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A cosy country Cottage with private garden & lovely views in a private estate

A cosy country Cottage with private garden & lovely views in a private estate

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Gate Cottage in Spring
Floor plan
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Sofa Bed in Living Room

Overview of A cosy country Cottage with private garden & lovely views in a private estate

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Hailsham, ENG
  • Popular LocationBlackstock Farm11 min drive
  • Popular LocationDrusillas Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlyndebourne Opera House16 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Double Bedroom

Living Room

Twin Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

A cosy country Cottage with private garden & lovely views in a private estate

Sleeps up to 6 people in 2 bedrooms.Gate Cottage is a small cosy tile-hung country cottage with a nice sitting room (with open fireplace), a dining room and a kitchen with lovely views.

Gate Cottage was built in about 1911 by Eva's grandfather for ‘Willie the coachman’, and is now a comfortably furnished restful place with a fully fenced garden, making it very suitable for children and dogs.

Approached up a little garden path and through a porch, the ground floor accommodation includes:

The Living room with a large settee, chairs and an open working fireplace. The settee folds down to make a 4’ (1.22 m) sof bed.
The Dining room which can seat up to 6 people.
The small rear Kitchen, which has a lovely view over the parkland, is fully equipped, including an electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, coffee machine, etc.
The kitchen door opens out to the garden.
The Bathroom with bath, electric fitted shower, basin and WC.
The first floor is reached by a steep staircase, and comprises:

A double bedroom with a 4’6” (1.37 m) double bed.
A twin bedroom with two 3’ (91 cm) beds.

Property manager

Kildare Borrowes

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Hailsham

This vacation home is located in Hailsham. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Beachy Head. Knockhatch Adventure Park and Blackstock Farm are also worth visiting.
Map
Hailsham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Horam Park Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Blackstock Farm - 11 min drive
  • Drusillas Park - 14 min drive
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 16 min drive
  • Eastbourne Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Berwick Station - 9 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakeside Café - 7 min drive
  • Hawkswood - 8 min drive
  • The Plough - 5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
  • John's Fish Bar - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for Us!
Had a lovely time here, felt myself unwinding in the tranquility of the place. Unspoilt and accommodating for all our needs. Great location, great facilities, couldn’t fault it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful surroundings very peaceful
The cottage was exactly as the photographs. very clean, Needs a bit of updating but the five adults in our party were comfortable enough. It is well equipped with everything we needed. The outside space is lovely, a great big garden which was full of wildlife to watch. We spent a very enjoyable weekend there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A tranquil break...thank you
A very dated property but we knew that when we booked it. Gorgeous surroundings a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay at Gate Cottage
A perfect stay in an idyllic location. The Cottage had everything we needed and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage
Comfortable, cosy and clean cottage in a pretty rural setting. We had a lovely stay. Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Kildare Borrowes

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I am Kildare Borrowes, cousin of the owner Eva Morris, and I look after all Pekes bookings for her.
I am a writer and gardener, and particularly interested in the history of Sussex and its landscapes, its painters and its gardens. Like for most people I find there are few greater pleasures in life than walking along the nearby South Downs with the sea cliffs and the fresh breeze on the one side and the ancient sheep pastures on the other.

Why they chose this property

There is a huge sense of history at Pekes, an ancient Wealden hall house built in the 1470s with quite a few of its old features left in place. Eva's grandfather bought it in 1908, and little has changed since his day except facilities, comfort and warmth has been added. Gate Cottage is cosy, private and snug, with views over the parkland. Pekes has elegant gardens, parkland, lovely trees and wonderful views over the landscape.

What makes this property unique

Timelessness, peace, gardens, country walks, the sniff of the sea, loads of nearby activities and attractions.

Languages:

English, French
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