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Lewes Barn 8

Lewes, East Sussex, South of England

Lewes Barn From £2573 Availability

Lewes Barn boasts the most amazing interior design imaginable. This phenomenal property is a masterpiece and it is easy to understand why word has spread and the barn is seriously popular as both a holiday home and an event space for team meetings and away days or breaks. Offering incredible luxury, a scenic backdrop of rolling hills and big skies, an endless list of treats, a fabulous location close to Lewes, Brighton, Glyndebourne and Charleston and only an hour from London and a high impressive list of contacts and entertainment options, Lewes Barn is a very exciting proposition. You can escape to the heart of the South Downs, let your senses run wild, you can dine in style with private chefs boasting amazing accolades, you can unleash your creativity or simply nest in a house that offers the most sensational attention to detail.

Lewes Barn boasts two exceptional living spaces, three gorgeous bedrooms and wonderful outside spaces. It is ideal for weekend breaks, family or friends holidays, celebrations, events and work related trips. The barn is an established creative shoot location and unsurprisingly its philosophy is stylish, functional, inspirational. One of its many treats is a quality outdoor hot tub where you can relax in style under the stars.

The South Downs National Park is perfect for those that love the outdoors, the cosmopolitan town of Brighton is super cool and super charged, Glyndebourne is as sophisticated as its comes and Lewes is steeped in history, offering charming eateries, fabulous galleries and a wonderful array of quirky shops. Lewes Barn is tucked away in the tiny hamlet of St Ann’s, between Lewes and Falmer, surrounded by glorious countryside. The barn is surrounded by family-owned boutique vineyards, meandering river trails, ancient woodland, a dramatic coastline including the chalky cliffs of the Seven Sisters, Beachy Head and Cuckmere Haven, the busy River Ouse, Plumpton and Brighton racecourses and enchanting gardens including Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Bateman’s. Guests can busy themselves all day long and return to be cocooned in comfort, style and luxury.

Lewes Barn is drowned in natural light through its south facing windows and doors and enjoys original architectural features and high ceilings. It has been beautifully converted to offer all the modern luxuries and attention to detail you might expect from a top-notch holiday home. Your ground floor living space offers a sumptuous Maker and Son corner sofa and love seat, an outstanding, sociable fully-fitted kitchen that makes cooking joyful and a fabulous dining area with gorgeous countryside views and handcrafted Outerspace Living oak furniture. The kitchen includes a coffee maker, dishwasher and an Everhot stove for eco-conscious cooking. Everywhere, underfloor heating keeps your toes lovely and toasty in cooler months. The handy boot-room doubles as a laundry room. The mezzanine level is equally fantastic with giant fluffy chairs that you want to curl up in and sofas where you can lose yourself in your holiday read. You can step out to the large terrace with its fabulous corner sofa and uninterrupted views of the South Downs National Park.

The barn’s three bedrooms enjoy super comfortable Indigo beds complete with Hypnos quality mattresses, top-notch duvets, pillows and luxurious, crispy organic cotton sheets from Dip & Doze with Piglet bedding used during the Summer months. One bedroom offers a kingsize bed and a very smart wet room, the second is another double room that enjoys a south-facing aspect and has access to an adjacent bathroom. The gorgeous twin room also has access to another adjacent bathroom. All of the bedrooms enjoy calming hues. The two doubles are located on the ground floor, one with wheelchair access and the twin is on the mezzanine level. The contemporary bathrooms are immaculate wonders, one a wet room, one a shower room and, on the mezzanine level, the final bathroom offers a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower.  For those in larger groups of eight, a further two guests can make use of the adjacent studio space, which comprises of an additional bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette.

As well as the upper, beautifully furnished terrace, Lewes Barn enjoys a wonderful private garden and courtyard with a fabulous alfresco lounge area and dining area and a barbecue. The hot tub is a popular spot. You just need to remember to take a bottle of fizz and glasses! There is on-site parking for up to five cars with two electric charging points.

Lewes Barn is the perfect place to relax, reconnect and re-energise. It is perfect for holidays and also for business purposes having been created by Leadership Consultant and Executive Coach, Anni Townend. Guests can enjoy a ‘Fine Dining’ experience brought by Richard Falk of The Diary in Clapham and Michelin-starred The Ledbury fame or a touch of pampering in the comfort of your room from a highly skilled therapist.

Lewes Barn is located in the sleepy hamlet of St Ann’s, between Lewes and Falmer, surrounded by glorious countryside. It is a fantastic location where guests can enjoy the great outdoors and some fabulous towns and villages. Lewes is perfect for quirky shops, charming galleries and wonderful eateries. It is a lively country town with a very attractive, historic high street. It is famous for its 1000 year old Norman castle and its bonfire celebrations. It is brimming with cobbled streets and Grade II listed houses and boasts the Anne of Cleves House Museum which formed part of Queen Anne’s annulment settlement from Henry VIII. You will enjoy boutique shopping, the town’s 15th century bookshop, browsing the antique shops and stopping for refreshments at some wonderful cafes. The Lewes Garland Day goes back to Victorian days and takes place on the first May bank holiday with local Morris dancers and lots of floral garlands.

