Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens

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Spring in West Sussex- the sunniest county in UK

Comfy leather sofas to relax around fireplace/tv

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5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 102368.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Albourne, England

Hickstead All England Jumping Course
‪7 min drive‬
American Express Community Stadium
‪14 min drive‬
Brighton Beach
‪28 min drive‬
Shoreham-By-Sea (ESH-Shoreham)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cloakroom 1

Toilet

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Reclaimed from an old mill 'The Mill Sussex' is set in beautiful tranquil gardens. It has been tastefully refurbished sleeping 10 people with five bedrooms (all with zip&link beds to suit your requirements for king bedrooms or twin bedrooms), three with ensuite bathrooms and two bedrooms with their own bathrooms. The rooms are nicely spaced out which suit groups of families and friends. The main lounge has a wood burner, comfy sofas and armchairs, TV, and piano. The dining room has a large dining table to seat 10 people and also a cosy sitting area around an inglenook fireplace. There is a mesmerising fish tank in the breakfast area of the fully equipped kitchen, with separate utility area. There are beautiful country walks to nearby Hurstpierpoint and Henfield and the South Downs Way. The large garden is lovely with a great BBQ, Table Tennis, Ping Pong, Croquet Set, a Summer House full of games including Cricket Sets, Rounders, Tennis Rackets, things to take to the Beach, including buckets & spades.
There are many local attractions including: NATIONAL TRUST Nymans Gardens, Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill, Devils Dyke. Birling Gap and Seven Sisters CHILDRENS FARM PARKS: Washbrooks Family Farm, Drusillas Zoo Park, Fishers Farm Park, WINE TASTING at neighbouring vineyard Albourne Estate, Bolney Wine Estate, RIDING & SHOWJUMPING at nearby Hickstead, Three Greys Riding School, GOLF at Singing Hills Golf Club, Dyke Golf Club, CYCLING on the South Downs National Park, West Sussex Cycle Route, Cycle Hire Hassocks Station, Cycle Brighton, GARDENS AND PARKS at nearby Sussex Prairie Gardens, Nymans, Local Open Gardens, SAILING & WATER SPORTS at Lagoon Water Sports including dinghy & yacht hire, power boating, windsurfing, wake boarding, SUP, Ardingly Activity Centre.
GREAT RESTAURANTS including The Ginger Fox (in the same lane as the house), The Glass House also in the lane, The Wheatsheaf, The Fig Tree, Hurstpierpoint, Shepherd & Dog, Fulking, The Royal Oak, Poynings and many more.
Some guests comments:
“Highly recommended, we had a great time”. "We had a fantastic stay. The house is really beautiful and has everything you could think you would need and more! Ruth is an amazing host and very helpful. During our stay we went to Goodwood racecourse and had trips into Brighton. It is easy to reach by train, Hassocks railway station is about 10 mins away but there is a taxi rank based there so very easy to get to."

Property manager

Ruth

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Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hassocks

Located in Hassocks, this holiday home is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Brighton Marina. Travelling with kids? Make time for Brighton Pier, or head to an event or a match at American Express Community Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

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Albourne, England

What's nearby

Hickstead All England Jumping Course - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
American Express Community Stadium - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
University of Sussex - 17 min drive - 18.8 km
Brighton Centre - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
Brighton Beach - 28 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

Hassocks Station - 8 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Sportsman Pub - ‬6 min drive
‪The Cat & Canary - ‬7 min drive
‪The Cabin at Berrets Farm - ‬8 min drive
‪Duke of York Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪The White Hart - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens located?

This family-friendly Hassocks holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sussex Prairies Garden, South Downs National Park and Hickstead All England Jumping Course. High Weald and Devil's Dyke are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Skip K.

30 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disaster

We were a group of 10 people form 73-2 years old. Although the amenities listed looked complete, in fact there were many problems with them. The clothes dryer didn't dry and the host knew before we arrived that it didn't work. The dishwasher was dangerous as when you used it the electrics shorted and electricity in the kitchen went out. The temperature control on the oven was faulty. There was no reception on the TV. Although it was late December, the scheduled heating went down to 17 degrees at 8am.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sussex gem

The house is full of character and well equipped. The outstanding features are the four bathrooms and the extensive garden - perfect for our extended family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen K.

