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A Charming Barn Conversion

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Exterior
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast!
Sat TV
Wood burner
Beach close by

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pett Level Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Charming Barn Conversion

Shepherds Cottage is a lovely 18th century single story barn which has been transformed into a romantic hideaway. It sits in a courtyard setting that is part of working stables. We are located on the fringe of the village which has two pubs that both serve food, and are within walking distance. The village has a farm shop and butcher. The property features exposed beams and many retained period features, as well as a wood burning stove luxury shower room and fully fitted kitchen.

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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
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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

About the area

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Adventure Golf Hastings and Carr Taylor Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Stables Theatre and East Hill Lift. Alexandra Park and Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hastings Country Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mallydams Woods - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pett Level Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Camber Sands - 21 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Hastings Doleham Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Oaks Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Conqurers March - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Robin Hood Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming Barn Conversion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Charming Barn Conversion ?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Charming Barn Conversion on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Charming Barn Conversion ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Charming Barn Conversion ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming Barn Conversion ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Charming Barn Conversion located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mallydams Woods, Pett Level Beach and High Weald. Hastings Country Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Great location

Well equipped beautiful country cottage for our 3 night stay. Wonderful hosts who were very helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terence M.

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

Shepherds Cottage

Cosy and comfortable in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2022
Lovely guest
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Shepherd’s cottage, perfect cosy barn retreat

We loved our short break near Hastings Cottage lovely and clean with all we needed Hosts very welcoming and helpful Ideal location for exploring with beautiful countryside and coastal walks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our lovely and beautiful countryside. Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

millettjf m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was lovely, in an idyllic place. There were some issues with repairs and a dog barking for a lot of one of the nights but Jo was lovely and proffesional. The local pub did good food and it was very convinent for seeing hastings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
It was good to have you and glad you enjoyed your stay. As regards the repairs it would help if you could let us know what you are referring to as we are not aware of anything and nothing was mentioned by you during your stay. Thanks. J
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janina J.

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

Lovely cottage close to the sea

Well equipped, clean and conveniently located. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Weekend away

Great Property, perfect for a chilled weekend away. Loved the Animals too. Good pub a short walk away and 5/10 mins drive to Hastings. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

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

A little gem

What a beautiful little hide away. Loved the horses and the sheep next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. With kind regards Marc and Jojo
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

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

Delightful!

Lovely cottage on beautiful farm in idyllic countryside. Very welcoming host, very comfortable and well equipped accommodation; incredibly quiet at night; walking trails galore, seaside close by, nearby ‘farm store’ for provisioning. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Our Best Stay Ever

We stayed for five weeks at this charming cottage. Jojo and Marc catered to our every need, going so far beyond what we have ever encountered before in our many years of travel that we would give them ten stars if possible. The cottage itself and surrounding village of Pett are pristine and beautiful. We loved staying on the farm and getting to know the animals. Even without a car, we were able to walk and take buses to the many surrounding attractions. This 'hidden gem' is one stay we will never forget!
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
We would be happy for Jack and Diane to stay 5 weeks in our house, let alone our holiday let. They are the most charming lovely couple, so undemanding and appreciative as guests, and fun to have around. The cottage was left immaculate after their stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely 2 night stay here. Needed to get away for a few days to relax. This was perfect for that. Loved the rural loaction and also hearing the horses walking by. Small issue with the wifi code not beng what was provided in the confirmation email (check the number in the book) Two Sawyers pub is a lovely place for dinner. Pork chop was divine!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jörg B.

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

Wonderful hosts - beautiful Cottage

We had a wonderful vacation "for two". The cottage is extraordinary well-kept, cultivated and absolutely clean. The house decor and furniture is composed with loving care and a secure attention to the detail. It is perfectly sized for two persons. If you love animals, you feel at home here - as well, as if you love quiet and relaxing days or holidays, in which to explore East Sussex. Joanna and Marc are wonderful hosts, having many of tips, what to do, to visit, to explore or to experience in the area of Pett or Hastings. We were warm welcomed, and felt the whole holidays very welcome. Pett is a nice village, and you easily reach it by foot, to visit for instance one of the two very good pubs (with excellent kitchen!) or the beautiful café. The coast, the settlement Fairlight Cove and the beach are easily to reach by car, as well as the wonderful towns of Rye and Hastings. We had two weeks in the Cottage and look with gratitude back onto our dream summer vacations. Danke and with warmest greetings, Meike und Jörg
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore R.

