Crowborough 3.9 miles. Tench Hut is a functional, single-storey hut situated in the serene landscape of Hadlow Down, East Sussex. Perfect for couples or solo-travellers seeking a tranquil retreat, this inviting abode welcomes two well-behaved pets and offers the convenience of private parking, ensuring a peaceful and memorable escape. Upon entering Tench Hut, you will be greeted by a welcoming open-plan living area, complete with a well-equipped kitchen. Here, you can prepare your favourite meals using the oven, gas hob, and microwave, with a fridge/freezer for storing your fresh ingredients. The living space further boasts a woodburning stove for those chillier evenings, and a Smart TV for your entertainment. The property also features a relaxing double bed, where you can unwind after a day of exploring the local area. This is served by a sleek shower room, complete with a walk-in shower and heated towel rail, ensuring you can start each day refreshed. Step outside onto the wraparound decking, where you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining using the provided barbecue, or simply relax with a good book. The lawn space also features a fire-pit, perfect for gathering around as the sun sets. Whether you're seeking a serene retreat or a base for exploring East Sussex, Tench Hut offers a charming and inviting stay. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1172203, 1172199, and 1172204, together sleeping up to 8 guests.

Crowborough is a popular market town in East Sussex, well known as the home to many writers, actors and artists who took inspiration from the area’s beauty, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who penned the Sherlock Holmes mysteries and lived in the town for the last 23 years of his life, with his statue standing at Crowborough Cross. Tourists will also find a nod to the books with such street names criss-crossing the town as Watson Way and Sherlock Shaw as well as the Cafe Baskerville which can be found on the Broadway. The town offers a good selection of shops and eateries, plus a monthly farmers’ market provides local produce and culinary delights, whilst throughout the year Crowborough hosts a selection of quintessentially English fetes and fairs. Adjoining the edge of this market town is ancient Ashdown Forest, set in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Originally a Norman hunting ground, the forestland offers a rich heritage and was used by the monarchy and nobility until Tudor times, including Henry viii who kept a hunting lodge at Bolebroke Castle and Anne Boleyn at nearby Hever Castle. Covering over 9 square miles, the now tranquil open heathland offers one of the largest public access spaces in South East England. Ashdown Forest is a famous beauty spot and has been claimed as the setting for the Hundred Acre Wood in the Winnie the Pooh stories written by A. A. Milne, who lived on its northern edge and would often take his son, Christopher Robin, walking amongst the woodland. With streams, ponds, woods and grazing commonland, this area is rich in wildlife, which is nationally protected. For those that adore the countryside, this part of Sussex is sure to delight and can be explored season by season with its ever-changing scenery.

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