Crafted at Powdermills

The PowderMills is a three star hotel just outside Battle. The building dates from the 18th century, and the names derives from the gunpowder works which previously occupied the site, allegedly producing the finest gunpowder in Europe. It is a country house hotel, surrounded by 150 acres of grounds with a lake, and the interior décor aims to reflect the period of the building. There are 42 rooms divided into Standard Double, Executive Double and Junior Suites. All are individually decorated and have en-suite facilities, satellite TV, wifi, hospitality tray, iron and board. Rooms are either in the main building or the nearby Pavilion. The Orangery Restaurant has two AA rosettes and all its food, including ice-cream and bread, is made on the premises. The hotel can host corporate and social events. A new conference facility, seating 150 delegates, will open in 2011, and a wedding package is offered. On-site recreation activities include a swimming pool, fishing and clay-pigeon shooting. Health and beauty treatments in nearby Battle can be booked at reception.