Parklands

About this property

Heathfield 2.2 miles. Perched between the bustling market town of Heathfield and the village of Horam, is a stunning Victorian property which hosts the top-floor flat of Parklands. Conveniently set over one floor and sleeping up to four guests, Parklands is the ideal home away from home setting for your family weekend away. Sought-after off-road parking including a car port greets you on your arrival with an extra space for an additional car, along with a neat, large garden before you enter the property and climb the stairs leading to your new home for the weekend. On entering the property, there is a dining area with seating for four, perfect for enjoying a home-cooked meal and planning the days ahead. Curl up in the sitting room after a day of exploring the local delights and grab the popcorn to enjoy a family film night with a TV for your entertainment. Prepare tasty meals for your family in the sizable fully equipped kitchen which has everything you need to fulfil your culinary needs. Moving through the property, you will discover a double bedroom and a twin, both with storage space. Take a shower or have a long, relaxing soak with a book in the family bathroom and recuperate after a day of fun-filled activities. Enjoy basking in the warm weather in the orchard and share a drink at the picnic tables. Parklands is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing a myriad of scenic walks in the surrounding area. Heathfield is a delightful market town set in the sweeping countryside of East Sussex, with plenty of activities and events that all the family can enjoy. You can look forward to the annual spring welcoming Heffle Cuckoo Fair where you can expect a carnival parade, a funfair, morris dancing, music, a falconry and the traditional realising of a cuckoo by Dame Heffle. Grab a bike or walk the popular tourist attraction of The Cuckoo Trail, a 14-mile shared path stemming from Heathfield to Eastbourne Park, it has become part of the National Cycle Network Route 21. Take an unforgettable trip to the National Trust property of House at Bateman’s, located in Burwash, which was previously owned by world-famous writer Rudyard Kipling and his wife Carrie. Take a tour of this incredible 17 century property as well as its vibrant gardens with home-grown fruit and vegetables which are sent to the site's tearoom to be enjoyed by visitors. Why not visit the Pantiles in the town of Tunbridge wells which is also known for its Georgian and Victorian architecture. For a fun family day out among wildlife, be sure to visit Drusillas Park, which has over a hundred exotic animals, play areas, and amusement rides for children, cafes and souvenir shops all less than 25 minutes away! Pack up a picnic and travel down to the coastline, with a choice of Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill on sea beaches all less than a 30-minute drive away, enjoy the sand between your toes and the relaxing sound of the sea waves. For an unforgettable trip exploring all Heathfield and its popular surrounding areas, choose 5 Parklands.

Resting in the heart of the vast rolling Sussex countryside is the quaint market town of Heathfield, renowned for its Spring welcoming festival, Heffle Cuckoo Fair, where you can expect a variety of activities such as Morris dancing, music, a funfair, a carnival parade, and the traditional releasing of a cuckoo by Dame Heffle. Heathfield is also home to the popular tourist attraction of The Cuckoo Trail which forms part of the National Cycle Route Network Route 21, a 14-mile shared path between Heathfield and Eastbourne, for cyclists and walkers of any age with horses allowed to join on certain sections of the path.

Accommodation

Second-floor apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Dining room.

Sitting room

Electric heaters.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, iron, ironing board and washing machine, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Hairdryer available.

Off-road parking.

Shared access to orchard garden area with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 1.6 miles, pub 1.7 miles.

Note: Children should be supervised at all times due to open ponds in the garden.

Please note - Access to the communal gardens at Parklands is restricted to just the communal Orchard (Approximately half an acre).

The remaining garden areas are for use by the residents only.

Please note: There are a lot of stairs in the communal hall leading up to the top floor flat and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

Please note: Residents have dogs.