Sussex

Situated on the owner’s 44-acre smallholding, these two adjoining, converted farm buildings (refs 28697 and 28698) offer a rural holiday base with glorious views and opportunities to see native wildlife. There is direct access to footpaths and bridleways; cycle or walk the Cuckoo Trail, which is 14 miles of surfaced pathway through the Sussex countryside, via Horam, Hailsham and Polegate to Eastbourne Park. The properties are not far from the Wealden market town of Heathfield, where visitors may be able to see or hear the cuckoo at the fair in April, which signifies spring. Visit the Ashdown Forest, one of the largest, free public access spaces in the south east and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known the world over as the home of Winnie the Pooh! Visit the home of Rudyard Kipling, Batemans at Burwash (National Trust) or climb the towers of one of the most evocative castles in England, the moated Bodiam, with its stunning views across the Rother Valley. Michelham Priory and Gardens, Sheffield Park Gardens and the Bluebell Railway make for good days out. Historic Battle and Abbey is 12½ miles, the fishing town of Hastings is 16 miles and Eastbourne is 18 miles. Coarse fishing available (at cost), 2 miles, and trout fishing (at cost), 5 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

All on ground floor: Living room with French doors/dining room/kitchen. 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower attachment and toilet.

Both properties: Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Two Freeview TVs. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Shared freezer. Courtyard with terrace and furniture. Barbecue. Shared 44-acre grounds. Parking (2 cars). Welcome pack. No smoking. No children.

This single-storey holiday home enjoys its own attractive enclosed garden with private access, standing behind the Rustington Therapy Centre (chiropody, podiatry and osteopathy practice). It is within 10 minutes’ walk of the beach and only 2 minutes’ walk of the village, which has many shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. The South Downs National Park is nearby for scenic walks. Attractions and National Trust properties within easy reach include Chichester with its cathedral and theatre, Goodwood Races, Arundel Castle, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Bird Centre and historic Portsmouth. Worthing and Brighton are half an hour’s drive. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. 1 twin bedroom (zip and link, can be 6ft double). Shower room with toilet.

Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (1 car). No smoking.

On the edge of the small village of Hooe, close to Pevensey Bay, lies this 19th-century barn conversion, one of a pair, providing thoughtful holiday accommodation for two people. Enjoy rural views from the patio and stroll around the owner’s orchard. Visit the local pub with its smuggling heritage. Stroll along the unspoilt pebble beach at Pevensey, see the castle with two-thirds of its towered walls still standing, and maybe spot ‘The Pale Lady of Pevensey’. The Blue Flag beaches at Eastbourne are a short drive, with access to the South Downs National Park. Battle Abbey, Glyndebourne and many National Trust properties and gardens are all easily accessible. Shop and pub ¾ mile.

Open-plan living/dining room with wooden floor and kitchen area. Double bedroom with TV. Shower room with toilet.

• Electricity, full oil central heating, bed linen and towels included
• Two TVs
• DVD
• Microwave
• Washing machine
• Patio with furniture
• Shared orchard
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Pet free of charge
• No smoking
• Ground floor facilities
• NB: Fenced pond

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the South Downs National Park, this delightful semi-detached holiday cottage, one side of a courtyard of 3 properties, is ideally located for a relaxing break. The South Downs Way with walks and cycle paths is on the doorstep. Beachy Head and the soaring white cliffs of the Seven Sisters Country Park, Cuckmere Haven’s sandy beach and Friston Forest Walks are among the local beauty spots. Herstmonceux Castle, Battle Abbey, Glyndbourne and Drusilla’s Zoo are all nearby. The popular seaside town of Eastbourne is 4 miles and Hastings, Rye and Brighton are a little further afield. A car is essential due to the remote location of this property. Shops 2 1/4 miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

All on ground floor: Step up to living/dining room/kitchen with beams. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Two Freeview TVs. DVD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Dishwasher. Wi-fi. Enclosed sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (1 car). No smoking. No children under 5 years. NB: Pond in middle of courtyard, 3 yards. Close to minor village road.

