Saltmarsh Kitchen in Wealden

Came to this cafe for a breakfast meal in the Seven Sisters country park. Very tasty food and some refreshing drinks. Would recommend for breakfast!

Second visit here in a month after a walk along Cuckmere. As well as a delicious menu and cake choice, dog welcoming and pleasant and clean eating areas (inside and out), all the staff are really friendly, welcoming and smiley! The hospitality industry is hard work and the team here really seem to enjoy their roles which makes for a lovely visit. Nice to see smart branded uniforms too. Complimentary water available and cosy blankets for the outside area. I have driven over 30 miles to visit and will do so again.

Reserved a table for 6 for my wife’s birthday , had a fantastic brunch of freshly made pancakes with bacon & maple syrup (with a cheeky sausage on the side). Bircher and chia, shakshuka, full breakfast! All served with great enthusiasm from the waiting staff. WE WILL RETURN!!!!!!

We stayed the night in the charming place. Emma was so welcoming and helpful. The location, the rooms, the food, all excellent. Don’t hesitate to go there.

Surprised I had not found this before. Had spent a couple of hours walking the Country Park, took a leasurley stroll down to the beach, then a walk alog the top of the Seven Sisters Cliffs, made my way back to the Visitor Centre and discovered this lovely Cafe. I only wanted a light snack lunch, so opted for the Cumberland sausage roll and a pot of tea which was excellant. Good friendly service and a nice setting, will be back again next time I am walking in the Country Park.

Lovely place with a super little cobbled courtyard to sit in with shady spots as well as sunny ones, good coffee and scrumptious cakes! Decent loos too!

I loved my 2 night stay at the Saltmarsh Farmhouse! The hospitality Emma and her team provided throughout was outstanding. From receiving a nice property tour shortly after checking in, comfortable room, delicious breakfasts each morning, and even staying late to cook dinner for me was very unexpected! Like home, but only way better! The property is lovely and the location right at the entrance of the Seven Sisters park and bus stops was ideal. Thank you Saltmarsh for a memorable experience!

This was a great spot for lunch after a chilly winter seven sisters cliff walk. It's cozy and dog-friendly. The sandwiches and halloumi burger were all very good. The carrot cake was excellent. We'll definitely be back on our next visit to the area.

Gorgeous food and fab coffee. The café has a real homely feel, it's a great place for families. The staff are really friendly and super accommodating. I have a young baby and 4 year old and they have always made us feel really welcome. Our favourite thing to do is go for breakfast here and then go explore the forest. Thank you again for having us!

Amazing hearty food in a beautiful space! We had the soup and the dhal and they were all wonderful. Warm crusty rolls, parsnip crisps on the soup, and the dhaal was probably the best I have ever eaten. I’m going back soon to try the coffee and amazing looking cakes and snacks. We were able to take our dogs in too which is so nice after a lovely walk down the meanders. A real gem!

The location is at the gates of the seven sisters national park. If you are locking for farmhouse experience I would definitely recommend it. The staff was very welcoming and cooperative in all ways and they made our stay very pleasant. Some maintenance and was going and yet we didn't feel uncomfortable. It was relatively clean for a Farmhouse. So if you would like to have a good stay with your family I would recommend it.

The restaurant is well designed, a nice display of cakes and snacks were on offer. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Our order was taken without any fuss, on offer was a good selection of food and drink. Our drinks arrived first followed by our half breakfast which was excellent value for money, we had to check our bill to make sure we didn't have the full breakfast by mistake. Staff checked that we were happy with our food which is always important but sometimes forgotten, I would recommend this establishment, will come again thank you.

A super cute little cafe, tucked away in the most perfect location. The food was delicious and they catered to my allergy requirements (gluten and dairy free). All the staff were lovely and very attentive.

Had an excellent breakfast there today before a long walk. The food was cooked fresh, they opened on time and the staff very very friendly and efficient.

The most gorgeous, lovely cafe in the most idyllic setting! Delicious breakfasts, tried something new the last three visits. Completely spoilt for choice. Emma and her staff are welcoming, warm and friendly. Me and family’s new favourite brunch spot!

