If you are using the what3words app, we can be found at stapled.slowness.hilltop
If you are using SATNAV our postcode is TN33 9QP
For further directions by car see below
Public Transport
If you are travelling by public transport, the nearest railway station is Battle and the nearest bus stops are at Ninfield, Netherfield or Battle. There is no public transport to Penhurst. Taxis from Battle rail station cost at least £15 each way and it is best to book in advance.
There is a shared transport service called the Flexibus which you can book from Battle train station or other local towns to Penhurst and is much cheaper than a taxi. It must be booked in advance and further information can be found here.
Taxis
Town and Country Taxis - 01424 772222
Battle Taxis - 01424 777222
Station Taxi, Battle – 01424 777077 or 07501 727166
AK Rother Taxi Service 01424 400247
BTS Taxis - 01323 832455 are based at Windmill Hill and also have a wheelchair accessible vehicle
Trains
Trains from LONDON to BATTLE [our nearest station] leave from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge. The final destination for the Battle train is Hastings.
from ASHFORD, Kent change at Tonbridge or Hastings to get to BATTLE
From GATWICK AIRPORT, BRIGHTON, EASTBOURNE or LEWES change at St. Leonards Warrior Square to get to BATTLE
OR get a taxi directly from St. Leonards to the Retreat Centre [similar cost]
By car from Eastbourne A27
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From Eastbourne follow A27 in easterly direction towards Hastings.
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At the Pevensey roundabout take the left turn towards Wartling. Continue to the T junction with A271 at Herstmonceaux.
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Turn right on to the A271, pass through Boreham Street.
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After Boreham Street take the next turning left towards Battle, remaining on the A271.
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Take the next turning left marked for Ashburnham Village [if you go past the entrance to Ashburnham Place on your left you have gone too far].
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Remain on this road for about 1 ½ miles, ignoring fork to the left, until you come to a right turn towards Penhurst.
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Turn right here and continue for another 1 ½ miles [apx].
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You have arrived when you reach the next fingerpost junction.
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Turn left towards Brightling and the Manor House gates are on your right.
By car from M25/A21 [East London, Dartford Tunnel]
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Exit M25 at Junction 5 [follow signs to A21]
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Follow A21 towards Hastings - through Flimwell and Hurst Green. After you pass signs to Robertsbridge, look out for the John`s Cross pub on the left.
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At the next roundabout take the second exit onto the A2100 for Battle.
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At first roundabout in Battle, take the third exit onto the A271 North trade Road signed to Bexhill.
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On the A271 ignore right turn to Heathfield, pass the Squirrel Inn on the left.
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Ignore left turn to Bexhill.
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After the Bexhill turning, continue for approx. ¼ mile looking out for a staggered junction. Turn right at that junction by a telephone box to Penhurst.
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At next junction [approx 1 mile] take the left fork towards Ashburnham.
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You have arrived when you reach the next fingerpost junction [approx ½ mile].
Turn right towards Brightling and then right again into the driveway of Manor House.
If you pass the church you have gone too far!
By car from Bexhill
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Take to road to Ninfield and TURN RIGHT at the roundabout towards Catsfield
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Drive through Catsfield and on until you meet the A271 [North Trade Road] T junction
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TURN LEFT on to the 271 and continue for approx. ¼ mile looking out for a staggered junction.
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TURN RIGHT at that junction by a telephone box signposted Penhurst.
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At next junction [approx 1 mile] TAKE THE LEFT FORK towards Ashburnham.
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You have arrived when you reach the next fingerpost junction [approx ½ mile].
TURN RIGHT towards Brightling and then right again into the driveway of the Retreat Centre.
If you pass the church you have gone too far!
By car from A22
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From the A22 join the A271 at Horsebridge (the Boship Hotel roundabout just north of Hailsham).
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Continue on the 271 through Magham Down, Herstmonceux, Windmill Hill and Boreham Street.
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After leaving Boreham Street turn left [staying on the A271] towards Battle.
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Take the next turning left marked for Ashburnham Village [if you go past the entrance to Ashburnham Place on your left you have gone too far].
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Remain on this road for about 1 ½ miles, ignoring fork to the left, until you come to a right turn towards Penhurst.
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Turn right here and continue for another 1 ½ miles [apx].
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You have arrived when you reach the next fingerpost junction.
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Turn left towards Brightling and the Manor House gates are on your right.
By Air
Gatwick is the nearest airport and direct trains run from there to ‘St. Leonards, Warrior Square’.
The journey time is around 1 hour 30 minutes. At St Leonards station, you can change trains to get to BATTLE and then get a taxi from Battle as above. Alternatively, you can get a taxi direct from St Leonards station or Bexhill-on-Sea station.
You may also hire a car from Gatwick airport if booked in advance.