Other events in the area are the Glyndebourne Festival which starts in May with world class opera, a quintessentially English summer experience and a July extravaganza, Love Supreme. This is a top jazz festival in the stunning surroundings of Glynde Place. September sees Artwave, an annual festival of artists with displays of jewellery, textiles, metalwork, ceramics, glass, crafts, furniture, paintings and printmaking. The bonfire celebrations take place in Lewes on 5 November, a thrilling spectacle.

The South Downs National Park is a walker’s paradise with epic views, meandering rivers and ancient forests. Walkers encounter native wildlife as well as welcoming village pubs. The South Downs Way is a 100 mile footpath stretching from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in Sussex. The path can be used by cyclists and horse riders too. Guests can hire e-bikes from Mr Cycles and arrange delivery to Lewes Barn. Lewes also boasts Cycle Shack where you can hire bikes. Those that prefer watersports can hire canoes or paddleboards at Cuckmere Haven or can kayak or sail at Ardingly Reservoir. Paddle boats can be hired at Barcombe, near Lewes to glide along the River Ouse.   

There are a number of National Trust properties to visit including the home of poet and writer Vita Sackville-West, Sissinghurst Castle Garden and the cherished Jacobean home of writer Rudyard Kipling, Bateman’s. You may need to book in advance as they are very popular.

Brighton is brimming with cultural delights as well as hundreds of independent boutiques and big name shops. There are many award winning restaurants serving the regular seaside fish and chips as well as creative vegetarian menus. Brighton and Hove offer plenty of entertainment for all ages, some large scale wonders and some quirky and offbeat. One of the classic attractions is Brighton’s Royal Pavilion. The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace with iconic domes and minarets as well as  a fascinating history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China. There are fantastic collections to explore which have previously come from Buckingham Palace. A trip to Brighton’s Beach is not complete without a stroll along the iconic Brighton Palace Pier. On the beach, children love Brighton Zip, a thrilling ride on the seafront. Visitors can escape to the skies to see Brighton in another light on British Airways i360 attraction. You will glide up gently to 138 metres in the futuristic glass viewing pod, designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye, and admire 360-degree views across Brighton, the South Downs and, on the clearest days, all the way to the Isle of Wight. Visitors can also enjoy the Nyetimber Sky Bar, an exhibition on how BA i360 was built and its beachside shop for gifts. Those that enjoy shopping can head to The Lanes for an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. For some evening entertainment, Brighton Dome is Brighton’s premier venue for music, theatre and family events. Other popular attractions are Sea Life Brighton, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Booth Museum of Natural History, Preston Manor, Brighton’s Walk of Fame and the Brighton Music Tunnel.

The medieval town of Rye is today home to a myriad of art, curiosities and cosy pubs and restaurants. Built on timeless tales and smuggled secrets, Rye offers charm and intrigue with nooks and crannies to explore and beautiful distant views across Romney Marsh. You will discover ancient, characterful buildings, cobbled streets and secret passages which attract film crews in search of historical settings for period productions. The Rye Castle Museum was originally a bottling factory and now boasts a unique 18th century fire engine as well as relics from the town’s shipbuilding past. The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has a wonderful network of criss crossing footpaths on the saltmarsh and shingle ridges with fabulous views across to Camber Sands and the cliffs of Hastings Country Park. It is a twitcher’s paradise with five hides where you can watch the wildlife. You can take boat trips or lessons in windsurfing, dinghy sailing or paddleboarding from Rye Watersports. Camber Sands is a fabulous beach in the village of Camber. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex, east of the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay, and stretches 3 miles to just beyond the Kent border.

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Pett, East Sussex, South of England

Log Cabin in Sussex From £740 Availability

Perfectly situated in the pretty village of Pett, in the heart of the 1066 countryside with spectacular views across the Sussex countryside and out to sea makes this a great escape for couples. An ideal location for keen walkers who can take advantage of numerous footpaths that lead straight from the front door through woodlands and along the Coast, and with two village pubs, a tearoom, and a local butcher, all within walking distance from the property you can easily leave the car at home. Just a short drive away is the beach at nearby Pett Level, an ideal spot for bird watching or to see the unique petrified forest. Hastings Old Town is also nearby, full of restaurants, independent shops, coffee shops and traditional seaside entertainment. This unique accommodation gives you exclusive use of The Woodland Wagon which has been lovingly hand built by the owner, a 1940 s Showman s Wagon, Summer House, Piano Room and a large former Gumbo tent that was featured in the film King Arthur and now offers a private space for contemplation, yoga or tai chi. Entering the Woodland Wagon into the open plan studio area you are greeted with spectacular woodland views, two comfy chairs, a dining table, and a Smart TV. The kitchen area has all you need to cook a light meal or whip up a snack with a combi microwave oven and electric hob and fridge with ice compartment. After a busy day exploring the local area retreat to the king size bed for a comfortable night s sleep. Completing the inside of the wagon is a vanity basin and just a few steps away outside there is a shower room with shower and separate WC. Heading outside the heart of the woodland is a bird watches paradise and you will find woodland walks in abundance. Just a few metres from the Woodland Wagon you will find an outdoor seating area and a fire pit for barbecuing. Next to this is the spectacular Gumbo tent with its own log stove and twinkly lights, it is an ideal private space for yoga, tai chi or just relaxing and listening to the sounds of the woodland. A short walk away across the driveway you will find the Piano Room with a piano and wood burner, a great place to curl up with a book or why not treat yourself to a spa treatment. Continuing along the woodland path leads you to the beautiful 1940's showman's wagon which has a wood burner for those chilly days and spectacular countryside and sea views from the decked seating area. Heading back down the driveway towards the Woodland Wagon you will find the Summer House where you have use of the commercial pizza oven, camper roast master and an additional fridge. There is private parking for one car

