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The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Barcombe, England
  • Place, Lewes Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Barbican House Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Southover Grange Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

About this property

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. Bedroom 1 has a king size bed and bedroom 2 has two single beds.

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted on 8 Apr 2026 start from £102, 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.

How much is parking at The Old Dairy, 200 years old and newly converted?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Cliffe High Street are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay, great location, great communication, great property
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2025
Really was a great pleasure to have you and your family stay Leigh. Kind regards and very best wishes.
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10/10 Excellent

Mairi M.

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

Another wonderful stay

We had been before and knew just how ideal the Old Dairy was for our group. The kitchen is a joy and the bedrooms and bathrooms ideal for the 4 of us. We were staying to go to operas at Glyndebourne and the old dairy is ideally situated for that. We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope that we will see you all once more. Regards Robin and Christine
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10/10 Excellent

Clare W.

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

Family visit

Charming property conveniently located to visit family and friends.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Hello Clare, Wonderful having you guys to stay over the Christmas break. Very much looking forward to seeing you both again. Regards Robin and Christine.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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
Stayed 16 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
Absolute joy having you stay. Kind regards .
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time staying in the Old Dairy. It‘s a comfortable and well decorated space. All the rooms were clean and the surrounding barns and Farm House made a charming ensemble. We especially enjoyed spotting pheasants from the balcony in the living room every morning. The hosts Robin and Christine were very helpful and welcoming. Overall, I highly recommend a stay in the Old Dairy !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
We are truly delighted that both you and your family enjoyed staying at The Old Dairy Dirk. Thank you for your comments Kind regards Robin and Christine.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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! 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2024
Hi Sarah, Thanks so much for your review of The Old Dairy. Sorry the weather wasn’t kinder to you. . We very much enjoyed meeting you and the girls, and look forward to having you stay at Handlye again. Kind regards Robin and Christine.
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10/10 Excellent

Nurit F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay with exceptional hosts! Beautifully renovated dairy with amazing attention to detail. Gorgeous surroundings in the countryside. The only opportunities for improvement would be a more comfortable and newer mattress, as well as the option to block out light in the bedrooms - staying in summer meant the light entered the room very early in the morning and didn’t go down until very late at night.Otherwise, we were very pleased with our stay for the week and highly recommend the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Hi Nurit, delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Dairy thanks for your comments regarding blackout blinds, duly noted. Kind regards Robin and Christine.
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10/10 Excellent

Mairi M.

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Good morning Mairi, Christine and I are so very pleased you all enjoyed your stay at Handlye despite the mediocre weather’ We very much look forward to meeting you again. Regards Robin.
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10/10 Excellent

Jenni G.

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

Comfortable

Well equipped. Tastefully furnished. Attention to detail. Worth the stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Hi Jenni. Good to have you visit. Glad you enjoyed you stay at The Old Dairy. Regards Robin and Christine.
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian F.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2023
Hi Gillian. Christine and I are so pleased you both enjoyed your stay. Being newly converted and restored its so gratifying that everything worked as intended. Love to see you again. Kind regards Robin.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

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.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Hello Nicky, Christine and I are so very pleased that you enjoyed your stay in the Old Dairy. It’s so very gratifying that our attention to detail has met with your approval in this new conversion. It was great having you to stay at Handlye, just remember your bikes next time! Kind regards Robin and Chris.
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
So very pleased you both enjoyed yourselves. it was great meeting you and very much look forward to your return. Very best wishes Robin and Christine
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
So very pleased you enjoyed your stay David. Shame about the traffic whilst you were here. Due in the main to hgv’s using our country road whilst the nearby village bridge is undergoing repairs and being diverted past us.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle Z.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

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