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Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside .

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Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Hellingly /Hailsham, England
  • Blackstock Farm
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Knockhatch Adventure Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Herstmonceux Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Hailsham

Located in Hailsham, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Blackstock Farm and Hellingly Dog Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from South Downs National Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from High Weald.

What's nearby

  • Blackstock Farm - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wellshurst Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Knockhatch Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Michelham Priory - 9 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Herstmonceux Castle - 10 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Wadhurst Stonegate Station - 17 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hawkswood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪John's Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside .

Characterful countryside house in idyllic location enjoying 2.5 acres of private land with views over the Cuckmere valley.
Guests can soak in the hot tub after a tennis match . Both hot tub and tennis court are on site for private use of guests.
The accommodation can host up to 12 guests in comfortable bedrooms with 3 bathrooms.
The kitchen is spacious and opens into a large conservatory.
There are exposed oak beams throughout the property giving it character and warmth.
The dining room and living room are a special feature.
The gardens offer a variety of exotic plants and flowers adding to the charm
Parking is available for up to 5 cars in the driveway.
Guests are guaranteed a peaceful and pleasant experience.. Activities nearby include horseriding, bycecle paths , walking experience, visiting historical sites and fishing. The towns of Battle, Eastbourne and Hastings are not far away . Also the opera at Glyndebourne is whithin driving distance.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Maria Macario

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: £100 per stay per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Hidden gem with hot tub and tennis court in idyllic East Sussex countryside . Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique older style property

Maria was an excellent host . There when we could not get hot tub started . Check in super easy. Good kitchen facilities. Wi fi . The tennis court was the greatest success. We were a family of 12 . 6adults 6children .What a grand house it was. It was a little dated and the Xmas decs tickled us in Aug .but the property was really lovely . Dated and maybe a little run down in places. Not very friendly with two year old as there were a lot of wires exposed in main TV room . There was a pond that we were not aware of beforehand . Quite a lot of clutter in places especially in conservatory where we spent a lot of time . chickens were noisy but we are farmers so not too much of a bother. Had a lovely stay . Hope this review not too critical but wanted to be honest. Thankyou Maria
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matilda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was incredible and the host had incredible communication. Maria could not have been more accommodating and we cannot thank her enough, we had a fabulous stay and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cuong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

bethany s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

Lovely spacious property was perfect for our family weekend. Good kitchen facilities, good space on grounds for children to run and play.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Pius S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Hailsham Vrbo

The check-in was super uncomplicated and Maria provided a very thorough explanation of the property. She was contactable by phone at all times. The location of the property is great, the property itself is a great old house with plenty of space and some nice extras (i.e. Tennis court and Hot Tub, both in good condition). Cleanliness, however, was disappointing at best. Fridge, kitchen drawers, oven etc had obviously not been cleaned for a while. All sinks and bathrooms were quite grim, bed sheets same. There was a lot of clutter in some areas like the conservatory with the seating area squished next to the clutter. The house itself is such a great location that it was quite disappointing to find it in such a state, especially considering how much money was charged for the stay. We spent a few hours cleaning first before we could really enjoy the stay. We did definitely not expect this when booking the stay. If general cleanliness and tidiness was addressed, however, it would be a great place to stay and spend a few relaxed days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Betty A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice break away

Quiet and private,good for all as spacious .few improvements are needed and already discussed with owner. Will recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve W.

Fabulous house but some major issues

This is a truly lovely house on fabulous grounds. Maria was a very pleasant and helpful host. We did however have major issues with the oven which was not satisfactory. We were a party of 8 adults and 2 children and not having use of a working oven was disastrous. There was also a wasps nest in the side of the house with access into the property and so one room in particular was unusable (the main living room) and we spent a good deal of time trying to usher wasps outside from bedrooms (2 of us were stung). Whilst these issues were very very disappointing, I would not be discouraged from visiting again (so long as the issues were addressed because until they are, it is not rentable!!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nigel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very pleasent location that matched requirements perfectly. Bedrooms were spacious and well equipe

The property has everything for a very relaxing break. It's close enough for anything most people will want to enjoy. Plus it's location is very secluded and privacy is assured. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022