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Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Cottage  southwest aspect
West facing front of cottage
Private Garden with some furniture
Entrance drive
Pond adjacent to cottage

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, East Sussex National Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashdown Forest
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds

This pretty, former chauffeur’s, cottage is set well away from the lane, situated between High Hurstwood and Buxted in an area designated of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the grounds of owners’ home overlooking fields and adjacent to an unfenced pond stocked with course fish which is home to a variety of local wildlife. Four steps lead up to the front door and on the ground floor the spacious accommodation consists of a hallway with a cosy living room leading off and an open fire, overlooking the pond and garden. A double bedroom with views of the garden and a family bathroom with overhead shower. There is a farmhouse style, well-equipped kitchen with separate dining area and a further single bedroom with basin. Both these rooms have excellent views over the pond. The first floor consists of a landing with hanging cupboard, a good sized single bedroom overlooking both the garden and pond and a large twin bedded (which can be made into a double bed) room with views of the gardens and an en-suite bathroom.
There is ample parking for two cars and the spacious private garden is equipped with garden benches, tables, chairs, sun loungers and a barbecue. There is a further pond on the far side of the lane from the house surrounded by a bluebell wood and fields, all within the owners’ grounds
Other amenities include:
Full oil central heating, kindling and coal for the fire, books and games, unlimited fibre-optic broadband , TV, DVD player, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, cafetiere, microwave, charcoal BBQ, all towels and bed linen, a high chair, stair gate and cot (available on request) and a welcome pack with local seasonal fare.
All children must be supervised in the garden with the unfenced pond. Course fishing is available on request.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is an unfenced pond next to the cottage
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside in the garden
Check in after 4 pm & before 9 pm No smoking inside cottage no pets allowed
Report damage/ problems to owner immediately. Place rubbish in bins outside Turn off lights when cottage unoccupied Burn coal only on open fire
Parking by cottage for two cars , vans and additional cars in area across lane Vacate by 10 a.m. on departure day with property clean and tidy

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Uckfield

Located in Uckfield, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Crowborough Beacon Golf Club and Piltdown Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Downs National Park and High Weald. Travelling with kids? Consider Tinkers Park, or check out an event or a game at Hanbury Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • East Sussex National Golf Club - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Sheffield Park Garden - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Ashdown Forest - 20 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Uckfield Buxted Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Picture House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bricklayers Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hartfields - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming detached cottage in peaceful, rural setting with woodland & ponds located?

This family-friendly Uckfield cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of High Weald, Tinkers Park and Wilderness Wood. West Park Nature Reserve and Crowborough Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Uckfield Buxted Station is 30 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by Diana Brennan

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We have lived here since 1975 and enjoyed living in such beautiful surroundings which we enjoy sharing with and describing to our guests. Because we live on the property we are normally available to give any helpful tourist advice and ensure the smooth running of the cottage.

Why they chose this property

This property is situated in the heart of the AONB of the Sussex Weald which in Roman and Tudor times was the main iron producing region in Britain. The iron ore was used, amongst other things, to make canon ball to help fend off the Spanish Armada. We have a hammer pond dating back to this period and the remains of the bloomery and other workings of this industry can still be found nearby.

What makes this property unique

The main house is Arts and Crafts, and the cottage is approached through the archway of this house and is situated at the end of the drive in front of a paddock and next to a large unfenced pond well away from the road, surrounded by the beautiful and unspoilt Sussex countryside. On the opposite side of the lane is another pond, woodland and fields included in the grounds.

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