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Stunning converted Old Post Office in Keymer - Close Ditchling Brighton Lewes

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Interior
beautiful large south facing window seat
Sofa bed (ideal 1 or 2 if couple!)
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 320 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Keymer, ENG
  • Place, American Express Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Sussex
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Stunning converted Old Post Office in Keymer - Close Ditchling Brighton Lewes

A wonderful converted Old Village Post Office - the Post Box still used by locals! In the glorious Sussex Countryside yet less than an hour away from London and 10 minutes from Brighton by train. It has been decorated to the highest standard and has a light and modern feel. Perfect for short and long term lets and also for business visitors with its fast Wi-Fi. Accommodation is a sunny Lounge with sofa and large South Facing Window seat (perfect for reading /watching world go by or snoozing !) Large bedroom with a super-king size bed (can be divided into 2 standard size single beds) Wardrobe and chest of drawers. Large bathroom with walk in Shower (there is a bath but have not included as this unfortunately is very slow running, so probably best not to consider the bath!) Kitchenette with full size oven/hob, built in fridge/freezer and cupboards containing essential cooking equipment as well as tea and coffee.
Parking opposite is free ! The Village Pub is across the road. You may wish to do the lovely walk across fields (can drive 2 mins ) to Ditchling - a beautiful Village with Church and Pond, award winning Pub 'The Bull' and White Horse, 2 cafes and a Deli and Art museum. Hassocks is a 10 minute walk in the other direction with 2 little supermarkets, chemist, hairdresser, bank and lots of lovely cafes, also the Main Line Railway Station (London 50 minutes) Brighton (8 Min) Lovely walks abound and close to 'South Downs National Park'(a designated area of outstanding beauty) as well as great for Brighton, Sussex University, Lewes, Gatwick, Glyndbourne, Hickstead and Plumpton Racecourse's and of course Ditchling's Vineyards !

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 small dog. £30 charge
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please contact me first if you have a dog to discuss. Thank you Under no circumstances should your dog be left alone at the property.
There will be a credit of £25.00 per week for electric (this should be plenty enough ) but anything above will need to be paid by the guest.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hassocks

Located in Hassocks, this apartment is in a rural area. Brighton Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach. Sussex Prairies Garden and Brighton Buddhist Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Keymer, ENG

What's nearby

  • Preston Park - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • American Express Stadium - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Brighton Beach - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • University of Sussex - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Brighton Centre - 17 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Hassocks Station - 13 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thatched Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Proper Cycling & Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bull - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack And Jill Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hop Tub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning converted Old Post Office in Keymer - Close Ditchling Brighton Lewes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Stunning converted Old Post Office in Keymer - Close Ditchling Brighton Lewes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning converted Old Post Office in Keymer - Close Ditchling Brighton Lewes?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunning converted Old Post Office in Keymer - Close Ditchling Brighton Lewes located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ditchling Beacon Car Park and Ditchling Common Country Park. Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and East Sussex National Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km). Hassocks Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Short stay

Ideal for a short stay for a couple. Ideally located in a beautiful area with access to road and rail.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Uncomfortable if elderly

We lived in Hassocks/Keymer for 40 years and wanted somewhere agreeable to stay while looking up friends and acquaintances. Although the beds in The Old Post Office, Keymer, were comfortable, this is not suitable accommodation for elderly people like us. The seating soon becomes uncomfortable. Is it too much to expect two easy armchairs and a medium size coffee table when staying for a week? There is ample space. In the bathroom, the toilet works well and so does the shower, if you are careful with the droopy showerhead. But the supply of hot water to the hand basin depends on you finding and switching the immersion heater on. (The thermostat is set to lukewarm.) Yes, energy prices have gone up, but really! It is best not to think of using the bath. A bidet would be a sensible replacement. Kitchen arrangements are adequate, given that both Keymer and Hassocks have many and varied eateries and take-aways, which we used. We cut our stay short and will not stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., California, USA

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

Always a pleasure

This is our second stay at the Post Office. It is well situated within walking distance to cafes, grocers, chemists, even the train station and bus lines. Perfectly suitable for singles or couples with a small kitchen, comfortable living room (love the window seat), large bedroom and bathroom. Michelle is always very accommodating and communicative. Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Waterville, Kerry, Ireland

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

Lovely time at Christmas

The Old Post Office was the perfect location for our trip to Sussex for Christmas this year. It was quite spacious, clean and comfortable for us and our two pups. Very convenient for visiting the local area… great walks close by too. Michelle is very accommodating and would check on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed! Also, Keymer has local places to grab coffee, eat and shop for your essentials. We had a very enjoyable stay and holiday!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Old Posthouse

Lovely stay past month, great owner who is very correct and responsive if you need something extra.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Beautiful apartment. Perfect location for Brighton Lewes and The South Downs

Wonderful everything you need
Stayed 48 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

John S.