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Bodiam, East Sussex, South of England

Log Cabin in Sussex From £750 Availability

Located in the heart of the East Sussex countryside with outstanding rural views, this property is also within easy reach of the local pub. The lodge enjoys a beautiful and timeless view across to historic Bodiam Castle, which is managed by the National Trust and is well worth a visit. Hop on the nearby Kent and East Sussex railway and take a visit to the market town of Tenterden with its tree lined high street, and wide range of independent shops, restaurants and cafes. For keen walkers, there are ample local footpaths surrounding the property which are perfect to explore the surrounding areas and enjoy unspoilt views. 5 minutes stroll within the grounds of Quarry Farm, there is also a café and farm shop, "The Hub" offering Wi Fi, water sports, a beauty salon and many other facilities. From the veranda, enter through the patio doors into this delightful lodge into an open plan lounge/ kitchen /diner, with large bay window with far reaching views. The cosy lounge features a comfy sofa, perfect for cosying up in front of the TV/DVD and watching a good film. The kitchen is contemporary and well equipped with a gas oven and hob, microwave, and fridge, and has a breakfast bar and stools. Walk through to the romantic bedroom where there is a double bed and beyond this you will find the uniquely finished shower room with a large walk in shower, twin basins and WC. The bespoke fittings throughout are made from oak salvaged from the woodland around the farm from the 1987 storm. Outside, the covered veranda is the perfect spot to relax whilst enjoying a glass of bubbly, before dining alfresco on the patio table and chairs. A bench to the side of the lodge next to the chiminea offers views of the sunset a perfect end to a perfect day. There is ample off road parking next to the property.

Luxury shepherd's hut with sunset veiws 2

WILMINGTON, POLEGATE, East Sussex, South of England

Luxury shepherd's hut with sunset veiws From £490 Availability

Kick back in a new comfortable shephard's hut. Watch the wildlife and farm animals, gaze at distant Downland views, enjoy spectacular sunsets and sit by a cosy fire pit at night. Go out for hikes and on your bikes!

Super fast fibre broadband.

Located in Polegate, this cabin is in a rural area. Willingdon Golf Club and Blackberry Farm Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arlington Reservoir and Nature Reserve and South Downs National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Arlington Stadium or Eastbourne Bandstand.

Luxury Shepherds Hut, W/large Garden, Firepit, & Wi-fi @ Cedar Gables Campsite 2

Flimwell, Wadhurst, East Sussex, South of England

Luxury Shepherds Hut, W/large Garden, Firepit, & Wi-fi @ Cedar Gables Campsite From £854 Availability

Stay in our 2 berth shepherds hut situated on the established and highly recommended Cedar Gables Campsite, with over 45 years in the hospitality sector. Perfectly located to explore the Kent/East Sussex border with a footpath taking you directly to Bewl Water.

Facilities include indoor kitchenette, full outdoor kitchen, fire pit/BBQ, internet, private shower and flushing toilet. All located on a massive 170 square metre private and fenced pitch.

Cedar Gables Campsite is located between the idyllic villages of Lamberhurst and Flimwell, and situated alongside a footpath to Bewl Water reservoir. Scotney Castle and Bedgebury Forest are both within 2 miles.

The shepherds hut is located on a private and fenced 170m2 pitch. It is set facing the setting sun, with plenty of outdoor space for cooking and relaxing. High hedges to the back and side of the hut keep you secluded from the elements. To the front of the hut is our vegetable garden, and to the right is our chicken field (currently home to 3 very spoiled hens).

Access to the shepherds hut is granted via private gate, where you will then walk up your garden path, through French doors. As you enter the hut, you will see the kitchenette in front of you, the king bed to your right, and toilet and shower to your left. The hut is fully heated and insulated, perfect for cosy winter evenings.

The kitchenette is provided for you to make hot drinks and snacks, and there is a fridge and freezer to keep your supplies cold. Large meals can be made in the fully equipped outside kitchen. The outside kitchen features an electric hob, electric grill, kettle, toaster, microwave and sink. There is also a dining table in the outside kitchen to sit and eat should you wish.

Between the outside kitchen and the hut, you will find the firepit and BBQ area, where you can sit back in the provided deckchairs and watch the sunset. The perfect place to enjoy some smores and a drink.

