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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Crawley Down, ENG
  • Tulley's Farm
    6 min drive
  • St Swithun's Church
    12 min drive
  • Standen House and Garden
    13 min drive
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    17 min drive

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About the area

Crawley

In Crawley .You'll find Worth Way Country Park and Tulley's Farm within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Also, Effingham Park Golf Course is within 3 miles (5 km) and High Weald is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Tulley's Farm - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Wakehurst Place - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Queen Victoria Hospital - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Standen House and Garden - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Lingfield Park Racecourse and Golf Club - 15 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Haywards Heath Balcombe Station - 13 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Crown at Turners Hill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dukes Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tarana - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage

To describe Sandhill Cottage as characterful simply does not do this gem of a property justice. The property dates back four centuries and every room exudes historical artefacts. The carpentry - especially in the kitchen and witnessed in the exposed beams is something to behold and guests will feel like they have stepped back in time.

Sandhill cottage sleeps six people in three double bedrooms which are all to be found upstairs along with the family shower room. The living quarters are all on the ground floor and all lead off the spacious hallway with plenty of room to hang up coats and take off the muddy boots after a long day walking the High Weald AONB which is easily accessible from the cottage. The suit of armour in the living room, along with the large open fire (operational between Oct and April) provides the perfect, cosy spot to relax with a glass of wine in the cool autumn and winter months.

From 18th September 2023 guests can enjoy the hot tub and in the spring and summer months, the tennis court. The extensive accessible grounds also have woodland, pasture and a number of ponds which make it a beautiful spot to explore.

There is ample parking at the front of the cottage for two cars and the driveway is accessed through large security gates.

Sandhill Cottage is located down a country lane with numerous walks and footpaths from the front door. It's only a ten minute walk into the village of Crawley Down which has a number of pubs, shops and restaurants. Crawley Down is situated in the northeast corner of West Sussex close to the borders of Surrey and Kent. It's handy for the M23 motorway and only about a ten minute drive from Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges and East Grinstead railway stations which helps make it a perfect spot for small, family get-togethers.

The cottage is also ideally situated to visit the National Trust properties of Standen, Sheffield Park, Nymans Gardens and Polesdon Lacy. Just 4 miles South of Crawley Down is Wakehurst Place which is also owned by the National Trust but run and maintained by the Royal Botanical Society along with Kew Gardens. Other nearby attractions include the Bluebell Railway, Ashdown Forest famous for Winnie the Pooh and friends and in Crawley are Tilgate Park and Buchan Park. To the North West are Wisley Gardens and the theme parks of Legoland, Chessington and Thorpe Park.

The reservoirs at Ardingly and Weirwood are both close by. Weirwood has good facilities for sailing and fishing and Ardingly also can offer rowing.

Please note:
-The main, adjoining house may be occupied from time to time and the tennis court is shared with this house, while some of the garden is for private use by the house.
-There are ponds in the grounds of the property and children should therefore be supervised at all times.
-Children should also be supervised at all times when using the hot tub
-The hot tub will be available for use from 18th September 2023. The pool in the grounds is not available for use.
-Strictly no smoking anywhere in or outside of the property.
-CCTV is in use at the exterior of the property, only in non-private areas
-Please contact Finest Retreats for any other information.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Tennis on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic cottage with plenty of space for the kids to run around.
We loved this old, Tudor cottage. It was perfect for our family holiday. Our family loved the history. Pool and huge gardens for the kids to play in. Great kitchen.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant house in pleasant location
This house has lots of character. It was a fun way to end our stay in the UK. Reasonably well appointed, including all basics except a vacuum cleaner and mixing bowls. Roomy kitchen. The Nespresso machine is a nice perk, although we couldn't figure out where to buy more coffee pods. The pool was heated, but really too cold to spend much time in, even in June. The tennis court needs some attention and probably shouldn't be shown in the ad. One minor complaint is that I kept slamming my head on the low doors upstairs. I'm 6'1". This was not an issue for anyone else though. A bigger issue is that the washer-dryer apparently has a clogged condenser and won't dry clothes (this seems to be a problem with these dual function machines). Internet worked fine. Overall we really enjoyed our stay in Crawley Down and would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022