This is new my go to place for Breakfast in Eastbourne. Fantastic food, exceptional service and beautiful location. Thoroughly enjoy 'The works' breakfast, with special mention to the sausages! If you have room, I would recommend one of the sweet treats on display. Recently had a Biscoff Blondie and it was brilliant! Well worth a visit

Went here with a big group of friends and had an amazing breakfast. Very tasty and well presented and extremely friendly staff! 10/10 experience.

We had our wedding ceremony and reception in the secret walled garden behind the farmhouse. Everything about the day was perfect. The new owner, Emma, is unfailingly calm, reassuring and charming but clearly worked her socks off for us behind the scenes. The location is just wonderful and we had lots of comments about how classy the day was. No 2-year waiting list either - we decided to get married in July and did the deed in September, and Emma didn’t bat an eyelid when we approached her. I’m sure she’ll get booked out soon once people discover her, though, so get in quick if you want an unfussy, romantic country wedding in one of England’s loveliest beauty spots.

Such a lovely quaint cafe! We couldn’t decide what to have from the menu! I had a lentil Dahl and it was divine, the pastries looked too good to not try as well and we were very happy! Will be back 100% and most definitely recommend this gem!

A money-making endeavour to rip off the ‘tens of thousands’ of yearly customers who sadly have no other nearby option when visiting the area. Dirty seating area, tea served in a metal coffee pot and tiny overpriced portions of tasteless food. Owners obviously think it is far, far better than it really is. A depressing experience.

Saltmarsh Farmhouse is very pleasant small hotel. Room was rustic and confortable. Food they prepare is very tasty. The nature near to the hotel is equisite.

We had the most amazing time at the Saltmarsh Farmhouse. We stayed there with our family for a few nights and we left completely blown away by their service and love for detail. We can highly recommend the Farmhouse Cafe and BnB to anyone that is looking for an exceptional experience in Seaford.

Following an overnight stay in Alfriston, a couple of half breakfasts & some nice coffee was the perfect start for two hungry travellers about to walk The Seven Sisters path to Beachy Head. The staff were chatty, friendly & welcoming which was really nice. We sat in the courtyard garden in the shade. A couple of walkers came in with a noisy dog but you can't have everything. It didn't spoil our visit. I'd revisit if I was in the area.

heerlijk gegeten (dahl soup), vriendelijke bediening en een gezellig plekje. De soep was een echte aanrader. Hij was licht pittig, vullend en met een heerlijk broodje.

This is a dog-friendly café, with clean facilities and a shady courtyard seating area. The food is swiftly prepared and there is a good choice - just the place to relax after having walked along the meandering river to the sea and back.

I would highly recommend a B&B stay as the staff are so friendly, the decor is lovely and the rooms very comfortable The breakfast is delicious

A wonderful find....super staff, lovely atmosphere and great cakes! ....I'll have to return, even if it is just to find a biscoffi blonde!

Not much to choose from their selection of bites. There are vegan alternative . Just the right amount of tables and chairs for guests. Staff gave me a paper bag for my uneaten brownies. Across the road from this place you can also get a...

Emma the owner was amazing! In a moment of crisis when loosing keys she kept us going with coffee and good coffee too! The place was gorgeous too and we will definitely be back (with keys next time!)

absolutely lovely. stayed in the hotel area for valentines, lovely people and very patient. Food was lovely!!

Some of the comments on here are just mean spirited and tight to be honest- for home cooked fayre/quality drinks the price is as expected. The staff are diligent and polite and everyone in our party (42 x2, 10 and 7 years old) really enjoyed...

Perfect place to relax and eat after a walk to the sea and back. The best quiche we’ve ever tasted. And very tasty caramel cake.

Came across this delightful cafe after a walk to Cuckmere Haven on a wet and blustery day! The cafe was warm and welcoming with lovely staff. When I asked a question about an item on the menu the chef/owner popped out to see me herself....

We had a light lunch for two in the garden area. For £27.25 we had 2 bowls of soup, 1 large sausage roll, a quiche with salad, 1 toasted teacake and 2 coffees. We consider it very good value,,Staff pleasant and helpful. Lovely surroundings.

This cafe re opened on Saturday under new ownership. It was absolutely gorgeous, lovely coffee, homemade cakes and friendly staff! We will definitely be visiting again soon x

Called in during 10 mile walk. Very quaint & relaxing. £24 for a roll, tiny slice of quiche, 1 bag of crisps(to share) & coffee. In addition I bought 1 slice of cake to share not included in £24. (which wasn't the best quality ),...

