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Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds

Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds

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Cottage  southwest aspect
West facing front of cottage
Private Garden with some furniture
Entrance drive
Pond adjacent to cottage

Overview of Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

uckfield
  • Popular LocationHigh Weald6 min drive
  • Popular LocationEast Sussex National Golf Club11 min drive
  • Popular LocationBluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station15 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds

This pretty, former chauffeur’s, cottage is set well away from the lane, situated between High Hurstwood and Buxted in an area designated of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the grounds of owners’ home overlooking fields and adjacent to an unfenced pond stocked with course fish which is home to a variety of local wildlife. Four steps lead up to the front door and on the ground floor the spacious accommodation consists of a hallway with a cosy living room leading off and an open fire, overlooking the pond and garden. A double bedroom with views of the garden and a family bathroom with overhead shower. There is a farmhouse style, well-equipped kitchen with separate dining area and a further single bedroom with basin. Both these rooms have excellent views over the pond. The first floor consists of a landing with hanging cupboard, a good sized single bedroom overlooking both the garden and pond and a large twin bedded (which can be made into a double bed) room with views of the gardens and an en-suite bathroom.
There is ample parking for two cars and the spacious private garden is equipped with garden benches, tables, chairs, sun loungers and a barbecue. There is a further pond on the far side of the lane from the house surrounded by a bluebell wood and fields, all within the owners’ grounds
Other amenities include:
Full oil central heating, kindling and coal for the fire, books and games, unlimited fibre-optic broadband , TV, DVD player, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, cafetiere, microwave, charcoal BBQ, all towels and bed linen, a high chair, stair gate and cot (available on request) and a welcome pack with local seasonal fare.
All children must be supervised in the garden with the unfenced pond. Course fishing is available on request.


Property manager

Diana Brennan

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
There is an unfenced pond next to the cottage

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside in the garden

Damage and incidentals

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

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Uckfield

Located in Uckfield, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Crowborough Beacon Golf Club and Piltdown Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore High Weald and West Park Nature Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Tinkers Park, or check out an event or a game at Hanbury Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 6 min drive
  • East Sussex National Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Sheffield Park Garden - 14 min drive
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 14 min drive
  • Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Uckfield Buxted Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Memories of the Picture House Uckfield - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Bricklayers Arms - 6 min drive
  • The Wheatsheaf - 8 min drive
  • The Crow and Gate - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Detached Cottage
We pulled up into the property and were greated within minutes by Terence and were given a quick tour of the cottage, garden and lake area. There was a bottle of wine and jamaica ginger cake (my favourite) left on the dining table for us. Diana popped by later on to introduce herself and check everything was ok. We felt really welcome by both and were told to knock on them should we need anything. We spent a week in the cottage, it was brilliant. Such a relaxing, peaceful place. Diana and Terence really are the perfect hosts, their hospitality and the way we were made to feel welcome was excellent. I would, without doubt, recommend this cottage to anybody looking for a quiet trip away. We hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
'Delightful'
Our second visit to this lovely Cottage and grounds. Just as before a wonderful warm welcome, and great peaceful stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another lovely stay
We stayed here at the end of 2021 and came back for new year 2022/23 as we liked it so much. The house is spacious and easy to live in, with lovely views out across the fields, wood, pond. The house is as presented in the photos. We like it's seclusion - it is a ten minute drive to any shops or cafes and is away from other houses. Ashdown Forest, the Pooh Bridge and Hartfield are close by (15 mins or so by car). Other things to do like Lewes, Charleston, Knockhatch Adventure Park are a decent drive away but very do-able. Diana is a wonderful host and she and her husband live on the same site in the main house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C., Milford on Sea, Lymington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful retreat
The cottage was set in lovely surroundings, quiet and relaxing. The hosts were lovely people, nothing was too much for them. We had a really good week and the weather was kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly peaceful.
Diana and her husband were fantastic, extremely helpful and very hospitable. The cottage was perfect for our little break, well equipped and set in beautiful surroundings with nothing but sounds of nature! Perfect! We will be back! Oh, dont feed the chooks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Diana Brennan

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We have lived here since 1975 and enjoyed living in such beautiful surroundings which we enjoy sharing with and describing to our guests. Because we live on the property we are normally available to give any helpful tourist advice and ensure the smooth running of the cottage.

Why they chose this property

This property is situated in the heart of the AONB of the Sussex Weald which in Roman and Tudor times was the main iron producing region in Britain. The iron ore was used, amongst other things, to make canon ball to help fend off the Spanish Armada. We have a hammer pond dating back to this period and the remains of the bloomery and other workings of this industry can still be found nearby.

What makes this property unique

The main house is Arts and Crafts, and the cottage is approached through the archway of this house and is situated at the end of the drive in front of a paddock and next to a large unfenced pond well away from the road, surrounded by the beautiful and unspoilt Sussex countryside. On the opposite side of the lane is another pond, woodland and fields included in the grounds.
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