Luxurious home in historic village

The Dene is perfect to escape with family or friends to beautiful Alfriston in the South Downs National Park, 2 miles from East Sussex coast. Private walled garden, lovely conservatory, wood burner with logs supplied, 6'6" beds, comfort and peace! The Times described The Dene as a "comfortable Grade II listed house that sleeps 12" and the Daily Telegraph as "the ultimate festive house party". There are 7 bedrooms (5 doubles and 2 attic rooms, one with a double and one with two single beds), 3 bathrooms, a lovely open plan kitchen and dining room, perfect for families and friends cooking and eating together. There's a beautiful walled garden and conservatory to relax in good weather. Guests have exclusive access to The Dene during their stay. There are 3 parking permits to park your car in the public car park adjacent to the garden. Michael, the owner, is often in the village if there any problems, but with a keysafe and passcode, guests can check in and out at times to suit themselves without interference. Alfriston is a historic village, set in the lovely South Downs, granted a Royal Charter as a market town in 1406. It has interesting, independent shops (Much Ado Books, Steamer Trading cookshop), a lovely church ("the Cathedral of the South Downs"), The Clergy House (the first house bought by the National Trust, for £10!), two hotels, two pubs, a restaurant and several tea shops, so you are never short of eating opportunities! The Village Stores are open every day with excellent deli and basic provisions. Nearby are Drusilla's Zoo, Glyndebourne Opera House, Charleston Farmhouse, and of course the glorious walks in the South Downs and the fantastic chalk cliffs of the Sussex coast. Walk from the house to see the murals in Berwick Church (45 mins), the "smallest church" in Lullington (20 mins), the Long Man of Wilmington (45 mins), or just to one the many pubs in walking distance. Brighton and Eastbourne are around 20 minutes' drive away. The nearest train station is Berwick, 2 miles away, or Seaford, 3 miles away- Polegate has a taxi rank (£10 fare to Alfriston). Gatwick Airport is 45 minutes by train or car from Alfriston. There are local buses coming through the village. Relax, sleep, walk and recharge. Self-catering, so no breakfast provided or any items of a food nature.