Sorry cant recommend . Very strange set up where you order inside and its served through a window outside. For the price I expect china plates and cups . £8.75 for quiche salad and tea !

What a lovely hidden gem. Tucked away behind the visitor centre and has its own beautiful courtyard with seating. Great selection of savories, including the best sausage rolls I have every had freshly baked on the premises. Try the flapjacks or one of the sandwiches...

Took my elderly friend here today, had been before but then it was in the spring. Ordered the breakfast quiche with salad for myself and Danish pastry for friend. Quiche wasn’t even a inch wide at widest part and as for the salad I don’t...

I’m not usually one to write reviews but I just felt that this place needs more credit. My family and I visited after an exhausting day of paddle boarding, in need of a refreshment. Their beautiful courtyard is so relaxing and peaceful, which was just...

Found this gorgeous cafe before going for a rather long walk over the seven sisters and was greeted by a team of friendly and talkative girls. Didn’t mind queuing as I could see the staff were efficiently dealing with orders. Takeaway cup was convenient for...

Quiche was lovely but no sign of the advertised salad and coleslaw was not fresh and rather lukewarm. Plastic cutlery, coffee e in paper cups and no glass for soft drinks. Tables had dead flowers on and no clearing or sanitizing. Such a lovely setting...

We called in to this cafe on a walk to Cuckmere Haven. Pleasant outside seating in the courtyard. Couldn’t see any inside seating. Card payment only, they don’t accept cash. The coffee and cake were ok, but quite expensive. Served on a paper plate and...

Had an absolutely delicious lunch here with my daughter... a fantastic daal, so tasty and we were told a family recipe, plus a scrumptious quiche and coleslaw. The cakes are to die for... especially the vegan chocolate cake! very friendly and efficient service. Followed by...

2 of us enjoyed lunch here of Dahl and a toastie. Both fresh and served with a smile. Friendly and efficient with a small menu but delicious . There is building work nearby but it does not interfere and the toilets there are open. We...

Delicious warm Red Lentil Dahl after a walk out to seven sisters. Staff are so friendly and the garden is a perfect fit for the rustic vibe of the cafe. Finished our lunch with a coffee & cake! Such a selection it was hard to...

After a long walk, the courtyard seating area looked very inviting and seemed a lovely spot for a coffee. Queued patiently for over 15 minutes to be served, finally received our coffees but was told that it needed to be in paper cups as they...

Called in for a scone and coffee after a walk. Despite the website stating that the cakes were baked daily, the scones, which were £3 each were as stale as anything and fell apart when we tried to butter them. We also had a tray...

Lovely staff and pretty garden, but odd menu and overinflated prices. Paper cups and plates, no garnish, would expect a little more for the price charged

Waited ages as lady in front couldn’t get her card to work as they had no signal for the card machine. I asked if I could pay cash as didn’t have card. Yes was the reply but as I handed them a £20 they didn’t...

This is one of my favourite coffee stops. The courtyard provides a cool space in hot weather and there is a good choice of coffee and cake with a surprisingly good choice of teas. The service is friendly and caring. Very well positioned for walks...

Ordered a Hummus ciabatta £5, turned up it wasn’t a ciabatta, the roll was stale and I needed a magnifying glass to find the Hummus, should have waited until I got back to Eastbourne to have lunch!

My son and I had walked along the river to the beach with the intention of finishing at this cafe. But I should have read the reviews first. There were public toilets nearby that were not particularly clean, so cafe toilets might have been better....

The courtyard very uneven you end up sitting uphill or down hill. No good for the elderly or those with walking difficulties. No view from this cafe except its own courtyard. Toilets not working. The place was totally empty as we arrived and still empty...

Had a lovely walk along Cuckmere with my husband and dog. We decided to pop into the Saltmarsh cafe. I was greeted with two lovely friendly chatty ladies. One offered to bring over a dog water bowl which was a lovely gesture. She said she...

Now, I don't know if it is illegal for licensed premises not to have toilet facilities or hand washing facilities but it certainly isn't pleasant sitting down after a walk with the dog, pooh bag and all, without the opportunity to wash. In an emergency...