Opposite the hut, you will find a grass area where you could enjoy a game of badminton, sit down for a picnic, or just doze off in the sunshine.

Provided in the hut for your convenience will be tea and coffee, sugar, and milk. You will also find bedding, towels, a hair dryer, soaps, washing up liquid, cups, glasses, plates and cutlery. In the outside kitchen, you will find pots and pans, and cooking utensils.
Guest access
Parking is available next to the shepherds hut, but if you have a large vehicle, or the conditions are wet, we may need to park you just outside the fenced area.
Other things to note
The shepherds hut is located in a private pitch. Part of the private pitch is also the location of our vegetable garden, so there my be occasions when we need to tend to our garden. We will always attempt to do this at times that do not disturb you.

13/03/23 - 30/06/23, there are overnight road closures near us which may affect your travel plans between 8pm and 6am weeknights.

This cabin is located in Wadhurst. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and Eridge Rocks Nature Reserve, while Cranbrook Museum and Assembly Hall Theater are cultural highlights. The American Garden and BowlPlex Tunbridge Wells are also worth visiting.

Meadowsweet - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views 2

Herstmonceux, East Sussex, South of England

Meadowsweet - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views From £728 Availability

Meadowsweet is one of two extra-large, luxury Shepherds huts nestled into the bottom of the owner's beautiful country garden, overlooking miles of open countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Measuring 6m x 2.4m, there's plenty of room for a super-comfortable kingsize bed, a kitchenette with mini oven/grill and 2 ring hob, a seating/dining area and a luxury shower room. Outside there's a little private patio with a bistro set and a private hot tub. Access to shared garden with BBQs and fire pit.

Tucked away down a little lane with trees meeting over the top in places, 15 minutes walk from the charming Sussex village of Herstmonceux, nestle Meadowsweet and her sister hut Heartsease. Designed to be the perfect antidote to the stress of modern urban life without sacrificing any of its creature comforts or modern connectivity, they enjoy uninterrupted views across an area of outstanding natural beauty and still have very civilized bathroom arrangements, 32" smart TVs, excellent wifi and good 4G reception.

Horses clop down the lane and the air is filled with bird song. At night you can hear owls. There is a farmer along the lane who has equipment in use and large vehicles during the week sometimes so it's more reliably peaceful at night and weekends. There's a private patio especially for you outside your hut and a much larger shared patio in the middle of the garden with two charcoal barbecues, a fire pit and pots of fresh herbs which you are welcome to use. Next to the big patio is the new therapy room built during the latest lock-down, where guests are able to book treatments such as Aromatherapy massage, Reflexology and Reiki. The owner is an artist, music teacher and Reiki practitioner who lives in the main house with one child.

Newly built and finished to a high standard, the huts offer a level of comfort far beyond what might have been available to a shepherd in times gone by. Much bigger than a traditional hut, each has more than enough room for the king-size bed which has a 3000 pocket sprung mattress topped with memory foam, goose feather/down duvet and pillows, high quality linen, a deliciously super-soft blanket and a sumptuous array of cushions to lounge on whilst you drink in the magnificent view. Should you require a bottle of chilled Champagne/Prosecco on arrival this can be arranged with the owner.

From the gate on the driveway, Meadowsweet is the first hut you come to and dominates that area of the garden overlooking the fields behind it, which are often occupied by sheep or horses. The windows in Meadowsweet are panoramic - the only obstruction is the back of the other hut to the far right which has no windows looking onto you and vice versa, but basically it's a full widescreen vista along the front of the van. There are fairy lights around the bed for night time. Unlike some huts, our beds are normal height and fixed in position, so there is no need to rearrange anything before going to bed or climb to get there. There is ample room for suitcases underneath, as well as a bedside cupboard and hooks with proper wooden hangers by the door and hooks in the bathroom.

Meadowsweet has a table and chairs in the main body of the hut. Opposite is the kitchenette, which has a small fridge, a sink and a small tabletop oven/grill with a two-ring stove on top. It's equipped with pans, crockery, cutlery, utensils and basics such as cling film, foil, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, oil, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup and seasoning. It's also got tea, coffee, sugar, herbal teas, a kettle and a cafetiere. There's a 32" Smart TV which can be angled towards the dining area or the bed.

Opposite the door there's a rocking chair ideal for admiring the view through the door/reading/strumming an instrument/snoozing by the little electric flame-effect stove which provides a warm glow and variable heat in winter as well as cool air in summer. The hut also has an oil-filled radiator by the foot of the bed which can be left on all the time in winter, making it much nicer, cleaner, quieter and safer to sleep in than having a real fire or fan heater running all night whilst ensuring you'll wake up warm and cosy. The huts are very thoroughly insulated to keep them warm in winter and cool in summer.

