Guests say
The Old Thatch is a charming, cosy cottage praised for its character, well-equipped kitchen, and quiet, comfortable bedrooms. Guests enjoyed the large garden and found the property to be a good base for exploring the surrounding areas. Some guests mentioned a welcoming host and appreciated the festive touches during holiday stays.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage clean and well-maintained, while others noted issues with dust, cobwebs, and pet hair. The inconsistency leads to a slightly above average score.
The cottage's location is appreciated for its proximity to local amenities and attractions. However, concerns about the busy road and difficulty exiting the property due to a blind bend slightly lower the score.
Guests consistently describe their stays as comfortable, highlighting the cosy lounge, comfortable beds, and quietness for sleeping. The need for a more powerful shower is noted, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The property is well-equipped with modern appliances, a smart TV, and an enclosed garden. Some guests suggested improvements such as a more powerful shower and better Wi-Fi in the kitchen. Maintenance issues are minor but affect the score.
Several guests were pleased with the welcome pack and festive decorations during Christmas, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not consistently mentioned or guaranteed, the score reflects this variability.
About this property
Beautiful, traditional, thatched roof cottage on the outskirts of a historic market town, close to the South Downs National Park, Heritage Coast, beaches and surrounding towns..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (1 Step), Range, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: (1 Step), Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Study..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Play house for children. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. No children under 12 years old.. This is a traditional beautiful thatched roofed cottage in a great location close to Hailsham and only 7 miles from the beach! The cottage boasts two double bedrooms, with an electric log burner in the living room for warming up your toes after a long country walk in the winter. As a bonus, the property also has a separate thatched roof building called Noddies House in the garden which is ideal for children to play in with supervision . Hailsham is a small English market town, close to the south coast, near Pevensey, Eastbourne, Hastings, Brighton and the Seaford . There are many historic sites, castles, houses and lovely gardens in the nearby areas. Such as Pevensey Castle, Battle Abbey, Great Dixter, Michelham Priory and Sissinghurst. Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton are close by seaside towns, whilst Pevensey and Bexhill are seaside villages. There are many fantastic places of interest including the Seven Sisters Country Park, Beachy Head and the Long Man of Wilmington. With a great walking/cycling/horse riding trial a short distance from the property. You will find many beautiful country pubs in and around the area, along with local restaurants and pubs within a few miles’ radius.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 12 years old.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Seven Sisters Country Park
- Beachy Head
- Newhaven Fort
Reviews (20)
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Justin Bowen
We spent Christmas here, from 24th December to 27th December 2025. We were three adults and a dog. We found it to be an extremely relaxing break. Very cosy, warm, and quaint. It was just what we needed after a traumatic year.Whilst we appreciate the exiting on to the road was not ideal due a blind bend, we wouldn't agree with other comments that this was hugely challenging - common sense is all that is needed.Overall, we would definitely return and recommend to anyone seeking a peaceful break. The only small issue was that the shower needs upgrading to a more powerful one.
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Confirmed Guest
Comfortable and handy for the coast. Located on a bend which made joining the main road quite testing. Also very sparse welcome pack...biscuits coffee tea and milk.
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Norman, from lincolnshire
Fine old world thatched cottage with convieniance of being in a town.Super comfy with all mod cons, en suite toilet & sink hidden in wardrobe doors in one bedroom pleasnt surprise. Wonderfull large kitchen with all the appliances you might need, one small drawback to this is we spent more time in Kitchen which has poor wi-fi signal, perhaps a repeater could solve the issue. Suprisingly large garden to the rear which unfortunately we could not make best use of in Oct, but it must be great in summer months.There is a fish & chip shop about 500 yards up the hill and we can recommend it, lovely big portions of both fish & chips for the price despite visual impression when you see it from the road. Two supermarkets in town centre ASDA & TESCO, a 5 min ride away more than catered for our week stay.We had a happy peaceful stay and if you're looking for old world charm with comfort just a few miles from Eastbourne, Pevensey, Bexhill or even Brighton then we can recommend this delightful property.