East Sussex

East Sussex is a scenic ceremonial county in South East England known for its historic landmarks, dramatic cliffs like the Seven Sisters, vibrant coastal towns, and rich cultural festivals.

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Hollyhock Cottage

This two-bedroom cottage in Tenterden offers a traditional English country feel with a peaceful setting close to the town's amenities, featuring a living room, dining area, and enclosed garden with barbecue, suitable for families or friends seeking a rural retreat within a town environment.

Deer Cottages - Deer Cottage 1

Deer Cottage is a homely and peaceful accommodation set in 14 acres of Kent countryside, suitable for couples, families, and friends, featuring a garden patio and access to shared grounds with orchards and a tennis court.

3 miles from Hole Park

Hole Park is a renowned private garden in Kent featuring extensive formal and wild gardens including Bluebell Wood, wildflower meadows, and woodland. The 16-acre site offers seasonal displays of flowers and topiary with a café serving homemade teas and light lunches. Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens and courtyard.

2 miles from Sheffield Park and Garden

Sheffield Park and Garden is a large landscape and woodland garden in East Sussex, originally designed by Capability Brown. It features a significant collection of rare plants and trees, natural ponds, and extensive grounds for outdoor exploration. The garden remains a National Trust property and offers visitors a serene and historic natural environment.

Hornbrook Dairy

Hornbrook Dairy is a two-bedroom holiday let located in tranquil countryside surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful and sustainable retreat suitable for nature lovers and families, with ground-floor living and accessibility features.

2 miles from Horne's Place Chapel

Horne's Place Chapel is a late medieval timber-framed private chapel dating from 1276 near Appledore, Kent, noted for its exquisite architecture and historic significance as a Grade II* listed building. The chapel is open to visitors to view its interior, but the attached manor house remains private.

Hale Barn

A stylish and historic restored timber framed Sussex barn located in a peaceful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a working family farm, offering a private hot tub and ample outdoor space, ideal for families and countryside exploration.

Near Farleys House & Gallery

Farleys House & Gallery is a former Georgian farmhouse that showcases an art gallery and sculpture garden, offering guided tours of the house and seasonal exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy tea and cakes onsite and explore gardens featuring permanent and contemporary artworks.

Near Glynde Place

Glynde Place is a historic Tudor house built in 1569, offering guided house tours that explore over 500 years of family life. Visitors can enjoy a basic tea room and beautiful views over the Weald and Sussex Downs. The house is open on select days in May, June, and August with wheelchair limitations due to no lift access.

The Wagon Lodge

This semi-detached holiday cottage is located in the heart of the Tillingham Valley on a traditional working sheep and fruit farm near Rye, Sussex. It offers a peaceful rural setting with a small garden, decking, and shared grass area for games, ideal for families and pet owners.

2 miles from Lamb House

Lamb House is an 18th-century writer's house museum in Rye, East Sussex, showcasing the home and garden of renowned authors like Henry James. Visitors can explore the historic interiors and the walled garden, enjoying both indoor and outdoor heritage experiences.

3 miles from Godinton House & Gardens

Godinton House & Gardens is a historic country house in Kent featuring guided tours, extensive gardens, and seasonal events. Visitors can explore formal and walled gardens, enjoy homemade refreshments, and discover centuries of history through a rich collection of furniture and art.

The Peacock Barn

The Peacock Barn is a single-storey detached barn conversion set on 80 acres of working farmland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful rural retreat with far-reaching views and easy access to local historic sites and countryside walks.

Near Bateman's

Bateman's is a 17th-century Jacobean house in Burwash, East Sussex, known as the home of Rudyard Kipling. Visitors can explore the house preserved as it was in Kipling's time, including his study and collections, as well as the garden and the historic water mill on the estate.

Windmill Barn

This detached country property is set in the grounds of a historic Grade II* listed windmill in Windmill Hill, overlooking countryside and the Pevensey Levels, located 6 miles from the beach at Pevensey, with an enclosed garden and private on-site parking.

