Pet Friendly Lodges East Sussex

A walker’s dream! Nestled in the rural downland village of Jevington with the South Downs Way passing on your doorstep, and the coast just a couple of miles away, this cottage has everything you need for a wonderful break. Brooke’s Cottage has an enviable position within the South Downs National Park with gorgeous views over the countryside.
The cottage has an open plan living area with double aspect views of the rolling hills, woodland, and garden. There is a leather sofa to relax on in the evenings and there is also a fitted kitchen area. The double bedroom is light and airy with lovely views and has compact en-suite facilities. The main entrance patio doors lead from the living area with steps down to the cottage’s private enclosed garden which has comfortable outside furniture to sit and enjoy the view. Or should you require some well-earned refreshment, the village pub is less than 100 yards away!
Herstmonceux Castle is a short drive away and offers 300 acres of woodland formal gardens and of course the 15th-century moated castle. The building at the time was the largest private home in England and since it adopted the French fashion of building in brick, the castle of Herstmonceux was unique. It is well worth a visit to learn a little about the history of the castle and relax before taking a gentle stroll around the formal gardens. Other attractions close by for your enjoyment include Glyndbourne with internationally renowned concerts and plays performed throughout the year, and Firle Place which is an outstanding privately owned country house in Sussex that dates from the time of Henry VIII. The house gardens and notable collection of works of art and porcelain are of national importance and will ensure a day to remember. The propery is not close to any public transport routes and a car is essential when staying here. beach 4⅓ miles. Shop 2 miles, pub 100 yards and restaurant 200 yards.
This property can be booked with Oak Cottage and can be booked together to accommodate up to 4 guests.

A charming two-bedroom cottage nestled within the picturesque Glyndley Manor Estate, located in the heart of East Sussex. This cosy home offers a delightful exterior and a private back garden, creating a tranquil retreat for guests. Inside, the cottage exudes warmth and comfort. The living room features inviting and comfortable seating along with a TV, perfect for relaxing evenings. The fully equipped kitchen ensures convenience with all the necessary appliances for preparing meals during your stay. The bedrooms provide a peaceful haven, each furnished with a comfortable double bed and ample storage space. The modern bathroom includes a shower over the bath.
Additionally, the cottage boasts a small outdoor patio where guests can enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in the evenings, surrounded by the serene atmosphere. The estate itself offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay. Guests can enjoy fishing at the stunning on-site lake (an Environment Agency rod licence is required), explore the beautiful woodlands with footpaths leading to the nearby Cuckoo Trail for walks or bike rides, and during the summer months, access a fenced-in swimming pool and children’s play area.
For those looking to explore further afield, the cottage serves as an ideal base to discover East Sussex’s renowned beauty spots. Beachy Head, Seven Sisters, and Ashdown Forest are all a short drive away. Polegate train station is conveniently less than 2 miles away, providing easy access to Eastbourne in less than 10 minutes. Eastbourne offers a variety of attractions including excellent restaurants, theatres, a modern shopping centre, a 19th-century Pier, and a 1930s bandstand. Drusilla’s Zoo Park, a popular destination for families, is a mere 25-minute drive away.
Overall, this charming two-bedroom cottage in Polegate offers a comfortable and convenient retreat in an idyllic setting, perfect for anyone seeking peace, relaxation, and easy access to both natural beauty and local attractions in East Sussex.

Have you ever considered staying in the Duke of Wellington’s Headquarters? Well now is your chance! Forming part of this Grade II listed unique building overlooking the High Street of Hastings Historic Old Town, this apartment, situated over three floors, is filled with an abundance of luxurious furnishings and fittings and antique furniture the Duke would be proud of. Taking pride of place on the wall outside the living room window is the historic blue plaque confirming that the property was the headquarters of Major General Sir Anthony Wellesley, later to become the Duke of Wellington in 1806.

