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Charming English cottage, Ashdown Forest, excellent pub

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White Rose Cottage in full bloom
Spacious double bedroom on 1st floor
White Rose Cottage is in a very tranquil spot
Ground floor sitting room with 43 inch 4K TV and deluxe sofa bed (small double)
A cosy place to relax at the end of the day

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 476 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Danehill, England
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Heaven Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming English cottage, Ashdown Forest, excellent pub

White Rose Cottage is a charming self-contained cottage, adjacent to the owners' home and set in peaceful grounds of more than 9 acres, including garden, fields, paddock and a lake.

Beautifully presented throughout, White Rose Cottage is ideally located to explore Ashdown Forest and the South Downs, National Trust houses and stunning gardens, preserved railways, the historic towns of Lewes, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells as well as the south coast.

The accommodation is set over three levels, offering a spacious double bedroom upstairs with Sanderson bedding. There is ample space in the bedroom for a cot, which can be provided on request. On the ground floor, additional guests can be accommodated in the sitting room which is provided with a 43" internet enabled (4K) flat screen TV, DVD player and comfortable seating, including a sofa bed with deluxe mattress (small double). Also on the ground floor is a modern bathroom offering a full size bath, with shower over, glass bath screen, WC and a washbasin. The heated towel rail will keep your fluffy Egyptian cotton towels warm and dry.

Stairs lead from the ground floor up to a further room with dining table and four chairs, two armchairs and a 32" flat screen internet TV, in case sleeping guests are occupying the main sitting room. Next to the dining room/second seating area is a modern well equipped fitted kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer box, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle and a wide range of cooking utensils, crockery and glassware. Guests are welcome to eat in the garden, immediately outside the cottage's back door and to make use of the cottage's BBQ. If dining out holds more appeal, the cottage is a few minutes' walk from an award winning pub offering excellent food prepared from locally sourced ingredients; and just a short drive from several other local pubs and restaurants.

Access is provided to a utility room (5m outside the cottage) with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board and drying racks. There is ample space to park directly outside the cottage. WiFi is available throughout the cottage and is free of charge. Oil central heating. All linen included. No smoking or pets. Bike storage available. Children's highchair and cot available on request.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Haywards Heath

Located in Haywards Heath, this cottage is in a rural area. Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station and St. Margaret's Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and Forest Way Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Heaven Farm, or check out an event or a game at Hanbury Stadium. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Danehill, England

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Heaven Farm - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wakehurst Place - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • All England Jumping Course at Hickstead - 25 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Brighton Beach - 39 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Uckfield Buxted Station - 14 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Nutley Arms, Nutley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pericles cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thai Time - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming English cottage, Ashdown Forest, excellent pub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming English cottage, Ashdown Forest, excellent pub?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming English cottage, Ashdown Forest, excellent pub on 5 June 2026 start from AU$199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming English cottage, Ashdown Forest, excellent pub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming English cottage, Ashdown Forest, excellent pub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming English cottage, Ashdown Forest, excellent pub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming English cottage, Ashdown Forest, excellent pub located?

This family-friendly Haywards Heath cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of National Cat Adoption Centre - Visitors Centre and Heaven Farm. Sheffield Park Garden is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Lovely area with lots to see and do. House very comfortable

Well equipped and comfortable. A lovely range of food products awaiting us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Beautiful Danehill

We spend a wonderful week in the well appointed White Rose Cottage. Our hosts Paul and Caroline were lovely and the cottage was well equipped for self catering. We enjoyed the most lovely views of the grounds and it’s a fabulous location for touring around Sussex and neighbouring counties. The local pub is a short walk away and is popular so it’s best to book a table. We would definitely return to this property if the opportunity arose in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marian K.

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Happy holiday

We had a wonderful time in a charming and well-situated hollidaycottage. We had a warm welcome. For us all kind of food like jam, bread, milk etc. White rose cottage is a perfect stepping-stone to explore the region. Caroline and Paul are friendly and heartfelt hosts. We liked everything very much.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian S.

