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.
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.
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.
Ditchling Beacon is the highest point in East Sussex offering extensive panoramic views, historic Iron Age hillfort remains, and scenic chalk downland walks including the South Downs Way. It is popular for walking, wildlife observation, and picnics.
Elm Cottage is a family friendly countryside retreat in Sussex set within a private estate featuring ample outdoor space and wheelchair accessible accommodations.
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.
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.
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.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
Visitors use the Stranger Folk app to take part in an outdoor, games-based adventure inspired by British folklore. Guided by the Old Crone, teams complete magical tasks to find the Stranger Folk and decide their fate.
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.
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.
A stylish and spacious one-bedroom barn conversion located in a quiet rural spot at the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring an open plan living space, private courtyard garden, and nearby country walks, ideal for a peaceful and relaxing stay.
This accommodation is a family-friendly, self-contained holiday cottage located in the peaceful South Downs countryside with nearby country walks and outdoor activities, featuring wheelchair access and pet allowance for two pets.
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.
9–10 Oct, 16–17 Oct…
The Big Draw at Monk's House offers a range of garden-based art activities themed around making marks, including drawing, sketching and creating pictures from natural forms. Activities are open to all ages and abilities.
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.
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.
26 Sep 2026–6 Jun 2027 (another 240 days)
An exhibition exploring the influence of Italy on Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, featuring objects, love letters, photographs and multimedia experiences.
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.
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.
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.
15 Oct, 3 Nov
Join professional forager Megan Howlett for a walk and talk through Sheffield Park’s gardens, exploring seasonal wild foods and learning about their folklore, history, uses and edibility.
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.
Camber Castle is a 16th-century Device Fort built by Henry VIII near Rye, East Sussex, to protect the coast from invasion. It is a ruined concentric artillery fortress operated by English Heritage, open to visitors for guided tours. The castle is notable for its historic military architecture and coastal location.
9–13 Oct, 16–20 Oct…
An exhibition exploring the connection between Max Beerbohm and Henry James, featuring Beerbohm’s caricatures of James alongside sketches by William Rothenstein and John Singer Sargent.
Beech Cottage is a homely accommodation located in the mid-Sussex countryside with scenic views and extensive grounds including woodland and fields, ideal for families and those seeking a countryside retreat.
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.
Chestnut Cottage is a cosy timber clad cottage within the private Nutley Edge estate, set in English countryside with ancient woodland and a stream, offering a family-friendly and accessible base for countryside adventures.
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.
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.
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A local mycologist leads a circular walk through the woods and meadows of Borde Hill’s South Park to explore fungi. Afterwards, attendees can ask questions over tea, coffee and cake inside the Ginkgo Coffee Shop.
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 Battle of Hastings site near Battle, East Sussex, marks the location of the pivotal 1066 battle between the Normans and Anglo-Saxons that shaped English history. Visitors can explore the battlefield, Battle Abbey ruins, and learn about this decisive Norman victory and its aftermath.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
A large-scale re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings, with Saxon and Norman soldiers, living history camps, falconry displays, traditional music and a performance telling the story of the Bayeux Tapestry. Children can take part in sword school and a re-creation of the battle.
This accommodation is a detached, ground-floor yurt located within vast woodlands on the edge of Ashdown Forest, offering a private hot tub and a rustic, nature-immersed experience ideal for couples or small groups interested in outdoor and shooting activities.
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.
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.
Churchill Square is a large indoor shopping centre in Brighton featuring around 85 shops including major chain stores, a food court with multiple restaurants, outdoor seating areas, and an IKEA City Store. It offers ample parking and easy access by public transport.
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.
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.
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
A display at Smallhythe Place traces changes in women’s fashion from the late 1800s into the 1900s, using clothing, photographs and paintings to explore changing attitudes and the lives of some of the house’s residents.
Galley Hill Aspect is a third-floor coastal apartment with direct sea views, featuring a balcony overlooking the beach and beach huts. It offers a comfortable stay with fresh air and convenient access via a lift, suitable for families and couples alike. The apartment is located near Bexhill town centre and various seaside attractions.
Fore Wood is a peaceful ancient woodland near Crowhurst, East Sussex, renowned for its wildlife and rare plants including bluebells and orchids. It offers outdoor nature trails through varied terrain and is managed for conservation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The reserve is free to access but has limited facilities and accessibility challenges.
Bexhill-on-Sea is a picturesque seaside town in East Sussex known for its historic charm, the landmark De La Warr Pavilion modernist arts centre, and its legacy as the birthplace of British motor racing. Visitors can enjoy beaches, riverside scenery, cultural events, and a vibrant town centre with shops and independent markets.
This is a wheelchair-accessible holiday cottage located in the village of Beddingham in the South Downs, suitable for families or friends with a peaceful and scenic countryside setting.
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.
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.
Deer Cottage is a peaceful and homely ground-floor cottage set in 14 acres of Kentish countryside with orchard views, suitable for families and groups up to 4 guests.
