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A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.

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A wooden building with a garden entrance, potted plants, and a pathway leading to a field.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a skylight.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, glass doors leading outside, and a tiled floor.
A kitchen with an oven, microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a small wooden table, a television, and a white stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Outdoor pool

    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near High Weald
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Icklesham, ENG
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Dixter House and Gardens
    ‪22 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.

Blackthorn is a luxurious self-catering retreat for two, midway between the towns of Hastings and Rye, attached to the owner’s home with a distant view of the sea, and surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside. The cottage has a south-facing verandah, ideal for soaking up the ambience of this peaceful setting, and guests have exclusive access to the family’s heated indoor swimming pool and outdoor hot tub between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm daily. (These facilities are operational throughout the year). We are also happy to accommodate a young family with one child up to 24 months, and can provide a travel cot and high chair if required.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

Strictly No pets except for guide dogs, sorry.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Despite being situated in a rural location Blackthorn guests need to be considerate of our near neighbour's privacy, keeping noise to a minimum. One r

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1775982
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 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 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

About the area

Icklesham

Located in Winchelsea, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Camber Castle and Lamb House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Camber Sands and Mallydams Woods. Phoenix Arts Centre and Stables Theatre are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Icklesham, ENG

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Camber Sands - 20 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 22 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Hastings Three Oaks Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Oaks Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Broad Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Robin Hood Inn - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.?

As of 16 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub. on 5 Jan 2027 start from £245, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Church of St Thomas a Becket, St. Thomas the Martyr and Mallydams Woods. High Weald and Pett Level Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Peter Spencer

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Blackthorn is attached to our home - a single storey, former agricultural building set in beautiful Sussex countryside, where we work at our freelance jobs: Karen is a full-time graphic designer specializing in book designs, while Peter is a greetings card designer and publisher, part-time gardener and musician, and also runs the cottage lettings business.

Why they chose this property

Both my wife and I came to the area independently as children and we've been under its spell ever since. Glorious beaches, medieval towns with smuggler's tunnels, a beautiful coastline and varied landscapes still hold its appeal.
The property itself is quite unique: a former agricultural, single-storey black timber-clad building around a courtyard that faces south with uninterupted countryside views and a distant glimpse of the sea.

What makes this property unique

Our holiday cottage is probably unique in England as it's just for two people but still has a hot tub and an indoor heated swimming pool quite literally on its doorstep. It's surrounded by peaceful countryside and is the ideal place to get away from it all and totally relax, but still close enough to good roads enabling guests to get to beautiful places within a few minutes. As the cottage is attached to our own home we are also on hand to give advice or help with anything if guests should need us, otherwise we're very discrete.

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