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 6 luxury self catering cottages in South Downs
7 nights from £780
3 Little London Mews
43613 bedroom, dog-friendly self catering cottage in Chichester.
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, adjacent to East Street in Chichester, this warm and welcoming townhouse is a simple walk to so much that this cosmopolitan and cultural hav...
7 nights from £780
7 nights from £872
Danny Cottage
44583 bedroom thatched, dog-friendly self-catering cottage in Alfriston.
Danny Cottage is a beautiful Grade II Listed, 16th Century timber-framed thatched cottage situated in a rural position on the edge of Alfriston village. Purchased from the National...
7 nights from £872
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £391
Old Manor House Pig Barn
48901 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Alfriston.
Old Manor House Pig Barn sits in the sleepy Friston Forest village of West Dean, a short distance from the Seven Sisters Country Park and the Cuckmere Haven. This historic site was...
7 nights from £391
7 nights from £391
Monks Granary Barn
48911 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Alfriston.
Monks Granary Barn is steeped in history and situated in the Friston Forest village of West Dean, a short distance of Cuckmere Haven and the Seven Sisters Country Park. This del...
7 nights from £391
Dovecote Garden
7 nights from £1327
7 nights from £545
Quebec Barn
48892 bedroom, dog friendly self catering apartment near Alfriston.
Quebec Barn is situated in the unspoilt village of West Dean in the Cuckmere Valley close to the village of Alfriston and the Seven Sisters Country Park. The village, which is in t...
7 nights from £545
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