Boship -Lions- Farm Hotel is set in peaceful grounds, with parts of the hotel dating back to the 1650s It has a full-size tennis court, a restaurant and is 15 minutes drive from Eastbourne and the scenic coast The Boship -Lions- Farm Hotels rooms all have a flat-screen TV, complimentary tea and coffee and views of the gardens or countryside Each room also features a trouser press and a private bathroom with a hairdryer With an original brick fireplace in the Tudor Bar, there is also a Civil War-era tunnel linking the building with nearby Michelham Priory The hotel also has free Wi-Fi in public areas and ample free parking Guests can sample classic English cuisine and unusual local and seasonal dishes at Cromwells restaurant Hailsham is 2 miles from Boship -Lions- Farm and has shops and restaurants The site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings is 20 minutes drive