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Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two.
Blackthorn is a luxurious retreat for two. Attached to the owner's home, and situated on the edge of Icklesham village, the property lies halfway between the ancient towns of Rye and Hastings. There is a distant view of the sea, and the garden is surrounded by beautiful AONB countryside. The cottage has a private, south facing verandah, and guests are welcome to use the heated, indoor swimming pool and outdoor hot tub throughout their stay but exclusively between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm.

The Annex at Buttons Farm
The Annex is an elegant, spacious property in a beautiful rural setting. It is perfectly located for exploring Kent & Sussex with many wonderful attractions and activities close by. A short drive to Wadhurst station is perfect for day trips up to London, only a 1 hour journey. Wadhurst village, voted as the best place to live in the UK 2023, is a few minutes drive away. The rooms are large and spacious, perfect for couples or families. Small, well behaved dogs are welcome for an additional fee.

Cosy Cottage with Woodburner & Countryside Views.
Cowbeach Cottage is Grade II listed and has been lovingly restored to a high standard. It features a wealth of old oak beams and an inglenook fireplace with a cosy wood burning stove. It is tastefully decorated throughout to provide a relaxing space. The bespoke oak staircase leads to a beautiful vaulted bedroom with views across the Kent countryside. The cottage benefits from a private south facing garden and patio. It is ideally situated to explore the many National Trust properties close by.

Pebbles - calming and quiet near the sea
Pebbles is a private annexe at our home in Pett Level, a haven of quiet and calmness. You’ll be only five minutes walk from an amazing beach. Surrounded by fabulous countryside and cliff top walks, 2 local pubs in the village of Pett, 5 minutes car ride or a lovely 1/2 hour walk away over the hills. There is a bright lounge with french doors overlooking the garden, wet room, double bedroom and fully fitted kitchen. The garden is secluded and peaceful . The beautiful town of Rye is 5 miles away.

Wild hideaway near Lewes
Welcome to your wild hideaway. Self-contained with your own entrance, secluded garden, living room, luxury shower and kingsize bed under the eaves. An easy ride from London, Lewes and Brighton, it's ideal for quick escapes, romantic breaks, poetic inspiration or combining city/culture with rural retreating. Great pubs, walks, the Downs, Glyndebourne, Charleston, Firle, Farley Farm all approx. 10 mins. Designed as a creative workspace, there's no TV but good WiFi: no streetlights, lots of stars.

Idyllic 2- Bedroom barn with amazing views
Spacious barn conversion with views of the countryside. The Barn is an ideal location to use as a base for visiting the many places of interest or for a relaxing holiday. There are many National Trust properties within a small radius together with historic gardens and local vineyards. Tenterden and Rye are a short drive and Camber Sands, with its sandy beach, is a must. There are a number of local pubs which serve food, The White Hart within a few minutes walk, and many others not far away.

The Long Stable: Rural haven, spacious, fast Wifi
Stylishly fitted and eco-friendly, our detached, self-contained cottage is in a very rural location. There are no other holiday cottages on the farm. Situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on a sheep farm of 23 acres (which you are free to roam), this is a real get-away-from-it-all location. One of the most peaceful and relaxing places you will ever stay. With underfloor heating and a wood-burning stove you will be cosy whatever the weather.

Badgers Den - Covehurst Bay Holiday Cottage
Luxury self-catering holiday cottage in the countryside near Hastings. Heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, gym & outdoor hot tub. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, suitable for up to 4 people. Kitchen, dining & living room is open plan with large Smart TV & free Netflix. 2 bathrooms. Free high speed WiFi throughout. Sunny conservatory, private garden with sun loungers & BBQ. Amazing coastal and countryside walks right from the doorstep.

The Granary, Organic Vineyard stay with Pool.
Coes Farm offers 50 acres of absolute tranquillity in amongst nature, with a bit of luxury thrown in too! We have formal gardens and ornamental ponds, a large lake, plenty of woodland, open fields, an indoor saltwater swimming pool with hot tub, a tennis court and a games room which is resident in our Micro-Winery! We planted our 5 acre vineyard in Spring 2021 and extended the existing Orchard with cider varieties in 2023.

Charming Little Worker’s Cottage
Built in the 1860’s this little rustic one bedroom workers cottage is a place to relax and a base for exploring. Situated in 0re, nearby paths lead to the beautiful Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve with its coastal country walks, ancient woodlands and dramatic clifftop sea-views. Set back from the road, along a terrace of small cottages, this is a place for quiet and bird song.

Perfect Isolation. Quaint Sussex Farm Cottage
Refurbished Spring ‘22 The perfect rural bolthole. Think The Holiday but you will need to supply Jude Law & Cameron Diaz. Waggoners is a private & quaint, cottage set in idyllic isolation, on a working farm, with luxurious handpicked furnishings. Outside- you are spoilt with a patio that bathes in sunshine all day. Please also see my other listings for further availability

The Piggery-country hideaway, amazing valley views
Tucked away at the end of a quiet farm track, The Piggery is a cosy, detached hideaway on our Sussex farm. With a wood-burning stove, open-plan living space, well-equipped kitchen, and private garden, it’s perfect for a relaxing countryside break. Surrounded by rolling hills and stunning sunsets, it’s the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the peace and beauty of rural East Sussex.
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