Backing directly onto Ashdown Forest, this family home in Crowborough promises plenty of fun in the great outdoors. A sprawling garden is perfect for pups and little ones, and a path leads straight into the woodlands – simply pull on your comfiest shoes and set off on an adventure. There's plenty of room to sprawl out inside, too. Two reception rooms give adults and kids their own space to hang out, while the large kitchen is ideal for family meals. Want to catch up on emails while you're here? The separate study offers a cosy place to hunker down and work from home. *There's a single pull-out floor mattress in the fourth bedroom. This could sleep one small child, although we don't think it'll be the most comfortable.*You'll have access to all areas of this home, apart from the dressing room in the main bedroom and the loft space. There's also a hot tub in the garden, but this will not be made available for guests.*Pets are welcome to ...
Cows at the gate and stags in the garden – there’s no denying you’re in the countryside at this stunning Tudor-style house. The gabled roofs and wooden cladding may look like the English cottage idyll, but this home is super spacious inside and out. A sprawling garden is surrounded by wilderness on all sides with views of Ashdown forest and a Roman-style swimming pool at the centre. A pool house provides a bit of shade and there’s a stone-built barbecue for dining on a summer evening. If the weather turns, you can still enjoy that garden view from the conservatory. Inside, the home is a medley of cottage vibes and lavish modernity. Timber beamed ceilings are a reminder of the country locale, along with the wood-burning stove in the living room and the library alcove just off the conservatory. The kitchen is a shining example of 21st-century convenience, with appliances and gadgets for every style of cooking. We love the picture-frame wi...
Set amongst a Medieval farmstead, this gorgeous barn conversion in the heart of the Sussex Weald is the perfect escape. Relax on your private, south-facing terrace, spot the local wildlife, or enjoy an alfresco lunch.Inside, your hosts have done a fabulous job restoring this home whilst maintaining its original integrity. We love the exposed old brick walls and the lofty vaulted ceilings in the huge open-plan living space. When the Sussex evenings turn chilly, light the log burner, cosy up on the feather-filled sofa and enjoy a movie on the 65 inch Smart TV. Our absolute favourite feature here, though, is the sumptuous bedroom with its dramatic, dark panelled walls and super comfy natural linens.Ideally located off the beaten track and yet close to the vibrant towns and picturesque villages of Sussex and the South Downs, this is the perfect rural retreat for those wanting to explore all that the area has to offer. *This detached home w...
They don't go around awarding the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) title out to parts of the UK willy-nilly and the sweeping views from this contemporary cottage deep within the High Weald show that this region is truly deserving of the honour.As you would hope from an address with such a bucolic vista, there's a lot to do outside here. Warm afternoons will whizz by with the swimming pool, kids' playground and large fenced garden at guests' disposal, while evenings can be filled with meals fresh from the pizza oven and sessions in the hot tub.If this makes it sound like a home is only right for a summer break, that's simply not the case. The private sauna with a beautiful view of the countryside will keep you toasty during the colder months, as will the pair of wood-burning stoves in the communal spaces. We're truly smitten by the bright and airy design and wouldn't be cross if spells of rain consigned us indoors – not too cros...
As at home in its natural environment as any building could be, this historic barn has been lovingly converted into a dreamy home. Set along a private lane in the rolling countryside just outside the village of Forest Row, its stunning views and rural setting are about as English as it gets. Here, you have no choice but to slow down, enjoy time with your loved ones and admire the beauty of the landscape. Just a six-minute drive from the village, with its pubs, hotel and nearby golf courses, it's about eleven minutes from the sprawling Ashdown Forest and the famous Winne the Pooh bridge.As soon as you walk in, you'll feel at home in this space, with its charming period features. The heart of the home is the country kitchen, big enough to hang out in while someone takes a turn preparing breakfast and comfortable enough to spend long, lazy evenings around the farmhouse table. On fine days, you can open up the doors and eat outside on the d...