Guests say
Gun Hill Cottage in Sussex is a characterful property with a beautiful garden, offering a peaceful setting and local amenities like pubs within walking distance. It serves as a cosy base for exploring the countryside and nearby attractions. Guests have enjoyed the cottage's charm, outdoor space, and thoughtful touches such as a welcome bottle of wine.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the cottage dusty and with cobwebs, while others felt it was clean. The presence of a welcome bottle of wine suggests attention to detail, but the inconsistency in cleanliness has been noted.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its peacefulness, proximity to local pubs, and accessibility to nearby attractions and countryside walks. The setting is described as picturesque and quiet, contributing to a relaxing experience.
Most guests found the cottage cosy and comfortable, with a spacious lounge and comfortable beds. However, some noted issues with heating and a small third bedroom, suggesting room for improvement in overall comfort.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a pool table, well-equipped kitchen, and garden space. However, there are comments about outdated appliances and maintenance issues like plumbing, which affect the score.
While guests appreciated the welcome bottle of wine, there is not enough information to determine if such gestures are consistent or to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the host. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Gun Hill Cottage should certainly be at the top of your list if you're searching for a rural retreat for the family or with friends in this idyllic part of England.
Care and attention has gone into its refurbishment with no expense spared in making this a really comfortable and homely place to stay.
The pretty, rose-covered, weather-boarded exterior will certainly catch your eye as you venture up the front path.
Once inside you'll be won over by the charming character the cottage exudes, with its original features such as the beamed ceilings, yet all the comforts you'd expect from a contemporary home are there for you to enjoy.
Subtle tones dominate throughout adding to the feeling of tranquillity.
There is plenty to entertain here and you may find yourself whiling away more than a few hours in the games room with its pool table.
Outside you have third of an acre of garden and woodland to explore as well as a lovely pond to lounge by at the end of a busy day.
One of the Vicinity’s lovely walks is the Wealdway, which meanders around a mile to Chiddingly, a classic English village with church, pub (The Six Bells), cricket field and street of delightful cottages. Horam Manor is about one mile to the north and offers fishing, nature trails, riding lessons, and pottery painting, while for keen golfers there are courses at Horam Park (one mile) and Wellshurst (three miles).
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: -
1 x double
1 x twin
1 x single (small single bed)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with open fire.
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Games room with pool table.
Storage and electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer (in shed), fridge, TV with Freeview, WiFi.
A starter pack of logs, kindling, firelighters and matches is included
Linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and high chair available.
Off road parking for 1 small to medium car and roadside parking for an additional one car.
Enclosed lawned garden with pond and patio area with furniture.
This is a no smoking property.
Please note: this property accepts ONE small well behaved DOG.
TO remain downstairs AND OFF THE furniture please.
PET charge OF £25 PER PET PER stay.
Unfenced pond is approx 1' deep, please supervise small children.
The height of doorways and ceilings may not be suitable for very tall people.
The entrance to the car parking space is tight.
When approaching from the south it is advised to either drive slightly north of the entrance to reverse in, or to turn the car at the entrance to Swan Wood Lodge/House for a smooth nose-in approach.
The lane is quiet in the evenings and for much of the day, but traffic can be fairly busy at peak times.
A Good Housekeeping bond of £200 is required for this property.
Nearby points of interest
- Treasure Island Adventure Park
- Seven Sisters Country Park
- Newhaven Fort
- Battle Abbey & Battlefield
- Amberley Castle
- Beachy Head
Reviews (33)
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Erwin
Gut ausgestattet, sehr gemütlich, sauber (thanks to Lisa) und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. An einige Besonderheiten, die alte Häuser nun Mal haben, gewöhnt man sich schnell, auch Dank der Erklärungen des sehr freundlichen Owners. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und bedanken uns herzlich! Christiane & Erwin
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Liesbeth
Superb!
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Kim
It is an old property, full of character so a few maintenance issues are only to be expected. However, the location in the Sussex Weald more than makes up for any minor problems. Being able to hear the dawn chorus and to eat breakfast outdoors was just magical.