To the left of the front door is an ensuite shower room with hot and cold water, big super-absorbent towels, soap and shower gel/shampoo and a proper, flushing toilet. Because the huts are elevated off the ground and pointed towards the fields, you can see the beautiful view but nobody can see you, so you have a loo with a view :)

Outside Meadowsweet there's a little private patio with a bistro set and an area of garden which has been recently landscaped and laid to turf and borders with a lot of flowering shrubs and bulbs. The new (June '23) hot tub is right next to the hut and it's absolutely fabulously blissful with strong massage jets, LED lights and a waterfall. Please be aware before you book there are some reasons you can't go in - if there're high winds or a thunderstorm, if you've got heart problems or are pregnant - or if you're wearing fake tan as the tan comes off the person and won't come off the tub!

There's a stepping stone path across to the bigger shared patio with the two charcoal BBQs and fire-pit. During the latest lockdown we extended the patio to make social distancing easier. There are pots of flowers and fresh herbs, which you are welcome to use. Firewood is £5 a heaped bucket (cost price) which is enough for a good couple of hours. Next to the big patio is the new Therapy Room, where guests are able to book treatments such as Aromatherapy massage, Reflexology and Reiki. Beyond this is the garden gate to the driveway and a building housing the owner's art room and above, Treetops, another holiday home with a treehouse balcony.

Beyond that is the main house and owner's lawn and veg plot which is not fenced off for aesthetic reasons but guests are asked not to go beyond big shared patio. We encourage guests to feel welcome in the shared spaces and avoid going very near each others' front doors, none of which overlook each other. There are a maximum of six adult guests onsite at any one time, which makes social distancing easy and ensures the facilities are never too busy.

On top of our enhanced cleaning protocol we are also running an ozone generator (which kills everything including viruses) between stays. This takes time for the gas to do it's work and then the accommodation has to be aired out before we can start cleaning, which has affected the check in and out times we are able to offer. If you want to come earlier and explore the area there are loads of places to eat, walk and visit and activities available nearby. If I'm ready early I'll let you know ASAP. Likewise, if I'm able to offer a slightly later checkout I'll let you know :)

We have a dog and a cat who are very friendly but not allowed in Meadowsweet because of people with allergies. Because we have our own pets we can't have anyone else's here and it wouldn't be fair to people with allergies so please don't book and then ask if you can bring your pet, no matter how well-behaved. Also if one of your party is afraid of animals please don't book as it's not practical to keep the dogs in all day. They love a game of ball and are very affectionate.

If you'd like Reiki it's £37 for a 45 minute session of full body and mind relaxation and restoration or £49 for an hour and quarter, which is a double dose and more suitable if you have more significant physical/emotional challenges to face. I have a colleague who can sometimes visit and who offers Aromatherapy massage and Reflexology. It's £30 for a 30 minute neck, back and shoulder massage, £35 for a 40 minute Reflexology foot massage. Treatments need to be pre-booked so they can be fitted in around existing work commitments.

If you’re interested in booking more than one of our places at the same time please click on my profile to see my other listings and check availability. The location is ideal for socially distanced reunions enjoying the great outdoors together while having your own Covid secure accommodation. It's also a great venue for face-to-face team meetings/corporate treats because the wifi is great in all the accommodation and there's even a wifi router on the big guest patio.

Weeknights are cheaper and there's a 10% discount on stays of a week or more.


Located in Hailsham, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and South Downs National Park, while Observatory Science Centre and Hailsham Pavilion are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Arlington Stadium or Priory Lane. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Northiam Oak Barn 4

Rye, East Sussex, South of England

Northiam Oak Barn From £915 Availability

Hidden in a quiet pocket of East Sussex countryside, on the border with Kent and a mile south of the River Rother, Northiam Oak Barn offers sensational holiday living for four very lucky guests looking to relax, unwind and rejuvenate. This amazing barn boasts huge cavernous spaces, gorgeous ancient beams, a wonderful log burning fire and a fabulous patio and garden.

Northiam is a very pretty village sprinkled with wonderful ancient buildings, an 11th century church, a parish pump on the green and a restored railway used by historic steam trains that take you to Tenterden or Bodiam. The Sussex Border Path passes through the village offering scenic walks and a time-battered Oak stands on the village green at the spot where Queen Elizabeth stopped on her way to Rye. From Northiam Oak Barn you can enjoy wonderful walks, the golden south coast beaches, the wonderful towns of Tenterden, Rye and Bodiam, trips of the River Rother and the gorgeous gardens of Great Dixter, Pashley Manor and Scotney Castle.

Northiam Oak Barn is the perfect abode for a spot of switch off. You will spend hours relishing in the barn’s beauty with charm and character in abundance. Its gorgeous period features blend perfectly with sumptuous modern furnishings, beautiful fabrics and top notch fittings to offer luxurious holiday accommodation. The barn is set in glorious, serene woodlands which lead you to this magnificent property with its gorgeous thatched roof. When you open the doors to Northiam Oak Barn you will be truly captivated by its lofty beams and its warm, welcoming ambience. You will feel the tranquility and unique sparkle of the Sussex sunshine envelope you. The barn has been beautifully restored to offer supreme comfort and a magical feel. The main living space is almost cathedral like with its immensely high ceilings. Comfy brilliant white sofas sit at one end of the room, surrounding the modern wood burning stove so that you can snuggle on chilly evenings with your holiday books or watch a movie on the television. A dining table and chairs sit at the far end of the room. This magnificent room is flooded with natural light which streams through the wall of glass doors. A staircase leads to a wonderful mezzanine area with comfy chairs and a library of books, the perfect spot to relax with the Sunday newspapers and a cup of tea. The barn also enjoys a gorgeous snug, another space to disappear for some quiet time or to send the children to play a game or two. The kitchen will impress the most discerning of cooks with its size and its excellent appliances.

