With a stunning rural location in East Sussex, the historic town of Lewes is a charming spot for a countryside holiday. The town centre is a maze of narrow alleyways, medieval streets and old sites that include the ruined Lewes Castle and the timber-framed townhouse of Anne of Cleeves. Besides historic attractions, you can also enjoy great cafes, pubs and restaurants — all of which are within easy reach of our best East Sussex holiday cottages. Read more
Stable Cottage is an accessible self-catering holiday cottage in a rural situation just outside the village of Plumpton Green, with easy access to a great variety of holiday attractions. These range from the Bluebell Steam Railway, National Trust properties such as Wakehurst Place and Sheffield Park Gardens, the ancient town of Lewes, the Sussex coast and Brighton, to unlimited walks on Chailey Nature Reserve, the Ashdown Forest and the South Downs National Park. Plumpton has its own racecourse and Glyndebourne Opera House is within easy reach. Stable Cottage, which has been rated as four star, is an ideal spot from which to explore both East and West Sussex.
"1 Bed Apartment in Brighton" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Brighton and Hove. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom - 1 shower room with shower cubicle and WC - Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine - Smart TV - Apartment on 3rd...
"2 Bed Cottage in Haywards Heath" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in West Sussex. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 Bedrooms – 1 king size and 1 bunk room - weight limit for top bunk 11 stone - 1 Bathroom with a hand-held shower over bath, separate...
"1 Paythorne Farm Cottages" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in West Sussex. Small Dole is a modest village resting in Sussex, in close reach of the market town of Henfield, hosting a wonderful range of amenities and attractions. The village itself is home to pubs and shops, as well as offering easy access into the...
"2 Bed Cottage in Stone Cross" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in East Sussex. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms − 1 double, 1 twin - 1 shower room with a shower and WC - Electric oven/hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher...
"1 Bed Cottage in North Chailey" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in East Sussex. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 double bedroom - Sleeps 2 + 1 (Sofa bed in lounge) - 1 shower room with WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave,...
"1 Bed Cottage in Piltdown" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in East Sussex. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 king-size bedroom - 1 shower room with WC - Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, Dulce Gusto coffee machine, dishwasher, washer/dryer - Smart...
"2 Bed Cottage in Brighton" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Brighton and Hove. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single - 1 family bathroom with a shower over the bath - Gas hob and electric oven, fridge with ice compartment, microwave, washer...
"Lilyrose Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in East Sussex. Between the beach towns of Pevensey and Eastbourne, the hamlet of Stone Cross is situated close to Polegate. There are a few basic utilities in Stone Cross, and there are numerous pubs and tea shops in Polegate and Hailsham where you may get...
"Harbour Way" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in West Sussex. Located on the coast of England in West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea can be separated into two towns; the old and the new. Old Shoreham is the site of the pre-Norman settlement, clustered around the Church of St Nicholas, part of which may date back...
"2 Bed Cottage in Seaford" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in East Sussex. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 Bedrooms – 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a 2ft 6' twin on request) and 1 double - 1 Bathroom with a shower over...
"The Granary" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in West Sussex. Fulking is a lovely Sussex village located in the South Downs National Park and dating back to just after the Norman invasion in 1066. There is a quaint country pub just outside the village called "The Shepherd and Dog" beside which is a...
"3 Bed Cottage in Ovingdean" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Brighton and Hove. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms - 1 super-king (can be made into a twin on request), 1 king size, 1 double - 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle with rainfall shower and...
"2 Bed Cottage in Waldron" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in East Sussex. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 king-size zip-and-links bedrooms (can be made up as twins if required) - 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath, and a WC - 1...
"2 Bed Cottage in Buxted" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in East Sussex. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin - 1 Jack and Jill bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC, 1 en-suite shower room with a...
"2 Bed Apartment in Rottingdean" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Brighton. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms - 1 king, 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC - Ceramic hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine - Smart...
"2 Bed Cottage in Shoreham-by-Sea" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in West Sussex. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double - 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with walk-in shower, bath and WC, 1 ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower and WC -...
"2 Bed Cottage in Seaford" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in East Sussex. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 double bedrooms (both with additional single beds) - 1 family bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and WC - Electric oven/hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and...
"4 Bed Cottage in Saltdean" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Brighton and Hove. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double and 1 single - 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with...
"Beachfront Penthouse" is a 3 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 6 guests in Brighton. Brighton is a vibrant seaside city resting between Hove and Rottingdean, known for its creative spirit, energetic atmosphere and ever-changing coastline. The city is famed for its long pebbled beach and colourful streets, and offers a wealth of...
"4 Bed Cottage in Rottingdean" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Brighton and Hove. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double, 1 single with an additional pull-out truckle bed - 1 bathroom with shower over the free-bath, hand-held shower attachment and WC -...
"Ghyll Park Farm" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in East Sussex. Horam is a quaint rural community that is on the outskirts of the High Weald aonb between Burlow and Little London. The village has a number of fun things to do, like the Horam Park and the Horam Manor Farm. Dining options include Clubhouse Bar...
"6 Bed Cottage in Herons Ghyll" is a 6 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 12 guests in East Sussex. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 6 bedrooms – 3 super-king-size (can be arranged as twin rooms on request), 2 doubles, 1 twin - 5 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower...
"5 Bed Cottage in Magham Down" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 12 guests in East Sussex. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 5 bedrooms - 1 family room with 1 super-king-sized bed and 1 single bed; 1 family room with 1 king-size bed, 1 day bed for a child; 2 super-king-size; 1 twin - 5 bathrooms -...
"Blackstock Country Estate" is a 11 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 22 guests in East Sussex. The town of Hailsham is settled in the picturesque county of East Sussex. A large and popular spot for UK holidaymakers, you will find an array of shops, pubs and restaurants to be enjoyed during your stay. With the busy resort town of...
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Grab yourself a holiday home away from home with our self-catering accommodation in Lewes. We have large properties that are fabulous for large gatherings of family and friends, as well as stylishly converted barns and cosy boltholes perfect for a romantic weekend away. All of our cottages in Lewes are well-appointed with every amenity and comfort you’ll need for your stay. Whether you need WiFi, a large social kitchen or you’d like walks from your doorstep, we have a property to suit you.
Lewes is a thriving town that has plenty to enjoy over a week’s holiday or short break. Market day brings a hive of activity to the town, while the high street is full of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and even a craft brewery. Spend a few days exploring the town before venturing out into the beautiful surrounding countryside. We even have dog-friendly cottages in Lewes if you fancy bringing your favourite four-legged friend along.
When you’ve discovered the sites in town, there are heaps of attractions in the neighbouring rural areas of East Sussex to enjoy.
If you’re travelling from one of the major cities in the UK, below shows an average distance to Lewes, so you know what to expect when choosing to visit by car.
London: 70 miles
Birmingham: 174 miles
Glasgow: 467 miles
Liverpool: 278 miles
Bristol: 162 miles
Manchester: 265 miles
Leeds: 262 miles
Edinburgh: 470 miles
Newcastle: 349 miles
When you’ve had your fill of the city, East Sussex has plenty of gorgeous beaches, rolling sand dunes, great countryside walks and traditional pubs to enjoy. Here are just a few of our favourite spots:
