38 rural cottage retreats in Sussex
From £85 per night
Douglas Fir
5290Dog 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 ...
From £85 per night
7 nights from £608
Hill Farm Cottage
45561 bedroom self-catering cottage near Battle.
Situated in the High Weald National Landscape within easy reach of the coast, this beautifully crafted Sussex barn is the perfect retreat for couples looking for a relaxing break i...
7 nights from £608
From £122 per night
Little Oak Treehouse
5288Gorgeous dog friendly treehouse with a wood burner 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...
From £122 per night
7 nights from £980
The Piggery at John Bulls House
49221 bedroom self catering cottage near Horsham.
The Piggery at John Bulls House is the perfect retreat for couples looking to stay at the foot of South Downs National Park. Situated in a quiet, rural and secluded location it giv...
7 nights from £980
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7 nights from £467
Heringaud Barn
52512 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...
7 nights from £467
7 nights from £480
Reysons Barn
52852 bedroom thatched self catering cottage near Rye.
Reysons Barn is perfect for couples and families who are looking for a rural escape in East Sussex. Converted in 2009, this lovely thatched barn sits on the edge of a small orchard...
7 nights from £480
7 nights from £531
Darjeeling Lodge
55982 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.
If you're looking for a peaceful or romantic break in the heart of the Sussex countryside, then this is the place for you! Situated in Beckley, near the village of Broak Oak, Darje...
7 nights from £531
7 nights from £533
Castlemans Stables East
44212 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Battle.
In the heart of East Sussex's 1066 countryside and set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Castlemans Stables East is one of a pair of sympathetically convert...
7 nights from £533
7 nights from £533
Castlemans Stables West
44222 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Battle.
Set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the heart of East Sussex's 1066 countryside, Castlemans Stables West is one of a pair of sympathetically converted ...
7 nights from £533
7 nights from £549
North Barn at Pickeridge
52152 bedroom self catering cottage near Haywards Heath.
North Barn at Pickeridge is the perfect abode for couples and families. It sits in a secluded location on a 120 acre working farm in a beautiful valley between Ardingly and West Ho...
7 nights from £549
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