3 miles from 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield offers a combined indoor and outdoor historical experience including a visitor centre with interactive displays, battlefield walks with audio tours, abbey ruins, and a gatehouse exhibition, alongside a café and children's playground.

Brook Farm Annex

This luxury semi-detached annex in Kent offers a peaceful and intimate rural retreat for two guests, surrounded by nature and animals, featuring a private patio with garden furniture and scenic countryside views.

Bramley Cottages - Blenheim Cottage

A countryside cottage on a working farm in the Tillingham Valley surrounded by scenic walking country, local vineyards, and an apple orchard, ideal for families and nature lovers.

Near Smallhythe Place

Smallhythe Place is a Tudor-era historic house and theatre museum in Kent, dedicated to Victorian actress Ellen Terry, featuring her theatrical collection, costume displays, beautiful gardens, and an active barn theatre hosting numerous productions annually.

2 miles from Cuckmere Valley

Cuckmere Valley is a scenic outdoor nature reserve in East Sussex known for its striking views of the Seven Sisters cliffs, diverse wildlife, species-rich chalk grassland, historical WWII artefacts, and family-friendly walking trails along the river and hills.

Near Devil's Dyke

Devil's Dyke near Brighton is a dramatic dry valley and scenic nature spot featuring historic hill fort remains, panoramic views, and rare chalk grassland habitat, ideal for walking, cycling, and exploring nature.

3 miles from Penshurst Place and Gardens

Penshurst Place features 11 acres of historic formal gardens divided into unique themed rooms including an Italian garden and rose gardens, with facilities such as a children's play area and refreshments, offering visitors a rich outdoor horticultural experience.

3 miles from Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent is a renowned historic garden created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, featuring an influential series of garden rooms, including the iconic White Garden. Located on Tudor-era estate buildings, it showcases a vast collection of old garden roses and other plants, attracting large numbers of visitors and managed by the National Trust.

The Cow Shed

The Cow Shed is a charming single-storey detached barn conversion located in the rural village of Little Common, East Sussex, surrounded by countryside walks and offering panoramic sea views in a peaceful setting.

Brittons Hill Cottage

Brittons Hill Cottage is a historic thatched cottage dating back over 350 years, located in rural Kent countryside near Kent coastal towns and Rye, offering a peaceful and homely private retreat with outdoor space, a private hot tub, parking and Wi-Fi. The cottage is suitable for families and celebrations with character and charm in a countryside setting.

3 miles from Stone House Country Estate

Stone House Country Estate offers a blend of Tudor and Georgian architecture with services for weddings and private events, featuring indoor drawing rooms and extensive gardens for an exclusive visitor experience.

3 miles from Great Dixter House & Gardens

Great Dixter House & Gardens is a renowned historic house and garden in East Sussex featuring Christopher Lloyd's renowned horticultural design, accessible grounds, a café, a shop, and educational tours, suitable for visitors interested in gardening and heritage.

3 miles from Penns in the Rocks

Penns in the Rocks is an early 18th-century historic house with artistic and literary heritage, featuring a garden with a dedicated temple and situated near natural sandstone rocks, offering visitors a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences.

Crown Cottage

Crown Cottage is a spacious and welcoming cottage set in the friendly village of Horsted Keynes, surrounded by countryside and village amenities including local pubs and recreational facilities, offering a private parking space and a small enclosed garden.

3 miles from Wakehurst

Wakehurst is a historic estate in West Sussex featuring a late 16th-century mansion, extensive botanic gardens, and the international Millennium Seed Bank. Visitors can explore the gardens and mansion, enjoy the woodland and wetland conservation areas, and dine onsite. It offers a rich horticultural experience including the largest Christmas tree in England and national plant collections.

Woodland View

Woodland View is a tranquil seaside three-bedroom holiday let in St Leonards on Sea, suitable for up to 5 guests, featuring a cosy and stylish interior with access to an enclosed garden and nature reserve views.

