“The combination of a tumbledown cottage and an old grass tennis court hidden within our secluded woodland gave us the opportunity to create something we’d long imagined. The cabin grew out of my work designing houses, cabins and furniture for creative clients, and has become the culmination of everything I’ve learnt; a true labour of love. Everything I make is shaped by a deep respect for carefully sourced materials and traditional making skills, and that philosophy runs through every inch of the cabin. We live nearby, but it sits quietly in its own woodland clearing, surrounded by this truly special, timeless landscape.” Owners, Jeremy and Fiona
They love
“The utter tranquility of the secluded, unspoilt setting, and the calmness instilled by the gentle movement of shadows cast onto the walls and floors by sunlight shining through the trees. The Japanese call this ‘Komorebi’.”
We love
“The beautiful, oak-clad bathtub. Bring a good book for a long soak.”
You may not love
A 3, 4 or 7-night stay, checking in on Mon or Fri. A 10-min drive to shops, pubs & restaurants. No smoking or vaping indoors or out. No pets.
Sustainability.
Highly sustainable and thermally efficient timber shell. Bespoke interior crafted from native English timber species sourced and made within Sussex. Underfloor heating and hot water from an air source heat pump. Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery throughout providing constant fresh air, pre heated in winter. All natural cleaning products. All natural fabrics, no single use plastics or non stick coatings on cooking pans. Natural toiletries with no SLS or parabens.
Surrounds.
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- Explore the network of footpaths and ancient routeways in the area. Walk though the ancient woodland of the High Weald, across the marshland nature reserve of Pevensey Levels, along the clifftop coastal path from Beachy Head to Birling Gap and Cuckmere Haven or through the rolling chalk uplands of the South Downs.
- Roots to the Moon is the local farm shop with biodynamic meat, veg & eggs,as well as fresh bread and Monmouth coffee (10 min’ drive).
- Bikes can be hired at Bedgebury Pinetum and Friston Forest for off-road trails.
- Culture fix? You’re well placed. Opera at Glyndebourne, Bloomsbury history at Charleston Farmhouse, Lee Miller at Farleys House, art at Towner Eastbourne and Hastings Contemporary and seaside modernism at the De La Warr Pavillion.
- Excellent galleries and museums include Farleys House, Towner Eastbourne, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, Hastings Contemporary and stargazing at The Observatory Science Centre.
- Sail, windsurf and canoe at Bewl Water, canoe at Cuckmere Haven or sail at various points along the coast.
- This area’s full of historic houses and sites, including Batemans, Mad Jack Fuller’s follies, Bodiam Castle, Sissinghurst, Scotney Castle (NT), Great Dixter, Battle Abbey and the town & 1066 Battle of Hastings sites.
- Day trip to seaside towns for foodie spots and lovely independents: Eastbourne, Bexhill, Hastings, Rye and, further inland, Lewes.
- Enjoy a picnic in the grounds of Mountfield Winery.
Details.
- Secluded cabin in a clearing, within 14 acres of ancient woodland
- The owners live nearby, on site, should you need them
- Bedroom with kingsize bed
- Ensuite bathroom with bath, separate shower & ttoiletries
- Full kitchen including induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and coffee machine
- Basics provided
- Living area with sofa, chair, woodburner, Bose speaker, dining table & bench chairs
- Selection of maps, books and board games
- WiFi but patchy mobile signal
- Outside area with seating, table and firepit
- Parking and EV charger (see FAQ)
- Drive to pubs and shops (10-15 mins)
- Sorry, no pets or children
- Booking conditions: check in on Fri for a 3-night stay, Mon for a 4-night stay or 7-night stays checking in Mon or Fri. Closed annually during Jan and early Feb
- Remember to pack: slippers (no shoes inside please), walking boots, a laptop to watch TV
Simple
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £40 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay. These terms also apply to any booking amendments or date changes.
See our full booking Ts & Cs
FAQs.
In 3.30pm / out 10.30am
Unfortunately not. 2-night stays are occasionally accepted if there are gaps in the calendar but generally it’s a 3- or 4-night minimum stay.
Yes, all the supermarkets deliver to here.
Not that the owners would recommend. A 15-min drive will take you to The Salehurst Halt near Robertsbridge.
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