Visited Ssltmarsh after a cycle ride for coffee and cake. Was very shocked that there are no signs up about wearing masks when you go inside to order .6 people in front of me didn't have a mask on and were not questioned.and were served....

Very efficiently looked after without any fuss. Courtyard is a lovely place to sit for a while. Highly recommended

I came here after a muddy dog walk in the forest, and had a fab cappuccino and pain au choc. The girls were so sweet and friendly, will be back soon! 🐕☕️

I came here with my husband and kids and was amazed by the fantastic service I received and the quality of the food. The cakes were delicious, my husband had a humus ciabatta and said it was the best he’s ever tasted! Would love to...

Thank you to all the staff at Saltmarsh for making our stay so pleasant. The Farmhouse and the grounds are simply gorgeous. The extra hygiene care due to the pandemic was much appreciated and made us feel safe.

I'd seen this cafe on Instagram and thought it looked fab. I fully appreciate it isn't functioning as it was pre-Covid but we visited yesterday, and paid £12 for 2 rolls! Hubby had a sausage bap which had 1.5 sausages in and watery ketchup. My...

If your looking for a romantic or large group get away - Saltmarsh Cafe & Rooms is the place to be. Amazing service, great rooms and food. This experience sits on the doorstep of welcoming gardens and Friston Forest, a stone throw from the White...

Everything was absolutely great! The location is amazing,staff friendly and caring and the views are spectacular! Thank you dear Nina,Ali,Amber and the rest of the Saltmarsh team- we highly recommend! Shachaf Eytan

The table next to us ordered Ceasar salad. What they got was an ordinary salad with Caesar dressing. OK, but as they expected romaine lettuce, anchovies and parmisan shavings, they were surprised. Stick to cakes. The staff understand cakes.

The place is very expensive, £7.50 for tea and scone. Staff very young and walked away whilst I was asking for something. No white sugar for tea, chipped cup. First and last time coming here.

This cafe in an old farmhouse is ideally placed for pre or post walk refreshments. It is very popular on sunny weekends so best to book a table in the courtyard beforehand. It also does takeaway. If you like good strong coffee I recommend the...

Very helpful staff, who were very accommodating when we didn’t have the correct method of payment. Our sausage rolls were excellent and very good coffee. 2 hungry bikers will definitely be dropping in again.

We always get coffees, teas and cakes, sandwiches from this cafe. It is a little over priced for what you get- a small croissant £2.80 this is more expensive than most cafes in Brighton for a plain croissant! which wasn't like it came from a...

Estuvimos mi marido y yo con un hijo pasando un fin de semana delicioso. La granja tiene todo el encanto...

We stopped by on a cold and wet day, and were super pleased to find a fire burning in this cosy cafe. The young man serving us was very pleasant and made us a couple of delicious drinks - a cappuccino as good as Melbourne and a very indulgent hot chocolate. The food was also excellent and warming and the cakes we had for desert were delicious but required an additional after-lunch walk to the beach to compensate for the additional calories! We really enjoyed our visit to Saltmarsh and also had a great chat with the owner, who clearly loves the area and her 16th century farmhouse. Highly recommended.

The storm and bad weather drew us to the cafe. It wasn't busy. As we entered the owner was urging the customers who were leaving to complete a review on TripAdvisor. I guess it's the owners perogative but she was holding staffing meetings at the cosey table by the fire. All well and good but she was talking so loud you couldn't help but hear every word, to the extent that we had our own conversation in fairly hushed tones. Felt like spectators to staff meeting. What was noticeable that no word of please or thanks to the team. Sounds like I'm digressing, but it ruined the feel of the visit. Heard all about her up coming plans... could even still hear when I went to the loo! Shame as the guy serving made me a lovely cappuccino and the carrot cake was delicious and he was very polite and courteous. Saw the signs re 10% service charge and take on board the previous comments but it makes customers feel uncomfortable to ask to take it off. As we were leaving she asked us to leave a review... so I have. I review lots of places and very fairly and give credit where credit is due. Sorry wouldn't recommend... spend your money elsewhere.

