A delightful, end-terrace, period cottage tucked away in Rye, East Sussex. Close to amenities. Open-plan. Washing machine. Camber 4.4 miles; Hastings 12.3 miles; Battle 14.1 miles.

The Parlour is a beautiful property set in 60 acres of pasture and woodland. Once the milking parlour for the farm, it is a fantastic space with bags of character, combining old-world charm with modern-day comforts.
Step out of the rear entrance and overlook the fields and lake, just a few hundred yards away. Here you are a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. With public footpaths on the land and beyond, explore by foot and admire the beautiful scenery.
Located just outside the village of Cowbeech, which lies within the Civil Parish of Herstmonceux, heritage and history flow throughout. The Merrie Harriers local village pub, with 16th-century origins, has far-reaching views over the Sussex countryside, making it the perfect place to relax.
There are plenty of activities in the area, including Herstmonceux Castle and The Observatory Science Centre. Visit The South Downs National Park, which offers a number of activities, including bike rides through the forest, or boat trips where you can observe the famous cliffs of Beachy Head.
Foodies can enjoy local delights including delis, pubs and restaurants. Vineyard tours, locally reared meats and local cheeses, freshly landed fish and locally grown vegetables are available. For the arts and culture, the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings and Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne are great places to start. Charleston House (home to the Bloomsbury group), Farley Farmhouse and Gallery (home of the surrealists), Great Dixter House and Gardens and Batemans (home of Rudyard Kipling) are all nearby.
Although you could truly lose yourself in the wonderful countryside, there are good train connections to Eastbourne, Hastings, Brighton, Tunbridge Wells and London. Services from three local stations are all within 12 miles of The Parlour. To explore by car, the nearest beach is 10 miles away at Pevensey. Eastbourne and Hastings are a 20 to 30-minute drive, and Brighton can be reached in 50 minutes.
There is a local village shop 1½ miles away in Rushlake Green, and the Merrie Harriers pub and restaurant under a mile away in Cowbeech.

Otters Holt is a mid-terrace property situated in the village of Pevensey Bay, East Sussex. The ground-floor is home to a kitchen with breakfast area, a lean-to conservatory that the owner calls ’The Den’ and an open plan dining and living room with an open fire. To the outside there is an enclosed rear patio courtyard with furniture. Otters Holt is a lovely property, perfect for a family or group of friends to enjoy England’s south east coast. There are many quaint, seaside and market towns, historic sites and miles of glorious coastline to explore. Sussex has it all for a great holiday destination. Pevensey Bay has a shingle beach which is all-year round dog friendly with amenities on the shore front, and in the village centre there are shops, pubs and cafés. Nearby are the towns of Hastings, Eastbourne and even Brighton is within easy driving distance, so use this lovely area as a base to explore England’s south coast. Beach 75 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Ox Lodge Barn is a single storey holiday property situated in the High Weald of East Sussex, ideally suited to someone with walking difficulties. The property is well thought out, with the bedrooms at either end of the property, with the living areas in between, giving complete privacy to guests. The spacious yard may be shut off to contain dogs or children. Excellent walks, a vista of stunning views and carp fishing by arrangement with the Estate are available. Bird watching can also be arranged with a local expert. Local attractions include ‘Batemans’, Rudyard Kipling’s home and Sarah Raven’s cutting garden. The historic town of Rye is 30 minutes, Battle, 10 minutes, Tunbridge Wells, 30 minutes and Brighton, 45 minutes. Robertsbridge station is 5 minutes away with a journey time to London Charing Cross of 1 hour 10 minutes. Shop and pub 2½ miles.

Ox Lodge Barn (PQQW) and Coblye Barn (PJJR), situated 1 mile apart, can be booked together to accommodate up to 7 guests.

Steyning High Street is flanked with a bounteous collection of Grade II listed houses and cottages in a charming range of styles and sizes, and Causeway Cottage is no exception. Stepping inside, the front door opens into the embrace of a genteel sitting room in the oldest part of the house. With comfortable, elegant seating, an inglenook log burner and Smart TV, the ancient lath and plaster wall remains on show in the corner to reveal the architectural history of this home dating back to 1435.
From the sitting room, one doorway leads to the main staircase to the first floor, and another door brings you into the kitchen where an electric Aga stands proudly in the middle. Through the kitchen a separate dining room looks over the garden through leadlight windows. From the family room there are steps up to a gorgeous old oak door into bedroom three, but as the access is particularly low, we suggest using the main staircase from the living room. At the top of these main stairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Do take care throughout this Grade II listed home as there are several low doorways and beams, all part of the charm but can catch you if unaware. Outside and accessed through the kitchen and family room there is a wonderful walled garden, planted with traditional flowers and shrubs between brick pathways in classic cottage style.

