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A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2
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Explore the area
Icklesham, ENG
- Hastings Country Park9 min drive
- Hastings Castle12 min drive
- Hastings Pier13 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
A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.
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.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
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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
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. Alexandra Park and Adventure Golf Hastings 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 - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
- Hastings Castle - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
- Camber Sands - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
- Hastings Pier - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
- White Rock Theatre - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Three Oaks Pub - 5 min drive
- White Hart (Beefeater) - 7 min drive
- The Cove - 11 min drive
- The Broad Oak - 10 min drive
- Conqurers March - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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English
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