This three-storey family home has a delightfully contemporary interior. The use of space has been thoughtfully designed with an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area that keeps the holiday mood social. It is located in the Little Chelsea area of Eastbourne, half a mile from the town centre, which has won acclaim for its artisan range of restaurants and bars. The South Downs National Park is just to the west of town with a 2-mile cliff-top path to reach Beachy Head’s fabulous views – a great reward for your efforts. Of course, you may choose to relax on the wide shingle beach, try some people watching from a cafe on the Sovereign Harbour. There is plenty to entertain the family at Sovereign Leisure Centre and Fort Fun for the little ones.

Every room in this delightful cottage has a nautical feel, and with an open-plan living area, you can keep a social holiday theme going whether cooking, dining or relaxing on the sumptuous sofas. Upstairs, you will three bedrooms (the master bedroom, and further upstairs a double and twin), one of which has an en-suite shower room. Outside, you will find an enclosed courtyard garden for al fresco dining and after-dinner drinks and conversation.

Pevensey Castle is a fabulous day out for everyone with English history just oozing from the ancient walls; dungeons to explore, ghosts to catch a glimpse of and beautiful grounds to walk and have fun and games in. There is a cafe and restaurant for well-deserved breaks and even the occasional medieval joust; at a little less than 6 milesaway, it can be walked to if you want a big adventure. Further afield, Hastings (14 miles) continues the historical theme with boutique shops and cafes to add to your day.

Additional information and rules

- 3 bedrooms: 1 king-size, 1 twin, and 1 double

- Bathrooms: Shower room with shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC

- Ground-floor WC

- TV

- Kitchen - oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer

- Roadside parking for which a permit is supplied

- Pubs, shops, and beach within walking distance