Priors Barn, Maresfield

ID: S60725

  • Bedrooms 1
  • ・ Sleeps 2
  • ・ Pets Yes

About this property

Priors Barn is on the southern fringes of the Ashdown Forest in the tiny hamlet of Underhill and surrounded by woodland. It is in the most peaceful setting with a lake across the lane to the front and a gentle stream flowing beneath the garden decking to the rear. It is rare to find a property that is so private. Priors Barn is one such property.

With golden oak, and plentiful light the barn has a warm and comfortable glow. The French doors face to the south and in summer open out to give the feel of open space. In the winter and on those cool spring and autumn evenings the woodburning stove provides ample heat and keeps it intimate and cosy.

The barn is comprehensively equipped from the fitted soft lighting to the provision of three televisions with satellite TV. The bedroom has a double bed with an ensuite shower room that features a suitably large walk in shower cubicle.

If you are looking for somewhere special then Priors Barn will almost certainly leave you with fond memories.

Underhill and beyond

The tiny hamlet of Underhill is on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. It sits at the foot of a small hill below the village of Maresfield. The Ashdown Forest is 14,000 acres of lowland heathland that has never been cultivated that provides a unique habitat for many species of flora and fauna, and of course is the ‘home’ of Winnie the Pooh! It offers extensive opportunities for walking and within its boundaries it includes the Ashdown Forest Llama Park.

Two miles to the south east of Priors Barn is the market town of Uckfield set partly on a hill and on the crossing point of the River Uck. It features a number of attractive post medieval buildings in particular the Old Grammer School, Bakers Cottage, the Malt House and Malt Cottage along Church Street that all pre date the 1700’s.

To the west are Sheffield Park Gardens a magnificent internationally renowned ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped garden owned by the National Trust. It provides a tremendous variety of colour and texture throughout the season.

The start of the Bluebell Railway is right next to the gardens at Sheffield Park. It is the preservation of a local branch line and runs north through Horsted Keynes, Kingscote and on to East Grinstead recreating life on the branch line from the Victorian era right through to the 1950’s. It is one of the major visitor attractions in Southern England. We feature links to both the Bluebell Railway and Sheffield Park Gardens under ‘Places to visit’ on our website.

Journey south from Priors Barn and Eastbourne and the chalk cliffs at Beachy Head are within a half hour drive.

It is a beautiful area in which to stay and there is much to invite you to go out and explore.

Places to Visit

Bluebell RailwaySheffield Park GardensAshdown Forest Llama Park

What's On

The South of England Show — June

  • Local shop — 0.5 miles Maresfield
  • Supermarket — 2 miles Uckfield
  • Restaurant — 2 miles Uckfield
  • Local pub — 0.5 miles Maresfield
  • Mainline rail service at Uckfield for services to London Bridge
  • Gatwick Airport — 25 miles
  • Nearby points of interest

    • Ouse Valley Viaduct
    • Hever Castle & Gardens
    • Newhaven Fort

    Reviews (7)

    • C Ridgwick

      A beautiful little cottage with everything you need and a perfect place to explore Sussex from

    • W. Wrangham

      A lovely barn conversion with beautiful walks on the doorstep and a drive away too. Want to spend summer and winter here!

    • A. Poole

      An amazing stay in a wonderful cottage. The location was fantastic and the cottage just as described. We would certainly recommend this property to others.

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