Steyning is a picturesque and vibrant small market town. Well preserved, it is full of narrow streets with many timber-framed Tudor style buildings as well as some fine Georgian townhouses. Its High Street retains many small and attractive independent shops, tea rooms and restaurants and makes Steyning an interesting town to browse. The Norman church contains some of the best Romanesque architecture in England; visit Steyning Museum next to the library which tells the story of the area from prehistory to the present day. The small village of Bramber next door has remained largely unchanged over the centuries and is overlooked by the remains of the castle built after the Norman Conquest.

Just west of Steyning is the famous landmark of Chanctonbury Ring on the South Downs, a three mile walk from the Roundhill above the town where you can pick up the South Downs Way. Cissbury Ring, another Iron Age hill fort is a picturesque 3-mile walk from Chanctonbury and provides wonderful views over the Downs and out to sea; on clear days Chichester and the Isle of Wight are easily visible from Cissbury. To the east there is fine walking along the South Downs Way towards Truleigh Hill and beyond to Devil’s Dyke and Ditchling Beacon. There are spectacular long range views en-route, both inland over the Weald and out to sea over Shoreham by Sea and Brighton.
The Downs Link is located just north of Steyning, a 37-mile shared route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders that links the South Downs Way with the North Downs Way.

Caldbec House stables is a cosy property that has recently been renovated by the owner to an extremely high level. As you walk through the front door you enter a huge reception room which is open plan with the kitchen, dining room and lounge which features a really cosy log burner but also benefits from underfloor heating. On the ground floor is a wet room with a walk-in shower, as well as a bath with a shower over, and the double bedroom located next door. Upstairs you will find the other twin bedroom which has some great views of the grounds and also has a study nook with a desk. There is parking directly outside the property and this is located in an area of East Sussex which is in great demand.
Caldbec House Stables is part of the Caldbec House Estate and has been owned by the same family for many years. It is ideal for large family gatherings for birthday or Christmas celebrations and is located in one of the most beautiful parts of East Sussex. This property is located on Caldbec Hill, believed to be close to where the famous Battle of Hastings conflict took place on the 14th of October 1066. This huge house is conveniently positioned on the edge of Battle, which is a small historical town and is designated High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a tourist destination but also a commuter town for white collar workers in the City of London. This really is the staycation of a lifetime if you are wanting to experience a wealth of history both with the property’s location, and its features and settings. Immerse yourself in the experience of Sussex with all its history and antiquity Caldbec House Stables really is the place to stay and enjoy the experience and make some amazing memories. This is a very special home where you will feel history all around you, with some stunning views to wake up to and enjoy that you won’t get to experience every day. Pub within 1 mile.

An incredible castle resting in Freswick near John o' Groats, Scotland. Bedrooms with en-suites. Large, enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Close to coast. Beautiful views. Keiss 4.7 miles; Wick 12.6 miles.

A lovely, detached cottage nestled in the Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex. Off-road parking. Electric fire. Garden and decking. Hastings 7 miles; Eastbourne 11 miles.

A charming two-bedroom detached lodge resting in Battle, East Sussex. Open-Plan. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Hastings 5.4 miles; Bexhill-on-Sea 7.9 miles; Eastbourne 16.5 miles.

Built to a good standard, these adjoining holiday cottages in the owners’ grounds are situated in the tiny village of Beddingham, which lies in the South Downs just off the Lewes to Eastbourne road (which although convenient, can be busy). The view to one side of the cottage is that of Mount Caburn, which is one of the highest landmarks in East Sussex and is the home of an Iron Age fort! Both cottages have wheelchair access to the ground floor rooms. Lewes, 2½ miles, is dominated by the ruins of a great Norman castle and boasts twisting medieval streets and tiny twittens. The port of Newhaven lies on the land with the shortest sea route between London and Paris and Seaford is a quiet, informal holiday resort from where Seaford Head, The Seven Sisters Country Park, Beachy Head and the village of Alfriston can all be visited. Glyndebourne and the outdoor opera, 2 miles. Drusillas Zoo Park, Charleston - the home of the artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and rural bolt hole for the Bloomsbury group, Firle Place and Newhaven Fort are all a short drive. Eastbourne, 12 miles, Brighton 10 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.