2 miles from Nymans

Nymans is a Grade II* listed English garden in West Sussex, featuring extensive woodland, rare plants, and the picturesque ruins of a mock-medieval stone manor. Managed by the National Trust, it showcases a variety of historic horticultural styles and plant collections.

Finchcocks Oast 33-42

This beautifully converted Oast House offers spacious and stylish accommodation over two floors in a peaceful countryside setting, ideal for large family gatherings and celebrations with exclusive use of a heated swimming pool, tennis court, and extensive outdoor games areas.

Near Scotney Castle

Scotney Castle in Kent is a National Trust property featuring a medieval moated manor ruins and an early Tudor Revival country house surrounded by picturesque gardens with seasonal floral displays. Visitors can explore both indoor historic house spaces and outdoor gardens with historical and natural highlights.

3 miles from Alfriston Clergy House

Alfriston Clergy House is a modest 14th-century Wealden hall house in East Sussex, notable as the first property acquired by the National Trust. It features timber framing, a thatched roof, and a historic cottage garden, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into medieval domestic architecture.

2 miles from Monk's House

Monk's House is a 16th-century cottage in Rodmell, East Sussex, notable as the home of writer Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group. Visitors can explore the period interiors, her writing lodge, and the garden with views of Mount Caburn, all operated by the National Trust as a writer's house museum.

2 miles from Battle Abbey

Battle Abbey is a historic Benedictine abbey site in East Sussex, England, built on the site of the Battle of Hastings. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins, enjoy the visitor centre with exhibitions and film, participate in audio tours of the battlefield, and use child-friendly facilities including a discovery room and playground.

3 miles from Bodiam Castle

Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, England, known for its distinctive quadrangular design with towers and battlements. Set in a landscaped environment with an ornamental moat, it showcases medieval architecture and history. The castle is a ruin open to the public under the care of the National Trust and has been featured in films and television.

Oak Lodge

This accommodation is a countryside lodge located in the South Downs National Park featuring modern and open plan design with scenic surroundings, suitable for a relaxed and nature-focused getaway.

Henry Oscar House

This detached eco-friendly property is situated near the Cinque port town of Winchelsea with scenic rural views, close to beaches and nature reserves, offering a peaceful and family-friendly setting.

Stablehurst Cottage

Stablehurst Cottage is a peaceful countryside retreat situated in Sussex offering a blend of charm, modern comfort, and proximity to local history and natural beauty.

3 miles from Standen

Standen is an Arts and Crafts house in West Sussex, featuring original Morris & Co. interiors and an extensive Arts and Crafts garden. Visitors can explore the historic house and surrounding gardens managed by the National Trust.

Twisly North Lodge

Twisly North Lodge is a stylish and spacious detached lodge set in secluded private grounds on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Battle, Eastbourne and Sussex countryside.

The Studio

The Studio is a stylishly converted one-bedroom barn set in a peaceful and scenic rural location near Rye, featuring a light-filled open-plan living space and a private patio overlooking a pond and countryside, ideal for nature lovers and quiet retreats.

3 miles from Merriments Gardens

Merriments Gardens is a creatively designed four-acre outdoor garden featuring sub-tropical and herbaceous borders, water features including ponds and a waterfall, and a wildlife area with bird-hide. It offers a vibrant seasonal display of plants and an organic vegetable garden providing produce for the on-site restaurant.

Leacon Hall Oast

This accommodation is a 19th-century oast house located in a peaceful countryside setting near Kent marshes, offering views of the surrounding countryside and an enclosed garden. It is part of the grounds of a historic 18th-century Queen Anne manor house and is close to various Kentish villages and walking paths, providing a tranquil and homely retreat for guests.

The Cow Stall

This is a detached, lovingly converted barn property set in a peaceful rural location near the South Downs and Ashdown Forest, offering a cosy and scenic retreat suitable for couples with access to nearby walks and historic sites.

Owl Cottage

Owl Cottage is a cosy and homely bungalow located within the South Downs National Park near the old smuggling village of Jevington, nestled on the fringe of the Cuckmere Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful countryside retreat in a scenic setting.

