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Comfortable Barn, Ashdown Forest, Fantastic Local Pub, Excellent For Walkers

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Comfortable Barn, Ashdown Forest, Fantastic Local Pub, Excellent For Walkers

The Barn is set in the landscaped gardens of the owners home nestling in a valley typical of the High Weald Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty and makes the perfect spot for a relaxing break.
Accommodation consists of an open plan kitchen/living/dining area, with views onto the garden. Extra guests could sleep on the large sofa bed if needed. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full size hob and oven, a washing machine and dishwasher. The bathroom is on the ground floor and has a powerful shower and heated towel rail in order your fresh towels are always warm and dry. Upstairs in the large galleried bedroom there is a comfortable king size bed with plenty of room for the z-bed or a cot (not provided) if required. Outside guests are welcome to use the garden, sit on the decked area and use the sun loungers. All linens and towels are included in the rental price.
Ideally located to visit many of the local attractions such as bluebell railway, Sheffield park gardens, groombridge place and of course all that Ashdown Forest has to offer including Pooh Bear. Plumpton & Lingfield racecourses are a short drive away as is the All England show Jumping Course at Hickstead. Brighton & London are within easy reach with excellent road/rail/bus links. Gatwick Airport is 25mins by car. Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are very welcome. Bring your horse on holiday too, the owners stables and grazing is just a mile away. Permits to ride on Ashdown Forest can be arranged for guests and your hosts have a detailed knowledge of the numerous local bridleways and footpaths.
Flexible arrival/departure times.
Secure alarmed garage storage for bikes/bicycles available, just ask when booking

Property manager

Helen McLennan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Nursery equipment not provided

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Danehill, Haywards Heath, ENG

What's nearby

  • Sheffield Park Garden - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Ashdown Forest - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Wakehurst Place - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Uckfield Station - 14 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stand Up Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lindfield Coffee Works - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bluebell Railway - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Barn, Ashdown Forest, Fantastic Local Pub, Excellent For Walkers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Barn, Ashdown Forest, Fantastic Local Pub, Excellent For Walkers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Barn, Ashdown Forest, Fantastic Local Pub, Excellent For Walkers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable Barn, Ashdown Forest, Fantastic Local Pub, Excellent For Walkers located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Heaven Farm, National Cat Adoption Centre - Visitors Centre and Sheffield Park Garden. High Weald and Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Comfortable Barn, Ashdown Forest, Fantastic Local Pub, Excellent For Walkers Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Sussex stay

Ideal for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb !! Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra Salise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a nice quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cosy cottage stay!

Everything was as described! Its a very charming and cosy little cottage perfect for what we needed for our young family of 4. fagfamilyfamilyoosuusex
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patryk D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb;))

Frome warming welcome to check out day we head merry relaxing Christmas;) My son was so happy;)Thanks A&H ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The barn was lovely and it was a treat to sit in the lovely garden. Andy and Helen were perfect hosts, informative and friendly but not intrusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Myself, my husband and my 2 year old stayed here and absolutely loved it! We booked the night before we were going to go on a whim and Helen was so accommodating which was amazing. The grounds are beautiful and the barn is a fantastic place to stay if you're looking to unwind! Will definitely be back - Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margit R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy, helpfull & a tiny bathroom

This was a wonderfull stay, with very helpfull hosts, that even fixed breakfast for us without us preordering! The only issue this place has is the tiny bathroom, where only the shower area seems large enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing stay at the property which was fully equipped with everything that you may need. Beautiful surroundings with the most accommodating host. Thank you Helen, hopefully see you again soon! Xx
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

Loved it

Compact but well designed and thoughtfully furnished with everything you could need for a perfect 2night stay. We were blessed with beautiful weather and enjoyed sunbathing in the stunning garden with lots of cuddles from Archie the cat and Eddie the dog..A very warm welcome awaits from all the McLennan family with lots of help with ideas to occupy your time. Great pub and walks nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Miranda Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real find

We had such a lovely time at Step Barn cottage beautiful location, friendly hosts very reasonable and well equipped - blessed with the weather too! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting National Trust properties

This was a fantastic base for visiting a number of beautiful National Trust properties. The accommodation was perfect for us and met all our needs. Very clean and well equipped. All arrangements were easy and Helen was very helpful. Beautiful quiet spot which we really didn’t want to leave! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marten M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice barn

Practical barn. Living room small, but a lot of space in bedroom for luggage. Nice terrace in large garden. Quiet area. Friendly hosts. Gardens and forest in neighbourhood. We spend four beautiful days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilian v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, lovely, charming garden, great hosts

It's been so nice being back...and we intend to return the next time we visit the area. Fresh eggs and milk in the Fridge a just one neat detail making the guest smile. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

A really lovely hideaway...beautiful gardens to admire at this property. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antje D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Even the tiny bathroom makes this beautiful barn cottage worth the trip and the stay. Helen and Andy are very thoughtful and caring hosts. Our flight was delayed and there was a warm welcome even late at night. We love to return any time possible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet tranquil setting in owners beautiful garden, only a couple of miles from Sheffield Park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

Lovely property and owners in a excellent location, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kelvin R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Short stay

Very good accommodation for a short stay in a lovely area. Some minor issues include tiny shower room with toilet under sloping roof of the stairs. Shower stopped working twice during use then started again with cold water. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness
The sloping roof upstairs was awkward for getting in and out of bed.The shower room was very small,again standing at the loo i had to bend backwards to make sure i didn't miss the target.I wouldn'r recomend it for folk with back problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Dane Hill Barn

A lovely little place for an early Autumn break. Easy to find and well situated with many places to visit only a short distance away. Had good weather too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent, modern, converted barn in quiet area with great access to Ashdown Forest and surrounding villages. Everything we needed for a quiet weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Look no further

This is a part of an seperate barn that has been refurbished to a very high standard. Set in idyllic surroundings you could not wish for better. Helen clearly takes pride in making her property a must for future stays. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021