Great location for exploring the South Downs area

Cute little self catering apartment with a superbly comfortable bed to relax in after long walks across the South Downs and surrounding area. Excellent proximity to Hassocks station to visit Brighton with ease and then return to the peace of the countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marina C.

Lovely stay at the Post Office

Post Office is elegant and just a bit quirky with its old shop layout. On a fairly busy town road but made for an entertaining place to sit in the lovely window seat and watch world go by, and the back bedroom was quiet and comfortable. Didn't get a chance to use the kitchen - instead strolled to JJ's café in Hassock for a fab breakfast and in to Ditchling for a good pub dinner at the White Horse. Michelle was a lovely host - and we really appreciated being able to check in early. (Oh, and the wedding went without a hitch!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

clean and well equipped,very helpful owner

my grandson and myself stayed 3 nights with a friend staying over 1 night.The twin beds and sofa bed were comfortable and the whole property was clean and well equipped. the owners,staff and customers at the Greyhound pub, (opposite the property) were very friendly and we enjoyed a lovely evening meal there. An added bonus for us was the proximity of Hassock train station,an easy 10 minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Angela G.

Great Stay

It is lovely and in a really convenient location. You have direct walking access into the South Downs National Park from the cottage. Six minutes walk into Hassocks, shops and railway station. Also 10/15 minutes walk across the fields or road to Ditchling and the great Bull Inn. The cottage is quiet and the double bed is huge and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Frederik L.

Prettig huisje centraal gelegen in mooi Sussex

Een schoon en fris modern appartementje, voorzien van alle moderne gemakken. Supermarkten en restaurants/pub dicht in de buurt. (ook lekker Indiaas) Omdat iedereen wel met de positieve zaken uit de voeten kan, hier een paar verbeterpuntjes: Parkeren is wat moeizaam in de directe omgeving, maar er is gelukkig een erg sympathieke landlord van de pub aan de overkant, die niet moeilijk doet over parkeren op zijn terrein. Ga er gewoon eens iets nuttigen. 't Is ook een leuke pub om in een vriendelijke omgeving iets te eten en/of drinken. Warm water druk voor de badkuip is hilarisch laag. Praktisch gezien is er eigenlijk geen functionele badkuip. Af en toe wat geluidsoverlast van de bovenburen, maar in een week was het maar 1 late avond wel heel erg. Dat ging met hun besproken worden. Een comfortabele stoel zou fijn zijn. Het lijkt nu wat negatief, maar het zijn puur wat puntjes op de i. We waren dik tevreden.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Petra D.

Individual with contemporary style

We had a lovely time at The Old Post Office; the pictures show exactly what the apartment is like. It is well-kept and clean. The communication with the lessor Michelle was always uncomplicated and friendly. - The pub just vis-à-vis is friendly with good food for reasonable prices. You fiend everything you need nearby so it is a place to recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Great base for our Brighton weekend break!

Lovely spacious accommodation, very nicely decorated! Pub over the road was great to spend an evening in and the food was great there too. Travelling into Brighton was very easy by train (15min walk to station and then 8 minutes into brighton for £9 return). Michelle was also great at getting in touch and making sure all was good both before and during our stay. I would definitely recommend and hope we can return again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Perfect.

The description fitted the property really well. It was clean and well laid out for two people. The owner was really helpful and we were able to use all the facilities without difficulty. Overall the perfect place to us to stay. It is situated with easy access to all the amenities in the area, the wonderful South Downs Way, the pretty town of Ditchling and the easy walk to the station for trains to Brighton. The pub opposite served good food and the local shopping in Hassocks was of a high quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Lovely single storey accommodation

The best thing about this building is it is one one level, no stairs. It is a quirky old building, converted from an old post. It consists of a comfortable lounge and window seat., King size bed and spacious bedroom with a bathroom that has a bath and a separate shower. There is a lovely pub right across the road, where you can park your car, as long as you go see them to check, and probably have a drink and a meal or 2 while your there. Very convenient, no worry about driving home. Local shops only 5 minute drive. We had a relaxing 4 days there. Only 1 1/2 hour drive to Dover Castle, which surprised us. Close enough to our friends in Horsham, they loved coming to visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Zoe S.

