Last Minute Cottages in Brighton and Hove

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Deborah - Verified booking

  We loved staying at the Pump House.

  I am not sure I have ever stayed at a cottage that was so well equipped. It exceeded our expectations in terms of the kitchen equipment, and in particular it had a full freezer, microwave and washing machine which a lot of places do not have. The sofa was super comfy. We have an escape artist dog, and the garden is properly secured with wire as well as post and rails all the way round. I had no worries that my dog would escape from the garden, usually I feel the need to keep him on the lead when I am away just in case he finds a gap in the fence. There were no issues with enough hot water for showers and there were DVDs and books left for the evening plus lots of leaflets and maps for days out and walking. The owners are really friendly and took the trouble to text us on the day of arrival to clarify the key arrangements. The hot tub was always hot and ready to use, and very straightforward to uncover and re-cover after use, with instructions left. The location is great for walking and pub lunches with part of the cuckoo trail close by. Beaches and the Downs are about 20 - 30 minutes away depending on which bit of the coast you choose. And finally, a bird feeder was kept topped up hanging from the apple tree next to the garden whilst we were there. The main visitors were woodpeckers but it also attracted squirrels and some birds that I had never seen before. It was very entertaining watching their antics from the garden or the hot tub! We enjoyed our stay at the Pump House. I am sure we will return again and I have no hesitation in recommended the property as a base for exploring the Sussex coast and for a dog friendly holiday.

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• Carol - Verified booking

  We were met/greeted on arrival by Pauline and Micheal.

  On entering this cottage we were extremely impressed by the cleanliness and layout of the place. A welcome gift was waiting for us including our dog and the little things such as milk, tea and coffee, toilet roll were present. It’s a small neat cottage for two and very nice indeed. Tv is included and one is able to sign in to your personal Netflix account if you have one. Wi Di was not good but the tv worked fine. We made use of our mobile WiFi for our week stay. Everything is supplied including rotary clothes line, parasol, two metal garden chairs (not loungers) and picnic table. Fridge, freezer, microwave etc. We made a couple of suggestions to the owners. One being two comfy loungers for the garden, and also replacing the bed mattress as the edges have slightly worn, giving one the feeling of falling off the edge. The small garden including a fabulous hot tub was great and we enjoyed this so much we stayed on sight for most of our week. The 10acres of grounds including lakes and wildlife was made available to us for our stay. Times for walking in them were clearly laid out in the information pack, as the owners also have dogs to walk. All in all I would highly recommend this cottage. 5***** definately.

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• Campbell - Verified booking

  The Pump House was spotlessly clean and a lovely welcome pack left for us (including flowers, wine and buiscuits for our dogs!

  ). The garden was safe and well fenced in, complete with a hot tub and the most wonderful grounds for long walks beyond. Dogs adored all! (and snow........) We have two Newfoundlands who had plenty of space within the house & a perfect spot for beds had been left for them. We were made to feel very welcome by the owners - who fortunately love large dogs! A great spot for us all. Sadly we decided to cut our holiday short due to very heavy snow and our concerns for reaching home - would like to say a huge thankyou to Pauline for checking we were warm and safe, which we certainly were - temperature fantastic as were all the facilities (television so good have bought one like it on return!) Thankyou, will visit again - in possibly better weather!! Anna and Campbell Miles, Florence & Daisy-May

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• Steve - Verified booking

  What a delightful cottage.

  Everything in there you need, some reviews mention no dishwasher but certainly for us this was not an issue, there is a stand alone fridge and a seperate freezer which is good (no little icebox in a small fridge that is no go to anyone). There is a huge flat screen TV with one of the most comfortable settees I have sat on to watch it from, although so peaceful in the garden and with a super hot tub that is easily big enough for 4 people that you probably will not watch much TV. Pauline and Michael were great hosts and despite living very close by left yourselves to yourselves but always available for any issues (of which there were none). We really want to visit as any coastal places in UK as we can so do not normally return to a cottage but this will probably be an exception.

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• Denise - Verified booking

  We have had a wonderful week at the pump house.

  It was everything we hoped it would be and more. Michael and Pauline were a lovely couple who met us on arrival and were there to help if required. We had a lovely bottle of wine awaiting us and doggy biscuits for our little jack russell Gem.There was milk in the fridge and all the little extras to start the week off well. The cottage was delightful . beautifully clean warm cosy and comfortable. The grounds were beautiful too and a delight to walk around with our dog.We enjoyed our dip in the hot tub every day which was a lovely extra. There were plenty of lovely walks on the doorstep and lots of places to visit within a short distance.We loved it so much that we have booked up again and cannot wait to return . A real gem. Thankyou. Denise Graham and Gem , Pagham, West Sussex.

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