Cosy period cottage in the Sussex Countryside

This is a cosy old cottage annexe in the mid-Sussex countryside, with easy access to numerous public footpaths, the Cuckoo Trail, Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells and Lewes. Hosts on site to offer you a warm welcome. It is close to Heathfield with a good selection of cafe's, restaurants and takeaways. Heathfield also has an excellent Deli (great selection of Italian wines), renowned for its Friday 'Pizza Night'. The cottage is the original part of this house and dates from the mid-1800's. A cottage industry thrived here for many years, where Mrs Eliza Foord, and then her son Thomas, made ginger beer, lemonade and other soft drinks for the thirsty farm workers. In the local streams one can still find remnants of the old glass bottles, in particular the pointed-bottom ones that the farm workers used to push into the ground to keep them upright. The cottage is full of character, offering old world charm with modern facilities. Guests will have a separate entrance, a breakfast room and a lounge with a log burning stove for their sole use. There is a kitchenette (low ceiling) where there is a two ring electric hob, mini-oven, tea and coffee making facilities, a toaster, fridge, freezer, sink as well as a microwave for the preparation of easy meals. Please note that there is not a full cooker in the cottage. Pots, pans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are all provided. There is ample off road parking, free Wi-Fi for guests and use of the large garden. This is an ideal spot to spend a peaceful and relaxing time. The cottage is within an easy drive of Rudyard Kipling's home, Bateman's, at Burwash as well as Lee Miller's at Farleys in Chiddingly (also a pleasant cycle ride away, which you can combine with a good pub lunch at the Gun Inn). We are also within driving distance of several other beautiful houses and gardens (Pashley Manor Gardens, Michelham Priory as well as the Ashdown Forest (Pooh Corner). The price listed is for double occupancy. Extra guests are charged at £25 each per night. Guests will have access to the old cottage annexe and the shared parking area and garden. The hosts live on site and will be happy to answer any questions Set in the Sussex Weald there is a wealth of things to see in the area. There are numerous public footpaths in the vicinity, including the renowned Cuckoo Trail and the Sustrans Cycle Route 21 passes close by. A short drive will get you to Eastbourne, Lewes, Tunbridge Wells or Battle as well as the Ashdown Forest with its famous Pooh-Sticks bridge at Hartfield. A little further will get you to the famous medieval town of Rye or the seaside resorts of Brighton and Hastings. The Bluebell Railway is a must for the steam enthusiast or anyone who would like to take an interesting step back in time. For younger guests there is also Blackberry Farm Park, Drusillas Zoo and Knockhatch Adventure Park. There is a wealth of country pubs in the area serving a good range of food. There are direct trains from London (London Bridge) to nearby Buxted and Charing Cross to Stonegate. Buses run from Uckfield and Tunbridge Wells to the stop in Heathfield, which is about a 10 minute walk away. Please note that this cottage has some low ceilings and doorways, which, though adding to its charm, may influence the choice of some guests. There is also a staircase up to the bedrooms and bathroom and some steps into the house and lounge. In the cottage there are two electric rings and a table top oven and grill with a rotisserie option but not a full cooker. There is also is a microwave, kettle and toaster.