Only a few minutes walk away from the beach, bars and restaurants along with the boutique shops of the Old Town, this property is perfectly located to get around. The apartment itself has been refurbished to a very high standard and has been filled with unique items and antique furniture, some of which are available to purchase. A painting of the Duke adorns the communal hallway leading up to the first floor apartment and once inside you will not be disappointed. To the first floor of the apartment is a separate toilet, a large open plan reception room and kitchen with a welcome basket filled with goodies from local shops, complimentary breakfast hamper, and local and event information guides awaiting your arrival. Two beautifully decorated bedrooms with en-suite facilities provide a kingsize bed to the first floor and a single day bed with the option of an additional single which could be made into a double upon request. There is further flexibility with the reception room offering a sofa bed in the lounge, again additional bedding can be provided on request.

Hastings Old Town is the location of many festivals offering fun and frivolities. Whether it is the Jack in The Green May Day celebrations, Fat Tuesday, Carnival Week, Bonfire Night or the Old Town’s Food and Wine festival to name just a few, you are sure to have a great time. Why not visit the UKs steepest funicular railway located only a few minutes walk away and take one of the original Victorian coaches up to the top of the West Hill to visit Hastings Castle and St Clements Caves, the location of the smugglers adventures.

Offering a choice of adventure, crazy golf or pirate golf, you can test your skills on the beachside courses. Hastings adventure course is home to the annual World Crazy Golf Championships. The Old town also benefits from Hastings Contemporary Jerwood Gallery, the Fisherman’s Museum, Blue Reef Aquarium along with an abundance of seaside favourites such as fish and chips, doughnuts, arcades and the Flamingo Amusement Park. The apartment is also within walking distance of Hastings with its pier and town centre with Hastings mainline railway station allowing you to get access to the capital in just under two hours.

Nearby towns of Bexhill, Eastbourne and Rye are all worth a visit if you are driving, and nearby locations such as Winchelsea Beach or the sandy beach of Camber also offer another option alongside Hastings seafront. Parking can be found in the public car parks at Rock a Nore and Pelham Place at cost, and a short walk to free parking for four hours or unrestricted on road parking.

The Horseshoe Annex is a Tardis of a property with lots of room in a very cosy space. As you walk into the property you are greeted by the kitchen/dining room which is well-equipped with everything you are going to need for this year’s staycation. There is a lovely living room and family bathroom. There is a kingsize bedroom and a twin room. The grounds are shared with the owners, but you do have your own piece of garden to the side of the annex. Situated in Steyning at the north end of the River Adur gap in the South Downs, 4 miles north of the coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea. Located on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this is a fantastic place to stay for the dog walker, rambler and for those of you that like a day out with the kids, there is a plethora of places to go.
Whether you are looking for relaxation, adventure, history or culture there are plenty of events, attractions and activities to keep you busy. If you are looking for a break from city life, you could take a ramble across the South Downs, or hire a bike, stopping for a rest in one of the tea rooms or inns. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. The hiking highlight has to be Chanctonbury Ring which is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hill fort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, is hailed as a place where the supernatural happens. Steyning itself is a pretty historical town with a wealth of 16th century buildings, local independent shops, places to eat and drink and the host to many different festivals. If you are a more of a biker then there are plenty of trails locally, to keep you busy. This is a very special holiday home that is going to give you lots of pleasure and a fantastic place for you to stay this year in a quiet and peaceful location.

If it is a boutique hotel scenario with a homely cosy opulent feel that you’re looking for, then look no further as Jack’s Place has everything you need with extras you could only dream of. The bedrooms are amazing with sea views and far-reaching vistas that you will remember for years to come.
Park your car directly outside the property and walk across the road and you will find your front door. Inside the ground floor is all open plan and with your kitchen and dining room segregated by the staircase that runs right up to the first floor where you will find the first of the two bedrooms. The views from this room are amazing as is the boutique décor and feel. The living is next door and features a great Bose entertainment centre as well as comfy seating and beanbag. On the next floor you will find the second bedroom which has also been thoughtfully decorated and very stylish.
Hastings is extremely rich in history and is really divided into three parts including the old town where you will be based. There’s a modern section which holds the shopping centre and other shops to enjoy, whilst you walk through the maze of twittens, and old streets lined with pubs and souvenir shops. The final tertiary of the town is St. Leonards-on-Sea, stretching from Warrior Square to within a few feet of the oldest pub in St. Leonards. Norman Road is a parade of contemporary galleries, quirky cafés and independent shops. If you choose to stay local and spend a day at the beach, then you’ll enjoy a good family day out with lots of things to keep you busy. With the Blue Reef Aquarium with its cute pufferfish, graceful rays and romantic sea horses and the Flamingo Amusement Park, there is plenty to do for a whole week and we haven’t even mentioned the 19th-century pier, museums and the historical landmarks dotted along the way.
Just down the coast West is Eastbourne and 30 minutes’ drive north where you are submerged in the High Wealds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This house really gives you everything you need and the fact it has parking and a couple of outdoor parking spaces is premium. If you couple all this with those glorious far reaching views, you have really found your staycation this is going to bring you lots of joy and a lifetime of memories. Beach approximately 600m.

