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54 Log Cabins in East Sussex

This site features top quality log cabin holidays across the UK. Whether you are looking for a romantic luxury lodge with a hot tub, or a nice log cabin with fishing, or where the kids will be constantly active and entertained, just use the menu bar below to show the best selection. From the Scottish Highlands to the tip of Cornwall there are lots of options in our favourite type of self catering accommodation.

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Skyfall 14

St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, South of England

Skyfall From £2473 Availability

Skyfall holds a wonderful, elevated position nestled on the cliffs above St Leonards-on-Sea and enjoys magnificent sea views which can be enjoyed from the private sundeck. The beaches of West St Leonards and a variety of helpful amenities, including shops and eateries are within a ten-minute stroll of the house. Hastings, with its family-friendly attractions and trendy Old Town, is less than a thirty-minute walk or a five-minute car journey away.

Originally built as a hotel, Skyfall has been beautifully and lovingly transformed by its current owners, today boasting chic, contemporary interiors while still retaining a warm and homely feel throughout. Comfortably sleeping up to eleven guests, Skyfall makes the perfect location for a family celebration or get-together!

On the ground floor, guests will find the bright living accommodation which comprises of an open-plan kitchen and dining area, fully-equipped with all the tools a budding chef could need and access to the outdoor deck, the ultimate place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee. Also on the level, is the lounge with comfy corner sofa and large smart TV, a fantastic space for cosy movie nights with your loved ones. Upstairs, the five bedrooms are split across the first and second floors, which are accessed by the grand original Edwardian staircase.

On the first floor is the master bedroom with king-size bed and luxury en-suite bathroom, with excellent sea views which can be enjoyed from the free standing bath tub, as well as a second king-size double bedroom, again with en-suite bathroom and a children’s room with fun bunk beds. Upstairs, on the second floor are the remaining two bedrooms, a king-size double room, which can be set up with twin single beds on request and a triple room with three single beds, which again can be set up with a king-size double and an additional single bed on a request basis. Both of these bedrooms benefit from their very own en-suite shower rooms.

Outside, guests will enjoy spending Summer evenings enjoying yummy barbecues al fresco on the terrace while admiring the picturesque coastline views. There is no better place to relax after an action-packed day exploring this wonderful part of Sussex than in the private hot tub! *Get 4-nights mid-week for the price of 3-nights at the weekend! Please note that for mid-week stays beginning on a Monday, there is a 4-night minimum stay.

*For those travelling in groups of more than 14, a one-bedroom apartment located on the same road just meters away from Skyfall is available to rent in conjunction with the main house, subject to availability. The apartment boasts a living room with Juliet balcony and sea views, fully-equipped kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. There will be an additional charge of £150 per night for the apartment, please enquire on booking.

Skyfall holds a wonderful position within St Leonards-on-Sea in walking distance of the beach and a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Neighbouring Hastings is less than a 5-minute car journey away and is a must-visit with its family-friendly attractions, including Hastings Castle, Smugglers Adventure, Blue Reef Aquarium and Adventure Golf courses, as well as its artsy and happening Old Town with independent eateries and excellent boutique shopping. Hastings Country Park is a 15-minute car journey from Skyfall, choose to walk from the Old Town or enjoy a ride on the East Hill funicular to the top of the cliffs, the views are breathtaking, and the walks wonderful, whether you are looking for a serious hike or simply fancy a peaceful stroll! Further afield and for any history enthusiasts, Battle Abbey is less than a 20-minute car journey away, while Bodiam and Scotney Castles are both within a 40-minute journey. The postcard-perfect medieval town of Rye is one of England’s best kept secrets, bursting with charm and character, it is just half an hour away and is well-worth a visit! Skyfall makes an excellent venue for a reunion of friends with it being in such easy reaching distance of the capital. West St Leonards station is only a 90-minute train journey away from London Bridge and is less than a 10-minute stroll from the house!

Sunshine House 10

Normans Bay, East Sussex, South of England

Sunshine House From £1785 Availability

Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Norman's Bay, between Bexhill and Pevensey, you'll find the remarkable Sunshine House.

