Blackdown Cottage - Self catering holiday cottage in Burwash, Nr Wadhurst & Ticehurst, East Sussex, England - Sleeps 4
Blackdown Cottage
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Enjoy the peace and total seclusion offered by this charming 5-star holiday cottage which is set amidst thirty acres of lawns, streams, woodland and lakes in the High Weald of Sussex and on the borders of the South Downs National Park.
The completely renovated 19th Century, two bedroom cottage retains many of its original features including open fires and timber-clad walls while offering the highest standards of comfort you’d expect from a top-of-the-range destination.
And once here, there are any number of things to do. We’re next door to Roger Daltrey’s (of The Who) trout fishery where day tickets are available. Thirty-five minutes away is the world-famous Pantiles of Royal Tunbridge Wells where you can eat, drink and shop to your heart’s content. Thirty minutes in the opposite direction is the opera house at Glyndebourne while a sharp turn to the left will take you the site of the Battle of Hastings and the abbey built by William the Conquerer. But if you don’t fancy travelling far, then why not visit the home of Rudyard Kipling that is less than five minutes away from the cottage. The list goes on and on.
This is fabulous walking country. The South Downs National Park and The High Weald offer stunning views across some of the most beautiful parts of England and they are right on our doorstep. Several of the great gardens of England are close at hand, including Great Dixter, Pashley Manor and Penshurst Place, all of them less than twenty minutes drive from here. Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn is about forty five minutes away while Leeds Castle, often described as the most beautiful in England is less than an hour down the Maidstone road.
Facilities
Open Fire Log Burner Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Bike Storage Golf Facilities Nearby Off-Road Parking DVD Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave Dishwasher CD Player Shower Bath Kingsize Bed Accessible via Public Transport
Accommodation comprises:
The comfortable sitting room is a mixture of the new and the antique with old prints and original water colours on the wall, a flat screen television, DVD player and an original open fireplace.
The spacious kitchen/diner comes complete with a range of wall and floor units containing all the equipment you are likely to need during your stay. At the other end of the room, a wood-burning stove (and an inexhaustible supply of logs) will put you in a relaxing mood as you sit down for supper at the oak table and chairs. On fine days you may want to open the patio doors and eat outside while watching the rabbits playing havoc with the vegetation.
The large bathroom has a separate bath and generous sized shower cubicle with endless hot water available on demand. A full range of towels is, of course, supplied for each guest.
The main bedroom is furnished with a Kingsize bed, deep interior-sprung mattress, pure Egyptian cotton bed-linen and an over-sized goose-down duvet. Naturally there are bedside tables and lights, a wardrobe and a dressing table for your use. Hairdryers come as standard in both bedrooms.
The second bedroom has two single beds, each supplied with deep Slumberland interior sprung mattresses and covered with pure Egyptian cotton bed-linen and oversized pure goose-down duvets. A bedside table and lamp controlled from switches at the door and the bedside ensure your total convenience while storage for your clothes is provided by a wardrobe and a generous supply of wood hangers.
The utility room is equipped with a Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer, an ironing board and iron, as well as a Dyson. A range of cleaning equipment and liquids are stored in one of the fitted cupboards.
Additional information: Price includes linen, towels, logs, electricity and central heating fuel. No pets. No children between the ages of 3 and 12 yrs.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £475 Mid Season from £650 High Season from £699 Peak Season £775
Key details:
Star Rating: 5 Stars Pets: No Smoking: No Children: Yes Changeover Day: Saturday
Payment options:
Cheque, Credit Card, Bank Transfer
Bedroom configuration:
Sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms (1 King, 1 Twin)
Owner's details:
Owner: Blackdown Cottage click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
Blackdown Cottage has been advertised with Independent Cottages since April 2009
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Reviews and Testimonials for Blackdown Cottage
Beautiful cottage and grounds; a real home from home. We have had a wonderful stay.
The Willing Family, Harrow, London. 15.5.09
Great cottage****, beautiful garden ...Its our first time in the UK. Sussex is lovely. Leeds Castle was nice although not so big as you would expect from the pictures. We did some nice shopping in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Nice town to stroll through. Thanks, Patrick, the 'landlord' for making us feel very much at home. P.S. A recommendation to foreigners: If you are interested in castles etc, get a National Trust membership. There are special ones for foreigners for approx. £20. It is a lot cheaper than paying each attraction individually.
Ad and Yolanda van Grootel, Eindhoven, Netherlands. 27.5.09
Gorgeous cottage with lots of personal touches giving it a homely feel. The grounds were wonderful to wonder in and explore and we enjoyed watching the wildlife around the ponds. We visited many of the picturesque towns and villages giving us a real taste of Sussex and Kent. We would strongly recommend Rye for a visit and Battle was a great outing. Quick and easy access to London allows a successful day trip and enough time to vist most of the important sites. Will recommend to other friends and hope to return in the future. Thank you.
The Raeper family, Dundee, Scotland. 25.7.09
A very peaceful and enjoyable time! We have really enjoyed exploring East Sussex. The cottage was lovely and everything we needed. Thank you Patrick for your hospitality.
Ian and Sharon, Islington, London. 8.8.09
We've spent the most wonderful time at Blackdown Cottage. A superbly renovated cottage offering you plenty of privacy in a most tasteful setting. Courteous hosts, great amenities, a lovely garden, exquisite curtains and bedding make for a wonderful stay. If a sixth star where available, we'd add it wholeheartedly.'
Rob and Antje Vermeulen, Purmerand, Netherlands. 13.8.09
Had a fabulous week. Visited Groombridge Place and gardens, 35 minutes away. Well worth seeing (Pride and Prejudice was filmed there). Also, if you have kids, Drusillas Zoo is great. The weather has been perfect and the cottage a joy to be in. Haven't slept so well in ages.
Mrs Julia B and the boys, London. 22.8.09
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