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Hayreed Barn Cottage Caneheath
Sleeps 2
1 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
1 Pets
Hayreed Barn Cottage - Facilities
- Fire / Woodburning Stove
- BBQ
- Bicycle Storage
- Electricty / Utilities Included
- Patio / Garden
- TV
- WiFi / Internet Access
- Bedding / Towels Included
- Cot
- Washing Machine
- Accessible Features
- On Site Parking
- Shower
Hayreed Barn Cottage
A walkers’ paradise! This cottage has everything you need for a super getaway and lies at the end of a quiet country lane in the village of Wilmington in the midst of the beautiful South Downs countryside. Hayreed Barn Cottage is a converted calving barn dating from the early Victorian era, and retains the pretty flint exterior and charm of its former life, but with today’s modern comforts.
You enter through French doors straight into the open plan living space which features a wood burner, which is perfect to snuggle up in front of on the soaf bed or leather armchair after a bracing winter’s walk. There is Freeview TV and local reading materials and maps to plan your excursions. A modern bathroom with a separate shower cubicle, and kingsize bedroom complete the accommodation. There is space to the front of the cottage where you can relax on loungers provided or sit with your morning coffee at the table just outside the French doors. This is the perfect space to enjoy an evening of star gazing, too, as no light pollution here will spoil your night sky. The cottage is dog friendly and welcomes one small, well-behaved dog.
The cottage is the perfect romantic getaway in which to relax, unwind and enjoy the surroundings, and for those not wishing to cook there are three pubs within a gentle 20-minute walk, as well as a tea room about 15 minutes’ walk. The cottage is part of a farm complex with the owners’ home adjacent to it.
With national footpaths on the doorstep and rolling countryside in every direction, you can see why this area is attractive to anyone wishing to explore the South Downs and the beautiful country villages that litter the area. The cottage sits between the villages of Wilmington and Arlington and lies on the northern edge of the South Downs. The major attraction of the village is ‘The Long Man’, a chalk figure which sits on the Downs above the village and believed to date back to pre-Saxon times. Its worth a visit and is a pleasant walk from the cottage and if refreshment is required afterwards, a very nice pub sits at the bottom of the climb. With the South Downs on your doorstep, there are walks and cycle routes in abundance and beautiful villages to explore. The South Downs National Park’s landscapes cover 1, 600 km² of breathtaking countryside rolling downloads and stunning coastline.
Attractions close by include Michelham Priory, a beautiful, moated 12th-century, fortified priory with a working water mill and forge. The pretty medieval preserved village of Alfriston, with the National Trust ‘Clergy House’ is a very popular tourist attraction. Or visit Glyndbourne, with its internationally renowned concerts and plays performed throughout the year.
The seaside town of Eastbourne is a short drive away and a hub of activity whether you are looking for a traditional promenade and pier or wishing to indulge in some retail therapy. In the summer its possible to catch the big tennis names playing at Aegon International Tennis Tournament or Eastbourne Airbourne in August. There are many beaches not far from the cottage, including Seaford Birling Gap and Cuckmere Haven. Shop - 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
