East Sussex Child friendly homes

Vineyard Escape

• 4 guests

• 2 bedrooms

Beckley, East Sussex

Wood-clad and terracotta-roofed, this idyllic little cottage is surrounded by fields and forest as far as the eye can see. Take in the countryside on a walk around the farm (with its own vineyard), meandering down to the river that runs through the grounds – and say hello to the owner’s two friendly Newfoundlands, who always love to welcome new guests.

Standen Farm Lower

• 18 guests

• 9 bedrooms

Benenden, Kent

Spread over three buildings, this converted farm dates back to the 17th century and maintains plenty of historic charm. Designed specifically with families in mind, you can have a multi-generational shindig here – two guests have the dairy to themselves (with its ground floor bedroom, it's perfect for older couples), while the farmhouse, spread over three floors, can house up to twelve (with ten adults), and the granary up to ten (with six adults) – the latter two buildings have living areas, as well.

Skylark's Song

• 4 guests

• 2 bedrooms

Guestling, Hastings

There's getting back to nature and then there's staying in this stunning 18th-century barn conversion, set on 350 acres of nature reserve. The house's location sounds like the start of a poem: next to a wildflower meadow and on the edge of a stream – beautiful.