Stopped here for a refreshment after 2 hour walk. Just wanted tea and a cake. Both pleasant, but please dont add an optional service charge to the bill! It's not optional as you dont know about it till you check your receipt. Very deceitful and quite sly. Didnt realise till we left. With prices that high, I dont expect to tip too..... especially as I did more than the waitress did. What a shame. In future I will go to the pub 1 minute down the road. The only reason I will give 3 stars is the cale was delicious!

The food is ok but overpriced and there is a 15% service charge.....in a cafe! The proprietor is pretentious and on one occasion made a point of telling us her children go to a private school, as if we cared. I’ve been twice recently but will go somewhere else next time I’m in the area.

Small cafe with excellent food, perfectly place for walks. Disappointing that they close so early - we got there at 2.30pm on a day in half term and lunch was already over. Chairs were stacked on one of the tables, and there was a lot of clearing up going on. Thankfully there were (many) other customers, but we felt very much that we were preventing the girls from getting on and closing.

Beware the service charge! You order at the till so not even waitress service and 10% is added to your bill without your knowledge! It’s only when you get a receipt that says OPTIONAL service charge you see you are charged for something you’re not getting! In addition we waited a long time for coffees to come after the cakes and the items are small portions and over priced, I’d suggest a short walk to the pub over the road of drive into Seaford for coffee instead. Highly unprofessional to add this without asking the customer and probably illegal too....

After a bracing walk out to the beach as Storm Dennis started to blow in, this was a gem of a find!Let’s address the subject of ‘overpriced’ that you see in other reviews. This is not your average cafe. The food is all homemade and freshly prepared with absolutely yummy ingredients! So yes, it is a couple of pound more, but in my humble opinion, worth every penny!We both had the Welsh rarebit and it was wonderful! Crisp toast with lashings of luscious rarebit - with a dollop of sweet tomato chutney! Absolutely perfect!With the rain now coming down heavy, we took one look at each other in this cosy room and said ‘shall we stay for cake!?’ - bit of a no brainer really! My husband had the coffee cake which he said was excellent - I had the apple cake (such a rare find!) and honest to god it was one of the best cakes I’ve ever had! And I’ve tried more than a few!100 % recommend!!And to the Saltmarsh team - thank you for the warm welcome! You have created a very special place :)

The food looks ok, but what I had was nothing special. Everything is well overpriced. No competition you see!

I went with some friends to visit Seven Sisters and we stopped at Saltmarsh for some tea and cakes. Service was fantastic and the cakes absolutely delicious and fresh. Will certainly come back!

Very cozy place, delicious cakes and very friendly and helpful staff. For sure we will come back. It’s a must to visit.

Aimee was amazing! Gentle, lovely and personalised service. Also the hotel is beatifull. I will back soon!

Me and my friends had a great time! Delicious cake with a lovely view to the garden. Staff very friendly. Will definitely go back! It’s the perfect stop before or after your walks around the seven sister county park!

My shortest ever review, the title says it all. Tried to think of something positive to say but failed. Rude staff; I was ignored til I asked for the menu then was told - check with me first as we’re missing 90% of our menu. Felt like an idiot for being there. So I left.

Website and room price do not reflect the reality. Our room was basic hostel style with an outdated bathroom. We also found spiders and mosquitoes in there. The location isn’t quite as idyllic as advertised, we could hear road noise from the room. The dinner we ordered was left in a slow cooker for us to serve ourselves since the staff left to go home. While the food tasted reasonable, it was a very small portion. Breakfast was ok, but had I wanted a second cup of coffee they would have charged us. They even wanted to charge us for a bottle of wine and drinks we never had. Overall really poor value for money. It was like staying in a hostel for the price of a luxury hotel. The staff did not seem to care at all about our experience. I would advise anyone against staying at this place!

Stopped here after a walk with a friend for a drink & bite to eat. We were seated inside and decided what we fancied, 1 tea, 1 coffee & 2 Ciabatta's were ordered, food took a little while to arrive but didn't take too long.

Visited for a breakfast on a Saturday morning a couple of weeks ago. Wasn’t too busy so didn’t expect the wait too be too long however after a good 45mins we started to question why food that people ordered after us was been served first. Upon asking we were told they were in a hurry. So were we after 45mins with out any food!! Finally our breakfast arrived. It looked nice but was stone cold. The sausage was hardly even warm and had clearly been left on the side for 10-15mins before been served. Shame it could be a really nice place in a beautiful setting. But the food and service lets it down. Also noticed they automatically add a service charge which seemed crafty and unjustified

We only visited the caf'e so we dont know anything about the B&B;.

