We stayed to extend our trip to Glyndebourne with some short walks. The cottage is perfect for this, it was great to have a short journey after Parsifal. We had a very good meal at The Jolly Sportsman, followed by a stroll along local paths and lanes.The cottage facilities are great, our only reservation the limited height to the eaves upstairs.
Great cottage, very well kept, clean, lots of useful things to make the stay work well (basic kitchen items, toilet roll etc). Beautiful countryside location perfect for our family and our dog!
Ideal location for Lewes. Used as a base was perfect for us. Spacious, clean and comfortable. We all slept very well in very comfortable beds- trains start quite early but not loud.
Would definitely recommend.
My husband and I revisited Eugene - this time we extended our stay to 2 weeks.
The cottage was again very clean, well equipped with a comfy bed and Eugene was again very helpful with good tips for day trips.
Looking forward to coming back and highly recommend the cottage also for families with small kids. Our 9 month old daughter also enjoyed it very much.
We had a really lovely, relaxing stay in this delightful cottage. Eugene was very friendly and helpful, made us both very welcome. Such a fantastic part of the UK. We gad a great time.
Great location for attending wedding at Beechwood hall. Directions accurate and easy to find. Eugene welcoming and helpful. Accommodation spotless and comfortable, maybe not the best option if have mobility issues but perfect for my requirements.
Spacious areas downstairs,plenty of room in all areas, dining, sitting and bathroom.Theres an outside area leading from the sitting room with table and chairs for enjoying breakfast while srenaded by birdsong
Lovely property and location and Eugene was very friendly and helpful. The only issue for us was a lack of outdoor space, which during the summer months would be a disadvantage. We visited in April, so it wasn't too problematic.
Nice, clean and comfortable property. Every that you need is supplied. Mobile & WIFI can be a bit patchy due to rural location but not an issue for us. Local area was not good for dog walking due to the wet conditions over last few months and did not want to bring back a mucky dog. Nearby Lewes was a good town with choice of shops, cafes, pubs & restaurants. Nearby âRainbowâ pub do an excellent Sunday carvery. Close proximity of railway line did not bother us as we are early risers in the morning.
Warm, cosy and peaceful. Everything we needed. There is a railway line by the property but it didn't spoil the peace. The spring dawn chorus was wondrous. Apparently nightingales sing here too, but is was too early for them. Plenty of places to eat in the area, and not far from the coast. Great place to stay.
Directions to property were easy to follow. Eugene made himself known to.us ensuring we had everything we required. House was beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. My 6 ft 4 sons found the low bedroom ceilings challenging. However we were aware of this before we rented the property. Would not hesitate to recommend for a peaceful retreat. Beautiful sussex countryside.
The house was large with nice furniture, upstairs the roof was on a steep angle, so you canât walk upstraight. When you arrive and read the book with instructions there was a list with a lot of doâs en mostly dontâs. It was a bit overwhelming and it does not feel welcome.Wifi is limited. We were not satisfied about the cleaning of the house. You can hardly hear the trains. But in total it was a nice stay.
First impressions upon arrival were very good. The accommodation was easy to gain access to, extremely well equipped and had adequate space for our party of 3 adults. Eugene, the host, greeted me while emptying the car and recommended a few things to do in the area, which were gratefully received.
We knew there was a railway very nearby, which, being light sleepers, concerned us. However, we had been reassured by the description of the property; âa quiet cottageâ, âa peaceful nightâs sleep is guaranteedâ and âtrains are infrequentâ.
Unfortunately, we didnât find this to be the case. During our 3 night weekend stay, trains were speeding past every 20 minutes on average, from as early as 5:25am and as late as 11:25pm. Plus, there is frequent passenger aircraft noise, probably due to the proximity of Gatwick.
Ear plugs werenât even enough to secure a full night of undisturbed sleep.
On a plus side, we visited some beautiful places in the East Sussex countryside and coastline. The views from Ditchling Beacon (recommended by Eugene) were fabulous!
Directions from host were spot on.
We were attending an opera at Glyndebourne and the location of the property was about a 20 minute drive away.
Property was easy to access and remarkably clean, with a well-equipped open plan kitchen and dining area.
Living room was ideally set up and comfortable.
The upstairs bedrooms comprised one double bedroom and another bedroom with one twin room. The beds were incredibly comfortable.
Only a few minor points that do need mentioning:
1) There is only a toilet upstairs,
2) The beds are quite small. If you are a tall person, it might only be suitable for a few days.
3) The upstairs has sloping rooves on the landing and in the bedrooms. Again, if you ars tall you will have to stoop to avoid hitting your head. We had to upstairs and it has caused a few back problems since coming home.
4) There are a lot of stairs in the property, between rooms, and it is not ideal for those with mobility issues.
These are not major criticisms and should not preclude you from staying here. These points are only intended to make future guests aware of the layout of the property to avoid any surprises.
As an overall holiday let, I would give it 4 out of 5
Lovely !! Place was nice and clean and surroundings were beautiful. Very comfortable and had everything that we needed. Host were lovely and checked in with us a few times to make sure we had all we needed and offer great local advise on places to go for views and food . This was the ideal place to rest and recover from a charity bike ride we attended
HĂŒbsches, kleines HĂ€uschen in der Nature.
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefĂŒhlt. Ansich in guter Lage. Mit dem Auto leicht zu erreichen. Der nĂ€chste Bahnhof ist mit dem Auto 5 min weg. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten ca.10 min.
Wir empfehlen es gerne weiter.
Tolle Unterkunft, tolle Gastgeber, schöne und ruhige Umgebung voller Geschichte
Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Das Haus super sauber und gut ausgestattet. Eine ruhige Gegend mitten in der Natur. Schnelle Anbindung an die Bahn. Kulturhistorisch alles erreichbar. Vielen Dank an die Gastgeber fĂŒr diese tolle Unterkunft.
A garage which has been converted to a two bedroom houseâŠwatch your head on sloping roof. Very comfortable with lounge and dining area and all the facilities you might require. Next to the railway line but do not be put off by this as not that many trains and the property is well insulated for noise. Eugene the owner greeted us warmly when we arrived. Only one minor comment the beside lamps are not bright enough to read by. My first experience of an air b and b encourages me to try others.
We had a wonderful time staying in Sussex: it was a quick and easy taxi for an excellent wine pairing at Bolney and we also enjoyed the local Indian takeaway and a walk up to Ditchling Beacon. This is a beautiful area and we found Eugene's place easy to find and very convenient for exploring the area. The cottage itself was perfect for 4-5 girls for a chilled weekend. The kitchen was well-equipped, the beds comfortable, the house warm, and there was also a TV and games for nights in. Eugene was very helpful and friendly - fixed a problem we had with a tap super promptly - and I would definitely recommend this cottage.