An unusual first floor oast conversion beamed throughout, makes ideal holiday accommodation, situated above the owners home, ideal for walking on the many local footpaths. Royal Tunbridge Wells, with its stylish shops and Pantiles, is a short drive away. Visit Bewl Water the largest lake in the south east and enjoy summer fireworks and concerts. Several National Trust properties and gardens are close by including Chartwell, Knowle and Ightham Mote. Shop 1 mile, pub ½ mile.

Open sided staircase to entrance. All on first floor: Living room with beams. Dining room/kitchen with beams and wooden floor. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet and sloping ceiling.

Electric woodburner in living room included. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine (by arrangement). Freezer space (by arrangement). Wi-Fi. Shared use of owner’s grounds with sitting-out area and furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.

For couples wanting a holiday out of the ordinary, this wonderful, fully refurbished, detached water tower stands elegantly in a rural location within an AONB, in the grounds of the owners’ farm. It offers stunning countryside views which can be savoured from the huge windows of the first floor bedroom. There is a large garden, to one side are fields and the other side an equestrian ring. There are many public footpaths and bridle ways from the door, and Ashdown Forest with riding school is also close by. Conveniently located, London can be reached in just over an hour, Brighton and Lewis are easy driving distances, plus English Heritage and National Trust properties/gardens including Wakehurst Place and Penshurst Place. Discover Royal Tunbridge Wells, Pooh Bridge at nearby Hartfield, plenty of golf courses and the Bluebell Line Steam Railway. Gatwick about 30 minutes’ drive away. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Open-plan living/dining room/kitchen. Spiral staircase to first floor: Double bedroom with four-poster bed and en-suite shower room with toilet.

• Electricity, full gas central heating, bed linen and towels included
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• Microwave
• 24-hour laundry service
• Dishwasher
• Large enclosed garden with furniture
• Barbecue
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• No smoking
• No children or babies

Set in beautiful parkland on a private country estate in the South Downs National Park, and enjoying wonderful panoramic views, is this spacious and comfortably furnished holiday hideaway. Close by is Arundel, with its impressive castle and the Wildfowl Trust, a reserve for rare wildfowl from all over the world. Chichester with its magnificent cathedral and theatre, Petworth House and deer park, Parham House and Bignor Roman Villa are all within 15 miles. Brighton with its Royal Pavilion and Portsmouth with Nelson’s flagship Victory and the Mary Rose are within 30 miles. Safe beaches at Littlehampton and West Wittering, 10 miles. Walking, fishing, riding and golf nearby. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.

All on ground floor: Living room/dining area. Kitchen with breakfast area. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Separate toilet.

Open fire in living room included. NSH £12per week. Electricity and bed linen included. Freeview TV. DVD. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Payphone. Garden and furniture. Garage. Parking.

Stable Cottage (ref 31309) is a delightful, detached, character barn conversion. This single-storey bolt-hole offers comfortable and cosy accommodation for couples, located opposite the owners’ home, yet tucked away enough for it to offer a peaceful retreat. Inside there are beams, some low, a traditional woodburner and views over the lake from the living room window. It is adjacent to the stunning manicured grounds with the tranquil lake, pergoda and seating areas.
Cart House (ref 30636) is a beautifully presented, single-storey barn conversion dating back to the 16th century, has stunning beams throughout, and makes an ideal retreat for couples.
The cottages are peacefully located within the grounds of the owner’s stud farm where the main barn dates back to 1578, and is one of the oldest barns in Sussex. They are surrounded by 130 acres of pasture and ancient oak forests on the border of Surrey and Sussex with public footpaths from the door. Historic Petworth House and Gardens is about a 10-minute drive, and Midhurst, with Cowdray Polo, is slightly further. Guildford, Horsham, Gatwick, London, Brighton and the south coast are within easy driving distance. There are many more places to visit such as NT homes and gardens, Chichester, Goodwood Races, Fontwell and Arundel Castle. Golf, fishing and riding are all close by. Beach 25 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile. Property refs 30636 and 31309 can be booked together to accommodate up to 4 guests.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with wooden floor. 1 kingsize bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Electric coal-effect fire in living room included. Oil underfloor central heating included. Freesat TV. Microwave. Shared laundry facilities. Dishwasher. Wi-fi. Courtyard and furniture. Barbecue.

