Rural Retreat in deepest Sussex

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A living room with a wooden coffee table, a black sofa with patterned cushions, a staircase, and a large mirror on the wall.
A single-story house with a sloped roof, a front door, and a small window.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a window with a view of greenery, a kettle, a toaster, and a sink.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a patterned rug, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds 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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Lewes, ENG
  • Place, Lewes Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Barbican House Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Southover Grange Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lewes

Located in Lewes, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach. Cliffe High Street and Bluebell Railway - Sheffield Park Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
Lewes, ENG

What's nearby

  • Lewes Castle - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Barbican House Museum - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Southover Grange Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lewes Priory Park - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • High Weald - 9 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Lewes Cooksbridge Station - 2 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horns Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flint Owl Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Abyss Brewing + Tap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sandwich Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Lounge - ‬8 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 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hamsey Island Plague Church. Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, sufficient space for 4 people, well-equipped kitchen. Conveniently positioned for exploring the South Downs, Lewes and Brighton
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, well maintained, perfect for short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, very relaxing and the birds were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely two night stay to attend the wedding of our son in nearby Ringmer. Eugene is a great host with very prompt, helpful and friendly communications. The property was perfect for us in a rural, quiet position. Very well presented, equipped, clean and comfortable. The electric fans were much appreciated to cope with the warm weather at the time of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent family holiday here! The cottage was cosy and well equipped for us and our 3 kids. Eugene was very welcoming and gave us lots of good recommendations for the local area. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable convenient stay

Comfortable and convenient for being near family in Lewes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The direction to the property were incorrect and after a 9 hour drive it was the last thing we wanted. Property very clean and quiet with plenty of parking. My friend and I are not tall people however we kept bumping our heads on the eaves
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2026
Hi there Lesley I am sorry you couldn’t find us when you arrived. You are about the 850th guest we have had since 2018. And only the second to complain about incorrect directions. And you didn’t call about being lost either. Hmmn. Yes the upstairs bedrooms have a sloping roof, it’s an old building. But again not something others complain about. It’s why the ceilings are white and the beams dark brown which enable most people to avoid them. I hope you enjoyed the trip otherwise, thank you for leaving the place clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely, well appointed little cottage. Cozy and clean. Perfect for a few days stay in SUssex
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely countryside cottage

Great place not far from Lewes, nice walks nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Great cottage, very well kept, clean, lots of useful things to make the stay work well (basic kitchen items, toilet roll etc). Beautiful countryside location perfect for our family and our dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eugene is a excellent host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in beautiful countryside.

We had a really lovely, relaxing stay in this delightful cottage. Eugene was very friendly and helpful, made us both very welcome. Such a fantastic part of the UK. We gad a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cookbridge February 2025

Great time as alwaysLiz
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely rural East Sussex cottage

We stayed to extend our trip to Glyndebourne with some short walks. The cottage is perfect for this, it was great to have a short journey after Parsifal. We had a very good meal at The Jolly Sportsman, followed by a stroll along local paths and lanes.The cottage facilities are great, our only reservation the limited height to the eaves upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely !! Place was nice and clean and surroundings were beautiful. Very comfortable and had everything that we needed. Host were lovely and checked in with us a few times to make sure we had all we needed and offer great local advise on places to go for views and food . This was the ideal place to rest and recover from a charity bike ride we attended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very enjoyable stay

Lovely property and location and Eugene was very friendly and helpful. The only issue for us was a lack of outdoor space, which during the summer months would be a disadvantage. We visited in April, so it wasn't too problematic.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Revisit of this lovely cottage

My husband and I revisited Eugene - this time we extended our stay to 2 weeks. The cottage was again very clean, well equipped with a comfy bed and Eugene was again very helpful with good tips for day trips. Looking forward to coming back and highly recommend the cottage also for families with small kids. Our 9 month old daughter also enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant and peaceful

Very pleasant cottage, and as described in the listing. Very clean and practical. Eugene was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Near Lewes

Ideal location for Lewes. Used as a base was perfect for us. Spacious, clean and comfortable. We all slept very well in very comfortable beds- trains start quite early but not loud. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2024
Thank you Kim. The house was left in very good condition. I hope you got some good walking done. You are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Countryside Retreat

Great location for attending wedding at Beechwood hall. Directions accurate and easy to find. Eugene welcoming and helpful. Accommodation spotless and comfortable, maybe not the best option if have mobility issues but perfect for my requirements.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in every way

Spacious areas downstairs,plenty of room in all areas, dining, sitting and bathroom.Theres an outside area leading from the sitting room with table and chairs for enjoying breakfast while srenaded by birdsong
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring visit

Warm, cosy and peaceful. Everything we needed. There is a railway line by the property but it didn't spoil the peace. The spring dawn chorus was wondrous. Apparently nightingales sing here too, but is was too early for them. Plenty of places to eat in the area, and not far from the coast. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chilled Sussex weekend

We had a wonderful time staying in Sussex: it was a quick and easy taxi for an excellent wine pairing at Bolney and we also enjoyed the local Indian takeaway and a walk up to Ditchling Beacon. This is a beautiful area and we found Eugene's place easy to find and very convenient for exploring the area. The cottage itself was perfect for 4-5 girls for a chilled weekend. The kitchen was well-equipped, the beds comfortable, the house warm, and there was also a TV and games for nights in. Eugene was very helpful and friendly - fixed a problem we had with a tap super promptly - and I would definitely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family funeral

Directions to property were easy to follow. Eugene made himself known to.us ensuring we had everything we required. House was beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. My 6 ft 4 sons found the low bedroom ceilings challenging. However we were aware of this before we rented the property. Would not hesitate to recommend for a peaceful retreat. Beautiful sussex countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Chapel Farmhouse

Nice, clean and comfortable property. Every that you need is supplied. Mobile & WIFI can be a bit patchy due to rural location but not an issue for us. Local area was not good for dog walking due to the wet conditions over last few months and did not want to bring back a mucky dog. Nearby Lewes was a good town with choice of shops, cafes, pubs & restaurants. Nearby ‘Rainbow’ pub do an excellent Sunday carvery. Close proximity of railway line did not bother us as we are early risers in the morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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