Otters Holt is a mid-terrace property situated in the village of Pevensey Bay, East Sussex. The ground-floor is home to a kitchen with breakfast area, a lean-to conservatory that the owner calls ’The Den’ and an open plan dining and living room with an open fire. To the outside there is an enclosed rear patio courtyard with furniture. Otters Holt is a lovely property, perfect for a family or group of friends to enjoy England’s south east coast. There are many quaint, seaside and market towns, historic sites and miles of glorious coastline to explore. Sussex has it all for a great holiday destination. Pevensey Bay has a shingle beach which is all-year round dog friendly with amenities on the shore front, and in the village centre there are shops, pubs and cafés. Nearby are the towns of Hastings, Eastbourne and even Brighton is within easy driving distance, so use this lovely area as a base to explore England’s south coast. Beach 75 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Caldbec House is part of a large country house, set in a quiet and peaceful location with far reaching views to the sea, but is within an easy walk to Battle town centre. The houses either side belong to the same owner and have long-term tenants.
The house is full of the owner’s antique furniture and paintings, and is in a great location for exploring the surrounding area, including Battle Abbey. The house is a mix of rustic and original features and furnishings from 1800, melded with modern additions and conveniences; it is both in town, fronting a side road, and overlooking the owner’s fields on both sides, and farmland to the Abbey to the south. Footpaths in all directions. From the moment you walk into the spacious cathedral-ceilinged hall with its antiques and amazing traditional stairway, you feel an immense amount of character. Walk through the enormous kitchen and you will find the tall ceilings continuing through, making this whole experience expansive. You will find everything needed for relaxing week in the countryside.
With ample parking for 6 cars right outside the property, there is no shortage of space both inside and out. Walk through to the huge lounge/dining room which is adorned with more of the owners painting and antiques with plenty of seating, and an open fireplace and views to die for overlooking the owner’s huge garden. Move upstairs and you will find four huge bedrooms, where the artwork, tall ceilings and the antiques just keep featuring throughout. Both bedrooms at the rear of the rear of the property come with a veranda, giving some of the best vistas you will experience; quintessentially what Sussex is all about. There is a large lawned garden, not wholly, fenced off from the neighbours, but with clear boundaries, and more information is in the House room by room guide.
Caldbec House has been owned by the same family for many years, and this is very much apparent, as it is most definitely a home-from-home. Believed to be where King Harold camped the night before he was killed in the Battle of Hastings nearby on 14th October 1066. It is ideal for large family gatherings for birthday or Christmas celebrations and is located in one of the most beautiful parts of East Sussex. This property is located on Caldbec Hill, believed to be where the famous Battle of Hastings conflict took place on the 14th of October 1066. This huge house is conveniently positioned on the edge of Battle, which is a small historical town and is designated High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a tourist destination along with being a commuter town for white collar workers in the City of London.
This really is the staycation of a lifetime if you are wanting to experience a wealth of history both with the property’s location, and its features and settings. Immerse yourself in history, and if you want to experience Sussex with all its history and antiquity, then Caldbec House really is the place to stay and enjoy the experience, and make some amazing memories. This is a very special home where you will feel history all around you, with some stunning views to wake up to and enjoy that you won’t get to experience every day. Pub within 1 mile.

