The Hay Loft, *NEW* Idyllic Rural Sussex Retreat

**BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS decor from 10 December** A charming, light and spacious cottage; The Hay Loft is part of a converted Victorian barn set on a 14th century farm beside a sleepy lane with fabulous walks on the doorstep. It is perfect for exploring 1066 country and with Hastings, Battle and Rye just a few miles away there is much to do and see! Deck under a pergola for alfresco dining and bbq's. Lovely local pubs, villages and beaches. TV, WiFi, Alexa and parking. Dogs are very welcome. Super cozy and toasty warm in the winter months. We have an eco/environmentally friendly biomass boiler and heating system serving the entire farm. Guests can choose just how warm they want to be with individual controls for each cottage. Situated in a quiet location between the villages of Sedlescombe and Westfield (around 1.5 miles either way) both with lovely pubs serving great food and beer! Whilst the cottage is a little off the beaten track we have lots of choice for beaches or country walks, activities, country houses and gardens or shopping (inc. mainstream, antique, quirky or local produce) in the area. Have a look at the guest book for a few ideas. For nature lovers there is an abundance of wildlife with badgers, foxes, fallow and roe deer as well as buzzards, a heron, dragonflies and the not so wild farmyard chickens! We also have horses on the farm. Sole, private use of an enclosed deck area just outside the cottage kitchen with a table and chairs under a pergola. There is a barbecue, a complimentary bag of charcoal and bbq tools. There are also a few herbs and tomato plants grown in planters alongside flowers for guests to use during their stay (if in season). There are other areas on the farm with picnic benches for the use of guests too. PLEASE NOTE *There is a pond (very pretty) near the cottage - small children will need supervision at all times! *There is a motocross running 6 Sundays a year on a farm adjacent. It's great fun to go and watch and if you're not interested it isn't too intrusive BUT it does start at 10am so if you're after a loooong lie in on a Sunday, those would be the ones to avoid! *The ground floor bedroom has an optional layout and can be used as either a twin bedroom or a superking double bedroom. Please let me know when booking how you would prefer it laid out during your stay? *The mezzanine double bedroom is reached via a loft ladder and overlooks the sitting room area, it is not a full height room (please see photos for visual description). Small children and people with mobility issues may be better placed in the ground floor bedroom. There is a large double wardrobe on the ground floor for guests using this room. I will be available for help, directions or suggestions on activities if required but will not intrude if you'd rather be left to your own devices. Westfield, England, United Kingdom The barn is converted into 2 cottages so offers the opportunity for dual family/friends stays (both cottages sleep 4 so total 8). The Hay Loft is a new conversion and Beekeepers Cottage has just had a makeover and this is the first time in 20 years that it has been available as a holiday cottage! I'm really looking forward to welcoming guests to Mashefoldes Farm and sharing a new, exciting chapter in it's nearly 500 year history. We are situated 5-6 miles from the 1066 towns of Hastings and Battle with Rye about 7 miles away, all have lots of quirky and antique shops to nosey around. There are some wonderful beaches (a different beach every day, even if you come for a couple of weeks) and it's also a perfect base to explore famous gardens, vineyards, houses and castles at any time of the year. The nearest pub, The Queens Head, is situated in the idyllic village of Sedlescombe and is really worth a visit! It's 14th Century and full of character and charm, beams, large open fireplaces and a big beer garden not to mention great food and real ales. There is a large choice of other pubs and restaurants in Battle, Hastings and Rye which are 10/15 minutes drive away. The Hay Loft has car parking space and somewhere secure to keep bikes and it is recommended that you have your own transport to take full advantage of what the area has to offer. However there are 2 buses an hour from either village with access to both Hastings, Rye and beyond. The closest train station is Battle. The cottage is located between the villages of Sedlescombe and Westfield - about 1.5 miles either way and approximately 5 miles east of Battle and 6 miles north of Hastings. It is less than 2 miles from the A21. PLEASE NOTE *There is a pond (very pretty) near the cottage - small children will need supervision at all times! *There is a motocross running 6 Sundays a year on a farm adjacent. It's great fun to go and watch and if you're not interested it isn't too intrusive BUT it does start at 10am so if you're after a loooong lie in on a Sunday, those would be the ones to avoid! *The ground floor bedroom has an optional layout and can be used as either a twin bedroom or a superking double bedroom. Please let me know when booking how you would prefer it laid out during your stay? *The mezzanine double bedroom is reached via a loft ladder and overlooks the sitting room area, it is not a full height room (please see photos for visual description). Small children and people with mobility issues may be better placed in the ground floor bedroom. There is a large double wardrobe on the ground floor for guests using this room.