Northiam Oak Barn offers two heavenly bedrooms, both set under the eaves and boasting characterful beams and lavish kingsize beds, beautifully adorned with pretty country quilts and crisp cottons. The barn enjoys two inviting ensuite bathrooms, also featuring ancient beams. You can soak away any remaining stresses in the bath that comes with one bedroom or take an invigorating shower in the other bathroom.

The barn also comes with a sun-drenched patio where you can dine alfresco, relax with your holiday books or play family games. The soothing sound of the water feature is a lovely addition to this private space. There is a pretty front garden, plenty of parking space and you are welcome to enjoy the woodlands and estate grounds. The owners are very welcoming and may even allow you to use their swimming pool. Northiam Oak Barn is a private paradise for your next rural getaway. When you can bring yourselves to leave, the golden beach of Camber Sands is within easy driving distance.

Northiam Oak Barn enjoys a wonderful rural location on the edge of the village of Northiam. Enjoying a fascinating history and plenty of gorgeous ancient buildings, the village is very pretty. It sits one mile south of the River Rother where you can take trips on the water and is within easy reach of Rye, Camber and other attractive towns and villages. Brickwall House is a Jacobean mansion house which was the home of the Frewen family and is now a college. The house and gardens are open occasionally and by appointment. St Mary’s Church has a reputation for its ghostly muffled voices in the vestry and contains the pony and hand hearse made for Queen Victoria’s funeral. From the restored railway station, you can ride on a steam train along the Rother Valley to Tenterden or Bodiam. The St Francis Hospital for animals is located on land given to the Sussex Blue Cross. The gardens of the Tudor manor house Great Dixter, made famous by the author and television gardener Christopher Lloyd, are beautiful.

Rye, a Medieval citadel huddled against invaders and the sea, is today home to a myriad of art, curiosities and cosy pubs and restaurants. They serve the best that Sussex has to offer. Built on timeless tales and smuggled secrets, Rye offers charm and intrigue with nooks and crannies to explore and distant views across Romney Marsh to enjoy. St Mary’s Church tower is open to the public and offers the best viewpoint to show the warm terracotta roofs of the many timbered houses. These ancient, characterful buildings, cobbled streets and secret passages attract film crews in search of historical settings for period productions. The Rye Castle Museum was originally a bottling factory and now boasts a unique 18th century fire engine as well as relics from the town’s shipbuilding past. The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has a wonderful network of criss crossing footpaths on the saltmarsh and shingle ridges with fabulous views across to Camber Sands and the cliffs of Hastings Country Park. It is a twitcher’s paradise with five hides where you can watch the wildlife. You can take boat trips or lessons in windsurfing, dinghy sailing or paddleboarding from Rye Watersports.

Wine lovers can easily visit numerous vineyards. The most famous vineyard is the Chapel Down Vineyard, close to the picturesque market town of Tenterden. It is open to visitors throughout the year. You can enjoy tastings, tours and masterclasses. It is a wonderful day out though you may have to draw straws to see who is driving! Also popular are the Biddenden Vineyard, the Mount Vineyard, the Hush Heath Winery, the Chartham Vineyard and the Terlingham Vineyard.

Also within easy distance, Hastings enjoys a fascinating history. It was attacked by the French during the Hundred Years War and in 1377, a second attack all but destroyed the town. The Old Town’s architecture ranges from Medieval to Victorian with one of the oldest buildings, the Court House, being built around 1450. The town boasts many passages and narrow streets known as the twittens, many cafes, bars and restaurants and some excellent shops and art galleries. The Castle, originally built by William the Conqueror, lies in ruins at the top of West Hill and can be visited using the steepest funicular railway in Britain. The Hastings Museum and Art Gallery boasts an exhibition dedicated to American Indians, Grey Owl, an early conservationist who came from Hastings and John Logie Baird who pioneered television in Hastings. There are many architectural and cultural attractions including a theatre, parks and gardens. Hastings hosts man events including the Hastings Half Marathon, the Jack in the Green Festival, Hastings Beer Festival, Coastal Currents and the Old Town Carnival.

Camber Sands is a fabulous beach in the village of Camber. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex, east of the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay, and stretches three glorious miles to just beyond the Kent border.

