This cleverly converted stables is the perfect country getaway. Nestled into the greens of East Sussex, there’s a youthful charm here – from the sky blue sofas to the industrial-styled bar stools, the contemporary design turns this rustic cottage into a modern retreat. There’s a tidy kitchenette that’s fully equipped with everything you need to cook up suppertime favourites, including a library of cookbooks to try out new recipes and a wood-burning stove in the living space to warm your cockles when it’s chilly out. Spend glorious summer afternoons on the outdoor terrace, dining alfresco amidst your tranquil surroundings. If you fancy stretching your legs, you’re a twenty-five-minute amble to pooch-friendly pubs in Mayfield. Later on, take the twenty-minute drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells for afternoon tea or spend a day at the coast – Hastings is no more than twenty minutes away by car.