The Old Surgery, Ditchling

About this property

Holiday accommodation in the heart of picturesque Ditchling village. Enjoy a traditional Sussex village

Yes this was once the doctor's surgery that has been beautifully transformed to offer exceptional and spacious accommodation for two and it's in the heart of Ditchling village.

For those looking to enjoy the benefits of village life, with the village pub, a deli, the newsagent and tea rooms all within a few metres of your doorstep, but with the splendour of the South Downs and Ditchling Beacon less than 0.5 miles away, then you could not choose a better setting.

Set next to the owners' home, guests have access to the owners' garden offering them a lovely private cottage garden area to relax. Please be aware the owner does have a small friendly dog. The Old Surgery is on the one level with a spacious reception area and a comprehensive kitchen set neatly at the end. Next to the kitchen is a cloakroom and beyond the kitchen is a double bedroom fitted with a king sized bed. Off the bedroom is a shower room with a large rectangular shower cubicle. The building is heated throughout by under floor heating.

Although the Old Surgery is on the one level it is accessed from the street by a flight of stairs once you enter the front door, so for anyone who has difficulty with steps this accommodation might not be entirely suitable.

Ditchling and beyond

Ditchling is at the foot of the South Downs, its heart forms a crossroads which is where you will find The Old Surgery. The crossroads link to other nearby villages of Keymer and Westmeston similarly located along the foot of the scarp slopes of the Downs.

Ditchling has remained unspoilt over the centuries and has many examples of period Tudor buildings. Wings Place is a fine Tudor building across the road from St Margaret's church, once known as "Anne of Cleves House". The house looks particularly imposing when viewed from the church with the backdrop of the Downs immediately behind. It makes for a good photograph. The village has kept the period tradition well and tea rooms and the village deli fit so perfectly into these traditional village surroundings.

Ditchling Beacon is a short but testing climb should you choose to walk it or even cycle up! At 248 metres (814 feet) it is the third highest point along the South Downs and offers fantastic views both along the Downs and north across the Sussex Weald. The South Downs Way passes through the Beacon giving you the opportunity to walk both east and west along this national trail virtually from your doorstep.

Head south over Ditchling Beacon and the Downs gradually slope away towards Brighton. It is a vibrant city with much to offer. It is lively and bustling with a lot of culture and many say it is quite unique. One of its most famous landmarks is the Royal Pavilion the spectacular seaside palace of the Prince Regent, (George IV) and the Regency heritage of this period is much in evidence in the city. You can read about the palace on our Places to visit pages for East Sussex.

Seven miles east, Lewes is the county town of East Sussex. Its castle overlooks the town and is open to visitors, as is the Barbican Museum opposite. In such an historic town there is much to see. Lewes is famous for its bonfire celebrations and each year these are attended by thousands of visitors. Visiting on the first Saturday of the month is recommended when a thriving Farmers' Market takes place with lots of delicious fare on offer.

Glyndebourne the world famous and world class opera house is a further three miles east from Lewes. Glyndebourne restarted and reinvigorated opera in England and today it offers unique presentations in the Sussex countryside attracting world leading performers. We provide a link into Glyndebourne under our “What’s On in Sussex” heading should you want more information.

Places to Visit

Lewes Castle

Jack and Jill Windmills

The Royal Pavillion

What's on

Brighton Festival — May

Glyndebourne — Summer season

Lewes Bonfire Societies — November

Local shop — 50 yards

Nearest supermarket — 1 mile Hassocks

Nearest restaurant — 50 yards

Local pub — 50 yards

Local bus service to Hassocks and Brighton

Mainline rail service at Hassocks for services to Gatwick Airport, London Victoria and Brighton

Gatwick Airport — 30 miles