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.
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.
Cherry Pip is a traditional timber clad cottage situated on a private estate near Nutley village, offering a peaceful rural retreat with panoramic views, accessible features, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
14 Oct, 21 Oct
Visitors can enter Sheffield Park and Garden before its normal opening hours to enjoy the autumn colours, walk around the lakes and take photographs.
This detached barn conversion offers a rural and historical setting with accessibility features, suitable for families and pets, located near castles and countryside attractions with a private garden and on-site parking.
A detached single-storey cottage in a quiet rural location near the South Downs National Park, offering a homely and peaceful retreat with an enclosed private garden, modern amenities, and scenic countryside surroundings.
Cedar Lodge is a two-bedroom lodge set in the peaceful and scenic South Downs National Park, offering a stylish and comfortable countryside retreat with an open-plan layout and private terrace.
Devil's Dyke is a deep dry valley on the South Downs near Brighton, known for scenic views, walking, hang gliding, and historic Iron Age hillfort remains. It is managed by the National Trust and offers a popular outdoor experience for visitors.
Fig Tree Barn is a cosy one-bedroom holiday let in the village of Hankham, Pevensey, providing a peaceful retreat with a tranquil atmosphere and nearby scenic countryside and historical attractions.
Pevensey Castle is a historic medieval and Roman Saxon Shore fort located in East Sussex. Visitors can explore the extensive outdoor ruins of the largest Saxon Shore fort, Roman curtain walls, and Norman medieval castle remains, including inner and outer baileys. The site also features WWII defensive machine-gun posts and has a history of several significant sieges.
A beamed, rural semi-detached cottage suitable for couples, situated on a working farm with shared gardens and farmland, close to local historic towns and countryside walks.
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.
Birch Cottage is a homely mews cottage located within a private gated estate in Sussex, surrounded by rolling fields and ancient woodland, making it a peaceful countryside retreat for families and friends.
Honeypot Cottage is a spacious rural cottage set within a family-run vineyard in East Sussex, featuring peaceful surroundings and access to outdoor activities like tennis and nearby golf.
A modern detached cottage near the Sussex coast with private courtyard garden, suitable for couples, allowing pets, and offering private parking and easy access to nearby beaches and nature reserves.
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.
9–13 Oct, 16–20 Oct…
Visitors can discover a featured novel inspired by or connected to Lamb House and the history of its notable residents. The featured book changes monthly.
A peaceful rural cottage set within historic farm grounds, suitable for families and pet-friendly, near Eastbourne beaches and countryside attractions.
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.
A quaint charming barn located in a rural country village offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with historic character and countryside surroundings.
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.
Royal Victoria Place is a partially covered shopping centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with 99 retail units and a community centre, offering an indoor shopping experience.
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a historic spa town in Kent, England, known for its picturesque Pantiles, cultural venues, green parks, and convenient transport links including rail services. It offers a blend of heritage, shopping, and outdoor leisure for tourists.
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.
A shepherd's hut located in a quiet rural part of the owner's land offering a peaceful and private retreat with nearby countryside and village amenities.
The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent is a specialised animal sanctuary focusing on big cats, offering limited public open days and experience packages like overnight stays and photography workshops, with enclosures designed to mimic wild habitats.
A renovated barn with open plan living, nestled between Balcombe and Handcross, offering scenic woodland views, a peaceful and private atmosphere, and a cosy, homely environment ideal for couples.
High Beeches Woodland & Water Garden in West Sussex is a 27-acre botanical garden featuring rare and exotic plants, woodland glades, water gardens, and an ancient wildflower meadow. Visitors can enjoy seasonal displays, owner guided tours, a picnic area, and accessible facilities in a peaceful outdoor setting.
10 Oct–1 Nov (next week)
A Halloween activity trail at Nymans, inspired by the children’s books. Follow the bunnies’ ghost-hunting adventure, try activities including Halloween hoopla and broomstick racing, and collect a sticker at the celebration party.
The Cabin is a ground floor studio accommodation with open plan living space, located near the sandy beach at Pevensey Bay providing a quiet and private retreat ideal for a romantic getaway.
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.
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.
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
Visitors can discover collection items linked to the history of Smallhythe Place and Ellen Terry, including theatre props and historic pub objects from the 1800s. The items are rotated monthly and displayed inside the house.
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.
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.
6–30 Oct (another 21 days)
A short outdoor introductory talk gives an overview of Rudyard Kipling’s life, family and writing, and explains his connection to Bateman’s before visitors go inside the house.
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.
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre in Hastings is a large indoor retail complex featuring numerous stores and a notable cricket-themed statue outside, offering a typical shopping experience with extensive parking.
Wisteria Cottage is a one-bedroom holiday home located in the peaceful Sussex countryside near Heathfield, offering privacy and scenic views with a garden, firepit, and private parking.
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.