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
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.
We have 12 luxury self catering cottages in South Downs
7 nights from £1450
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 £1450
7 nights from £1550
Challens Yarde
51494 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Midhurst
Challens Yarde is a Grade II Listed luxury holiday cottage on the Cowdray Estate and can be found on a picturesque rural lane in the village of Easebourne, perfect for exploring al...
7 nights from £1550
7 nights from £1260
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 £1260
From £175 per night
Little Oak Treehouse
5288Dog friendly treehouse near Pulborough.
This gorgeous quirky treehouse is the perfect escape for a romantic getaway. Truly unique and in a lovely part of West Sussex, it sits in a secluded spot in the middle of a beautif...
From £175 per night
From £125 per night
Cala Lily
5289Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
With countryside views Cala Lily is a luxury shepherd's hut situated in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex and offers a dreamy escape where you can really unwind and indulge ...
From £125 per night
From £125 per night
Douglas Fir
5290Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
Hidden away in the West Sussex countryside this luxury shepherd's hut offers a magical escape for two. Beautiful and handcrafted, it has all you need for a lovely break away. Th...
From £125 per night
7 nights from £486
The Pigeon House
51561 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Lewes.
The Pigeon House is a Grade II Listed, quirky, romantic, cute cottage for two, situated in the heart of Lewes with views of Anne of Cleves House. As you enter The Pigeon House t...
7 nights from £486
7 nights from £1507
Acorn Barn
49634 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Alfriston.
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...
7 nights from £1507
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
7 nights from £535
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 £535
Dovecote Garden
7 nights from £1043