Nous nous sommes arrêtés dans ce café un peu par hasard, au retour de notre promenade des 7 Sisters.

Visited the other day after walk. Strange choices on the menu. Rather slow service even having to wait ages for drinks to arrive. Menu expensive for size of portions then there’s the cheeky service charge added on. This is totally unnecessary at an establishment in this sort of location particularly when it’s the only cafe around so gets all the trade. Generally disappointing. Over £30 for three people having a sandwich and a drink.

Posto incantevole, panorama mozzafiato. Pur senza aver prenotato la cena, Nina ci ha fatto preparare una insalata di vegetali buonissima e ricca di sapori, che abbiamo potuto degustare nel totale silenzio della sala da pranzo, tutta per noi, al lume di candela e con una piacevole musica di sottofondo. È sembrato un salto nel passato, peraltro inatteso, che non dimenticheremo facilmente. Stanza curata e pulita, si può dormire in tutta tranquillità per poi svegliarsi e raggiungere le bianche scogliere. È un posto per gente di cuore. I turisti della domenica vadano altrove.

Get real Saltmarsh. You are alienating your regular customers by automatically adding 10% to the bill. You are not a high class restaurant,

We stumble across this beautiful place after a day of hiking over Beachy Head, Seven Sisters and through the country park - needless to say we were starving after a day's exertions! On arrival we noticed how busy it was but it was a glorious day after all, we were greeted by friendly staff and a mouth-watering menu. We ordered our food and coffee's at the counter and thoroughly enjoyed our Ham and Cheese Ciabattas, there was not a long wait and nothing was too much trouble for the staff, they took the time to ask us how our day had been and even mentioned advice about other things to do in the area. Ours was not a long stay but was certainly a pleasant one! We were told about the 10% service charge when we paid and I always say if you are happy with the service you should be happy with the service charge! Next time we're passing we'll drop in for a coffee

Standard sort of prices and good quality food, although small portions, but ...

Such a shame to write this review as this place could be lovely. Great walled garden right by the Cuckmere and Friston Forest.

We called in for lunch in the outdoor courtyard after a walk on the Seven Sisters. We received a friendly welcome but things deteriorated from there. We placed our order and 15 minutes later they came back to say our choice was no longer available. We re-ordered and 15 minutes later they came back to say that again they could not fulfil our order so we chose yet again. Having waited for some time we asked when our food would arrive. We finally received part of our order and had to chase them again for the remaining items. The food was good when it finally arrived but we still didn't get what we had ordered. The restaurant was staffed by young girls with no discernible adult supervision and they seemed unable to cope with the responsibility. As we were treating relatives to lunch it was disappointing to have such a bad experience, though our relatives did say that they had eaten there previously and had much better service.

Two cheese and ham ciabattas with a so called salad garnish of literally half a dozen lettuce leaves and half a cherry tomato, a cup of tea and a standard cup of Americano coffee, bill £18.70 !! The food and drinks were ok but just ordinary. When looking at the bill a 10% service charge had been added, this is a cafe in Sussex not a restaurant in the centre of a big city. Visit and make up your own mind, perhaps we were unlucky, but looking at some of the other reviews, perhaps not.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Saltmarsh Café team for supplying us with wonderful food for a picnic. The quality of the food was exceptional and my colleagues were very happy with the meal. Moreover, the food was served in crates decorated with flowers. It was a very nice gesture and the crates looked lovely. I really appreciate the effort of the team, especially Nina, for organising everything in a perfect way given the short deadline. I strongly recommend this place.

Lovely welcome, friendly staff, great coffee and good food. A smile and warm welcome do so much. Portions rather small and pricey - but we all enjoyed our visit.

Lovely cafe but very overpriced. Had a ciabatta in which the chicken was very dry and no dressing.A few lettuce leaves on the side. For £6!! No offer of sauces etc. Coffee small cup and Luke warm. Will go to the pub over the road next time.

Good coffee but didn’t appreciate the recent removal of the jar for staff tips. This has been replaced with a 10% service charge which is described as“optional” on your receipt which you naturally receive after you have paid.