extensive regeneration project |
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Tailor
made options |
| Return
train travel with taxi transfer |
| Pick
your own interests from your Discovery Information
(included) |
| Choose
your own tailored Discovery Product (included) |
| Bicycle
hire |
| Anything
else? Just get in touch to discuss |
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Giving
something back |
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| We
offset carbon emissions associated
with your travel and stay |
| We
support local projects that aim to improve
the environment |
| We
provide a Take Home environmental
experience for our guests |
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