Homely, cosy, countryside retreat

A homely, welcoming, cosy and comfortable one bedroom cottage down a country lane, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in lovely West Sussex countryside. Near to highly rated pubs and restaurants, and stunning National Trust and other attractions. A great place to stay while you explore the best attractions in Sussex and Surrey. Close to mainline train station for easy travel to London and Brighton. A welcoming, cosy and comfortable cottage for two - a relaxing countryside retreat for two. Lavender Cottage is situated next to our own home down a country lane in the middle of the Sussex countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cottage includes free parking for one vehicle - this being on the driveway to our home. The cottage has its own private, south-facing, court yard with table, chairs and parasol which is lovely and sunny. This is a relaxing space to sit outside and listen to the birds singing in the woods on the other side of the lane. We can supply a barbecue on request. Inside the cottage you will find an open plan living space with comfy sofa, chunky painted reclaimed wooden furniture, soft lighting, TV, DVD player, DVD library, games console and video games, a selection of board games, books and magazines to help you unwind. There is free Wifi at the Cottage. The dining table seats four, and the kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you will need during your stay. This includes an electric oven, dishwasher, under counter fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and blender, plus cooking equipment, crockery and cutlery. We will supply cleaning products, tea towels and dishcloth. Please note there is no washing machine. The bedroom has a comfy double bed with spring coil mattress and memory foam top, plus wardrobe and drawers for storing your items. The bedroom houses a DAB Radio with USB and bluetooth for you to play your own music. The bedroom leads to the bathroom, which has a full bath and over head shower, heated towel rail and storage space. We will provide all bedding and towels, plus kitchen essentials (bin liners, dishwasher tabs, cleaning products etc). The cottage is equipped with a hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board and clothes airer. We will do our best to supply anything else that you might need during your stay. Our guests will have access to the parking area, plus full and exclusive use of Lavender Cottage's front court yard and Lavender Cottage itself. The property is situated on a country lane - guests will need a vehicle to get around the area. There are several public footpaths accessing the beautiful countryside further down the lane. We will leave you in peace to enjoy Lavender Cottage, but please feel free to knock on our door or phone us if there is anything you need. We will be pleased to help you in any way we can. If you stay longer than a week, we will provide you with fresh bedding at the end of the first week, and on a weekly basis thereafter. Brantridge Lane is a quiet lane in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in lovely West Sussex countryside. The cottage is surrounded by fields and woodland. A minutes' walk down the road takes you to the grand entrance of Brantridge Park, a former Royal home to one of Queen Victoria's granddaughters, which is now a home to Olympian dressage competitors. There are plenty of deer, pheasants and horses roaming nearby. You'll hear beautiful bird songs and may see buzzards flying overhead. The area is home to lots of wildlife. Nearest shops - 5 mins drive Nearest pubs - 5 mins drive Train station (Balcombe) - 5 mins drive We are close to some great National Trust properties, including Nymans Gardens, Wakehurst Place and Standen House. There are lots of other beautiful places to visit such as High Beeches Gardens (2 mins). Borde Hill Gardens (15 mins) and Leonardslee Gardens (20 mins). There are public footpaths to explore nearby; we provide maps. There are small convenience shops in the nearby villages of Handcross and Balcombe. Sainsburys, Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets are approximately 20 minutes drive away. We are 35 minutes drive from Brighton, with its beaches, famous pier and excellent shopping and eating places. The historic town of Horsham is about 20 minutes drive from Lavender Cottage. 2 minutes walk from Lavender Cottage is the Wings Museum. It takes about 40 minutes to travel to London Victoria from Balcombe train station. Lavender Cottage is easily accessible to the motorway and Gatwick Airport which is less than 30 minutes by car. We recommend guests have a car. Lavender Cottage is situated down a quiet countryside lane with no pavements. A car will be essential during your stay. The nearest pubs are about an hour's walk away (The Victory Inn at Staplefield, and the Jolly Tanners at Staplefield). The nearest train station is at Balcombe which is on the main line from Brighton to London Victoria. 5 minute drive away. There are bus stops in Handcross, Balcombe and Staplefield - all require a car to reach. Lavender Cottage is 10 minutes drive from the motorway. A Welcome Pack in the Cottage provides details of the local amenities, including shops, eateries and attractions. We also provide guided maps for walking routes. There is a working farm further down the lane, so you might hear a tractor, hay cart or farm machinery rumbling by every so often. Plus the trotting of hooves and neighing from our horsey neighbours. You will find a welcome pack at the Cottage which provides lots of information about the local area, plus leaflets for some of the many nearby attractions. If you do not have a car, we recommend you bring food supplies due - the nearest shop is a considerable distance.