1 Church Cottages, Westmeston
ID: S284566
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets Yes
Guests say
1 Church Cottages in Westmeston is a beautifully renovated, cosy cottage praised for its comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and tasteful furnishings. Guests appreciate the convenient location with easy access to walks and local attractions. The welcoming hosts and thoughtful touches, including a welcome hamper, add to the charm of this homely property, despite some mentioning traffic noise and a desire for lighter duvets.
There are no explicit comments on cleanliness, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its proximity to walks on the Downs and local amenities. It is described as a beautiful spot at the foot of the South Downs, close to villages and the coastline, though some guests noted traffic noise.
Guests frequently mention the comfortable beds, cosy atmosphere, and the warmth of the cottage. The property is described as a 'home from home' with a real country feel, contributing to a high comfort level.
The cottage is well-equipped with a kitchen that has everything needed, quality linens, and an Aga. However, some guests mentioned the lack of a downstairs toilet and a small TV as minor drawbacks.
The owners are commended for their thoughtfulness, providing a generous food hamper and homemade cake. While these gifts are warmly received, it is important to note that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
1 Church Cottages is a beautifully finished semi-detached Victorian cottage positioned, as the name suggests, just across from the Norman church of St Martins. Refurbished to an impeccable standard, The south coast is only 30 minutes' drive away with beaches at Brighton, Saltdean and Seaford.
This welcoming cottage has been lovingly restored with great attention to detail and retains many of its Victorian period features such as the original fireplaces in both bedrooms. On the ground floor is the spacious, tastefully decorated sitting room with its cosy wood burning stove for those cooler winter evenings. French doors open onto the secluded garden, which has two terraces to relax and unwind in the summer sunshine. There is an open-plan dining area and a country style kitchen with an electric Aga, along with a breakfast table with bench seating. Both bedrooms can be found upstairs on the first floor. Bedroom one features a king-size bed and has lovely views onto the south-east facing garden and to the church beyond. Completing the room is the integrated en-suite facilities with a free-standing, claw-foot bath, wash basin and a separate WC. The second bedroom has a super-king size bed and a large wardrobe with plenty of storage space. In addition, there is a family shower room with a spacious walk-in shower.
Set in the centre of the ancient village of Westmeston at the foot of the South Downs, 1 Church Cottages is perfectly positioned for exploring the beautiful rural landscape of East Sussex. The south coast is only 30 minutes' drive away with beaches at Brighton, Saltdean and Seaford. The local area has many picturesque walks to discover. A real highlight for guests is bound to be the footpath from the front of the house that leads directly to The Downs. There are also two excellent pubs within 2 miles walking distance of the cottage, as well as an abundance of cafés, pubs and restaurants a little further afield in Lewes (6 miles) and Brighton (7½ miles).
Also available to book at this location is The Garden Room (sleeping two guests) next door.
Additional Information:
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Village location with footpath from the doorstep to the South Downs.
Walking distance to two pubs (2 miles).
Children and infants welcome. A stair gate, travel cot and high chair are available on request.
The bedding is non feather.
On rare occasions the neighbours may require use of the side path, for maintenance only.
Nearby points of interest
- Brighton Toy and Model Museum
- Royal Pavilion
- Newhaven Fort
- Seven Sisters Country Park
- Brighton Beach
- South Downs National Park
- Ouse Valley Viaduct
Reviews (21)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely Cottage in every way. Great location for walks directly from the Cottage. We spent a week here with our 2 dogs. Can highly recommend both the pubs in Ditchling. We will definitely return. The owners Liz and Steve were perfect hosts and very kind indeed.
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Confirmed Guest
Such a beautiful cottage in a fantastic location. It felt so homely and was delightfully warm. The welcome hamper was a lovely surprise too!
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in convenient location and beautifully presented