A charming countryside retreat in a rural location in the heart of the Cuckmere Valley and South Downs National Park.
Double doors open into an enclosed garden.  Sit back and take in the views.
Enjoy quality time together in the country kitchen and cook up a culinary delight on the electric Everhot Range.
Peaceful sleeps in this relaxing ground floor bedroom with a couple of steps leading to the courtyard.
Sit back and relax in the wonderful garden with stunning views.
Welcome to your rural idyll, nestled at the foot of the South Downs National Park and Cuckmere Valley.
The gorgeous sitting-room is bursting with character and has an inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove for those chilly afternoons or evenings.
Lots of characterful beams throughout with more seating.
The light and airy kitchen is a great space to enjoy.
Dogs will love staying here too.
The feature hallway with exposed beams leading to the main bedroom.
The pretty courtyard with a door leading to one of the bedrooms.
The characterful main bedroom with door leading to the en suite.
The gorgeous en suite is very sleek.
Another view of the main bedroom with gorgeous original beams.
The twin bedroom, perfect for adults and children.
The upstairs family bathroom with bath and shower.
The ground floor double.
The dreamy ground floor king-size bedroom.
With door and couple of steps leading to the courtyard.
The fabulous modern downstairs wet-room.
Space for walking boots and wellies.
Relax on the sun-loungers in the courtyard.  Do take care with children as there are two ornamental ponds around the courtyard.
Another seating area with views of the gardens and downs.
The perfect spot for al fresco dining.
Acorn Barn is the perfect Sussex retreat for families and friends.
The orchard and meadow is a lovely place to explore. There is also a wildlife pond, so please take care with children.
Enjoy your favourite tipple by the pond. The pond is unfenced so please take care with children.
The pond is unfenced, do take care with children.
The entrance with double gates to Acorn Barn.
Undercover parking for two cars.
There is a complementary charger for electric cars.
Welcome to the South Downs National Park.
Take a short stroll to the pub - The Sussex Ox.
Eastbourne makes for a great day out by the sea.
Pevensey Castle is rather special.
Glyndebourne is well worth a visit.
Gorgeous Cuckmere Haven.
The chalk cliffs at Birling Gap.

Acorn Barn

4963

1.4 miles NE of Alfriston / Sleeps 8 + 2 cots*

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7 Nights from £1507


Bedroom details

Bedroom 1

King

Bedroom 2

Double

Bedroom 3

Twin

Bedroom 4

King

This beautifully converted Sussex barn is an ideal staycation for get-togethers with family and friends in a rural location in the Cuckmere Valley and South Downs National Park. It is truly a walkers paradise as directly behind the barn and gardens is a path with direct access to the Downs, and an area where you can explore endless footpaths and cycle trails including the South Downs Way, Weald Way and the Vanguard Way.

As you enter the barn there is a wonderful country kitchen with a large table and chairs where you can enjoy quality time together whilst cooking up a culinary delight on the electric Everhot Range.

After a busy day exploring, snuggle up in the sitting-room on the comfy sofas either in front of the inglenook fireplace with the wood-burning stove, or on warmer days, open the double doors to the enclosed garden and sit back and take in the downland views and listen to the birdsong. The barn is eco-friendly and heated by an air source heat pump, there is also a complimentary charger for electric cars.

There are four bedrooms to choose from. Downstairs at the far end of the barn is a light and airy king-size double bedroom which has a door and a couple of steps to the courtyard. Next to this room is another double bedroom and access to a modern wet-room. Upstairs is a large king-size double bedroom which has views of the Downs and a modern en suite shower-room (please supervise children around the low window). Along the landing is a bathroom with a bath and fitted shower along with a twin room with two single beds.

Outside, the garden area is delightful with many seating areas and places to enjoy. Take evening strolls around the wild meadow and orchard or enjoy your favourite tipple by the pond. Please note there are two ornamental ponds around the courtyard and a wildlife pond in the orchard meadow, so do take care with children.

The hamlet of Milton Street has a pub called the Sussex Ox which is just a short stroll from the barn. You can walk or drive to the wonderful downland village of Alfriston, recently named as the best village in the UK and home to the Alfriston Clergy House the first property acquired by the National Trust. There are also several independent shops, tearooms, pubs, and restaurants to be enjoyed. Just outside the village you can book a wine tasting tour or dine at the stunning Rathfinney Wine Estate.

The A27 provides easy access to the seaside towns of Eastbourne and Brighton and the county town of Lewes. Mainline rail services to Gatwick and London Victoria can be found at the nearby railway stations of Berwick and Polegate.

Take in an opera at the world-famous Glyndebourne Opera House and enjoy a picnic in the wonderful grounds or book a table at one of the on site restaurants.

There are many places locally to explore including Cuckmere Haven, Friston Forest, Seven Sisters Country Park, Drusilla's Zoo Park, Charleston Farmhouse, Long Man of Wilmington, the Long Man Brewery, Michelham Priory, Arlington Raceway, Pevensey Castle, Herstmonceux Castle and Science Centre and Lewes Castle to name just a few.


Ground Floor

Porch

Sitting-room with Smart TV and wood-burner

Kitchen/Diner with electric Everhot, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher

Utility-room with fridge, washing machine and tumble-drier

Wet-room with shower, WC and wash-basin

Bedroom 1 with king-size double bed (5')

Bedroom 2 with double bed (4'6)


First Floor

Bedroom 3 with single bed (3') and truckle bed (2'6" recommended for children only)

Bedroom 4 with king-size double bed (5') and en suite Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin

Bathroom with bath, fitted shower, WC and wash-basin


There is an unfenced pond in the garden and an ornamental pond in the courtyard, please take care with children. Please note this property does not allow cats. When shutting the double gates at the front of the property, please ensure that the central bolt is in the ground at all times as this will stop them from blowing in the wind.

*A cot is not provided, bring your own travel cot.


Features

  • Dogs welcome (4 dogs over the age of 1 year only)
  • Arrive/Depart Friday
  • Short breaks available
  • Wood-burner/Open fire
  • Private parking for 3 cars and carport for 2 cars
  • WiFi
  • No smoking
  • Pub 175 yds
  • Patio furniture and barbecue
  • Air source heat pump
  • Charging point for electric cars