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

Wunderschöne gemütliche, modern eingerichtete ursprüngliche Scheune auf einem Pferdehof mit Terasse

Wir waren fünf Tage da und sind absolut begeistert gewesen. Alles entspricht wie auf den Bildern und die Gastgeberin hat wirklich an alles gedacht und zur Begrüßung noch ein paar Sachen hingestellt. Die Umgebung ist wunderschön ländlich und man ist mit dem Auto in 5 Minuten in Hastings oder am Strand und etwas länger in Rye. Das Wohnen auf dem Hof war sehr schön. Absolut zu empfehlen, wenn man es ruhig und gemütlich mag und auch Tiere gerne hat. Wir hoffen wirklich, dass wir noch einmal dort Urlaub machen können, dann aber etwas länger.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian F.

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

Lovely chilled out stay

Had a great couple of days staying at this lovely hideaway with great surroundings slap bang in the middle of a Horse Stable. Loved every minute of our stay. Our host was there to greet us and very friendly and informative without being in your space. Very well equipped and comfortable place. Faultless and would definitely recommend and we will return again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

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

Customer review

It was just beautiful! Felt really cosy and homely, made us want to move in there! Only thing I'd improve is the Wi-Fi connection if guests want to watch Netflix or digital services, otherwise it's perfection. Excellent service and really would stay again, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ponda T.

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

sweet little cottage

Sweet, clean, totally modernised cottage, with old open beams in all the rooms. Dishwasher, combi boiler, washing machine, all the mod coms. WiFi available but difficult to connect to and very slow; we never were able to connect to our laptops, although I could connect to my iPhone. The cottage is located within a barn complex, and has a huge front "patio" and a private back patio, with table and chairs. Several horses in the barn next door, frequently tended to by their owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Relaxing break , a little gem !

We spent two days at this charming little cottage. It was a short drive to the beaches and to Hastings . The cottage was a perfect size for two people , it was well equipped and It has been beautifully decorated. The outside courtyard was a bonus and provided a great place to sit and read a book with a glass in hand. Being next to the stable, meant you could walk out of the front door and straight over to see the horses. Joanna and Mark were fabulous hosts and I would highly recommend a visit !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie R.

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

Spring Break

We were very pleased with our stay at this delightful, cosy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Lovely break close to Winchelsea and Rye

We used this beautiful barn convention as a base for a short break in one of our favourite areas. Staying on a working farm was lovely, made friends with the horses and the chickens made for a relaxing time between visiting the local trips out. Would highly recommend a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2020
Thank you so much for being such considerate guest.. We hope you will return sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Stay at Pett

We had a lovely stay in this cottage on Lower Barn Farm in Pett. Everything went very smoothly and the cottage was faultless - clean, comfortable, charming. The owners are lovely and the area is outstandingly beautiful. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2020
Lovely having you and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Wonderful place for a peaceful break!

Thanks so much Mark & Jojo for your wonderful cottage in such a brilliant location! It's even better than the pictures. Wished we could have stayed longer & hope to be back soon. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

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

All we hoped for and more

The perfect place for a quiet, relaxing and refreshing break. No negative comments at all, nothing but accolades.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Lovely. We are so happy that you had a wonderful stay. Kind regards JoJo and Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Windy and Wet few days

Despite some of the worse winds and rain this summer has supplied, the property provided a great base for exploring the area and was warm and inviting. Nothing seemed to have been left out by the owner in meeting our needs for a short holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVELY MESSAGE. HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

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

Another world...................

This charming cottage is fully equipped to make the stay a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Situated on a farm that is a working stables, the peace and quiet of the location and surroundings, with easy access to places of interest in Sussex and surrounding counties, make it an ideal "get away" for townies. The owners, Jojo and Mark, are most helpful and provide a selection of home produced goodies on arrival. We would not hesitate to return to this cottage if we wanted to return to this part of the country again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Schönes cottage in ruhiger Lage !

Wir haben dieses cottage für 7 Tage gebucht und es war wundervoll ! Wären gerne länger geblieben da es so gemütlich und ruhig war. Die Besitzer sind sehr freundlich und haben uns herzlich empfangen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sonja s.

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

Picture perfect

voor ons gewoon een ster aan de hemel !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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Hosted by Joanna Smith

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