Picture-perfect and radiating charm, With sweeping sea views, this magical holiday home enjoys five spacious bedrooms, gorgeous living spaces and a delightful garden in a very prestigious spot. The property enjoys a wonderful history as it was previously the local cafe and hotel. It was brilliantly renovated by a couple that had dreamed for many years of owning it having fallen in love with the area and the idea of renovating it. Many moons after dropping notes through the door, the property went to auction and their dreams came true. Guests staying at Sunshine House will clearly see the love that has gone into this wonderful beach fronted home. It is perfect for a multi-generational family holiday or taking holidays with friends. There are pubs within walking distance, a multitude of fabulous beaches to chose from, 1066 country to discover and seaside attractions to enjoy.

Pevensey is an attractive town with a castle, Mint House and little Tudor Court House, reputed to be the oldest and smallest town hall in England and now a museum. Bexhill-on-Sea, just down the road, is the birthplace of British Motor Racing, home of the De La Warr Pavilion where Bob Marley had his first ever UK gig in July 1972 and it is home to the Guinness World Record breaker for the largest charleston dance! It is a tranquil seaside town with charm, style and a two mile seaside promenade. Further along from Bexhill is Hastings, Rye and the glorious Camber Sands and in the opposite direction, Eastbourne and Seaford. Sunshine House is tucked away in Norman’s Bay at the end of a single track road opposite the beach. There is parking for three cars in the drive with more parking available on the beach road.

The ground floor is home to a beautiful living room that has double doors which open to a dining area with a small desk for those urgent emails, which in turn opens to a warm and inviting kitchen diner. The hallway is light and airy and very spacious, just like almost every room. The living room is a real winner with double French doors opening to the garden, sumptuous sofas and a wonderful feature fireplace, perfect for a chilled evening watching a movie or playing family board games. The dining area doubles as a library with plenty of books lined up on the shelves. Every room is drowned in natural light and enjoys an elegant and serene colour palette. The ground floor enjoys opulent wooden floors and underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen is magnificent with a range cooker, deep ceramic sink and other excellent appliances. It is the heart of the home in mellow aqua tones and enjoying a sociable island and a fabulous dining table and chairs. There is also a helpful laundry room with a washing machine and drying rack and a downstairs cloakroom.

All five bedrooms are upstairs with some enjoying the most fabulous seascapes. There are two master bedroom suites in Sunshine House, perfect if you are two families. Both bedroom suites enjoy glorious window seats where you could easily spend hours watching the sea and activity on the beach. Both of the masters also enjoy comfy double beds which are dressed in luxury linens and smart en-suite bathrooms. On this floor, wealso have a double bedroom with king-size bed and two very pretty twin bedrooms. Guests staying in these bedrooms share a delightful family bathroom.

Sunshine House enjoys a furnished terrace to the front of the property and also a terrace and garden to the side and rear. It is perfect for family fun and alfresco dining or lazing in the sunshine on loungers.

Sunshine House enjoys a fabulous beach front position in Norman’s Bay, between Pevensey and Bexhill-on-Sea. It is peaceful, unspoilt and enjoys panoramic sea views for as far as you can see, a truly idyllic location. Trips to Eastbourne, Hastings, Rye, Winchelsea and the gorgeous Camber Sands are all very easy.

Eastbourne is bursting with activities. The Beachy Head Story is a new exhibition that allows visitors to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Beachy Head and the South Downs. You can visit theme parks, zoos, find out about the area’s history, discover 1066 castles, museums and excellent art galleries. There are also local vineyards to visit where you can taste delicious wines and other produce and farmers markets. The South Downs National Park offers acres of beautiful scenery and the seaside towns offer outstanding dining and shopping opportunities. Eastbourne’s marina is amazing. It offers brilliant walks around the harbours and a buzzy waterfront complex. The fabulous Towner Art Gallery is transforming its outdoor walls with a large scale colourful geometric mural.

Soaring above Bexhill’s seafront, the De La Warr Pavilion is a modernist masterpiece that feels fresh and contemporary. It was built with thanks to the 9th Earl de la Warr.

Hastings boasts a fascinating history.The town 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.

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.

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 for three miles to just beyond the Kent border.

Those with an interest in art will enjoy visits to both Charleston House, a home of the Bloomsbury group in Firle, and Farleys Farmhouse near Chiddingly, the former home of the photographer Lee Miller and the surrealist artist Roland Penrose. Both are located within a 30-minute drive of Sunshine House.