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at The Mill

Ruth was helpful and the house accommodated us all beautifully with our own bathrooms and space which was around a family wedding - so was special we could all get together to enjoy the occasion.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend in lovely house

Excellent property for a gathering of family / friends. Six, in practice, bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. Large, well-equipped kitchen. BBQ area and big dining room if weather closes in. Lots of space and games for children to play.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A chilled weekend at The Mill

We were a party of four couples. Three had an ensuite bedroom, whilst the fourth couple had a separate upstairs area with their own private toilet and access to their own shower room at the bottom of their staircase. The owner was extremely helpful and quick to respond to any questions (before and after I booked). The beautiful house and location worked perfectly for a group of mature adults. We had everything we needed for a great weekend break.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

25 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our second stay and we plan to return

A beautiful, characterful house in a beautiful location. We were a group of 6 friends but it would work equally well for a larger number - it was well equipped and had plenty of bathrooms. The owner was nearby and very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

29 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas break

We were nine adults comprising my wife and me and our children and spouses plus my brother. The house was ideal for our needs with plenty of living space for and a well equipped kitchen to prepare some quite complex Christmas meals. The living room was perfect for our gift exchange on Christmas Day and had been decorated with a Christmas tree which was a nice touch. The location was peaceful, and great for visits to Brighton and Devil'sDyke but close enough to Gatwick to be able to pick up two of our party who flew in from Spain. On bad weather days we were quite happy to stay in and remain cosy. Overall we were all very happy with our stay and would gladly return providing our numbers don't increase to exceed the capacity of the property!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family weekend.

Lovely property for a family gathering and celebration. Both inside and outside the facilities were good and suited all of our party.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for group celebrations.

This property was just perfect for 10 ladies celebrating some big birthdays. There's not many properties that can provide 10 single beds (if required, check property details as can also be doubles) with 5 bathrooms, which was just perfect for our needs. The grounds are beautiful, we even managed to play rounders at our age, and the local Vineyard is within walking distance, as is a Spa with a great restaurant for Sunday lunch. Slight hiccup at the beginning regarding getting in due to a lost email, but resolved quickly and the host is nearby to resolve any issues and was very helpful before and during our stay (Thank you Ruth). If you're looking for peace and tranquility in the countryside, but also want to have fun without disturbing the neighbours then this is the perfect house. Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

12 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for multi generational family celebration

Perfect properly for a family celebration.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

laurel d.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Weekend stay

Nice stay in this characterful cottage. Layout is rambling but the bathroom set up not ideal for a mixed group of adults.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

13 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a beautiful spot

The property was in a wonderful location with fabulous views. Very comfortable with plenty of space for 7 adults, it was also very well equipped. We would happily recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bex R.

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful historical cottage in quiet rural location

We had an absolutely lovely time here as a group for a long weekend of nature walks and art and games. The best thing about the house itself aside from the feeling of history is all the little nooks and seating areas - it was great for having various activities set up in different places (board games, watercolour painting, etc) and still feel like there were spaces for people to curl up with a book or take a nap. Very cosy while still having plenty of space. Perfect place for a family or group with all the bedrooms and bathrooms. The house and the location were both so relaxing - stepping out into the garden in the morning and just being in the countryside was wonderful. Also, Ruth is an excellent property manager - onsite but in a separate building with great communication when we needed. We will definitely be booking again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ziba Y.

22 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We had a lovely time in this charming country house and had everything we needed in the way of toys to keep the kids entertained in the beautiful enormous garden.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

13 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Fabulous experience

A great place to stay with American friends and family. Unusual for a property of the age and size to have such versatile accommodation and lots of bathrooms/WC’s would definitely rebook. VRBO though slow to communicate ( not owner)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lewis R.

8 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, very clean and spacious

My family and i had a great stay, 6 adults 4 children aged 1-8. Stunning property very peaceful. Only a 20 min drive to other great places of interest like Brighton and Lewes. Great games shed for the children. I would Highly recommend this property

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

23 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, in a beautiful garden at this traditional English country house.

Booking process good & reassured by responses from host Ruth prior & upon arrival. Option to chill in house & garden with walls in local countryside, walk to enjoy visit at the local Vineyard & great food at the Ginger Fox just up the lane.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

14 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parents 50th Wedding Anniversary

We stayed at the property to celebrate my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary- the house was fantastic and perfect for our celebrations. Lots of room but still very cosy with a lovely fire. The house is in a beautiful countryside setting - however Brighton is only 20 mins in the car and there are some lovely local pubs.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola I.