Ovingdean House 8

Ovingdean, East Sussex, South of England

Ovingdean House From £2920 Availability

With Brighton and Hove just a short drive away, Ovingdean House offers eight guests superb, luxurious accommodation in a tranquil, peaceful setting. This beautiful house is located on a private lane in the village of Ovingdean, close also to the stunning South Downs National Park, perfect for country walks, cycle rides and stops and charming pubs. The house is just over a mile from the pebbly Ovingdean Beach which is tucked away under the white chalk cliffs, less than a mile’s walk from Brighton Marina. It enjoys a small cafe and some fun rock pools at low tide.

Ovingdean House is incredibly spacious and very stylish. With four outstanding bedrooms, this Sussex gem sleeps eight guests in supreme comfort. Ovingdean House also has the added benefit of a superb indoor heated swimming pool. When you arrive at the house, you will quickly see how smart it is. The front garden is landscaped and manicured. The large tiled entrance hallway is great for storing coats and boots and leads to three of the bedrooms, the pool room, a shower room and eventually the main hub of the house. The first delightful bedroom enjoys a comfy double bed adorned with luxurious linens and beautiful soft furnishings, a feature fireplace and an armchair. The second offers a beautiful French antique double bed and a vanity sink in one unit with wardrobes and a chest of drawers. These two bedrooms share the shower room with its double walk-in shower. The master bedroom suite is very impressive. You may have to draw straws for this one! It offers an exquisite super kingsize bed and a sublime ensuite bathroom. You will certainly enjoy soaking in the jacuzzi bath or using the multifunctional shower. The owners have thought of everything at Ovingdean House and you even have a trouser press in this room!

Double doors lead from the hallway to the wonderful kitchen diner. The chef in your group will be delighted with the contemporary, shaker style kitchen and its fabulous appliances, a double range cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave. There is a separate laundry room. Dinner can be eaten at the smart dining table or outside on the terrace. Large sliding doors open from the dining area to the terrace where you will find two rattan sun loungers and alfresco dining. The swimming pool annex can be accessed from the terrace or the interior hallway. It is a fabulous indoor pool, perfect for family fun.  

Behind the dining area is the final bedroom offering twin beds with an ensuite shower room. It is another beautifully finished space, again in calming neutral colour palettes. Stairs from the kitchen lead to a large landing with a library and the spacious living room. This elegant space enjoys sumptuous sofas, armchairs and a television. It is a lovely, bright sociable space to enjoy cosy evenings in front of the fire or to play family board games.

Ovingdean House is beautifully kept. It is a lovely holiday home, not far from the beach and the delights of Brighton, Hove and the South Downs National Park. You can totally relax and enjoy time with friends or family. The indoor swimming pool is always a major hit with this outstanding property!

Ovingdean House enjoys a very peaceful location in the village of Ovingdean. It is just over a mile from the coast and very close to Brighton and Hove. Brighton is brimming with cultural delights as well as hundreds of independent boutiques and big name shops. There are many award winning restaurants serving the regular seaside fish and chips as well as creative vegetarian menus. Brighton and Hove offer plenty of entertainment for all ages, some large scale wonders and some quirky and offbeat. One of the classic attractions is Brighton’s Royal Pavilion. The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace with iconic domes and minarets as well as  a fascinating history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China. There are fantastic collections to explore which have previously come from Buckingham Palace. A trip to Brighton’s Beach is not complete without a stroll along the iconic Brighton Palace Pier. On the beach, children love Brighton Zip, a thrilling ride on the seafront. Visitors can escape to the skies to see Brighton in another light on British Airways i360 attraction. You will glide up gently to 138 metres in the futuristic glass viewing pod, designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye, and admire 360-degree views across Brighton, the South Downs and, on the clearest days, all the way to the Isle of Wight. Visitors can also enjoy the Nyetimber Sky Bar, an exhibition on how BA i360 was built and its beachside shop for gifts. Those that enjoy shopping can head to The Lanes for an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. For some evening entertainment, Brighton Dome is Brighton’s premier venue for music, theatre and family events. Other popular attractions are Sea Life Brighton, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Booth Museum of Natural History, Preston Manor, Brighton’s Walk of Fame and the Brighton Music Tunnel.

To escape the hustle and bustle, visitors also enjoy Preston Park which is home to the Preston Twins which are believed to be the oldest Elm trees in the country. Hove’s St Ann’s Well Gardens and Stanmer Park are also popular.

Away from Brighton, Borde Hill Gardens in Haywards Heath is a wonderful excursion. In the springtime there are magnificent displays of early flowering magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas. Summer brings the glorious fragrance of hundreds of roses and colourful blooms. Autumn transforms the colours of the mature and award winning trees in its Grade II listed landscape. Warren Wood and Stephanie’s Glad come alive with carpets of bluebells and wood anemones. Families enjoy the adventure playground and the numerous family events hosted throughout the year. Borde Hill House is an Elizabethan Tudor mansion built in 1598. It provides a fabulous backdrop for the formal 17 acre garden which flows in a series of stunning garden rooms.

Wine lovers enjoy exploring the vineyards across the county who produce sparkling wine to rival champagne. Many visitors also head along the coast to Rye, Hastings and the beautiful Camber Sands. Helifly at Shoreham Airport organise helicopter tours over the area and trips to country houses for elegant lunches or afternoon tea.

