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Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside .

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A sunroom with a glass ceiling, a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a small side table.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a window with a view of greenery.
A sunlit room with a glass ceiling, a curved sofa, and a round coffee table.
A traditional half-timbered house with a black door, a visible chimney, and a garden with flowering plants.
A house with a brick exterior, a lawn, and a dog lying on the grass.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue grill

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Hellingly /Hailsham, England
  • Place, Blackstock Farm
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside .

Characterful countryside house in idyllic location enjoying 2.5 acres of private land with views over the Cuckmere valley.
Guests can soak in the hot tub after a tennis match . Both hot tub and tennis court are on site for private use of guests.
The accommodation can host up to 12 guests in comfortable bedrooms with 3 bathrooms.
The kitchen is spacious and opens into a large conservatory.
There are exposed oak beams throughout the property giving it character and warmth.
The dining room and living room are a special feature.
The gardens offer a variety of exotic plants and flowers adding to the charm
Parking is available for up to 5 cars in the driveway.
Guests are guaranteed a peaceful and pleasant experience.. Activities nearby include horseriding, bycecle paths , walking experience, visiting historical sites and fishing. The towns of Battle, Eastbourne and Hastings are not far away . Also the opera at Glyndebourne is whithin driving distance.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
£100 per stay per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please close and Clío hot tub cover after use.
Pets only allowed in kitchen area downstairs . Do not allow in dining room or living room. Upstairs allowed
Front door of the house does not open. Only side door to the left and back door in conservatory . Tennis court access door should always be closed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11095494
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hailsham

Located in Hailsham, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Seven Sisters. Travelling with kids? Consider Blackstock Farm and Knockhatch Adventure Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Hellingly /Hailsham, England

What's nearby

  • Blackstock Farm - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seven Sisters Country Park - 25 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Brighton Marina - 42 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Brighton Beach - 43 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Brighton Centre - 46 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Polegate Station - 18 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bull's Head - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Heathfield Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Twinn coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ash Tree Inn - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside . pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside .?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside .?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside .?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside . located?

This family-friendly Hailsham holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Blackstock Farm and Wellshurst Golf Club. Hellingly Dog Park and High Weald are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matilda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was incredible and the host had incredible communication. Maria could not have been more accommodating and we cannot thank her enough, we had a fabulous stay and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bethany s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Lovely spacious property was perfect for our family weekend. Good kitchen facilities, good space on grounds for children to run and play.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nigel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

A very pleasent location that matched requirements perfectly. Bedrooms were spacious and well equipe

The property has everything for a very relaxing break. It's close enough for anything most people will want to enjoy. Plus it's location is very secluded and privacy is assured. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Thank you for the outstanding review. Much appreciated. You managed to unlock the hidden secret of this property.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Betty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice break away

Quiet and private,good for all as spacious .few improvements are needed and already discussed with owner. Will recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Dear Betty It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Your suggestions have been taken on board and you can come back any time You are most welcome. Thank you
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique older style property

Maria was an excellent host . There when we could not get hot tub started . Check in super easy. Good kitchen facilities. Wi fi . The tennis court was the greatest success. We were a family of 12 . 6adults 6children .What a grand house it was. It was a little dated and the Xmas decs tickled us in Aug .but the property was really lovely . Dated and maybe a little run down in places. Not very friendly with two year old as there were a lot of wires exposed in main TV room . There was a pond that we were not aware of beforehand . Quite a lot of clutter in places especially in conservatory where we spent a lot of time . chickens were noisy but we are farmers so not too much of a bother. Had a lovely stay . Hope this review not too critical but wanted to be honest. Thankyou Maria
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. We are temporarily storing some furniture in the conservatory which belongs to the garden room which suffered storm damage. The pond is in the picture and it is a feature that attracts wild ducks. Guests achieving an amazing experience is my goal. Glad you enjoyed yourselves and would love to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steve W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house but some major issues

