Guests say
Endeavour Cottage in Hastings, Sussex, is highly praised for its cleanliness, charming location, and the warm hospitality of hosts Di and Chas. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, cosy woodburning stove, and the enclosed garden that is perfect for dogs. The property offers a peaceful retreat with a private woodland, and is conveniently located near a pub and scenic walking paths. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is delightful and guests frequently express a desire to return.
The cottage consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being 'spotlessly clean' and 'beautifully clean'. This indicates a well-maintained property that guests find very satisfactory in terms of hygiene.
The location is frequently described as peaceful and quiet, with an enclosed garden and private woodland that are highly valued by dog owners. Its proximity to a friendly local pub and the ease of access to nearby towns like Rye and Hastings contribute to its high rating.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the woodburning stove adds to the cosy atmosphere. However, some guests mention that the lounge chairs could be more comfortable and that the property can get cold if the heating is not maintained, slightly lowering the score.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped and providing amenities like a washing machine and ample logs for the burner. However, there are comments about the need for better water pressure and heating, suggesting room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While the reviews consistently mention the helpfulness and friendliness of the hosts, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would fall under this category. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Westfield 2.5 miles. Set in the East Sussex countryside in a small village called Three Oaks, Sunrise is a single-storey detached cottage offering a couple a rural escape. Being just over five miles from the historic coastal town of Hastings, Sunrise is a great spot for discovering the delights of Sussex, and is perfect for nature lovers being surrounded by private woodlands that guests have access to. Step into the handy boot room first and take off your walking gear before heading into the open-plan living space to settle in. A woodburning stove can keep you warm on a cool night as you recline in one of the two reclining armchairs and watch the TV.
A compact yet well-equipped kitchen area offers a gas oven and hob, along with a fridge/freezer and a washing machine, while a breakfast bar provides the perfect spot to enjoy a home-cooked meal. Make use of the large garden space, all fully enclosed so you can let your canine companion run around on the lawn, with a table and chairs out here too for some alfresco dining in summer and a south-facing patio. The all-ground-floor layout is ideal for those with more limited mobility, with the open-plan living space leading to the attractive double bedroom with lovely furnishings and a dressing table, served by the en-suite shower room.
Enjoy exploring the beautiful private woodland surrounding the property which lies near to the owner's home, or find the wonderful 1066 Country Walk not far from Sunrise, which follows the 30-mile route of William Duke of Normandy and his army as they landed in Pevensey and travelled on foot to Battle to defeat King Harold, you can take in a host of historical sites along the way, through ancient towns and villages and picturesque countryside. Visit the town of Hastings itself, home to the largest beach-launched fishing fleet in Europe; it is host to many restaurants and eateries serving fresh seafood along with the Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival in autumn, with many local businesses getting involved with special menus and entertainment too.
Wander around the famous 11th century ruins of Hastings Castle and take a tour of the fascinating underground tunnels at Smugglers Adventure, used by smugglers to import and export illegal items, or head up the fantastic West Hill Lift Funicular Railway, with original wooden Victorian coaches, and take in the stunning views of the town and the coast from West Hill itself, with a café up there too open in summer. Stroll along Hastings Pier, enjoy a day on the rocky beaches, visit The True CRIME Museum and Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, and discover many more attractions all along the Sussex coast.
Escape to the peace and tranquillity of Sunrise in East Sussex for memorable holiday for two.
Resting just six miles inland from the historic town of Hastings is the village of Westfield, providing a fantastic base for reaching a host of exciting attractions in Sussex. The village is home to a convenience shop and a pub, along with a butcher, newsagents and a deli, so you have all your needs catered for. Head down to Hastings where you can delight in days on the beach, swimming in the sea, and visiting the amazing castle ruins on a windswept walk, with stunning coastal scenery all around.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
One double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Boot room
Woodburning stove and electric heater.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and all logs included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Private woodland for guests to walk in.
One well-behaved dog welcome, may accept more on request depending on size.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Children are not permitted at this property.
Note: The owners live near the property Note: Car parking is via a walk through the owners garden approx 70 yards and over a gravel path, not suitable for those with limited mobility
Nearby points of interest
- Amberley Castle
Reviews (28)
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Tony
The gardens around the property was very nice and our dog Winnie had plenty of room to have a play with her ball. Our host Di welcomed us to her property, was very helpful even helped us with our luggage etc which was really nice. Di showed you around Endevour and made us feel welcome. There is a lovely pub (Three Oaks) just 5 minutes walk away where we found the food to be very good and very reasonably priced well worth a visit. The shops and supermarkets weren't too far away even Hastings town was only 5 miles from us. All in all we had a lovely stay at a super location.
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Susan
The cottage was very comfortable, clean and tidy and had everything we needed to make out stay a pleasure. It is heated with a beautiful wood burner and Di was pleased to give us a lesson in how to light it, after which we were able to keep the cottage snug for the week. Goldie our border collie loved the garden and her walks in the beautiful bluebell woods which are part of the property. The property is near the end of a lane and so there is hardly any traffic which makes it safe to walk a dog up the lane and onto a footpath across fields for a walk. There are lots of things to do in the local area and we had no problem filling out days. Di was a lovely, helpful and friendly host who made our stay one we will remember. Many thanks.
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Michael
Very friendly host great having a log fire & plenty of wood for it, parking near to cottage in the grounds of cottage. Certainty dog friendly plenty of area to run off lead & on lead in woods, just a shame the grass around cottage wasn't cut wasn't easy to clean up in longer grass,