Soul of the Landscape
7 guests
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4 bedrooms, 4 beds
2 bathrooms
+1 extra toilet
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As at home in its natural environment as any building could be, this historic barn has been lovingly converted into a dreamy home. Set along a private lane in the rolling countryside just outside the village of Forest Row, its stunning views and rural setting are about as English as it gets. Here, you have no choice but to slow down, enjoy time with your loved ones and admire the beauty of the landscape. Just a six-minute drive from the village, with its pubs, hotel and nearby golf courses, it's about eleven minutes from the sprawling Ashdown Forest and the famous Winne the Pooh bridge. As soon as you walk in, you'll feel at home in this space, with its charming period features. The heart of the home is the country kitchen, big enough to hang out in while someone takes a turn preparing breakfast and comfortable enough to spend long, lazy evenings around the farmhouse table. On fine days, you can open up the doors and eat outside on the deck. A large living room, with high ceilings and a log burner, is a perfect, cosy retreat for a movie before bed, and if you're feeling in the mood for... some exercise, you can pop into the room next door for some yoga or weights, or head outside to kick a ball around on the field. There are numerous walks you can head out on, perfect if you're bringing a furry friend, and you can book all sorts of activities nearby, from horse riding to sailing. Half an hour from Tunbridge Wells and just under an hour from Brighton, it's well placed for day trips too.
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What to expect
Highlights

Explore East Sussex and the Ashdown Forest – your home is a six-minute drive from Forest Row and thirteen from East Grinstead

Stay in a beautifully converted historic barn

Light the log burner for cosy evenings in the living room

Cook and eat in the picture-perfect country kitchen

Work up a sweat in the fitness room

Eat outside on the patio in fine weather

Make the most of the master bedroom's Juliet balcony with views across the grounds

Gaze across at the Weir Wood Reservoir from your home

Let the kids run loose on the lawns
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Home truths
You'll have access to the whole home apart from a small office, which is closed off
There's plenty of private parking
The host asks that you leave wellies and muddy boots at the door
There's laptop-friendly workspace and fast wi-fi
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Gym
Exercise equipment
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Bedrooms & bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 4 beds
2 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Local guide
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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Experience Tulleys Escape Rooms
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Get around
Airport
London Gatwick
1 hr 0 min
Brighton City
1 hr 12 min
Rochester
1 hr 15 min
Train station
Kingscote Station
25 min
Subway station
Gatwick North Terminal
43 min
Bus stop
Stone Cottage
14 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
30 min
Cafe
24 min
Pharmacy
29 min
Points of interest
Beach
Brighton Beach
1 hr 8 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 13:00
Departure before 12:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Katy
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay.
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