East Sussex Vacation Rentals: house rentals & more

Discover a selection of 2,000 vacation rentals in East Sussex that are perfect for your trip. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including WiFi and swimming pools. Prices start at $101 per night, and houses and cottages are popular options for a stay in East Sussex. Either way, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs.

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Stayed Apr 2021

Seaside stay

This was a lovely seaside holiday house that had everything we needed. The owner was accommodating and easy to communicate with and left instructions for how everything works. This is a great, basic property that has easy access to the beach, it was ...

Stayed Apr 2021

Beautiful, with everything we wanted - plus lots more!

The Bothy was warm and cosy (we needed it most of the 5 days), absolutely luxurious, immaculately clean, impeccably tastefully furnished with loads of books - and Netflix on the remote (except the long evenings drew us permanently away from the scree...

Stayed Apr 2021

2nd time back, still just as perfect

This was our second time back (myself, my Husband and our two children aged 2 and 7). Its a perfect little weekend away if you want to relax. We watched films, played games infront of the fire and ate good food. We went for a day trip to the Rides at...

Stayed Apr 2021

Hidden gem

This was a fantastic place for a family break (two adults and two kids, 10yrs and 8yrs). The photos can’t do it justice - it’s a really spacious, well equipped and cosy place, full of character, in beautiful surroundings. We saw so much wildlife- bir...

Stayed Apr 2021

WOW

What a fabulous property! Everything was immaculate and very high class! We have stayed at dozens of cottages but this one was at the top of the class! great location, very safe and secure, brilliant for the dogs with local walks around adjoing field...

Stayed Apr 2021

Wonderful short break

My wife and I and also our dog had a wonderful 3 night stay at flint cottage and the weather was fantastic the cottage is exactly as described full of old world charm and every amenity you could wish for the cottage is in a great position for explori...

Stayed Apr 2021

Wonderful and homely stay ♡

Janet and Grant and their family made us feel so at home. It was a truly wondeful few days! The cottage was spectacular, so beautifully decorated and the bed was so comfy. Little touches around the cottage were so thoughtful. We'll be recommending it...

Stayed Apr 2021

A haven of tranquility

I couldn’t have loved the cottage more. It looked (and smelt) delicious on arrival. Everything was spotless and the location was beautiful. The bedroom/living room upstairs in particular is just so nice you want to escape there as soon as you can. Am...

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Destination guide

A county escape in East Sussex

An abundance of green fields, hedgerows, rustic farms and half-timbered buildings in towns that ooze medieval history from every pore, make East Sussex easy to love. Its beaches – from blustery Camber to cliff-backed Seaford – are just a couple of hours' train ride from the big city, making it a weekend playground for London-dwellers during the summer. Then come the enchanting towns – Rye, with its Tudor frontispieces and cozy pubs, buzzing Brighton, and its vintage shops and student bars. And for adventurers? East Sussex vacation rentals also pepper the boundaries of the handsome High Weald and the South Downs National Park.

Things to do

Battling through East Sussex's sights

East Sussex has some of the most enthralling historical sites in southern England. Hastings is the place to go to follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror – the one-time king who did battle here back in 1066. Be sure to visit ruined Hastings Castle while you're there. The nearby town of Battle has the spot of that great Anglo-Norman showdown marked by a beautiful – also semi-ruined – Benedictine abbey. For even more culture, head for Brighton and Hove. The Mughal-esque Royal Pavilion might draw the eye, but the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery is where the rich art collections await.

Activities

Going countryside in East Sussex

If you're the sort who dreams of snuggling up in a cozy cottage surrounded by an English rose garden, East Sussex vacation rentals could just be the perfect pick. These stays, away from London's hustle and surrounded by the rolling South Downs and green High Weald, promise a taste of quaint, countryside England. Morning walks over wooded dales and farmers' markets in medieval towns are all part of the East Sussex package. So, too, are horse-riding excursions and scenic drives.

Weather

England's summer days in East Sussex

It's hardly a surprise that East Sussex, with its beaches and leafy backcountry, is most popular with travelers during the English summer. That season lasts from late May to August in this southern corner of the country. It's not always dry, but there's much less chance of rain at this time of year, and the temperatures tend to linger in the high 60s and low 70s. Spring, in April and May, is also usually warm and sunny, while fall, in September and October, promises fewer crowds on the beaches and in the nature parks.

Natural features

Quaint country and soaring cliffs in East Sussex

A national park and a vast area of outstanding natural beauty combine to make East Sussex a truly handsome cut-out of south-east England. Start in the South Downs National Park, which is famed for the glimmering chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. There, the headland soars more than 500 feet above the lighthouse that stands watch in the English Channel. Further north is the High Weald AONB, a patchwork of primeval woodland and green valleys, where farms and rivers weave around the very edges of London.

How many vacation rentals are available around East Sussex?

Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 1,840 vacation rentals around East Sussex. From 1,110 house rentals to 462 cottage rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.