Title: Chocolate-box pretty Pear Tree Cottage in South Downs village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Chocolate-box pretty Pear Tree Cottage in South Downs village Holiday home with kitchen, near South Downs National Park ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71650000/71643500/71643450/e6a01c65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71650000/71643500/71643450/9de0f7f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71650000/71643500/71643450/49257474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71650000/71643500/71643450/fe777bbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71650000/71643500/71643450/b1bcf7e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a picturesque village near the South Downs, this charming cottage offers a cozy lounge with an Inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. Unwind in front of the smart TV or enjoy hearty food and local ales at one of two country pubs. The farmhouse-style kitchen is well equipped for self catering, while upstairs you'll find three bedrooms sleeping up to six. 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Chocolate-box pretty Pear Tree Cottage in South Downs village A chocolate-box pretty cottage, full of history, charm and atmosphere. Set in an idyllic village, moments from the South Downs, with wonderful walks, bike rides, picnics and sunsets practically on your doorstep. The beaches and theatres at Eastbourne are only a 10-minute drive and Brighton is also within easy reach. For such a charming cottage there is a surprising amount of space. How about sitting in front of the Inglenook fireplace in the cosy lounge, basking in the warm glow from the wood burning stove before heading out to enjoy the two country pubs in the village, with hearty food and local ales? There is a smart TV if you want to chill out with your favourite box set. A separate dining room has a circular table to seat six while planning your next adventure, and a farmhouse-style kitchen is well equipped for self catering, with a big range cooker, dishwasher, toaster, microwave and plates and cutlery galore. This downstairs floor also has a good-sized shower room and the back door opens to a private, courtyard style patio where you can enjoy coffee in the morning sun. An outdoor shed houses the washer dryer and provides a great space to store bikes if you're cycling the South Downs. Upstairs are three bedrooms, sleeping up to six in total. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed, built in wardrobe and leads through to the upstairs bathroom - complete with big tub to enjoy a relaxing soak. Across the hallway is a double bedroom, and off this a twin room ideal for children. One well behaved small to medium adult dog which has been spayed / neutered may be permitted at an additional fee, but please discuss with us before booking as this in on a selective basis and the owner requests more information. Parking is on street and free of charge. Towels and linen are provided, plus WiFi. This property has a Friday changeover in peak season. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 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 health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32629600/32629541/8e0a6899.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Retreat, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne - FREE WELCOME PACK Eastbourne - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 50 reviews £200 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=32629541&PinnedHotelID=32629541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91630000/91622000/91621918/246ad40f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waters Edge - stylish house with glorious marina views Eastbourne - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=91621918&PinnedHotelID=91621918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112200000/112197600/112197539/7a2d754d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Millgrove House Apartment No 9 with balcony & sea view sleeps 6 Eastbourne City Centre - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=112197539&PinnedHotelID=112197539&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112210000/112206100/112206076/852fc490.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hollywell Stays, Sea View is situated in Meads Village close to the South Downs Meads - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=112206076&PinnedHotelID=112206076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24272100/24272063/44c69dce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 11b Beachside, walk to the beach! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.800053,0.247474&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mwauHuio%40%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FW%40W%40Y%3FWBW%40Y%40W%40WBWBWBWBWBWBWBWDWBWDUDWDUDWDUFUDUFUDUFUHUFSFUFSHSFSHSFSHSHSJQHQHQHQJQHQJQJOJOJOJOJOJMJOLMJMLMLMJKLKLKLKLKLKLILILINILGLILGNGNGLELENGNCLENENCNCLCNANCLAPALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNDNDLDNDLDNFLFNFLHLFLHNHLHLHLJLJLJJJLJLJLLJLLLJLJNLLJNJNJNJNHNJPJPHPJPHPHPHPHRHRHRFRHRFRHRFTFRFTFTFTDTFTDTFTDVDTBVDTDVBVDVBVBVBVBVBV%40V%40VBV%40X%40V%40V%40X%3FV%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAVAXAVCVAVAVCXCVCVCVCVETCVEVETCVETEVGTETGTETGTGTGTGRGTIRGTIRGRIPIRIRIPIPIRKPINKPKPINKNKNKNKNMNKLKLMLKLMLMJMLKJMJMHMJMHMHOHMHMHMFOFMFOFMDOFMDODOBMDOBOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAQAMAOAOCMCOCOCOEMCOEOEMGMEOGOGMGMGMIOIMIMIMIMKMIMKMKMMKKMMMMKMMMKMKOKOKOKOKOKOKQIOKQIQIQISKQISIQGSISGSIUGSGSGUIUGUESGUEWGUEUEUEWEUEWCWEWCUCWCWCWCWCYCWAWAWAWCY%3FWAWAY%3FWAY%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cSaOA4zUSmbGHpTPfo_B_YLlK8g=) Willingdon, England #### What's nearby - Charleston Farmhouse - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Willingdon Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Shinewater Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Eastbourne Pier - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles - Beachy Head - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles #### Getting around - Polegate Station - 6 min drive - Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪New China - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Horse and Groom - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tenpin Eastbourne - ‬5 min drive - ‪The British Queen - ‬16 min walk - ‪53.3° North Café - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Chocolate-box pretty Pear Tree Cottage in South Downs village pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Chocolate-box pretty Pear Tree Cottage in South Downs village? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Chocolate-box pretty Pear Tree Cottage in South Downs village? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Chocolate-box pretty Pear Tree Cottage in South Downs village located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Charleston Farmhouse and Willingdon Golf Club. South Downs National Park and Campbell Circuit are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hampden Park Station is 28 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Chocolate-box pretty Pear Tree Cottage in South Downs village Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lorie S. 3 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a cute cottage It was missing so many things. No paper towels/ napkins, dish soap, dish washer soap, no salt/ pepper, no broom, laundry soap, only one dish towel, one dish cloth, one garbage bag, only one set of towels, no face clothes, only one set of sheets. The oven didn’t work right. ##### Lorie S. 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