Sussex Rural Cottage sleeps 2

In the midst of an arable estate in heart of West Sussex, this great cottage is beautifully rural, great for biking, walking & trail running. One king bed, cycle store, parking, Internet access, Netflix, TV and DVD, Linen/Towels inc. Visit England 4star certified (as the beach is 25 minutes away, ask us about Open Water and Sea Swimming options too !) A lovely cottage for two close to the South Downs and Sussex Weald – ideal for walkers and cyclists Little Lock Cottage is adjacent to its owners’ house in the midst of an arable estate and one mile down a private lane serving the farm and the cottages and houses located around it. There is an open plan sitting room and kitchen on the ground floor, with French windows opening out onto a sunny south facing patio area. Upstairs the cottage has a bedroom with a king size bed. Also upstairs there is a second sitting room/study, and a shower room. All of the upstairs rooms have sloping ceilings and dormer windows giving a very cottagey feel. The upstairs sitting room and bedroom are both dual aspect and very bright and welcoming. This is an ideal cottage for keen walkers and cyclists, being surrounded by bridle paths and footpaths, and within a very short distance of the Downs Link long distance path between Guildford and Shoreham. There is an outside tap for hosing off bicycles after any muddy outings, and secure storage is available for them in one of the owners’ garages. The south facing patio outside the sitting room has a table and chairs for enjoying outside meals and barbecues, and a Lutyens designed bench for relaxing in the sun. Although this area is close to the owners’ house it is well screened and offers seclusion. Separate entrance, parking space, own patio area but secluded, overlooking shared garden Holiday Cottage is adjacent to owner property. Shared driveway, but plenty of parking space. Arrangements for key pick-up can be made locally. Happy to provide suggestions and ideas locally. Little Lock Cottage is very centrally situated to enjoy a lot of Sussex. It is one mile outside Partridge Green village with award winning butchers, Co-Op, 3 pubs, Dark Star Brewery, hairdressers etc. Steyning and Henfield are a 10 minute drive away with more shops and eateries, and Horsham, Worthing and Brighton with larger supermarkets and shopping within easy driving distance. Fantastic walking and cycling locally as well as many country pubs and eateries. West Grinstead Station on the old railway line between Horsham and Shoreham-by-Sea is now part of the Downs Link. It features a railway carriage just beyond the old platform that displays information on the local nature and wildlife in the area. The Downs Link offers excellent walking and cycling opportunities and if you head south from the old station you will soon enjoy beautiful views of the South Downs as you head towards the market towns of Henfield and Steyning. The South Downs are within easy reach and the popular vantage points of Chanctonbury and Cissbury Rings are due south from Little Lock Cottage. They are both Iron Age hill forts although Chanctonbury Ring is the more famous of the two because of its ring of beech trees originally planted in 1760. To walk between the two rings is a distance of about three miles providing wonderful views over the Downs and out to sea while on clear days Chichester and the Isle of Wight are easily visible from Cissbury Ring. Heading north, the market town of Horsham has good shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. It has retained much of its heritage with fine architecture on view, in particular along the Causeway which is lined with medieval homes that lead to the parish church of St Mary’s, while the Carfax originally a meeting of four ways is now a relaxing place to stop and enjoy a coffee. There are historic houses and gardens nearby including Parham House and Gardens, Nymans Gardens, High Beeches, Sussex Prairies and Wakehurst Place. Wakehurst Place is an outstanding botanical garden with the world's largest seed conservation project, leased and run by the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. We are also keen open water and sea swimmers and swim coach, feel free to ask us about this if you are interested, as the beach is only 25 minutes away! There is also great trail running locally, and on the South Downs. Ask us if you need help with routes and ideas, there may also be options to run with local clubs. The cottage is approximately one mile outside the local village, approximately 8 miles from Horsham, and approximately 15 miles from Brighton and Gatwick airport with fast trains to London. A car is probably the best transport arrangement, although there is an hourly bus service in the village to Horsham and Brighton during the day. Bikes can be rented locally if required. We are also keen open water and sea swimmers and swim coach, feel free to ask us about this if you are interested, as the beach is only 25 minutes away! There is also great trail running locally, and on the South Downs. Ask us if you need help with routes and ideas, there may also be options to run with local clubs. The property operates as a successful holiday let with repeat visitors. Minimum stay 3 nights, weekly rates (7 nights) are shown in availability calendar and illustrate discounted amounts. Usually arrival after 5pm on arrival date, depart by 9:30am on departure date, or by arrangement outside these times. If you would like additional peace of mind (beyond AirBnB), please book through our agents at Amberley House Cottages and ask for Little Lock Cottage. You can also view additional photos by searching for Little Lock Cottage, and the agent can also share additional pricing and payment options. We are happy to take regular repeat bookings directly, via the agent and certainly through AirBnB. Please note, the property is not suitable for babies, infants or children.