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  • 1 bedroom

  • 1 bathroom

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Once the old tuck shop for the converted school next door, this comfortable cottage provides the perfect woodland escape for a couple or solo traveller looking for a relaxing, nature-filled stay. Located on the outskirts of the village of Fairwarp and hugging the edge of Ashdown Forest, there’s a serene tranquillity to this home that’s felt the moment you step inside. Tall vaulted ceilings, modern beams and wood floors set the scene in the main living space with skylights letting plenty of sunlight pour through. Whether you’re kicking back on the sofa with a good book or cooking up a feast in the open, modern kitchen, you’ll feel at ease in this bright, welcoming space. With a private decked terrace off of the living room too, you can enjoy sunny alfresco breakfasts and starlit drinks while taking in the peaceful quiet of your rural setting. We particularly love the gate at the back of the house, which leads directly into Ashdown Forest for day-long rambles in its heath and wooded expanse and plenty of opportunities to see the real-life setting of Winnie-the-Pooh. When you’re not hanging out in your country cottage or exploring the surrounding nature, drive into Fairwarp (four minutes away) for a hearty pub lunch. Alternatively, hop in your car to visit bustling Brighton with its famous beach and pier, forty minutes from your door.


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What to expect


Highlights

Step out of your cottage's back gate and into Ashdown Forest, famed for being the seeing of Winnie-the-Pooh

Step out of your cottage's back gate and into Ashdown Forest, famed for being the seeing of Winnie-the-Pooh

Explore Brighton's famous beach and pier, a forty-minute drive from your door

Explore Brighton's famous beach and pier, a forty-minute drive from your door

Enjoy alfresco meals on the deck

Enjoy alfresco meals on the deck

Kick back in the bright living room with a glass of wine and a good book

Kick back in the bright living room with a glass of wine and a good book

Start mornings off with coffee at the breakfast bar

Start mornings off with coffee at the breakfast bar

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Home truths

    There is a shop two miles away and a pub located half a mile from the home

    The owners live in a separate house next to the cottage and your home's garden is screened from them for added privacy

    Infants are welcome but you'll need to bring your own travel cot

    Aside from the private deck, there is also seating to the rear of the property with a chain-link fence giving direct access into Ashdown Forest

    The nearest large town is Uckfield (an eight-minute drive) which has a train station with direct hourly services to London

    The kitchen is lacking some basic crockery and cooking utensils

About this stay


Amenities

Wi-fi

Parking available

Washing machine

Dryer

Garden

TV

Bedrooms & bathrooms

1 bedroom, 1 bed

1 bathroom

Extras


VIP services

Daily cleaning

Additional fees

  • We recommend having a car here due to the home's rural location – private secure parking is available close to the cottage

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

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About Royal Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells once had a reputation for being a bit stuffy. Happily, what was caused by a few grumpy letters to a newspaper nearly a century ago has been put behind it. A vibrant, affluent town, it’s far from being stuck in the past. As well as the more modern shopping precinct at the top end of town, if you take a walk along its historic colonnade – The Pantiles...

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Get around

Airport

London Gatwick

1 hr 7 min

Brighton City

54 min

Rochester

1 hr 15 min

Train station

Buxted (BXD)

15 min

Subway station

Gatwick North Terminal

49 min

Bus stop

Shepherds Car Park

7 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

11 min

Cafe

12 min

Pharmacy

15 min

Points of interest

Beach

Saltdean Beach

52 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 9:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    60

    days

    Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Anne-Marie

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Anne-Marie and her team know how important their guests' holiday is, and do everything they can to make it memorable for all the right reasons. Friendly, professional and people-focused, they ensure you have a restful, care-free stay.

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