I spent a lot of my time traveling around Southern England and stayed in many Bed and Breakfasts. Usually they are similar, nice room with a single bed, a small tv in the corner and a regular, english breakfast.

Then I stayed at Minstrel’s Rest – a B&B in Hastings that is themed in a medieval style, it was something completely new for me, experiencing a B&B first time in my life again.

Let me tell you why. The bed was different, it was like in medieval style, very comfortable and it was so refreshing! Same for the breakfast, it was something NEW, local sourced products, a wide choice of dishes and a perfect cup of coffee.

I stayed at Minstrel’s Rest many times after that and I never even considered staying elsewhere.

Minstrel’s Rest in Hastings is a wonderful place to stay during winter.

Their medieval styled interior is very cozzy and the covers on the bed and the high quality of the room finishing and the location allows you to have a pleasant rest in this friendly hotel in Hastings.

When I stayed there I absolutely loved it, in the room I found a basket with leaflets with local Hastings attractions, a bathrobe, a tiny little fridge with juices and milk inside and much much more.

The stay was very pleasant and Phill (the proprietor of Minstrels Rest) gave me a lift from and to the station.

I can definitely recommend this Bed and Breakfast in Hastings.

Minstrel’s Rest, a B&B in Hastings has a new room, it is a King size Four Poster en-suite room with a hydrotherapy shower named after a Minstrel/Bard from the 6th Century. It features tea/coffee making facilities, TV with Freeview, bathrobes, hairdryer, a selection of magazines to read and a mini fridge with bottled water, fruit juices and fresh milk

So what’s there to wait for, book it now!

As I mentioned in other article, Minstrel’s Rest is this month’s featured Bed and Breakfast.
Some time ago, Phill (one of the proprietors) added a special Feast for his guests to enjoy, let’s see what he says on his website (http://www.minstrelsrest.co.uk)

Why not live the full medieval experience during your stay at Minstrels Rest and indulge in a medieval feast.

You will be provided with handmade authentic medieval costumes for the night, which you will find hanging in your room on your arrival. You will then be ready to partake in a three course medieval feast by candlelight, fit for a King.
£25 per head.
Medieval Feast Menu

The Bard’s Broth
little nice golden imageA hearty homemade vegetable pottage flavoured with herbs (Minstrellone) and served with a hunk of bread
The Royal Roast
little nice golden imageA joint of roast pork or roast chicken or a vegetable bake, seasoned with herbs and served with roast potatoes and fresh vegetables. Accompaniments of Apple sauce, Gravy and stuffing are all offered.
A selection of Sir Cedric’s favourite desserts

• little nice golden imageLemon Syllabub – luxurious dessert made with cream, lemons, white wine & mead
• little nice golden imageA fresh fruit medley served with fresh cream or ice cream
• little nice golden imageHomemade apple pie spiced with cinnamon served with fresh cream or ice cream
• little nice golden imageTea & Coffee served with Homemade biscuits

Please advise Michelle or Phill of your choice when booking

Superb choice, and all that from natural ingredients, but don’t worry, I’ve been at Minstrel’s Rest, the accomodation isn’t medieval, fast broadband was a pleasant surprise too!

The BED:

A double en-suite room named after one of the Minstrel’s of William the Conqueror. It features tea/coffee making facilities, TV with Freeview, bathrobes, hairdryer, trouser press, a selection of magazines to read and a mini fridge with bottled water, fruit juices and fresh milk. There is a basket of information leaflets of all the local attractions and a comprehensive toiletry basket all of which is complementary.

The BREAKFAST:

Breakfast Menu

• Kellogg’s Cornflakes
• Muesli
• Kellogg’s Rice Krispies
• Fruit Yoghurt
• Fruit juice (Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Grapefruit)

Full English Breakfast

A choice of:

• Pork sausages
• Pork and Leek sausages
• Pork and Apple sausages
• Pork and Ale sausages
• Pork and Cider sausages
• Lamb and Mint sausages
• Beef sausages
• Vegetarian sausages

With:

• Grilled Bacon
• Fresh grilled Tomatoes
• Fresh Mushrooms
• Fried or Scrambled egg
• Baked Beans

Toast served with the following Homemade preserves:

• Orange Marmalade
• Lemon Marmalade
• Strawberry Jam
• Plum Jam
• Mixed Currant Jam
• Seedless Blackberry Jam
• Seedless Apple and Blackberry Jam
• Seedless Loganberry Jam

All served with a choice of Tea/Coffee, Butter/Margarine, Skimmed/Semi Skimmed milk

Rating: 9/10 !

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