Both properties: Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair on request. Electric cooker. Parking (1 car). No smoking. NB: Fenced lake 100 yards.

With beautiful rural views across farmland and sightings of the owner’s herd of alpacas, this attractive, beamed, detached, single-storey holiday cottage is set peacefully in the owner’s grounds and is ideally situated for exploring historical 1066 country. Just a short distance from Battle, visit the abbey or one of the pretty tea shops in this medieval market town. Sample the local wines at award-winning Carr Taylor Seddlescombe and Lamberhurst vineyards. Award-winning Blue Flag beaches at Eastbourne. Can be booked with Alpaca Cottage (ref. PHM). Shop and pub 1¼ miles.

Beamed living room with wood-burning stove and French doors. Beamed kitchen/dining room. Boot room. Double bedroom. Shower room with toilet. Most rooms with wooden floors.

• Wood-burning stove - fuel included
• Electricity, electric rads, bed linen and towels included
• Satellite TV
• DVD
• CD
• Washer/dryer
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Wi-fi
• Lawned garden with terrace and furniture
• Barbecue
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• Welcome pack
• No smoking
• Ground floor facilities
• No children except babies under 12 mths

Situated on the ridge between the Brede and Tillingham valleys, just 3 miles from the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, this pretty detached cottage, perfect for romantic weekends, boasts a charming beamed interior and its own garden. Set close to the owner’s home, it makes a delightful base from which to explore the many attractions of East Sussex. The nearby wetlands offer wonderful birdwatching and myriad footpaths afford lovely country walks. With its cobbled streets and beautifully preserved medieval, Tudor and Georgian houses, Rye is a delightful town seemingly almost untouched by time and where visitors will find interesting shops and eating places. Winchelsea, Camber Sands and Hastings, 10 miles, are a short drive. Golf, fishing, kite surfing and horse riding are nearby. Pub serving food 0.25 miles.

All on ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed (for flexible sleeping arrangements)/dining area/kitchen with wooden floor. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet. Beams throughout.

Electric heaters and electricity (£3 per day June-August, £4 per day September-May). Bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. DVD. CD. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Dishwasher. Wi-fi. Garden and furniture. Barbecue. Parking. No smoking. No children under 10 years except babes in arms.

This detached holiday barn is situated in the owner’s grounds, in an AONB, with a terrace to enjoy the rural views and a wood-burning stove to curl up in front of in the winter. Battle is a short drive away; enjoy a cream tea and see the abbey ruins originally built by William the Conqueror. Hastings offers fresh fish for supper, or explore the smugglers’ caves. Eastbourne, 15 miles, for a stroll along the pier or head towards the South Downs and see the cliffs at Beachy Head. NT properties and gardens abound and there are walks from the doorstep. Shop 2½ miles, pub 1½ miles.

Open-plan, beamed living room/dining room with wood-burning stove, kitchen area. Double bedroom with TV. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Wood-burning stove - initial fuel included, thereafter available locally
• Electricity, full gas central heating, bed linen and towels included
• Two Freeview TVs
• DVD
• iPod dock
• Washer/dryer
• Dishwasher
• Fridge/freezer
• Internet connection
• Garden with terrace and furniture
• Barbecue
• Parking (for 2 cars)
• No smoking
• Ground floor facilities
• NB: Pond and covered well in owner’s grounds

Shared swimming pool

Conveniently located, this attractive single storey annexe with stable door, attached to the owners 16th century Grade II listed farmhouse provides modern yet cosy holiday living. It has its own sitting out area and use of the owners outdoor heated swimming pool. Explore the glorious South Downs Way, with scenic walking, birdwatching, cycling and riding routes. Places to visit include the popular seaside resort of Bognor Regis (3 miles), historic Chichester with its superb cathedral, Arundel Castle and Wild Fowl and Wetland Bird Trust, Goodwood House, racecourses and country park and the Witterings with its sandy beach. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 550 yards.

All on ground floor: Living room with sofa bed/dining room/kitchen, patio doors and wooden floor. 1 double bedroom with wooden floor. Shower room with toilet.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Wi-fi. Patio with furniture. Portable barbecue. Shared heated outdoor fenced swimming pool (12m x 6m, depth 0.9m - 2.1m), open May-September. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.