To think of Brighton and Hove conjures images of Regency and Georgian architecture, eclectic design, sticks of rock, walks along the beach and fantastic shopping. A stay at Aubyns is the perfect base from which to dip your toe not only into the water, but into the wonderfully vibrant culture of this unique city.
With more than a nod towards the sea that laps the beach at the end of the road, Aubyns is a self-catering home that perfectly suits its surroundings. Set on a pretty street in Hove, with lovely design flourishes and an open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, it is a great space for a gathering with family or friends.
Along with two spacious bedrooms in the apartment, one sleeping up to 4 and one sleeping two, what sets this accommodation apart is the Beach Hut bedroom in the garden which lends itself to the name of this property. Fitted out cosily to sleep 2 people, and fully insulated to offer warm quarters throughout the year, it offers guests the opportunity to stay in a very unique room.
Add to this the rare benefit of one parking permit per day on all weekly bookings (by prior arrangement with the owner), a well-equipped kitchen, one en-suite and one family bathroom, and a cupboard filled with games, children’s play equipment and useful beach equipment; this holiday home in Hove has all you need to embrace the lifestyle of this great location.

This delightful barn dating from 1860 has a stormy history – in the great hurricane of 1987 it was totally demolished. Rebuilt two years later using many of the original beams, it was reborn into a luxurious and stylish property. For anyone wanting to enjoy a period property, with all the modern conveniences then Saunders Oast Barn is not to be missed.
The stylish entrance hall with oak beam framing, leads to the open plan living room with its cool, contemporary decoration. Comfortable sofas look out over the patio/garden from French doors, perfect for relaxing of an evening in front of the flat screen TV. While the small size pool/small snooker table is excellent for keeping everyone amused of an evening or on inclement days.
The large contemporary kitchen, in cool gleaming white, is well-equipped, with a dining table making it ideal for those lazy breakfasts. Or open the door to the patio/garden and enjoy an evening meal, while listening to the tranquil sounds of the countryside.
The bedrooms are all large and luxuriously furnished, with sumptuous linen, soft fluffy, duvets and pillows, and all with exposed oak beams and oak furniture. With a calm and peaceful atmosphere which tempts you to enjoy a lazy morning or early night.
On hot summer days enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside from the patio, which looks out over rolling countryside and is often frequented by the neighbouring chickens and geese! Or enjoy an alfresco meal or BBQ of an evening, while watching the evening sun sink in the sky.
If you can bear to leave this wonderful barn for a while, then historic Hastings with its castle ruins, and the coast are easily reached. While the medieval town of Rye with its impressive Norman church is nearby. Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile.

This terraced seaside cottage dates back to 1850, and boasts a beautiful interior, in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement typical of the time, which was inspired and led by William Morris in the late 19th-century. The well-equipped kitchen/dining room is bespoke and is made up of oak units. The lovely living room boasts a large smart TV and a warming electric wood burner.
The property is situated in the village of St Leonards-on-Sea, close to the fishing town of Hastings, which enjoys 3 miles of award-winning shingle beach, and plenty of footpaths for walking and cycling. The coastal cycle path which runs from Hastings to Bexhill On Sea is just 400 yards from the property. There is a plethora of independent shops, a cinema, cafés, pubs and restaurants within walking distance as well as a train station with direct trains to London Charing Cross. The medieval town of Hastings with its historic beach backed by grand whitewashed Edwardian buildings and fine Victorian pier (awarded ’Pier of the Year’ in 2017) is just a mile away. Here you can also visit a number of independent galleries including Hastings Contemporary which is situated right by the beach. For children, and those young at heart, the worlds largest underground skate park is located beneath the seafront promenade in Hastings. ’The Source’ includes a mixture of transition and street features and has open sessions, coaching and even film screenings at certain times of the year. At Bexhill On Sea, 6 miles you can visit ’De La Warr Pavilion’, or ’the people’s pavilion’, a pioneering centre for arts and culture with many different exhibitions throughout the year. The market town of Battle offers delightful tea rooms, or walk across the iconic battlefield, where you can learn about the history that took place there. This area is a hub of activity for those involved with, or just interested in the creative arts, a great base for a holiday in any season. Beach 400 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 250 yards.