South Downs holiday cottages
Stretching for 87 miles from Winchester to Eastbourne, the gorgeous South Downs area offers an idyllic place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With an abundance of hills, valleys and walks within the South Downs National Park to explore year-round, this glorious area of the English countryside is a lovely place to get back into nature and spend some time wildlife watching, from rare butterflies to otters and skylarks. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 13 luxury self catering cottages in South Downs
7 nights from £1400
Costers Lodge
54903 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Midhurst.
Sitting in gorgeous countryside, this 100 year old luxury sandstone cottage is just a stone's throw from Cowdray House and only a five-minute drive from the centre of Midhurst. It'...
7 nights from £1400
7 nights from £1600
Challens Yarde
51494 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage with hot tub near Midhurst
Challens Yarde is a Grade II Listed luxury holiday cottage with hot tub on the Cowdray Estate and can be found on a picturesque rural lane in the village of Easebourne, perfect for...
7 nights from £1600
7 nights from £1110
Apsley Cottage
51483 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Midhurst
Apsley Cottage is a welcoming cottage with a hot tub on the Cowdray Estate, situated in a secluded location just outside the picturesque village of Bepton, a short drive from Midhu...
7 nights from £1110
7 nights from £714
Beacon Hill Barn
56442 bedroom self catering cottage near Midhurst.
This gorgeous barn sits in the heart of the South Downs National Park providing an excellent base for all types of rural pursuits and is perfectly positioned for visiting the towns...
7 nights from £714
From £122 per night
Little Oak Treehouse
5288Gorgeous dog friendly treehouse with a wood burner near Pulborough.
This gorgeous quirky treehouse situated just two hours from London, is the perfect escape for a romantic getaway. Truly unique and in a lovely part of West Sussex, it sits in a sec...
From £122 per night
Little Oak Farm
7 nights from £377
From £85 per night
Cala Lily
5289Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
With countryside views and just two hours from London, Cala Lily is a luxury shepherd's hut situated in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex and offers a dreamy escape where yo...
From £85 per night
From £85 per night
Douglas Fir
5290Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
Hidden away in the West Sussex countryside yet just two hours from London, this luxury shepherd's hut offers a magical escape for two. Beautiful and handcrafted, it has all you ...
From £85 per night
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From £85 per night
Isla Rose
5948Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
This oh-so-romantic shepherd's hut for two lies in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex and offers an idyllic, peaceful escape that's dog friendly too. Just a mere two hours...
From £85 per night
7 nights from £623
Heringaud Barn
52512 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Alfriston.
This peaceful retreat is situated in the sleepy picturesque village of West Dean in the heart of the South Downs National Park, a short distance from Cuckmere Haven and the Seven S...
7 nights from £623
Walk along some of the South Downs Way, head to Seaford to discover the striking Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Beachy Head to see the highest chalk cliff in Britain. As an International Dark Sky Reserve, stargazing is a must. Wrap up warm, bring a blanket and admire the sparkling night sky.
With several vineyards to choose from, a wine tour and tasting makes for a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. And if you're looking to discover a slice of history, pay a visit to Arundel Castle, Jane Austen's House museum and Virginia Woolf's 16th century cottage, Monk House. There's certainly plenty to do on your South Downs holiday...
Further afield, venture to the many gorgeous East Sussex towns and villages, including Lewes, Rye, Mayfield and Battle.
