A small town with a big history - located inland a short drive from Hastings, Battle is the place in 1066 which King Herald defeated the French Invasion. Nowadays the town is mainly a tourist destination with Battle Abbey; the main attraction - widely reported that it was built exactly where King Herald fell and built to commemorate the defeat in 1095.
The town centre resembles many typical English towns with the usual array of old fashioned pubs, shops and many decent restaurants. The main overlooking landmark is Telham Hill, about a mile as the crow flies from the centre of proceedings. Hastings is the nearest main resort offering seaside hospitality, but you'll also find a good selection of top places to stay in Battle its self if you prefer a slower pace of life.
You could book Battle Golf Club, with rates from £77 per night, or how about Powdermills Country House Hotel, with 40 rooms from £98!