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Modern Barn In The Heart Of Sussex, Easy access to Lewes and Brighton

Modern Barn In The Heart Of Sussex, Easy access to Lewes and Brighton

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View from the garden
Front entrance
The living area and kitchen
Kitchen area
Living area

Overview of Modern Barn In The Heart Of Sussex, Easy access to Lewes and Brighton

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 481 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Chailey, ENG
  • Popular LocationBluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSheffield Park Garden6 min drive
  • Popular LocationWakehurst Place12 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Modern Barn In The Heart Of Sussex, Easy access to Lewes and Brighton

Larch Cottage is a modern 2 bedroom recently re-built barn, with a lovely open living area, well-equipped kitchen, patio and garden area plus you will have use of the owner's tennis court.

The attractive private garden has its own gate straight onto Chailey Common, with excellent walking. The Common is renowned for its heathland, wildlife, and the remains of WW1 training trenches. There is lots of wildlife to enjoy - deer, cows (in the summer), lots of rabbits and squirrels and a wide variety of birds.

Chailey is in the heart of Sussex, within easy reach of many local attractions (Lewes, South Downs, Bluebell Railway, Brighton, Ashdown Forest, Sheffield Park, and much more). There are lots of walks nearby and plenty of great pubs to enjoy! Several beaches are within a 45 minute drive.

The barn is well equipped, including underfloor heating, washer/drier, dishwasher, Smart TV and wi-fi. Artwork by local artists is displayed on the walls.

It sleeps 4, ideal for two adults and two children, though there is space for a cot as well. There is one double room and one twin room.

Please note we are usually a FRIDAY changeover, but can accommodate other days. Arrivals from 3.30 in the afternoons and departure at 10.30 in the morning.

The barn is down a private driveway off the A272 main road. It is well set back from the road. You cannot see the road from the cottage or the garden, though you can sometimes hear it from the garden.

The free wifi is fine (for a rural area). The mobile signal is poor for some networks. If that is a problem, we can provide you with a land-line.

COVID-19: We are implementing a 2 day gap between guests, extra cleaning routines, and also changing temporarily our check-in to after 16.30, and check out to before 10.00am. For further detail please contact us.

Property manager

Fiona

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Please see below note on protected doorway exits.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station and Ouse Valley Viaduct are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wakehurst Place and Cliffe High Street. Traveling with kids? Consider Nymans and Tulley's Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station - 5 min drive
  • Sheffield Park Garden - 6 min drive
  • Wakehurst Place - 12 min drive
  • American Express Community Stadium - 18 min drive
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Plumpton Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hop Sun - 7 min drive
  • The Five Bells - 4 min drive
  • Greggs - 7 min drive
  • Caffè Nero - 7 min drive
  • The Cock Inn - 4 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.6/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Loved this little cottage. Wonderful property with wonderful hosts. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Anja W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice holidays
Fiona and Andrew are wonderful hosts. We really enjoyed our vacation. Larch Cottage is very well equipped and cosy. We had a lot of fun playing tennis.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely cottage in the countryside
the property was clean and tidy and the owners are lovely . a very special place to stay and get away from the hustle and bustle of normal working life, enjoyed every day and will go back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

5/5 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable house in beautiful setting
Andrew and Fiona were great hosts, friendly and welcoming and not obtrusive. Larch Cottage is brilliantly located for exploring Sussex- coast, Downs, Forest and more. Clean- well spotless. Comfortable and extremely well equipped. The walk in shower is ideal of those with mobility needs. Garden is quiet and leads into delightful common. Could not recommend more highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property
What a fantastic property. Perfect for the my wife and I and 2 boys 9 and 16. The location is excellent, Brighton and Eastbourne easily accessible, and we took a trip to Thorpe park. The cottage is fully equipped and immaculate, even provisions supplied for when we arrived. This cottage will suit active and non active people, we all loved the tennis court, table tennis and darts provided fun in the evenings. A walk on the Common behind the cottage is a must. It is so serene in the garden. We loved the rabbits on the field leading to the property. I cant recommend this property enough. Great hosts and perfect property. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Fiona

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The cottage is owned by Fiona and Andrew Robson and is situated on their property, but in a secluded position. We have three children aged 27 - 32, who have all now (mostly) left home, and this is a relatively new project for us. We built the barn in 2014, welcomed our first guests in 2015, and are enjoying receiving our many visitors who come from all over the world.

We also love to know a bit about our guests before the arrive. Please do tell us, for example, why you are visiting Sussex when you make your enquiry.

Why they chose this property

Excellent location for exploring Sussex
Your own gate straight onto Chailey Common with lovely walks and wildlife.
Modern, well-equipped, interior, with spacious living area
Lovely private patio and garden, overlooking wood
Use of tennis court
Use of table tennis table

What makes this property unique

Use of tennis court
Easy access to walking, Brighton, London, Ashdown Forest, South Downs and much more.
Lovely private garden with decking.
Walking straight from garden
Use of indoor table tennis table
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