Bespoke Event Packages
Every celebration is unique, so we build your day around your plans, style and guest experience from start to finish.
Celebrate your day, your way
The Smugglers Retreat offers a memorable venue just steps from the beach. We create bespoke packages for each event, with any room configuration possible so your celebration feels completely personal. You are close to stunning churches in both Hastings and Rye, East Sussex, making us an ideal venue for ceremonies and receptions.
Accommodation On-Site
Comfortable accommodation above the venue, Cliff End Apartments, is available for the bride and groom as well as family members, keeping everyone together for the occasion.
Practical, Beautiful Location
With parking for up to 40 cars and a setting just steps from the beach, your guests can arrive easily and enjoy the coastal atmosphere.
Any Configuration Possible
From intimate layouts to larger celebrations, our flexible spaces can be configured to suit your ceremony, dining and evening plans.
Near Hastings & Rye Churches
Perfectly placed for church weddings in Hastings and Rye, East Sussex, then back to the retreat for your reception and celebration.
Your Special Occasion, Elevated
Whether wedding, anniversary or family event, The Smugglers Retreat offers an unforgettable setting for your most meaningful moments.