South Downs holiday cottages

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 Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

We have 13 luxury self catering cottages in South Downs

Costers Lodge is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Midhurst.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1400

Costers Lodge

5490

3 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'...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1400

Challens Yarde is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage with hot tub near Midhurst
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1550

Challens Yarde

5149

4 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage with hot tub near Midhurst


Challens Yarde is a Grade II Listed luxury holiday cottage with hot tub on the Cowdray Estate and can be found on a picturesque rural lane in the village of Easebourne, perfect for...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1550

Apsley Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Midhurst
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1008

Apsley Cottage

5148

3 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1008

Beacon Hill Barn is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Midhurst.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £714

Beacon Hill Barn

5644

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Midhurst.


This gorgeous barn sits in the heart of the South Downs National Park providing an excellent base for all types of rural pursuits and is perfectly positioned for visiting the towns...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £714

Little Oak Treehouse is a Dog friendly treehouse near Pulborough.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £122 per night

Little Oak Treehouse

5288

Dog friendly treehouse near Pulborough.


This gorgeous quirky treehouse situated just two hours from London, is the perfect escape for a romantic getaway. Truly unique and in a lovely part of West Sussex, it sits in a sec...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £122 per night

Cala Lily is a Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £85 per night

Cala Lily

5289

Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.


With countryside views and just two hours from London, Cala Lily is a luxury shepherd's hut situated in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex and offers a dreamy escape where yo...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £85 per night

Douglas Fir is a Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £85 per night

Douglas Fir

5290

Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.


Hidden away in the West Sussex countryside yet just two hours from London, this luxury shepherd's hut offers a magical escape for two. Beautiful and handcrafted, it has all you ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £85 per night

Acorn Barn is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Alfriston.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1507

Acorn Barn

4963

4 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...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1507

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Heringaud Barn is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Alfriston.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £602

Heringaud Barn

5251

2 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...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £602

Dovecote Garden

  • Sleeps 8 + 3 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1174

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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.

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