This is a truly lovely house on fabulous grounds. Maria was a very pleasant and helpful host. We did however have major issues with the oven which was not satisfactory. We were a party of 8 adults and 2 children and not having use of a working oven was disastrous. There was also a wasps nest in the side of the house with access into the property and so one room in particular was unusable (the main living room) and we spent a good deal of time trying to usher wasps outside from bedrooms (2 of us were stung). Whilst these issues were very very disappointing, I would not be discouraged from visiting again (so long as the issues were addressed because until they are, it is not rentable!!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Thank you for your valuable feedback. Unfortunately there was a hidden wasp nest which we were unaware of. The nest has now been dealt with. so the issue is no longer an issue. Wasps nests occur from time to time in the countryside. , but once spotted they can be dealt with Apologies for the inconvenience and we hope to see you come back. Yea The oven was working fine, sorry you could not work it out. I had the oven on all the time no issues.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Pius S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hailsham Vrbo

The check-in was super uncomplicated and Maria provided a very thorough explanation of the property. She was contactable by phone at all times. The location of the property is great, the property itself is a great old house with plenty of space and some nice extras (i.e. Tennis court and Hot Tub, both in good condition). Cleanliness, however, was disappointing at best. Fridge, kitchen drawers, oven etc had obviously not been cleaned for a while. All sinks and bathrooms were quite grim, bed sheets same. There was a lot of clutter in some areas like the conservatory with the seating area squished next to the clutter. The house itself is such a great location that it was quite disappointing to find it in such a state, especially considering how much money was charged for the stay. We spent a few hours cleaning first before we could really enjoy the stay. We did definitely not expect this when booking the stay. If general cleanliness and tidiness was addressed, however, it would be a great place to stay and spend a few relaxed days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review my amazing home. Really pleased you enjoyed yourselves. In the the hot tub and tennis court, however I find your comments about cleanliness unfair. The house was cleaned thoroughly from top to bottom. All linen is laundered after each stay. The fridge had ice in the freezer as it was requested before. The conservatory had some temporary xtra furniture due to an ongoing repair in the summer house so to avoid damage we had to move the furniture into the conservatory. Apologies! Should you have called me with your cleaning concerns I could have sent you the cleaner. Unfortunately you said everything was great so your comments now after 3 weeks come as a total surprise! And at the very least misleading! You mention oven, there are 2 , one is brand new and the other one has been used 3 times. Kitchen drawers have kitchen utensils which are all clean. One drawer has a few bits and pieces . The way you described it is totally unfair! Nevertheless thank you for leaving such a misleading report and saying in between brackets the hot tub and tennis court are in good condition but one tiny drawer in the kitchen made you write such an awful review!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

colette

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In a lovely setting, lots of open space & near where my sister lives for the wedding anniversary party - 10 mins walk down the road. Property is a bit tired! Very old in parts if you like that. Owner says you can’t use the main doors because they are too old! Had to enter via the conservatory door - so not very secure at all. (I took my laptop out with me every time!) It worked fine for us because we weren’t staying at the property much - at a celebration down the road. I’m not sure I’d choose to stay there under any other circumstances! For the money we paid - it needs an upgrade. Curtains that don’t close properly, Evidence of rain or damp on some bedroom curtains. kitchen equipment - a bit iffy - I had to wash everything before I used it. Dining room still decorated for Christmas - we were there in May. It had a nice living area - spacious & nicely decorated. There’s a hot tub - we didn’t use it. I don’t think this property can’t advertise itself as a five bedroom property. Because it only has four bedrooms!! One of the rooms is divided - has an extra double bed & bunk bed above - but no division between the two rooms. Fine for families - but not a good space for five couples?? Outside needs attention - outside furniture in poor condition. We weren’t using that space much - but when I was there - I was uncertain about whether to sit on any of the outside chairs. There’s a swimming pool/pond - it needs cleaning. Generally my opinion is this property is poorly maintain.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danial

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cuong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Maria Macario

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Countryside lover

Why they chose this property

This charming property is a unique opportunity to get a countryside experience as it is surrounded by a wide variety of local fauna , not to mention the variety of trees and shrubs which have made its garden so special.

What makes this property unique

Should you be looking to have a break in the countryside , by coming to this Hellingly gem you will undoubtedly benefit from its unwinding benefits.
Private tennis court
Relaxing hot tub
Peaceful setting with private beautiful gardens.
Huge variety of birds and local fauna.
Countryside walk on your doorstep
Historical sites nearby
Resident 🐔 chickens.

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