The Beach Huts - Camber Sands 6

Camber, East Sussex, South of England

The Beach Huts - Camber Sands From £1260 Availability

The Beach Huts are no ordinary chalets!

Beautiful contemporary beach hut inspired detached chalets, only a stones throw from the beach in Camber.

The Beach Huts are located in Park Resorts, which is their flagship resort in Camber Sands. Tucked away from all the caravans, in a lovely peaceful part of the park, but very close to all the facilities, and with a large green in front, facing the wind turbines in the distance. The beach hut is about a 3 minute walk to the entrance, which is directly opposite the award winning beach.

We have gone above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible, with 300 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding.
The mattresses are orthopedic, and the blinds are black outs! We want you to really enjoy your holiday, and the first place for that is a restful nights sleep!
We even have a little dishwasher, because on your holidays washing up is not something anyone wants to do!
For the cooler months, we have very efficient heating system and so The Beach Hut is lovely, warm and cosy.
We have an electric shower and a bath, so perfect for the kids after a long day on the beach, and a hot water system that works unlike any other chalet!

One double room, one twin room, and a double sofa bed in the lounge in each hut, so sleeps 6 people.

All the facilities of a great holiday park, or keep yourself to yourself and enjoy the surrounding areas.

There are so many options for the perfect get away in Camber Sands the mind boggles! Entertainment and facilities (passes needed) at the resort including 4 indoor swimming pools with flume, sauna & spa pool. Entertainment, bingo, fish & chips, crazy golf, bungee trampoline & go karts to hire to get around the site!

Two nature reserves - Rye harbour nature reserve only a short walk up the Beach, and Dungeness reserve about 7 miles away.
Golfing, fishing, water sports, hiking.
Beautiful sunsets, sandy beaches and dog friendly!

Located in Rye, this chalet is near the beach. Camber Sands and High Weald reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway and Romney Sands Station. Traveling with kids? Consider Rye Farm World and Marsh Maize Maze. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

The Buzzardry 4

East Sussex, South of England

The Buzzardry From £1610 Availability

The Buzzardry will not disappoint - from the luxurious copper bathtub with exquisite views over woodland grounds to the extravagant beamed ceilings that protrude through the building, and this magnificent Treehouse offers unparalleled style and luxury. Making it the ideal abode to stay at on a couples trip!

The Challoners 2

Park Farm, East Sussex, South of England

The Challoners From £994 Availability

The Challoners offers a private, intimate and opulent glamping experience in the bucolic county of East Sussex.

The Garden Cottage in the beautiful Uckfield 2

Uckfield, East Sussex, South of England

The Garden Cottage in the beautiful Uckfield From £777 Availability

The Garden Cottage offers a fantastic base for exploring the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty with access to the Ashdown Forest right from the property. Inside, the property has been carefully styled and finished to a very high standard with everything you would expect from a self-catering property. There is a spacious open plan living area, a modern kitchen and a separate bedroom with a comfy king-size bed and en-suite shower room. The cottage was originally a tuck shop in the grounds of a small school and has a decked area with outside seating and additional seating to the rear of the cottage, with direct access into the Forest. Ashdown Forest is also renowned as the home of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh. The Forester's Arms pub is only 0.5 miles away with shopping in nearby Uckfield (8 miles away) and a main line station with an hourly service to London. There are many interesting historic houses, castles and gardens nearby to explore as well as the Bluebell Railway at Sheffield Park.

Size: Sleeps 2
Nearest beach: 22 miles
Nearest amenities: 2 miles
Pets: Sorry no pets allowed
Short breaks: Allowed at this property all year
Smoking: Not allowed at this property
Luxuries: Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi available and USB plug sockets
Heating: Thermostatic electric wall mounted radiators in the living area and a plug-in oil filled moveable radiator in the bedroom
Standard: Kettle, toaster, iron
Utilities: Microwave, electric hob and oven, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer
Rooms: 1 open plan sitting room/ kitchen/diner, 1 bedroom, 1 en-suite shower room
Beds: 1 king-size
Other: Bedlinen and towels provided
Outdoors: Decked area with bistro table and chairs to the front, seating to the rear and woodland beyond
Parking: Private parking close to the property

You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.