19 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in beautiful surroundings

This is a beautiful property and we had an amazing weekend. House seems bigger than the photos suggest, with plenty of room for everyone. I had a few questions before arrival that Ruth was very helpful with. Upon arrival we had an unfortunate situation with lots of wasps in the house, but Ruth explained they had just recently got rid of some wasps nests, so hopefully that will be resolved for the next guests. Would definitely return here for another weekend break

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Gill H.

1 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for family holiday

Large character property which was ideal for our family holiday. It catered for all ages from 0 to 65! Owners were nearby and resolved minor niggles quickly and with no fuss. Stronger Internet signal would of been helpful. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

20 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place in the country

This is a lovely home in beautiful countryside. Very spacious with lots of bedrooms / bathrooms so people have plenty of space/privacy. Beautiful garden and nice walks along footpaths nearby. Hosts were very kind and thoughtful. The family definitely wants to say here again. Wifi was in and out, not consistent enough to handle zoom/webinars etc but there is a country club nearby you can use.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

7 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Lovely weekend in West Sussex

Ruth had email problems so that's the only reason I marked down the comms ratings. The Mill is a beautiful house in beautiful countryside. The 10 of us had to stay in all Saturday due to heavy rain but had a lovely day playing games and chatting (and eating and drinking). On Sunday we went for a windy but lovely walk on the Devil's Dike (I've had to spell this incorrectly as Vrbo doesn't allow the correct spelling with a "y" !!) and had a superb lunch at the Royal Oak pub in Poynings. Also recommended are Alison and Sean's lovely reception and food at the Duke of York in Sayers Common

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C., England

30 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property, fabulous setting, so much space

So pleased I found this property, perfect size for a family group. Owners friendly and helpful. The welcome basket was a lovely touch. It was comfortable and like a family home, perfect with children so not on tenterhooks the whole time. All the outdoor space and equipment. Refound my table tennis skills. Highly recommend this property

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charley R.

3 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We used the cottage as a base for my family around our wedding! It was a beautiful place to stay, very homely and comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Nichola P.

4 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house & lovely grounds

We really enjoyed our stay at The Mill. We were very fortunate with the weather and so were able to make good use of the huge grounds playing croquet and cricket and enjoying drinks and dinner outside. (There's a good sized gas bbq.) Inside the house is well equipped, the bedrooms are a good size and there are lots of bathrooms, so no squabbling over who gets to shower first. The location of the house suited us perfectly. There's lot of well signposted footpaths nearby to explore the countryside and it was a 20 min drive to the seaside. We would recommend a visit to Albourne vineyard which is about a 10 min walk from the house; the staff were very friendly and we enjoyed trying their various wines. The food at the nearby Ginger Food is excellent and the farm shop at Rushfields has an extensive selection of groceries including a butchery for bbq supplies. It was a shame to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ruth

We have lived here for over 25 years. We travelled extensively before settling here and absolutely love the area for it's beautiful countryside, lovely walks, lovely pubs and restaurants and country club but with easy access to vibrant Brighton and the sea.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love and with the cottage and couldn't believe we had found such a beautiful home. It has a wonderful garden with adjoining footpaths leading to the South Downs and it is great to be able to go for great walks without needing to use the car.
We are also very well located with London an hour away by train and close to Brighton and Gatwick.
The area has everything from beautiful country side, and pretty villages, close to the sea, the buzz of Brighton and so many activities - tennis, swimming, golf, riding, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing.

What makes this property unique

Walking on the South Downs with the great network of footpaths is one of the great pleasures of staying here. The local villages are a great pleasure to visit and enjoy their pretty cafés and interesting shops.There are some wonderful restaurants and cosy pubs in the surrounding area and a fantastic country club and golf club nearby.The short drive to Brighton where there are great walks/bike rides along the front,sailing at Brighton Marina or dinghy sailing and windsurfing at Hove Lagoon.Brighton has an abundance of cafes and restaurants,the atmospheric Lanes,theatre,cinemas,it's own wheel,and the pier. Southwater Country Park is another great place for walks, cycling, sailing, canoing.The Triangle at Burgess Hill has 8 lane competition swiming pool and fun pool with flumes,tennis courts.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Cloakroom 1

Shower room 2

Shower room 3

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