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

Lovely Place in the Countryside with a marvelous garden

White Rose Cottage is a very nice place for a holiday in the countryside with plenty things to see nearby. We enjoyed 9 days the very well equipped house. The garden is big and very nice. Our son (6) enjoyed the football-place and we even observed deers nearby the house. It is a quite place but many top sightseeing spots of Sussex are nearby, we visited Sheffield Garden and Park twice. There are plenty opportunities for hiking. The welcome and the service was very friendly, and we enjoyed tomatoes, potatoes, jam, eggs and apple juice direct from the farm. With a very good Pub some hundred meters away it was not even necessary to cook every evening, however the kitchen of white rose cottage has everything you need. Thanks to Caroline and her family for very enjoyable holidays.
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8/10 Good

Dineke K.

White Rose Cottage and its beautiful surroundings

We had a very nice stay at "White Rose Cottage" because we felt very welcome and the cottage made us feel at home. Everything seems to have been thought of, including all kinds of delicious natural things to spoil your inner. The setting of the cottage is beautiful with the garden and his wildlife, and the far reaching views. Caroline was always nearby and very helpfull wenn needed. Central to a lot of attractions (apart from all the National Trust Places). Don't miss the well organized information about the area; very usefull! We liked particulary the village of Lindfield; the Town Museum in East Grindstead and all the beautiful houses and cottages we straight past exploring the countryside. In terms of cottage and owners highly recommended. Stayed one week in White Rose Cottage starting 19 aug. 2017. Errit and Dineke Klaver, Ureterp, Friesland, The Netherlands
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Simone H.

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Alles was netjes en tot on de puntjes verzorgd. Mooie omgeving en veel privacy.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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Beautiful cottage in picturesque location

Cottage was very comfortable and clean. Ability to walk in grounds was a lovely touch. Caroline and Paul were very helpful. Lovely welcome food and drink. Highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind B.

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Sussex stay

Lovely area to be in and nice owners. Property small but certainly has all you need. The garden is large and great that the owners let you go anywhere in the garden. The seat at the top of the lawn was a bonus in the evenings. Really enjoyed our stay,
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

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Wonderful stay, beautiful home, perfect surroundings

We had a fantastic time in the house - it's equipped for everything you need, and more - the hosts have really thought about every tiny detail. They made us feel very welcome - with lots of extra thoughtful touches, like fresh fruit and vegetables, and a welcome food basket. They even found toys and books for our toddler to play with during our stay. The house is set in stunning grounds - which we were free to roam - including a boating pond and fields with sheep. Couldn't recommend high enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ron N.

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Accommodation and Area

Accommodation and facilities excellant. Personal attention when being shown accommodation was appreciated. Local area excellant for walking with the cottage having plenty of information. Paul and Caroline provided an excellant and well appreciated food welcome hamper and own grown produce when we left. We will be seeing them and the cottage again. Ron and Joan
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

K L.

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Gem of a property in perfect location

Spotlessly clean and very well equipped this charming cottage is set in a beautiful and tranquil location with good access to many places of interest. Our hosts were attentive but not intrusive and the welcome basket with local and home produce was a lovely touch. There were comprehensive instructions provided about the property, local facilities and places of interest, including the local vineyard. The property is comfortably set out and the Kitchen is well furnished for those who enjoy cooking. We found plenty to do during our stay and would happily return for another visit. There are lovely local walks, a nearby pub with good food and many quintessential English villages to explore as well as beautiful National Trust homes and gardens. We have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone - a delightful getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Shuva G.

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Lovely country getaway

We had such a wonderful time at White Rose Cottage. It was our first time away since the 1st lockdown started. The cottage was a lovely country getaway conveniently situated near all the places we wanted to visit and also with lovely gardens to walk in and great amenities. Paul and Caroline were great hosts. We totally recommend it as a place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

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Excellent holiday rental

Very high quality property in beautiful grounds and set in an area of beauty with a huge range of things to do. The owners were very friendly, extremely helpful but not intrusive. Excellent info folder in the house and a very well equipped kitchen including the lovely touch of a foodie welcome pack. Property was very clean on arrival. All in all can’t fault it and would highly recommend for a relaxing break.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

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Perfect stay in an area of outstanding natural beauty

Hosted by the owners ,who remained on hand yet respecting our privacy, we were impressed by the layout of the accommodation and access to the garden where we spent many a happy hour experiencing the calm and birdsong of this unspoilt area of Sussex. The attention to details such as providing home made jam and fresh local eggs was a nice touch. The excellent pub 5 minutes walk up the road was the cherry on the cake. Great location for walks and well placed for visits to the south coast, local national trust properties and walks in the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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Our stay

Lovely cottage in a lovely location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary D.

