A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Icklesham, ENG

Hastings Country Park11 min drive
Hastings Pier14 min drive
Camber Sands19 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Blackthorn is a luxurious self-catering retreat for two, midway between the towns of Hastings and Rye, attached to the owner’s home with a distant view of the sea, and surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside. The cottage has a south-facing verandah, ideal for soaking up the ambience of this peaceful setting, and guests have exclusive access to the family’s heated indoor swimming pool and outdoor hot tub between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm daily. (These facilities are operational throughout the year). We are also happy to accommodate a young family with one child up to 24 months, and can provide a travel cot and high chair if required.

Property manager

Peter Spencer

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Strictly No pets except for guide dogs, sorry.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Despite being situated in a rural location Blackthorn guests need to be considerate of our near neighbour's privacy, keeping noise to a minimum. One reason for our limited hot tub and indoor pool hours of 8.00am to 8.00pm daily is to contain the noise levels particularly in the evenings.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Icklesham

Located in Winchelsea, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Camber Castle and Lamb House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Camber Sands and Mallydams Woods. Adventure Golf Hastings and East Hill Lift are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Icklesham, ENG

What's nearby

Hastings Country Park - 11 min drive
Hastings Pier - 14 min drive
White Rock Theatre - 14 min drive
Pett Level Beach - 16 min drive
Camber Sands - 19 min drive

Getting around

Hastings Three Oaks Station - 5 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

The New Inn - 8 min drive
The Three Oaks Pub - 5 min drive
The Red Lion Inn - 11 min drive
The Ship Inn - 8 min drive
The Three Legs Brewing Company Limited - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Church of St Thomas a Becket, St. Thomas the Martyr and Mallydams Woods. High Weald and Pett Level Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ellie r.

18 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time !

Lovely place! Lovely people! Definitely recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

11 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We were impressed the miniute we saw Blackthorn Lodge. The property is very clean and modern. The lodge itself was bigger than expected and a super king size bed! Amazing! It was a birthday celebration (a big birthday) and was overwhelmed with a card and prosecco from Peter & Karen. The hot tub & pool are literally outside the lodge were brilliant, although the house is next door we never felt we were overlooked. Peter was a brilliant host, ideas for places to visit and very accomodating for any requests we had. Visited the Robin Hood pub just 5 minutes walk up the road, very nice. Will be recommending Blackthorn to many friends and family. A great place to stay, would love to come again. Thank you Peter & Karen!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

The location was quiet and secluded and exclusive use of the pool and hot tub was great. Peter and Karen were very friendly and welcoming. The property is attached to their home but you always feel like you have total privacy. We hired a car and the cottage is very close to historic villages like Rye and Hastings, both well worth a visit. Overall it was excellent and we'd definitely go back

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy T.

8 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mini break

Loved this place, fantastic value for money, beautiful walks, lovely people, great facilities quiet and relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

August M.

26 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing and peaceful stay x

What a lovely weekend x Had a lovely time at Blackthorn, hot tub was very relaxing and hot. Peter and Karen were both wonderful hosts. Highly recommend 😁

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter Spencer

Blackthorn is attached to our home - a single storey, former agricultural building set in beautiful Sussex countryside, where we work at our freelance jobs: Karen is a full-time graphic designer specializing in book designs, while Peter is a greetings card designer and publisher, part-time gardener and musician, and also runs the cottage lettings business.

Why they chose this property

Both my wife and I came to the area independently as children and we've been under its spell ever since. Glorious beaches, medieval towns with smuggler's tunnels, a beautiful coastline and varied landscapes still hold its appeal.
The property itself is quite unique: a former agricultural, single-storey black timber-clad building around a courtyard that faces south with uninterupted countryside views and a distant glimpse of the sea.

What makes this property unique

Our holiday cottage is probably unique in England as it's just for two people but still has a hot tub and an indoor heated swimming pool quite literally on its doorstep. It's surrounded by peaceful countryside and is the ideal place to get away from it all and totally relax, but still close enough to good roads enabling guests to get to beautiful places within a few minutes. As the cottage is attached to our own home we are also on hand to give advice or help with anything if guests should need us, otherwise we're very discrete.