Title: Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex 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 # Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex Cottage in Lewes with kitchen and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34719800/34719704/fba6ec38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34719800/34719704/d10e7ccc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34719800/34719704/1f88262c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34719800/34719704/6fb79d61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34720000/34719800/34719704/59282afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a tranquil retreat in the South Downs National Park at our charming cottage. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep, watch an impressive array of stars on a clear evening, and relax in the secluded patio area perfect for drinks on a summer evening. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - 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. ### Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex Situated in the shadow of the South Downs National Park on a small rural road with hardly any neighbours our charming cottage is a great place from which to explore the unspoiled open countryside and its many footpaths around us. The nearest street light is two miles away. Owls,deer and the occasional nightingale are the only sounds in the middle of the night The cottage is newly finished in 2021 and décor is fresh and modern with plenty of parking and a small decking area. This is a quiet cottage . Rooms are light and spacious with a modern kitchen/dining room that provides for sociable cooking and dining (seats 4-6). and patio doors that open onto the garden. The reception room is separate, both with digital TV (so the kids can escape!) and good but limited wifi. No fibre cable out here . Efficient central heating means the house is warm in winter but its also well ventilated and cool in summer.There is an upstairs loo and bathroom with large shower downstairs. 2 bedrooms are available; one double- bedded and 2 singles and there is also a brand new double sofa bed in the lounge. The small patio is secluded, fully fenced, and child/pet friendly and great for drinks on a summer evening: count how many species of bird you can hear !. The darkness allows you to watch an impressive array stars on a clear evening and the quiet off street location means a peaceful night's sleep is guaranteed. We are near a rail line but trains are infrequent and soon pass by .Please note we have a cat and small dog so any pets must be under your control outside. Dogs by agreement only. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Outdoors only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95150000/95146800/95146736/063a7ccb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Seaside Cottage Seaford - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=95146736&PinnedHotelID=95146736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103860000/103857600/103857524/9385768c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Beach House Peacehaven, Brighton, East Sussex Peacehaven - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 10 Exceptional 49 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=103857524&PinnedHotelID=103857524&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95048900/95048836/f4c9ef3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted Barcombe - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=95048836&PinnedHotelID=95048836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19160000/19150500/19150472/8cb316de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable Barn, Ashdown Forest, Fantastic Local Pub, Excellent For Walkers Danehill, Haywards Heath - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 107 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=19150472&PinnedHotelID=19150472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76517300/76517236/91416727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest Haywards Heath - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews £921 includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=76517236&PinnedHotelID=76517236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27122800/27122707/1e26e191.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful, luxury two bedroom apartment, within easy reach of the city centre, Brighton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=27122707&PinnedHotelID=27122707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120280000/120272800/120272761/58ceda62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Bed House- Saltdean, Brighton. 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We live next door Please wash up your own cups pans etc. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Dogs must be kept downstairs, and towelled dry ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed We live next door so we appreciate peace ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outdoors only ## 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 Note from host: We live next door so we appreciate peace 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 and a deadlock 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 required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Rural Retreat Deepest Sussex House Lewes Rural Retreat Deepest Sussex House Rural Retreat Deepest Sussex Lewes Rural Retreat Deepest Sussex Cottage Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Lewes Lewes Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Cottage Cottage Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Rural Retreat Deepest Sussex House Lewes Rural Retreat Deepest Sussex House Rural Retreat Deepest Sussex Lewes Rural Retreat Deepest Sussex Cottage Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Lewes Lewes Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Cottage Cottage Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Lewes Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Lewes Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Cottage Rural Retreat in Deepest Sussex Cottage Lewes ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.91679,-0.015536&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_qxuHb%60B%3FY%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40Y%40WBW%40W%40YBWBWBWBWBWBWDWDUBWDWDUDUFWDUFUDUFUFUFUFSFUFSHSHUFSHQHSHSHQHSHQJQHQJOHQJOJQJOJOJMLOJMJOLMJKLMJMLKLKLKLKLILKLINILILGLGNILGNELGNELENENELCNENCLANCNCNANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBNBL%40NBNDNBLDNDLDNDNFLFNDLHLFLHNFLHLHLJLHLJLJLJLJJLLLJLLLJLLLJNJNJLJPJNJNHPJNJPHPHRHPJPFRHRHRHRFRHRFRFTFRHTDTFTFTDTDTFVDTDVDTBVDTDVBVBVBVBVBVBV%40XBV%40V%40V%40X%40V%40V%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FVAXAVAVAXAVAVCXAVCVCVCVCVCVCVEVETCVEVETEVGTETETGTGTETITGRGTGRITGRIRIRIPGRKPIRIPIPKPKNIPKNKPKNKNKLKNMLKNMLKLMJKLMJMJMJMJMHMJMHMHOHMFMHMFOFMDOFODMDODMDODOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCMEOEOEMEOEMGOEMGOGMIMGMIOIMIMKMIMKMKMKMKKMMKKMMMKOKMMOKMKOKOKOKQIOKQIQKQIQISIQISIQISGSISIUGSGUGSGUGUGUEUGUEUGUEWEUEWCWEUEWCWCWCWCWCWCWAWAYCWAWAWAYAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LYSH9Cfgd1Jj6P6uxMU9LNQHRyk=) Lewes, ENG #### What's nearby - Hamsey Island Plague Church - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - Lewes Castle - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles - Barbican House Museum - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles - Southover Grange Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles - Cliffe High Street - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles #### Getting around - Lewes Cooksbridge Station - 2 min drive - Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Black Horse - ‬6 min drive - ‪Horns Lodge - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Lewes Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Five Bells - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Plumpton Racecourse and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum. Southover Grange Gardens and Cliffe High Street are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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