Danny Cottage - Country Cottage Near Brighton

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A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a small table with a book and a teapot, and two framed botanical illustrations on the walls.
A well-maintained garden with a variety of trees and shrubs, a paved pathway, and a wooden fence.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table with books and mugs. There are framed botanical prints on the wall and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with blinds.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Downs National Park

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hassocks

Located in Hassocks, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sussex Prairies Garden and The Chattri. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • American Express Stadium - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Brighton Beach - 18 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Brighton Pier - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Brighton Centre - 20 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Hassocks Station - 3 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thatched Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Proper Cycling & Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bull - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Corner Cafe Hassocks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Danny Cottage - Country Cottage Near Brighton pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Danny Cottage - Country Cottage Near Brighton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Danny Cottage - Country Cottage Near Brighton?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Danny Cottage - Country Cottage Near Brighton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Danny Cottage - Country Cottage Near Brighton located?

This family-friendly Hassocks cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Downs National Park and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. Sussex Prairies Garden and Ditchling Beacon Car Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Hassocks Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful and perfectly located for the South Downs

A well situated property, close to the town but in a very peaceful spot, which gave us easy access to the South Downs and some beautiful countryside. The property was well equipped and spacious and the arrangements for booking went like a dream. A real find for our short break!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Delightful cottage

This is a well equipped cottage which is in a rural position on the edge of the town, accessed by a short but unlit lane. It is a 15 minute walk into the High Street and there are plenty of countryside walks from the doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good

We missed any garden comfortable seating to relax in. Several cobwebs on walls behind settees. Not well vacuumed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

A week in Hassocks

Where to start! On arrival we could get the lock open and had to find the cleaning lady on the adjacent property. Parking is difficult, and there is a spike sticking out from the wall. To enter through the front door, you must first cross a muddy stream, and it is difficult to not track much into this property. The vestibule was a deposit area for UPS packages arriving and pretty much fill the space up. Finally it cleared by the end of the week. The property is actually on a small hill, though it looks like a flat road from the pictures. The surrounding area is actually quite beautiful. The kitchen was very underequipped and the one and only way frying pan was oh
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Hi William, Thank you for your feedback. We do follow a strict check-in time of 3 pm if there's a guest before you check in as our cleaner needs enough time to clean the property, unfortunately, when you arrive around 10-11 am, the cleaner is still at the property cleaning the house. We hope for your understanding. Overall, we hope that you enjoy your stay.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

What a Shame

We have been guests at many Home Away properties here and abroad and in many cases have returned on a fairly regular basis. Danny Lodge is sweet house in a nice location. We are a not so young couple and I was in Hassocks for reason of my job. The morning of the 9 June, the day I was travelling from Cirencester to set up a trade stand and see clients in the south east I received and email from our host which advised parking arrangements. It made reference to not parking on the drive to Danny House which I took on board. The rest of the note made no sense because I had never been there before. There is only one very small parking space with the cottage. The day of the exhibition I returned to the house with a car full of exhibition material in the evening, parked off the drive on some grass the far side of a cattle grid and took the dogs for a walk. I still could not fathom where the extra parking area was. I returned to find our host talking to my husband. She had come round and asked to be let in the front door. My husband explained there was no key which she hotly disputed but she then went away and returned with it. I was roundly told off for parking on the grass in the wrong place, so I suggested ( her partner is an architect so not a big ask) that it would be sensible to put a small plan in the email so that the parking area was clarified. The advisory note was not clear. I have to say I was a little surprised to find our bedroom, the largest on of the three with a large bed looked out on to a wall of shingles which are about a metre away. I raised this point and the response was that we should have slept in the other bedrooms. One of these rooms had a single bed and the other smaller double. In fact when we booked a colleague was coming with us and staying so it was a somewhat puzzling response. Our host advised that this shows on one of the photographs. In my experience finding a shingle wall as your view is a little odd. The cottage has no emergency lighting. The description describes the house as being ' next to' the owners property but is in fact a totally connected part of it separated by a hall. Our host called me rude and arrogant which is fine. We left the cottage clean and very tidy. The follow up was a totally unjustified deduction of £40 from the £200 deposit as punishment. I don't think we have any wish to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2021
We have several complaints about you parking on neighbouring land ! This is totally unacceptable and a breach to our house rules. You ignored all written requests to move your car and you seemed to not understand very clear instructions which gives you exact details of where you should park. The way you reacted when asked to move the car was not what I would expect from any guest staying at our cottage. With regards to the view, you could have slept in the other double room over looking the countryside, so I am at a loss as to why you are giving us a bad review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hosts who truly care!

Exactly as described. A lovely English cottage in rural surroundings, but close to all the amenities of Hurstpierpoint and a short drive from Brighton. Comfortable living and dining rooms, well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Loved the crisp white linen sheets, the huge bath towels and the nice hot showers. Toys and books for our 4 year old grandson, lovely artwork on the walls, we felt totally at home and loved staying here. We felt as though the hosts really cared about us and hadn’t skimped on providing a home that had everything we needed. Thanks everyone.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Disappointing

We requested that the 2 single beds in the second bedroom be made into the King Size (we were offered this as an option). This did not happen so our friends had to sleep in single beds - it did not please them. The downstairs toilet light did not work so was out of action at night time. The upstairs shower was out of action because it leaked (we did know about that before). Communication with the agent was abysmal, she did not respond to messages. A stool and chair were broken on arrival. There were other problems which I have detailed and sent to the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
Hi Margaret, Unfortunately you left the cottage in a very poor state. The carpets were heavily stained and I had to have a professional carpet cleaner in to remove them. You changed your mind at very short notice about the bed arrangement and the cleaners had missed this so I do apologise for this oversight. We gave you a huge discount for this booking in advance of your stay or the option to cancel due to the shower leaking. After 2 weeks of closing the cottage, I’m pleased to say this has now been resolved with a brand new shower and enclosure fitted. With regards to communication, we have all our messages sent at certain trigger times. All communications were dealt with in a timely manner and the owner has met with myself to run through any outstanding minor detail that you have reported. Thank you for your feedback. We are always open to good or bad feedback. Many Thanks, Michelle Property Manager
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

An interesting old property in a good location for exploring the sights of the local area. It had everything we needed and made a perfect location for our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay for lovely local walks

We really enjoyed our stay here. The lodge was quiet and secluded yet within walking distance of the high street at Hurstpierpoint. Well placed for visiting local attractions including Brighton which can be reached in 10 minutes from nearby Hassocks railway station. Best of all there are excellent walks straight out of the front door. Plenty of space for 5 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great!

Wir hatten dieses kleine Haus am Rande von Hassocks ausgesucht, da es wunderbar am Rande des Nationalparks liegt und wir wunderbar direkt vom Haus aus mit dem Hund laufen konnten. Das Haus selbst ist mit viel Liebe hergerichtet, es ist alles da , was das Herz begehrt, wir haben in den Betten wunderbar geschlafen! Die Haus-Manager halfen bei jeder Frage sofort. Weiterer Vorteil: man ist mit dem Zug in 10 Minuten in Brighton und in 40 Min. mit dem Gatwick Express in London. So haben wir das Land genossen konnten aber auch die Städte sehr leicht erreichen. Wir können dieses Objekt grenzenlos empfehlen!!Wir kommen vielleicht zurück- Südengland bietet so viel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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