The South Downs Devil’s Dyke, just five miles north of Brighton, boasts stunning panoramas, a record breaking valley and a curious history. At nearly a mile long, the Dyke valley is the longest, deepest and widest 'dry valley' in the UK.

The medieval town of Rye is today home to a myriad of art, curiosities and cosy pubs and restaurants. Built on timeless tales and smuggled secrets, Rye offers charm and intrigue with nooks and crannies to explore and beautiful distant views across Romney Marsh. You will discover ancient, characterful buildings, cobbled streets and secret passages which attract film crews in search of historical settings for period productions. The Rye Castle Museum was originally a bottling factory and now boasts a unique 18th century fire engine as well as relics from the town’s shipbuilding past. The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has a wonderful network of criss crossing footpaths on the saltmarsh and shingle ridges with fabulous views across to Camber Sands and the cliffs of Hastings Country Park. It is a twitcher’s paradise with five hides where you can watch the wildlife. You can take boat trips or lessons in windsurfing, dinghy sailing or paddleboarding from Rye Watersports. Camber Sands is a fabulous beach in the village of Camber. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex, east of the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay, and stretches 3 miles to just beyond the Kent border.

Private Quiet Cabin, overlooking Paddocks Vineyards and Pine Forest 2

East Sussex, East Sussex, South of England

Private Quiet Cabin, overlooking Paddocks Vineyards and Pine Forest From £490 Availability

Private quiet Cabin, tucked away on the edge of a paddock, nestled deep in the Sussex countryside, with views onto vineyards and Pine forests, surrounded by animals, grazing quietly. Full size woodburner and whisky tub shower. Luxurious linen, continental breakfast included, Coffee and tea supplied just bring a bottle of something nice, to enjoy in front of the fire, or on the decking watching nature at its best.

Located in Battle, this cabin is in a rural area and near the beach. The America Ground and Hastings Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include BattleZone Live and Clambers. East Hill Lift and West Hill Lift are also worth visiting.

Robins Retreat - orchard with hot tub - see extras 2

Alfriston, East Sussex, South of England

Robins Retreat - orchard with hot tub - see extras From £868 Availability

Overlooking the beautiful Cuckmere River and the South Downs, within a private apple orchard sits Robins Retreat. A handmade Shepherds Hut within the South Downs National Park - Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

We are located within a stones throw of the historic and beautiful village of Alfriston.

Experience local wildlife outside your window, inhale the fresh country air and be amazed at the surrounding countryside, which has so much to offer.

Welcome to Robins Retreat, we hope you enjoy your stay within our orchard. This is the perfect place to relax and explore. Sleeps 2 adults so perfect for a romantic getaway - why not bring your dog too!

We provide contact free check-in.

With self-catering facilities, you'll find everything you need for a perfect stay. The kitchen has a fridge with freezer, induction hob, dishwasher, microwave/convection oven, a toaster and kettle.

Outside you can enjoy the firepit area and wood fired hot tub (please see extra's) whilst gazing up at the stars.

Wi-Fi is limited and cannot be guaranteed

The hut has a kingsize bed that can be stowed away to provide additional room including a seating area.

There is a bathroom, which has a toilet, sink and a walk-in shower.

Linen, towels and a hair dryer are all included to make your stay more enjoyable.

Explore and let your adventure start here!

Optional Extra's:
* Wood fired hot tub £50 per night for the duration of your stay (e.g 3 night stay £150) - please note hot tub stays are a minimum of 2 nights
* Adult bike hire £15 for the day and £10 for any additional consecutive days (09:15 to 18:00)
* Fresh eggs from our chickens £2 (6 eggs) or 2 for £1, whenever available
* Firepit / BBQ hire, accessories, a sack of wood & kindling £20, why not add some of our own sausages – we have a pack at £4, or Bacon at £3, for you to enjoy on the BBQ or take home
* Additional sack of logs £8
* Pure apple juice pressed from our own orchard £3.50 per litre or 3 for £10
* Home made jam, marmalade or chutney £2.50
* Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome for an additional £5 per night (1 small/medium dog is suitable for the hut)
* Late check in/out of £15 (subject to availability)
* We offer electric car charging to our guests by invitation and charge a per kwh rate

We also offer a drinks selection of:
Rathfinny Sparkling Classic Cuvee 75cl
Long Man Brewery - Helles Lager 330ml, Best Bitter 500ml and Long Blonde 500ml
Bottle of red (Malbec)
Bottle of White (Sauvignon)
Bottle of Prosecco

Main House Rules:
- Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.
- Smoking/Vaping is not allowed
- There are on-site parking facilities available at the property (one space per hut/cabin)

This Shepherds Hut is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Explore the sights and local attractions of Alfriston and the surrounding area - there is so much to see and do nearby.

This cabin is located in Polegate. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arlington Reservoir and Nature Reserve and South Downs National Park, while Newhaven Museum and Glyndebourne Opera House are cultural highlights. Drusillas Park and The English Wine Centre are also worth visiting.

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