This chalet is located in Uckfield. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and Old Lodge Nature Reserve, while Tinkers Park and Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hanbury Stadium or Bullswood Skirmish Paintball Games.

Three Oaks Barn 4

Guestling, East Sussex, South of England

Three Oaks Barn From £1424 Availability

You will gaze in wonder as your stroll around this fabulous two bedroom holiday home. The ancient wooden beams have been lovingly restored creating a glorious mix of lofty living, country living and modern comforts. Four guests will be astounded by the stylish spaces offered to them in this countryside gem. Not only that, there are 350 magnificent acres of woodlands, meadows, hedgerows and streams brimming with wildlife. You will not need to go anywhere though the wonders of Hastings, Rye and Camber Sands all await and are on the doorstep. Broad Oak & Brede offers fabulous countryside living.

You will certainly be back in the heart of nature in this country retreat. Most of the rooms in this exceptional holiday home offer wondrous views of this pastoral paradise and you will be able to listen with delight to the birdsong soundtrack and gaze at the night stars. What a heavenly location!

Three Oaks Barn dates back to the 18th century and has been stunningly restored. With soaring oak beams rising to vaulted ceilings, modern floor-to-ceiling doors and windows illuminating the magical space and sumptuous furnishings, guests will enjoy a week of total relaxation. The gorgeous country kitchen comes complete with all mod cons, a Rayburn for that authentic rural touch, wooden beams and a fabulous dresser. It is open plan in design with a wonderful dining area enjoying brilliant views. A rich leather sofa is perfectly positioned in the central double height area to relax and read your holiday book while the Sussex sunlight dazzles the space. The living room offers squishy sofas and chairs that enjoy the views and the wonderful log burning stove. The oak floors are adorned with plush Persian rugs. A perfect place to disappear with the Sunday newspapers! The snug offers front-row meadow views.

A custom-built oak staircase leads you to two gorgeous bedrooms, styled in rustic elegance and both sporting wooden beamed vaulted ceilings. Such character! One boasts a king-size bed and the other twins. Both offer generous, immaculate, tiled en-suite bathrooms plus there is a downstairs wet room. The landing shows the mastery of the craftmanship of this sensational home at its best. If you have any extra guests, Three Oaks Barn also offers a comfy sofa bed.

Outside you can meander through the meadows, stroll by the stream, dine alfresco and listen to the wildlife all around. At night time you can admire the Milky Way in all its full natural glory. Don’t forget to keep those windows open to catch the early morning birdsong, it is an absolute delight!

Broad Oak & Brede is a small village in East Sussex, between Hastings and Tenterden, whose history is closely tied in with Brede. In 1030 the Manor of Brede was granted to the Abbey of Fecamp in Normandy and until 1416, Brede was controlled by the Abbey. It is outside of Hastings and not far from Rye and the gorgeous Camber Sands.

Hastings has 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.

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.

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.

Vintage all terrain Italian army truck 5

Battle, East Sussex, South of England

Vintage all terrain Italian army truck From £875 Availability

This rare Italian army truck has been imaginatively converted into an impressive all terrain camper.
Features include: ceiling mounted world map, solar power, usb chargers, Bluetooth speaker, dining area, cooking facilities, cool box with ice blocks, internal and external lighting, 2 hammocks with ceiling hooks, and lots of under seating storage.
As it is movable we are able to combine it with one of our other vehicles for larger groups or put it on our campsite or a private field.
We can ensure beautiful views wherever it is located on the farm.

*We do not allow children under the age of 8 due to the unique nature of this vehicle (for their safety)*
*Access to the site is down a long, bumpy farm track which is unsuitable for lowered or sports vehicles*

This cabin is located in Battle. Phoenix Arts Centre and Hastings Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include BattleZone Live and Clambers. Observatory Science Centre and West Hill Lift are also worth visiting.

Warbleton Oast House 11

Heathfield, East Sussex, South of England

Warbleton Oast House From £3290 Availability

Equipped with table tennis, table football and darts as well as a huge garden with a trampoline and play area, Warbleton Oast House is a fabulous home for all the family!

