Title: Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=24224796&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. Cottage in Eastbourne with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. ![Beach - Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. (Eastbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24230000/24224800/24224796/30269296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. (Eastbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24230000/24224800/24224796/2f55ab1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. (Eastbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24230000/24224800/24224796/69cd39d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. (Eastbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24230000/24224800/24224796/57e46424.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. (Eastbourne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24230000/24224800/24224796/22d581b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the Meads Village area of Eastbourne, Downsgate Cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Stroll to Holywell Beach or explore the famous South Downs and Beachy Head within walking distance. With original features like a courtyard garden, fireplace, conservatory and Wi-Fi this cottage provides all you need for an unforgettable stay. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 410764 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. Downsgate Cottage is set in a great location just a short walk to the seafront and start of the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. Situated in Meads Village area of Eastbourne, which is to the western side of the town. The quiet Holywell Beach is just a five-minute walk from the cottage, Eastbourne’s main beach with its host of facilities and pier is just one mile away along the seafront parade. For keen walkers this is an ideal holiday location, the stunning clifftop at Beachy Head with its breath-taking views is within one hours’ walk across the downs, guests may like to continue onto the Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, approximately a four mile walk. Pets are welcome at the cottage. The cottage has plenty of original features including a courtyard garden perfect for outside dining and entertaining. The accommodation consists of a living room with two sofas, TV, DVD and feature fireplace, leading into a spacious kitchen breakfast room with oven/hob, fridge freezer, dinning table and 4 chairs and crockery & pans. a door from the kitchen leads to the spacious conservatory with additional table and chairs and direct access to the garden. There is also a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms the master bedroom offers views to the rear garden and has an en-suite bathroom the twin room located to the front of the cottage and next door to the shower room, The decor is superior and makes this cottage light and spacious. Outdoors Private courtyard garden, dining table and chairs. Pets welcome No smoking at this property. Bed linen and towels provided Pets welcome on request, No smoking at this property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Street parking available - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 10,764 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52230000/52225300/52225259/dd818c7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandbanks. 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 fire extinguisher 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Downs Gate Cottage Village Location Eastbourne Downs Gate Village Location Eastbourne Downs Gate ge Location bourne Downs Gate Village Location Ubicación del Pueblo Downs Gate Cottage Downs Gate Cottage Village Location Cottage Downs Gate Cottage Village Location Eastbourne Downs Gate Cottage Village Location Cottage Eastbourne ## About the area Located by the sea, this cottage is in Meads, a neighbourhood in Eastbourne. Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club and Cineworld Eastbourne at The Beacon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Treasure Island and Fort Fun. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Eastbourne Bandstand or Priory Lane. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Eastbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne.dx4629) [View more Cottages in Eastbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Eastbourne-Cottages.d4629-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.75331%2C0.26740&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nLIN1wVKduaaZuMeVQE2n1rQ3pI=) Eastbourne, England ### What's nearby - ![Eastbourne Pier, definitely a must if you find yourself in the area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4629/efb3574b-bb91-4f18-8cbe-2e6131168e3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Eastbourne Beach 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Beachy Head](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092017/269343c1-e6ea-4596-9b4d-19b39ac61405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beachy Head 3 min drive \- 2.5 miles - South Downs Way 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Congress Theatre 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Eastbourne Station 4 min drive ### Restaurants - The Grand Hotel Cocktail Bar 18 min walk - Cadence Cafe 3 min drive - Pomodoro e Mozzarella 3 min drive - Bistrot Pierre 3 min drive - Black Cat Tearooms 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head.? ### Where is Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Downsgate Cottage just a short walk the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret I. 20 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cosy cottage This is a well appointed cottage, nicely decorated and very clean. The property manager was very helpful when there was a small problem with a window. The area is ideal for exploring the South Downs and Eastbourne itself. The nearby Pilot Inn was eccentric ##### Margaret I. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna P., London 13 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, cozy coastal get away The house is small but has all you need. Easy to find, easy access via a safe key box. Comfort and coziness are this house and a closed in garden, great for both us humans and dogs alike. The beds are super comfy, the kitchen is a great space to sit in; to chat, eat and drink. Short walk to the beach with a cafe on route. It was a steep walk back from the beach but definitely worth it. You have parking outside the house, even though it’s very quiet there (ideal!), parking spaces go quickly, so you may need to park down the road. There’s a Tesco express, only a very short walk away, and it’s open til 11pm. Overall a great stay. Would definitely book again. ##### Anna P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim K. 6 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good times in Eastbourne Great location, good house just as expected and shown. Great for parents and two kids visiting grandparents in Eastbourne. Short walk to the beach, Tesco, and Pilot pub. Just what we needed. Would recommend, and would book again! ##### Jim K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Pamela A. 4 Sept 2022 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Lovely Area but trying to access front door very difficult. Cottage in quiet area of Eastbourne five minutes walk to the sea front. Cottage needs some TLC. ##### Pamela A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sven B. 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Sehr einfache Unterkunft Es hat in der Wohnung nach Hund gerochen. Auch sonst war es sehr schlecht gereinigt. Internet war weniger als 1 Mbit und daher schlecht nutzbar. Türschloss herausfordernd. Sehr minderwertige Ausstattung. Im Vergleich ist diese Wohnung viel zu teuer. ##### Sven B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### JUDITH W. 24 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable cottage The cottage is ideally located in Meads village for shops and eating out particularly at the Pilot opposite. Whilst the cottage is well equipped and comfortable it looks tired and in need of some maintenance. Lost signal for tv and unable to reconnect so left 2 messages but got no response so remained not working for the majority of our stay . Struggled with the opening the front door every time we returned to the property . Enjoyed our stay and had some lovely days out . ##### JUDITH W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony B. 7 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice cottage in superb location A typical Tony terraced cottage with a comfortable living room and a modern kitchen. Serviceable bathrooms. The location is outstanding for the seafront, access to the Downs, Meads Village, and the exceptional Pilot public house. ##### Anthony B. 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