Title: The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted 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 # The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted Cottage in Lewes ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95048900/95048836/f4c9ef3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95048900/95048836/1825ab5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95048900/95048836/4e4ac693.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95048900/95048836/fc26480f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95048900/95048836/5d263c1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of East Sussex, The Old Dairy offers a charming retreat just four miles from Lewes. With Ultrafast broadband, a large TV and fully equipped kitchen with new Bosch appliances, this 200-year-old cottage provides comfort and convenience. Take in far-reaching views to Ashdown forest from the balcony or relax in the lovely gardens of Handlye Farmhouse. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted The Old Dairy is a 200 year old building which has just been the subject of a fabulous renovation and conversion into a two bedroom, two bathroom cottage, one of which is on-suite. The property is just four miles from the county town of Lewes, East Sussex. The bedrooms and bathrooms are on the ground floor whilst the living accommodation and fully equipped kitchen is on the first floor. All bed linen and towels are provided. The property has a balcony with far reaching views to the Ashdown forest and farmland beyond, and an oak staircase leading to a cobbled area below. Outside, at the rear of the property, is a small cobbled sitting area with two benches and table, suitable for four. Also at the rear of the property are the lovely gardens of Handlye Farmhouse which guests are most welcome to enjoy. We have many birds including ducks, geese, turkeys, peacocks, chickens and a parrot which run free at the owner's property and so we regret we cannot cater for guests with their own pets. There is Ultrafast broadband at this property and a large TV in the living area. The property is also well equipped, including a washing machine, dishwasher, fridge etc and all the appliances are new Bosch units. The Old Dairy is well located. It is just 15 mins walk from the centre of Barcombe Cross village which has a Post Office, grocery stores and a fine public house, called the Royal Oak. The pub offers good food and fine Harvey’s ales. Also within walking distance is the Rainbow public house in Cooksbridge, which has a restaurant and carvery. Barcombe Mills and the Anchor pub with its boating are just a five minute drive away. The city of Brighton with its many attractions is 25 minutes drive and Goodwood motor racing circuit about 50 minutes by car. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![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 - 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.925606,0.009383&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:chzuHsy%40%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%40W%3FY%40W%40Y%40WBW%40WBYBW%40WBWBWDWBWDWBUDWDUDWDUDWDUFUFUDUFUFUFSHUFSFSHUHSFQHSHSHQHSJQHQJQHOJQJOJQJOHOLMJOJMLOJMLKJMLMLKLKLKJKLINKLILILILGNGLINGLELGNENELENENCLENCNCNANCLANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLDNFLHLFNHLFLHLHNJLHJJLJLJLJLLJLLLJLLLJLJNLNHLJPJNJNJPHNJPHPJRHPHPHRHRFRHRHRFRFRHTFRFTFTDTFTDTFTDVDTDVDTDVBVDTBVDVBV%40VBVBVBX%40VBV%40V%40X%40V%3FX%40V%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAV%3FVAX%3FVAXAVAVCXAVCVCVCVAVCVEVCVEVCVETEVETEVETGTETGTETGTGTGTIRGRGTIRIRGRIPIRIRIPKPIPKPIPKNKPKNKNINMNKLKNMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMJKJMJOHMHMHMHOFMHMFOFMFODMFODMDOBODMBOBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOCOCMCOEOCMEOEOGMEMGOGMGOGMIMIMIMIOIMKKKMKMKMKMKKMMMKMMMKOKMMOIOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKQIQISIQISGSISISGSGUISGUGUGUESGWGUEUEUEWEUEWEUCWEWCWEWCWCWAWCWCWAWCYAWAWAY%3FWAYAW%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GYAgFOp7rCBv1RK2ZG5YE697p60=) Barcombe, England #### What's nearby - Lewes Castle - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles - Glyndebourne Opera House - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles - American Express Stadium - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles - University of Sussex - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles - Plumpton Racecourse - 16 min drive - 7.8 miles #### Getting around - Lewes Cooksbridge Station - 3 min drive - Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Green Man - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Laughing Fish - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Trading Post Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive - ‪Horns Lodge - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted located? > Situated in Lewes, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lewes Castle, Barbican House Museum and South Downs National Park. Southover Grange Gardens and Glyndebourne Opera House are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. 22 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent We had an extremely comfortable stay in this well equipped home from home. Christine and Robin are excellent hosts ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 16 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare W. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family visit Charming property conveniently located to visit family and friends. ##### Clare W. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. 3 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Hosts, Great Apartment We had a great stay at this beautiful apartment. It was so well equipped and the hosts were so so friendly and made us feel very welcome and at home. Location was very good to the local towns and amenities. Loads of lovely pubs in the area too. Would stay again if we happened to be in the area. Thanks again! 😊 ##### Sarah R. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mairi M. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Glyndebourne sojurn We mainly came to stay to go to 2 operas at Glyndebourne and catch up with friends. We loved the Old Dairy, comfortable and well equipped and ideal for the 4 of us. We loved our visits to Firle Place and to Farleys. We hope to return next year. ##### Mairi M. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenni G. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Well equipped. Tastefully furnished. Attention to detail. Worth the stay ##### Jenni G. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian F. 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Old Dairy Warm, welcoming hosts. The Old Dairy is extremely well equiped and very clean. We had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Thank you ##### Gillian F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicky B. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home from home Beautifully fitted out property with everything we needed for our two week stay. Hosts very welcoming and helpful. We loved the garden and the birds (and their eggs!). We went on some lovely walks cross country to the church and to Barcombe Mills.Wish we'd had our bikes with us as it was perfect area for a bit of cycling. ##### Nicky B. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline J. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magic! A wonderful base from which to explore Sussex, Hampshire and Kent. The upside down arrangement allows for lovely views over the countryside complete with sheep, lambs and pheasants. The property is thoughtfully equipped, down to plenty of power points, some with both C and USB ports. The kitchen is full of just about everything you could need. Attention to detail is everywhere. A lovely, comfortable place to relax. Definitely a place to revisit. Highly recommended! ##### Jacqueline J. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location, lovely hosts Everything was perfect. Robin and Christine are charming and welcoming hosts. It was wonderful to wander in the garden with the peacocks and other birds. Everything in The Old Dairy was in perfect order and spotless. Beds comfortable. Our only slight criticism is the proximity to the road, not exactly busy but pretty regular traffic and some of it very noisy. But that's a very small problem really, especially if you use the bedroom at the back. ##### David M. 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