Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10220 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Albourne, England

Devil's Dyke12 min drive
American Express Community Stadium14 min drive
British Airways i36018 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cloakroom 1

Toilet

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Reclaimed from an old mill 'The Mill Sussex' is set in beautiful tranquil gardens. It has been tastefully refurbished sleeping 10 people with five bedrooms (all with zip&link beds to suit your requirements for king bedrooms or twin bedrooms), three with ensuite bathrooms and two bedrooms with their own bathrooms. The rooms are nicely spaced out which suit groups of families and friends. The main lounge has a wood burner, comfy sofas and armchairs, TV, and piano. The dining room has a large dining table to seat 10 people and also a cosy sitting area around an inglenook fireplace. There is a mesmerising fish tank in the breakfast area of the fully equipped kitchen, with separate utility area. There are beautiful country walks to nearby Hurstpierpoint and Henfield and the South Downs Way. The large garden is lovely with a great BBQ, Table Tennis, Ping Pong, Croquet Set, a Summer House full of games including Cricket Sets, Rounders, Tennis Rackets, things to take to the Beach, including buckets & spades.
There are many local attractions including: NATIONAL TRUST Nymans Gardens, Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill, Devils Dyke. Birling Gap and Seven Sisters CHILDRENS FARM PARKS: Washbrooks Family Farm, Drusillas Zoo Park, Fishers Farm Park, WINE TASTING at neighbouring vineyard Albourne Estate, Bolney Wine Estate, RIDING & SHOWJUMPING at nearby Hickstead, Three Greys Riding School, GOLF at Singing Hills Golf Club, Dyke Golf Club, CYCLING on the South Downs National Park, West Sussex Cycle Route, Cycle Hire Hassocks Station, Cycle Brighton, GARDENS AND PARKS at nearby Sussex Prairie Gardens, Nymans, Local Open Gardens, SAILING & WATER SPORTS at Lagoon Water Sports including dinghy & yacht hire, power boating, windsurfing, wake boarding, SUP, Ardingly Activity Centre.
GREAT RESTAURANTS including The Ginger Fox (in the same lane as the house), The Glass House also in the lane, The Wheatsheaf, The Fig Tree, Hurstpierpoint, Shepherd & Dog, Fulking, The Royal Oak, Poynings and many more.
Some guests comments:
“Highly recommended, we had a great time”. "We had a fantastic stay. The house is really beautiful and has everything you could think you would need and more! Ruth is an amazing host and very helpful. During our stay we went to Goodwood racecourse and had trips into Brighton. It is easy to reach by train, Hassocks railway station is about 10 mins away but there is a taxi rank based there so very easy to get to."

Property manager

Ruth

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hassocks

Located in Hassocks, this holiday home is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Brighton Marina. Travelling with kids? Make time for Brighton Pier, or head to an event or a match at American Express Community Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Albourne, England

What's nearby

Devil's Dyke - 12 min drive
American Express Community Stadium - 14 min drive
University of Sussex - 17 min drive
British Airways i360 - 18 min drive
Brighton Centre - 18 min drive

Getting around

Hassocks Station - 8 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

The Sportsman Pub - 6 min drive
The Castle Inn - 5 min drive
Whitehorse - 4 min drive
Nupur Tandoori - 5 min drive
The Royal Oak - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens located?

This family-friendly Hassocks holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sussex Prairies Garden, South Downs National Park and Hickstead All England Jumping Course. Devil's Dyke and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

25 Mar 2024

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

Our second stay and we plan to return

A beautiful, characterful house in a beautiful location. We were a group of 6 friends but it would work equally well for a larger number - it was well equipped and had plenty of bathrooms. The owner was nearby and very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

29 Dec 2023

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

Christmas break

We were nine adults comprising my wife and me and our children and spouses plus my brother. The house was ideal for our needs with plenty of living space for and a well equipped kitchen to prepare some quite complex Christmas meals. The living room was perfect for our gift exchange on Christmas Day and had been decorated with a Christmas tree which was a nice touch. The location was peaceful, and great for visits to Brighton and Devil'sDyke but close enough to Gatwick to be able to pick up two of our party who flew in from Spain. On bad weather days we were quite happy to stay in and remain cosy. Overall we were all very happy with our stay and would gladly return providing our numbers don't increase to exceed the capacity of the property!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

6 Oct 2023

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

Tremendous!

We have had perfect stay. The accommodation is well equipped and the owners (Ruth and John) are lovely people who are there when you need them; they are very helpfully. Recommendable!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

2 Oct 2023

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

Fantastic family weekend.

Lovely property for a family gathering and celebration. Both inside and outside the facilities were good and suited all of our party.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus Dietrich B.

30 July 2023

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

Lovely hide away

Great sized house with lovly vintage style for which reason we could oversee some (old) defects. The kitchen can be enhanced with more dishes.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ruth

We have lived here for over 25 years. We travelled extensively before settling here and absolutely love the area for it's beautiful countryside, lovely walks, lovely pubs and restaurants and country club but with easy access to vibrant Brighton and the sea.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love and with the cottage and couldn't believe we had found such a beautiful home. It has a wonderful garden with adjoining footpaths leading to the South Downs and it is great to be able to go for great walks without needing to use the car.
We are also very well located with London an hour away by train and close to Brighton and Gatwick.
The area has everything from beautiful country side, and pretty villages, close to the sea, the buzz of Brighton and so many activities - tennis, swimming, golf, riding, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing.

What makes this property unique

Walking on the South Downs with the great network of footpaths is one of the great pleasures of staying here. The local villages are a great pleasure to visit and enjoy their pretty cafés and interesting shops.There are some wonderful restaurants and cosy pubs in the surrounding area and a fantastic country club and golf club nearby.The short drive to Brighton where there are great walks/bike rides along the front,sailing at Brighton Marina or dinghy sailing and windsurfing at Hove Lagoon.Brighton has an abundance of cafes and restaurants,the atmospheric Lanes,theatre,cinemas,it's own wheel,and the pier. Southwater Country Park is another great place for walks, cycling, sailing, canoing.The Triangle at Burgess Hill has 8 lane competition swiming pool and fun pool with flumes,tennis courts.