3 miles from Michelham Priory House & Gardens

Michelham Priory House & Gardens is a historic Augustine Priory set on its own island in East Sussex, offering visitors immersive indoor historical displays and extensive outdoor gardens with family-friendly activities including a playground and a café.

Leacon Hall Lodge

Barn conversion set in a tranquil rural location near Rye and other towns, featuring vaulted timber ceilings, two double bedrooms with bathrooms, and exclusive garden access overlooking a pond within peaceful grounds.

Knowle Lodge - Petit Knowle

A cosy studio-style property in a pretty Sussex village with ground floor open plan living, a wet room with grab rails, private parking, small patio garden, and convenient access to local attractions including gardens and the South Downs.

Hillcroft Farm Pods - Lakeview Lodge

Lakeview Lodge is a countryside lodge set on a working arable farm with views over the lake and local wildlife, ideal for families seeking a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with outdoor activities and relaxation.

Hill Croft Farm Pods - Hayfield Haven

This is a cosy, romantic countryside pod with a scenic view, featuring a ground-floor open plan living space and private outdoor seating area with fire pit and barbecue, suitable for up to two guests including one small dog.

Sheep's View Cottage

A charming two-bedroom cottage in a safe, quiet location within the Glyndley Manor Estate in East Sussex, offering a cosy and homely setting with a private patio and access to grounds including a children's play area and a public swimming pool.

3 miles from Bates Green Garden

This seven-acre naturalistic garden offers visitors a sensory experience with unusual plants, colour-themed borders, and a large wildflower meadow and ancient woodland. Facilities include accessible paths, refreshments, parking, and plant sales. Free entry is available for RHS members on selected days.

Horncombe Stables

First floor apartment in a peaceful rural area of Sussex within a 14th-century hunting lodge setting, overlooking fields and woodlands with access to extensive grounds and nature paths.

2 miles from Borde Hill

Borde Hill is a Grade II* listed English Heritage Garden set within 383 acres of woodland and parkland, famous for its diverse collection of unusual trees and shrubs and distinct garden 'rooms'. Visitors can enjoy scenic views, wheelchair accessible facilities, and family-friendly amenities including a cafe and picnic area.

Heron's Wood at Greyfriars

This ground floor wing apartment is part of a Grade II listed stone mansion on the edge of Winchelsea, featuring historic architectural details, scenic views over estate parkland, and proximity to local attractions including a farm shop, pub, and beaches.

Spring Harbour

This East Sussex holiday home offers uninterrupted views of the South Downs and is located near Ashdown Forest and Sheffield Park Gardens, providing a tranquil and scenic countryside retreat for up to six guests, including one small dog.

The Old Thatched Cottage

The Old Thatched Cottage is an 18th-century detached cottage set in the rural weald of Kent, offering a peaceful and cozy environment with characterful charm including a thatched roof and inglenook fireplace, surrounded by a mature enclosed garden and located near the market town of Tenterden and countryside attractions.

Walnut Walk

Walnut Walk is a cosy timber clad cottage within a private countryside estate offering a peaceful base surrounded by ancient woodland and open land, suitable for families and pet owners seeking a nature-immersed retreat.

South Down Lodges - La Belle Roulotte

The Romani caravan is a charming and cosy accommodation set in the South Downs countryside near Hassocks, West Sussex, offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature with an open-plan living area and private parking.

Hale Dairy

Hale Dairy is a 2-bedroom barn conversion holiday accommodation in the village of Chiddingly, East Sussex, offering a tranquil and scenic countryside setting with rustic charm and modern comforts for a cosy and peaceful stay.

Highlands Farmhouse

A secluded and picturesque 4-bedroom rustic Sussex farmhouse set on the edge of a forest with abundant wildlife, offering a peaceful rural retreat with woodland, streams, and countryside for family and nature lovers.

Saunders Oast Barn

Saunders Oast Barn is a detached barn conversion property set in a rural location near the coast, providing a peaceful and private retreat with traditional charm and modern comfort.