The huge kitchen is the fantastic heart of the home, with beautiful colourful tiles contrasting with the sophisticated monochrome design, with a fabulous island which doubles as a breakfast bar. Adjoining this is the wonderful formal dining room with space for ten. Relax in the vast living room, with a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a fabulous original brick fireplace with a modern log-burner. Two sofas face one another, with a third facing the fireplace, ensuring there’s space for everyone to gather together and spend some quality time with one another. Large stable doors with glass panelling invite the warm glow of sunlight into every inch of the large room. There is an additional snug for getting cosy in front of the TV for a relaxing evening. But if it’s not relaxation you’re after, fear not – there’s table tennis, table football and darts for the ultimate fun and games!

There are five bedrooms in total, with four in the main house, including the master-suite, a double, a twin and a family room, and the final double room is found in the adjoining barn. The master-suite can be found on the first floor, enjoying the same delightful traditional style with wooden beams set against the pearly white walls, and Velux windows that allow the light to flood through the room. The en-suite bathroom has a bathtub and the same elegant design, inviting you to relax and soak in peace. The room in the barn has a fabulous en-suite bathroom, as does the second double in the main house, while the family and twin rooms share a family bathroom. All four bathrooms are warm and modern, with a range of double-size showers and large bathtubs.

And finally, step outside to your enchanting garden, where the kids can frolic on the large lawn, complete with a trampoline and play area! There’s a covered seating area and table here so you can keep an eye on the youngsters if needs be. There’s plenty of private parking on the gravel driveway so don’t hesitate to bring the car – you’ll appreciate it in this fabulous rural location!

A maze of rolling countryside, abbeys and battlefields, medieval villages, bustling market towns and gorgeous coastline, East Sussex is also the most forested county in England! Diverse, inspirational landscapes and breath-taking views from the endless tranquil and unspoilt settings make this an incredibly enticing county right on the south coast of England. And that’s not to mention its 90 miles of stunning beaches and vibrant towns and cities!  

Less than 40 minutes away, in the fabulous, family-focused town of Eastbourne, one of England’s most genteel seaside resorts you’ll find serene boating lakes, Victorian gardens and a three-tier promenade! This is also the location of the famous sights of the dramatic Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Beachy Head, the UK's highest chalk cliff at 531ft (160m) above sea level, offering stunning views over the English Channel.

Hidden villages and towns blitzed by bloody Norman battles, cool seaside resorts and flourishing vineyards, traditional country pubs and thriving market towns, ancient woodland and lowland heaths are all tucked among a maze of criss-crossing paths and lanes and country roads. Views of rolling farmland and historic estates in all directions add a sense of the timeless elegance of Sussex and its rich variety of wildlife and habitats among a beautifully varied geography. Idle your way through the cobbled medieval streets of Rye, the flat marshes of Pevensey, the high Ground of Ashdown Forest, beautiful lowlands and river landscapes of the Lower Weald and the maze of avenues through Friston and Ashdown Forests.

With 1,750 hours of sunshine per year, 'Sussex by the Sea' offers some of the sunniest and cleanest beaches in the UK, including the traditional English seaside town of Brighton, whose beach is renowned for its packed seafront. And then there’s Eastbourne, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hastings and St Leonard’s, to name but a few. Take a trip to Hastings old town, the shipwreck heritage centre and flamingo adventure park for the perfect day out!

There are endless fabulous homes and gardens to visit, including Great Dixter House and Garden, Michelham Priory and Sheffield Park Garden with an array of stunning colours, exotic flora, magnificent gardens, elegant lakes and even a sculpture trail! At the priory you’ll even find a medieval cloister garden and the longest medieval moat in England!

For an active day in the sunshine, stretch your legs on the South Downs Way, which traverses from Eastbourne to Winchester along England’s newest national park, the South Downs National Park, with 1,600km2 of breath-taking views and hidden gems. Indeed, if you’re a keen walker or cyclist, there’s 3500km of walking paths, bridleways and scenic roads, including the well-establish routes of the Cuckoo Trail, and the incredible Forest Way.

If traveling from far away, just outside East Sussex, Gatwick Airport services the whole world, while Brighton City Airport (often called Shoreham Airport) provides flights to many UK airports.

Warbleton Oast House 11

Heathfield, East Sussex, South of England

Warbleton Oast House From £3290 Availability

Equipped with table tennis, table football and darts as well as a huge garden with a trampoline and play area, Warbleton Oast House is a fabulous home for all the family!

