Exquisite Burwash Cottage S59599

About this property

Burwash Cottage is a detached, spacious, half timbered and beamed cottage dating back to the 1800’s. Sympathetically enlarged and creatively restored by the present artistic owners, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

This is the perfect property for long weekend, mid-week or 7 night bookings and is insured to accommodate up to 13 persons at any one time. It is ideal for large family holidays & anniversaries, group celebrations & reunions or mid-week corporate workshops.

The Cottage is situated in a truly exceptional part of East Sussex that is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It sits on top of a hill on the edge of its own 8 acre field that slopes down to miles of natural woodland and walks. With southerly views of unspoiled countryside, it is a really stunning location and a great base for both walking or cycling holidays. There is an abundance of places of historic interest to visit in the area and details of these can be supplied by the owner. With good golf courses locally and many great pubs and restaurants to be enjoyed, there is something for everyone.  

The price includes all bed linen, towels, electricity, heating, oil for the Aga, logs for the wood-burner, end of week clean-out and laundry.

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (anob) there are many follies on the skyline created by the local eccentric Mad Jack Fuller in the 18th-century. The picturesque village of Burwash, once renowned for its smuggling connections, is only 1.5 miles away. The village marks the northern boundary of 1066 Country, being 8 miles from Senlac Field and Batemans, once home to the author Rudyard Kipling (N.T.)

The nearest major towns are Royal Tunbridge Wells to the North and Hastings and the sea to the South. Several gardens, including Sheffield Park, Wakehurst Place and Merrimans are a short drive away. There are good connections to London from Etchingham Station, 5 miles away. There are several pubs and restaurants nearby.

Accommodation

Burwash Cottage is a detached, spacious, half timbered and beamed cottage, dating back to the 1800’s. Sympathetically and creatively restored by the present artistic owners it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The house has a large wood-burning stove and a beautiful oak staircase with a minstrel’s gallery. There are extensive gardens with plenty of space for outdoor activities within 8 acres of grounds and that surround the cottage.
The entrance and porch/boot room leads to a large farmhouse-style, beamed kitchen with oil fueled Aga (for cooking), two butler sinks and wooden floor. Four steps down to a spacious beamed living room with large wood-burning stove, oak floor and five sets of French doors leading to terrace. On the same level as the kitchen is the spacious dining room with views of garden and two double bedrooms, one with 6ft zip & link bed and one with en-suite shower room/WC. Separate WC.
The open tread oak staircase leads through to minstrels gallery on the first floor and 4 bedrooms. A double bedroom with 5ft bed and double sofa bed (for +2); a further double bedroom with 6ft bed and en-suite open-plan bathroom/WC, a twin-bedded room and a single bedroom. Separate bathroom/WC. All bedrooms have sloping ceiling and views of countryside.
Facilities at the property include: Oil CH and oil-fueled Aga. Wood-burning stove – logs for 2 nights included thereafter available locally. Parking (for 6-8 cars). Shops 1.5 miles. TV, video and DVD player (small library), Radio/cassette/CD. Tel-incoming and emergency calls only. Auto washing machine. M/wave, D/washer, Freezer. Two t/cots, Two h/chairs. Large garden with terrace and furniture. Barbecue. 8 acres of natural grassland and woods with unfenced lake (toddlers beware!). Corporate events by arrangement with owner. Professional chef by arrangement with owner. Unsuitable for wheelchairs. Duvets with linen and towels included. No smoking or stilettos permitted inside. Friday to Friday booking except at Christmas & New Year.