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9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5
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Lewes, ENG
- Place, Lewes Castle7 min drive
- Place, Barbican House Museum7 min drive
- Place, Southover Grange Gardens8 min drive
- Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex
Situated in the shadow of the South Downs National Park on a small rural road with hardly any neighbours our charming cottage is a great place from which to explore the unspoiled open countryside and its many footpaths around us. The nearest street light is two miles away. Owls,deer and the occasional nightingale are the only sounds in the middle of the night
The cottage is newly finished in 2021 and décor is fresh and modern with plenty of parking and a small decking area.
This is a quiet cottage . Rooms are light and spacious with a modern kitchen/dining room that provides for sociable cooking and dining (seats 4-6). and patio doors that open onto the garden. The reception room is separate, both with digital TV (so the kids can escape!) and good but limited wifi. No fibre cable out here . Efficient central heating means the house is warm in winter but its also well ventilated and cool in summer.There is an upstairs loo and bathroom with large shower downstairs.
2 bedrooms are available; one double- bedded and 2 singles and there is also a brand new double sofa bed in the lounge. The small patio is secluded, fully fenced, and child/pet friendly and great for drinks on a summer evening: count how many species of bird you can hear !. The darkness allows you to watch an impressive array stars on a clear evening and the quiet off street location means a peaceful night's sleep is guaranteed. We are near a rail line but trains are infrequent and soon pass by .Please note we have a cat and small dog so any pets must be under your control outside. Dogs by agreement only.
The cottage is newly finished in 2021 and décor is fresh and modern with plenty of parking and a small decking area.
This is a quiet cottage . Rooms are light and spacious with a modern kitchen/dining room that provides for sociable cooking and dining (seats 4-6). and patio doors that open onto the garden. The reception room is separate, both with digital TV (so the kids can escape!) and good but limited wifi. No fibre cable out here . Efficient central heating means the house is warm in winter but its also well ventilated and cool in summer.There is an upstairs loo and bathroom with large shower downstairs.
2 bedrooms are available; one double- bedded and 2 singles and there is also a brand new double sofa bed in the lounge. The small patio is secluded, fully fenced, and child/pet friendly and great for drinks on a summer evening: count how many species of bird you can hear !. The darkness allows you to watch an impressive array stars on a clear evening and the quiet off street location means a peaceful night's sleep is guaranteed. We are near a rail line but trains are infrequent and soon pass by .Please note we have a cat and small dog so any pets must be under your control outside. Dogs by agreement only.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
We live next door so we appreciate peace
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs must be kept downstairs, and towelled dry
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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
Note from host: We live next door so we appreciate peace
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 deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lewes
Located in Lewes, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at American Express Stadium or All England Jumping Course at Hickstead. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Lewes, ENG
What's nearby
- Lewes Castle - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
- Barbican House Museum - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
- Southover Grange Gardens - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
- Cliffe High Street - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
- High Weald - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Brewers Arms - 8 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
- The Black Horse - 6 min drive
- Taith - 7 min drive
- ASK Italian - 8 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
1 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yuliya Y.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable convenient stay
Yuliya Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryce H.
7 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely countryside cottage
Bryce H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Naomi N.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Naomi N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Neville H.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rural East Sussex cottage
Neville H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cookbridge February 2025
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
David P.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in beautiful countryside.
David P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Elizabeth
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim U.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near Lewes
Kim U.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katharina D.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Revisit of this lovely cottage
Katharina D.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charmaine D.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Countryside Retreat
Charmaine D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Julie P.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay
Julie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patrick H.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way
Patrick H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sophia S.
1 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant and peaceful
Sophia S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill A.
22 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring visit
Jill A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
David M.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Chapel Farmhouse
David M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline T., London, UK
8 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chilled Sussex weekend
Caroline T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine w.
3 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family funeral
Christine w.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
David P.
28 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
David P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Monica Beishuizen
7 Jan 2019
Nice house in a beautiful surrounding
Monica Beishuizen
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
6/10 Okay
Michael T.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Rural and quirky.
Michael T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fiona O.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and quirky property
Fiona O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole K.
5 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hübsches Häuschen
Nicole K.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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