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Hell Fyre 1594 Marylands Park
Sleeps 2
1 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
0 Pets
Hell Fyre 1594 - Facilities
- Bicycle Storage
- Electricty / Utilities Included
- Patio / Garden
- Golf Course Local
- Local Pub
- Local Horse Riding
- Satelite / Cable TV
- TV
- Christmas Themed
- WiFi / Internet Access
- Bedding / Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- On Site Parking
Hell Fyre 1594
A delightfully different one bed annexe cottage with an abundance of historic character nestled deep in the countryside near Horsham, West Sussex. Dating back to the 16th century Hell Fyre 1594 has been sympathetically restored and embraces its remarkable past with a blend of authenticity and modern comforts. Hidden in a small valley 1/2 mile from the sleepy lane between Barns Green and Itchingfield, this Grade II listed cottage sits in a little oasis of calm at Sharpenhyrst Farm.
Its historical significance greets you as you step into the porchway with murals painted in mediaeval style adorning the walls and a scripted history charting significant dates to its earliest recorded roots as a dwelling in 1245. The oldest part of the building forms the southern wing of the main house which has grown around this ancient home. To the right a large kitchen/dining room which looks out over the gardens through charming leaded windows carefully reconstructed by hand. The large fireplace houses an electric stove and displays stonework engravings by craftsmen from 1594 the inspiration behind this unique cottage’s name. Along with comfortable seating, Freeview TV and a dining table the well-equipped new kitchen sits to the side offering somewhat updated cooking facilities compared to the simple open hearth that would have been in place 500 years ago. Stepping up into the separate living room there are three cosy sofas gathered around a huge inglenook fireplace which houses an electric real-effect fire. This room offers a cornucopia of personality where antique ornaments curious taxidermy and artwork abound. Turn the lights down low and this really is an authentic carefully curated traditional country cottage experience.
Upstairs on the first floor the vaulted ceiling bedroom offers another flat screen television and a wealth of antique furniture including a kingsize half tester bed a small table and chairs large wardrobe and chest of drawers. Set off to the side is the en-suite bathroom with a shower over bath recessed into the beam structure and flanked by the tactile wall of the lime plastered smoke hood rising from below. Outside there are beautiful mature gardens to enjoy with flower borders, seating, ponds, trees, lawns and even beehives down in the bottom orchard.
Hell Fyre 1594 is about a mile from the tiny hamlet of Itchingfield and the village of Barns Green where you will find a traditional local pub a village store and Post Office. Sumners Ponds, in the heart of the village, is a popular destination serving breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. It is less than 10 miles from both the South Downs National Park and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty set amongst picturesque countryside and the location is perfect to enable you to explore much of Sussex.
The bustling market town of Horsham is 4 miles north, rich in history and architectural design and boasts a superb variety of supermarkets, shops restaurants and bars. The Causeway is a beautiful tranquil tree lined street of medieval houses that leads to the parish church of St Mary’s. The Carfax offers open air cafés bandstand music, street markets and the Saturday market features a large variety of stalls across the town. Warnham Nature Reserve near Horsham is a 10-minute drive and is a 92-acre nature reserve dominated by the 17-acre Warnham Mill Pond. Two boardwalks give access to wetlands and woodlands and there is a wide range of wildlife to be seen such as heron deer and foxes.
The Downs Link is a combination of two disused railway lines and can be reached from Christ’s Hospital just up the road. It provides a safe route which taken all the way will link the North Downs with the South Downs. If you like a longer walking challenge, then you can join the Wey-South Path at Loxwood a walking route of some 36 miles linking the North Downs Way south of Guildford to the South Downs Way above Amberley. A little further afield you will find traditional houses and gardens such as at Knepp Castle and Nymans House and Gardens. To the west you can reach Petworth and the famous Petworth House, home to many works by Turner, and beyond that the market town of Midhurst and the Cowdray Estate. Beach 19 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 2 miles.
