Guests say
Honeypot Cottage is generally appreciated for its lovely location, cosy atmosphere, and welcoming owners. Guests enjoy the peaceful surroundings, proximity to attractions, and the additional amenities like a tennis court. While some guests mention the need for redecoration and more comfortable beds, the overall experience is seen as good value and pleasant.
The property is described as clean overall, with no major complaints about cleanliness. However, the presence of weeds and brambles outside suggests some outdoor areas may need attention.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful, close to local amenities, and convenient for visiting national trust properties and other attractions. The vineyard and country walks add to the charm.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. The main room and sofas are described as spacious and comfortable, but several guests report an uncomfortable double bed and issues with the bathroom extractor fan.
Facilities like the tennis court are appreciated, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as the need for redecoration, a non-functional extractor fan, and limited TV channels. Kitchen utensils could also be upgraded.
While the owners are described as warm and welcoming, there is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under thoughtfulness. As such, it's not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Although Honeypot Cottage is situated in a very rural and peaceful location, there is so much to do on your doorstep and just a very short drive away.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Sofa Bed (Double)
Dining area: Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced lake, 20 metres away. This property is accessed by footpath only. The guests using the day bed will have to use the en-suite facilities in the bedroom.. Honeypot Cottage is located behind security gates and is situated within a 10-acre family run vineyard in the heart of rural East Sussex. The cottage is part of the owner’s estate and they conveniently live next door. This is a very peaceful rural spot close to Fletching and Ashdown Forest. The owner really wants you to enjoy your stay and is more than happy for you to enjoy picnics or walks around the vineyard which has distant views of the South Downs. Your pets are welcome but they need to be kept on their lead when they are close to the cottage but there is plenty of room for the dogs to roam within the acres of land the owner has.
The cottage itself is very generous in size and the main reception room is huge. Honeypot Cottage has two single beds and en-suite shower-room, open plan kitchen, dining and living area. There is a sofa bed in the living area to accommodate a further 2 guests should you need to. The owner also allows you to use the tennis court which is conveniently located directly outside the cottage and there is ample room for parking and bikes to be secured. There is a golf course at Piltdown just a few minutes’ drive down the road from the property. The National Trust-owned Sheffield Park and Gardens and the historic Bluebell Railway are also less than 10 minutes away by car.
If you prefer to leave your car at home, there are plenty of footpaths close to the property and the lovely village of Fletching is only a country mile along a public footpath across fields which can be accessed from the bottom of the vineyard. Fletching has a 12th century church, local shop/café/deli and the award-winning Griffin Inn pub, with large pub garden and views over the “Sussex Serengeti”. This is a great property to relax in and unwind and if fishing is something enjoy then you have Piltdown Pond a few minutes away too. The south coast is also within easy reach with Birling Gap only about 35 minutes away. With so much to do just a short walk or drive away, you certainly will have a great time and an ideal place to spend your staycation this year.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Footpath access only.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Ouse Valley Viaduct
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage and location, will rent again in summer. TV needs more channels or ITVX
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Trevor Hoare
A lovely quiet place, well off the beaten track, plenty of places to visit, overall a great place to venture out from!!
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our few days stay at honeypot cottage, the main room was very spacious and the sofas were very comfortable. Plenty of space to park, and lovely country walk to Fletching village with a cafe and amazing pub. We enjoyed the use of the tennis court and the friendly owner lent us tennis rackets. The bedroom has a double bed and a single bed in there, and a sofa bed in living room, all guests need to enter the bedroom to get to the bathroom which was fine for us. The downsides to the property were that the double bed was very uncomfortable, with noisy springs in the mattress, the extractor fan in the windowless bathroom didn’t work and in general the house needs properly redecorating as the paintwork is a bit patched up. However overall it was good value and in a lovely location.