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Sussex cottage in idyllic setting

We had a lovely holiday in White Rose Cottage, Danehill. It was really well equipped and comfortable. The gardens and surrounding area are beautiful. There are many tourist attractions to explore. My husband and I stayed in the cottage and our son and his girlfriend who live in Brighton were able to visit. Caroline and Paul were very welcoming and provided some gorgeous food items as a welcome gift. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

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A lovely cottage in a quiet relaxing location owned by lovely people

Caroline and Paul truly go that extra mile to ensure that you have a super stay. From the welcome pack containing fresh items from their own land, to fresh flowers in the rooms. The cottage is beautifully presented and very comfortable. We loved sitting in the garden in the evenings watching the wildlife and farm animals. One evening whilst chatting to Paul, a deer walked along the garden fence. The cottage and main house sit in 9 acres of land that contain gardens, an orchard, a lake and fields. We loved sitting by the lake watching dragonflys hunting. There is a lovely pub, The Coach & Horses within an easy walk from the cottage that provide good traditional fare. If you are looking for a quiet comfortable and relaxing getaway you wont find a better.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

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Quiet and Relaxing

We stayed for one week and had a fantastic quiet and relaxing holiday in this very spacious cottage,ideal for south coast and downs exploration. We enjoyed all the extra things that were provided (fresh bread, apple juice, jam, eggs, garden veg, and a large bowl of fruit) which was a very nice thought. The use of the ample garden was lovely and we enjoyed breakfast listening to the birds and sheep which made it very special. A short walk up the hill is a very nice pub for a relaxing meal after a days walking. Caroline and Paul thankyou for a very restful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

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Fantastic place. Very relaxing, you couldn't want for anything more.

We used a taxi service to drive us around all week. However, we used buses to go into town. It was great. There is nothing more to say. If you need to relax come here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

James F.

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Exceptional Cottage in impressive surroundings

The property is super super clean, fully equipped and extremely peaceful. Caroline and her husband very warmly welcomed us with food, very good jam and extremely tasty home grown vegetables from their own gardens. The property and extensive gardens are exceptionally beautiful ( I do not think that the English countryside can be any better than this heaven on earth). We fully recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

Caroline and husband were excellent host. Lovely stay.

Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

edward s.

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Five star Escape to the Country

All aspects of property well thought out and organised . One of the best we have stayed in over the years, and there have been a few. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

P M.

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Fairy tale holiday

What a great experience! Such a lovely place and very nice people. Spend a week here. Had a wonderful time. At arrival there where several welcoming gifts (eggs, bread, apple juice, home made jam, flowers etc etc). Thanks very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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A car, or friends/family to do the runs, as we did, is essential. Unless you are good walkers.

We were three adults and found the accommodation excellent. Everything we needed to know was efficiently documented. Also very well equipped. Housekeeping definitely 5*+, and added to this the wonderful touches of local produce in our welcome pack we're very much appreciated. The use of the outside space was a bonus.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl - Heinz S.

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Excellent and comfortable place to explore the south-east of England.

Very well appointed cottage in lovely gardens and countryside.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Chaplin

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We moved our family to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in summer 2015 after 15 years living in London. We have settled very quickly into village life.

Why they chose this property

Our idyllic location allows daily commuting to London in just over 1 hour but a restful time at home, enjoying generally very good weather (different to my native Scotland!) and the stunning rural setting of a wooded valley.

What makes this property unique

Our home, Avenings Farm and White Rose Cottage next door are set in more than 9 acres of land, allowing us the space to grow our own fruit and vegetables and a local farmer to keep his sheep in our field. We also have a rowing boat which can be used on our small lake and an enclosed (to keep the sheep out!) 5-a-side football pitch with goals.

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