The huge kitchen is the fantastic heart of the home, with beautiful colourful tiles contrasting with the sophisticated monochrome design, with a fabulous island which doubles as a breakfast bar. Adjoining this is the wonderful formal dining room with space for ten. Relax in the vast living room, with a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a fabulous original brick fireplace with a modern log-burner. Two sofas face one another, with a third facing the fireplace, ensuring there’s space for everyone to gather together and spend some quality time with one another. Large stable doors with glass panelling invite the warm glow of sunlight into every inch of the large room. There is an additional snug for getting cosy in front of the TV for a relaxing evening. But if it’s not relaxation you’re after, fear not – there’s table tennis, table football and darts for the ultimate fun and games!

There are five bedrooms in total, with four in the main house, including the master-suite, a double, a twin and a family room, and the final double room is found in the adjoining barn. The master-suite can be found on the first floor, enjoying the same delightful traditional style with wooden beams set against the pearly white walls, and Velux windows that allow the light to flood through the room. The en-suite bathroom has a bathtub and the same elegant design, inviting you to relax and soak in peace. The room in the barn has a fabulous en-suite bathroom, as does the second double in the main house, while the family and twin rooms share a family bathroom. All four bathrooms are warm and modern, with a range of double-size showers and large bathtubs.

And finally, step outside to your enchanting garden, where the kids can frolic on the large lawn, complete with a trampoline and play area! There’s a covered seating area and table here so you can keep an eye on the youngsters if needs be. There’s plenty of private parking on the gravel driveway so don’t hesitate to bring the car – you’ll appreciate it in this fabulous rural location!

A maze of rolling countryside, abbeys and battlefields, medieval villages, bustling market towns and gorgeous coastline, East Sussex is also the most forested county in England! Diverse, inspirational landscapes and breath-taking views from the endless tranquil and unspoilt settings make this an incredibly enticing county right on the south coast of England. And that’s not to mention its 90 miles of stunning beaches and vibrant towns and cities!  

Less than 40 minutes away, in the fabulous, family-focused town of Eastbourne, one of England’s most genteel seaside resorts you’ll find serene boating lakes, Victorian gardens and a three-tier promenade! This is also the location of the famous sights of the dramatic Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Beachy Head, the UK's highest chalk cliff at 531ft (160m) above sea level, offering stunning views over the English Channel.

Hidden villages and towns blitzed by bloody Norman battles, cool seaside resorts and flourishing vineyards, traditional country pubs and thriving market towns, ancient woodland and lowland heaths are all tucked among a maze of criss-crossing paths and lanes and country roads. Views of rolling farmland and historic estates in all directions add a sense of the timeless elegance of Sussex and its rich variety of wildlife and habitats among a beautifully varied geography. Idle your way through the cobbled medieval streets of Rye, the flat marshes of Pevensey, the high Ground of Ashdown Forest, beautiful lowlands and river landscapes of the Lower Weald and the maze of avenues through Friston and Ashdown Forests.

With 1,750 hours of sunshine per year, 'Sussex by the Sea' offers some of the sunniest and cleanest beaches in the UK, including the traditional English seaside town of Brighton, whose beach is renowned for its packed seafront. And then there’s Eastbourne, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hastings and St Leonard’s, to name but a few. Take a trip to Hastings old town, the shipwreck heritage centre and flamingo adventure park for the perfect day out!

There are endless fabulous homes and gardens to visit, including Great Dixter House and Garden, Michelham Priory and Sheffield Park Garden with an array of stunning colours, exotic flora, magnificent gardens, elegant lakes and even a sculpture trail! At the priory you’ll even find a medieval cloister garden and the longest medieval moat in England!

For an active day in the sunshine, stretch your legs on the South Downs Way, which traverses from Eastbourne to Winchester along England’s newest national park, the South Downs National Park, with 1,600km2 of breath-taking views and hidden gems. Indeed, if you’re a keen walker or cyclist, there’s 3500km of walking paths, bridleways and scenic roads, including the well-establish routes of the Cuckoo Trail, and the incredible Forest Way.

If traveling from far away, just outside East Sussex, Gatwick Airport services the whole world, while Brighton City Airport (often called Shoreham Airport) provides flights to many UK airports.

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