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Within the South Downs National Park, 7 miles north of Brighton.

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A building with a stone facade, a wooden door, and arched windows.
A living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a TV, a table, and a painting on the wall.
A room with a leather recliner, a wooden table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and a kettle.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a refrigerator.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a stone wall, and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Downs National Park
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Hassocks, West Sussex
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brighton Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Brighton Centre
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Within the South Downs National Park, 7 miles north of Brighton.

The holiday cottage is situated overlooking the moat of Newtimber Place, a beautiful 17th Century manor house within the South Downs National Park.

It has extensive views of the Downs and is in a rural location, yet is within easy reach of Brighton and Hove (8 miles). Children and walkers welcome.

The cottage sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms - one king and one twin.

The cottage is on one level with underfloor heating, the heat being drawn from the adjoining field by a heat pump.

The cottage shares a garden with the adjoining holiday cottage. Each has its own table and chairs under a pegoda. The garden is fenced, but small children would have to be supervised as there is deep water the other side of the fence. It was been awarded 4 Star Gold by the AA for 2025.
The cottage was originally the stables.The master bedroom has an ensuite shower room (no WC); the twin bedroom has an adjoining bathroom with a shower over the bath. There is a fully fitted kitchen with the usual appliances including freezer, microwave, washer/dryer machine and dishwasher. There is parking for 2 cars and 2 cycle-racks (not covered).
An EV charger is available for charging EV cars (chargeable).

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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 0–17
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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

Property # 10997833
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Hassocks

Located in Hassocks, this cottage is in a rural area. Brighton Royal Pavilion is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach. Travelling with kids? Make time for Brighton Pier, or head to an event or a match at American Express Stadium. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding and hiking in the area.
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Hassocks, West Sussex

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brighton Beach - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Brighton Pier - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Brighton Centre - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Brighton Marina - 26 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Hassocks Station - 9 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thatched Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Corner Cafe Hassocks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪BN6 Craft Beer & Tap - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Proper Cycling & Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hop Tub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Within the South Downs National Park, 7 miles north of Brighton. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Within the South Downs National Park, 7 miles north of Brighton.?

As of 10 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Within the South Downs National Park, 7 miles north of Brighton. on 31 Oct, 2026 start from S$463, 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 Within the South Downs National Park, 7 miles north of Brighton.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Within the South Downs National Park, 7 miles north of Brighton.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Within the South Downs National Park, 7 miles north of Brighton.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Within the South Downs National Park, 7 miles north of Brighton. located?

This family-friendly Hassocks cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Downs National Park and Devil's Dyke. Sussex Prairies Garden and Brighton and Hove Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful remote home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Carde stay

What a lovely place to stay, the barn was nicely set up with everything you would require, the surroundings were stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Very relaxing space

Lovely clean well equipped accomadation. Good location, quite, easy to find, good communication from manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Perfect!

We needed somewhere all on one level for my Father-in-law, who requires a frame to walk with. Everything was easily accessible for him and we loved the beautiful building that we were staying in. Comfy and welcoming. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna M.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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