Lovely accommodation.

Lovely, clean accommodation and perfect for our 3 night stay. We especially loved the window seat where we could sit and relax after a busy day. Perfectly situated we spent a day in Lewes, Brighton and visited the Zoo Drusillas which was great for little ones. The pub owner opposite let us park in his carpark and we had a drink and food there. Another good pub in walking distance was the Thatched Inn. Overall a nicely situated apartment.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Quaint in an ideal location.

We really had a lovely stay in lovely accommodation. The apartment was beautifully decorated with all the modern facilities you will require. The apartment is set in a beautiful village, next to the church and across the road from a lovely country pub, we stayed over the New Year and the landlord and his staff made us really welcome. We parked the car in the pub car park as parking is a little tight to the front, he was fine when we told him where we were staying. The apartment is ideal for visiting the sites and the twice hourly train into Brighton is definitely to be utilized if you plan on a visit. We would really like to thank Michelle for the Fizz she left us and we look forward to staying at the Old Post Office in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

A lovely modern large apartment for two

Excellent modern and immaculate accommodation in a small village on the South Downs. A perfect location for walkers cyclists and tourists. Easy access to the local villages and the South Coast. Plenty of places of interest to visit and lots of individual shops and galleries within a few miles. The owner was helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Old Post Office

Had an amazing stay at The Old Post Office for whilst visiting Ditchling for a friend's wedding. Great accommodation which was very spacious, had a comfy bed and an amazing bathroom. The apartment was also very clean and had everything that we needed for the weekend. It even had a full length mirror in the bedroom, which was exactly what I was needing for getting ready for a wedding. The apartment was in a great location - nearby to Hassocks train station, local shops and restaurants (all within a short walking distance). The host Michelle was lovely and very friendly. Nothing was a hassle for her. Next time we are visiting the area we would definitely stay at the Old Post Office.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Super mini break near Downs & Brighton

We've just enjoyed a lovely break at this apartment! Totally modern and very high spec - like staying in a 5* hotel! Little extras left in the kitchen for us but we ate out. We walked to the The Bull in Ditchling (10mins) - gorgeous food in trendy cosy pub and the other night we caught the train into Brighton, there's a train station in hassocks and it only took 10mins or less and we were by the sea! We were going to hire bikes and cycle up to the Downs (there's a place at the station we noticed) but decided to walk instead. It's soooo beautiful! There were loads of maps and info in the apartment for walking routes. Stunning views from the Jack & Jill windmills despite some drizzle! I'm glad we chose this one, we were unsure as we usually stay in Brighton but this is a really good balance with everything easily accessible and delicious interior!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A+++ Flat. Hospitality at its best.

We are a family of three (2 adults and our 6y old daughter) and stayed at the Old Post Office for three weeks. The flat is been newly refurbished and its very modern and very convenient. Its located within walking distance from Hassocks train station, but if you have a car its not a problem at all. There is plenty of free on-street parking. The owner (Michelle) was always helpful and gave us some good hints regarding pubs, places to visit and walking or cycling paths. All in all a perfect place to stay if you want to visit Brighton (less than 10 minutes by train) or if you want to discover the beauty of the South Downs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

nancy pickard

Small is beautiful

The Old Post Office is a lovely light, bright, clean apartment. We loved the location - easy for Brighton and a good base to explore the surrounding countryside and small towns. The lovely big bed was very comfortable and the bathroom is really nicely appointed. The kitchen is only small, but then, who cooks on holiday? All in all a very nice place to stay and good value for money.

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Coe

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I work in Travel and have spent many nights in various 5 star hotels - I wanted the apartment to be comfortable without compromising style. I love walking and cycling and the area is great for this.

Why they chose this property

Our family home was opposite, we moved from Brighton as was getting too busy and wanted more space for our children. Originally it was the Village Post Office, however I bought it when the Post Master retired. It has been sympathetically restored.

What makes this property unique

It is in a really enviable position, as is so close to Brighton and Lewes and yet is at the foot of the South Downs, with Ditchling Village just along the Road, and Hurstpierpoint, also a beautiful village. There is a village pub opposite and a historic Church a few meters away. Also it is a converted Old Post Office with the box still being used by locals. If you love walking/cycling and yet love the City life - this is great!

Also the apartment is extremely sunny as is South Facing, and decorated to a very high standard.

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