Vallance House

A luxurious detached house near the beach in Brighton & Hove, offering spacious accommodation for families or groups with extensive living areas, an enclosed garden with outdoor kitchen/bar and garden furniture, and private parking.

3 miles from Bayham Old Abbey

Bayham Old Abbey is a historic 13th-century Premonstratensian abbey ruins located near Lamberhurst, Kent. Now maintained by English Heritage, visitors can explore scenic outdoor ruins featuring ornate stonework and a nearby gatehouse, set within landscaped grounds enhanced by famous landscape gardener Humphry Repton.

Beehive Cottage

This is a two-bedroom English countryside cottage near the beach and local towns, set in a rural and scenic area within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a peaceful, family-focused home with outdoor garden space and a games room.

Chessons Farm - Stable Cottage

This ground floor detached cottage located in the Bewl Valley offers accommodation for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, featuring an open-plan living space and an enclosed garden, set in Sussex countryside on a working farm with views of Bewl Water and surrounding meadows.

2 miles from Pashley Manor Gardens

Pashley Manor Gardens offers 11 acres of beautifully maintained English country gardens surrounding a historic Grade I listed manor house. Visitors can enjoy seasonal displays of flowers including tulips, roses, and dahlias, art exhibitions, and a café with garden views. The site provides good wheelchair accessibility and facilities including accessible parking and toilets. Admission is free for Historic Houses members, with fees for others, especially during the annual Tulip Festival.

The Tractor Shed

This accommodation is a converted tractor shed in peaceful countryside on a working farm, offering an open plan ground floor layout with two ensuite bedrooms and a patio area, serving as a tranquil base for exploring Sussex and Kent.

Hallmark Lodge

Hallmark Annexe is a charming detached holiday home set in a peaceful countryside location with scenic views and a cosy rustic interior featuring woodburners, an open-plan living space, and a rear garden with outdoor seating and barbecue facilities.

Sheriff Cottage

Sheriff Cottage is a luxury Victorian holiday cottage located in tranquil Sussex countryside near Horsted Keynes, close to the Bluebell Railway and countryside gardens, offering a peaceful rural retreat in an end terrace setting with a traditional English garden and a garden room.

Keeper's Cottage

Keeper's Cottage is a quirky rural hideaway set within a 130-acre working farm estate featuring gardens, woodland, and wildlife in a peaceful countryside environment with a vintage-style interior reflecting the 1970s.

Poundgate Park House

Poundgate Park House is a spacious family home located in the Sussex countryside with garden views and a conservatory, offering a stylish and rural private retreat ideal for multi-generational groups or gatherings.

Ivy Cottage

A detached barn conversion in the Sussex countryside offering a peaceful rural retreat with a spacious garden bordered by a stream, near walking routes and local attractions such as Bodiam Castle and the Rother Valley.

Fir Tree Holidays - Fir Tree Apartment

A one-bedroom luxury holiday retreat in Crowborough on the edge of Ashdown Forest, offering a peaceful and stylish setting ideal for couples or solo travelers, with a private garden and parking.

Elsie's Hut

Elsie’s Hut is a bespoke shepherd’s hut set in a rural location near the South Downs National Park, offering a cosy, peaceful retreat with scenic views, garden space, and nearby countryside activities.

Tovey Lodge

This single-storey detached holiday cottage is set within 3 acres shared with the owners near South Downs National Park, providing a peaceful retreat for couples or small families with nearby village amenities and local attractions.

Seaford Retreats - Secret Cottage

The Secret Cottage is a ground-floor apartment in Seaford offering a cosy and homely coastal retreat with easy access to local attractions, a private enclosed garden, and a relaxed atmosphere ideal for couples or small groups.

Dory

Dory is a cosy and homely two-bedroom holiday home located near the south coast of England in Camber, offering a pet-friendly and self-contained retreat with scenic coastal and countryside surroundings suitable for up to four guests.

Coblye Barn

A single-storey barn conversion set quietly within 500 acres of Brightling Park in the High Weald AONB, featuring level access, rural surroundings with walks on the doorstep, and peaceful countryside atmosphere.