Guests say
Jasmine Cottage offers a cosy and well-equipped base for exploring Lewes, Brighton, and the South Downs. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, secure garden for dogs, and lovely countryside views. The cottage is praised for its amenities and convenient location for travel, though some mention road noise from the nearby A26 and occasional cleaning or maintenance issues. Overall, it provides good value and a pleasant stay, especially for those seeking a practical and comfortable retreat.
Several guests found the cottage clean and tidy, but others noted cobwebs, tired fittings, and areas needing a deep clean. Cleanliness appears inconsistent, with some reporting spotless conditions and others highlighting missed details.
The location is ideal for exploring Lewes, Brighton, and the South Downs, with beautiful views and countryside walks. However, proximity to the A26 means some guests experienced significant road noise, which affected their stay.
Most guests found the beds very comfortable and the cottage cosy, with positive remarks about restful sleep. A few mentioned uncomfortable sofas or tired mattresses, but overall comfort is a strong point.
The cottage is well-equipped with essentials such as a dishwasher, washing machine, and secure garden. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, like a wobbly table or oven needing cleaning, but most found everything needed for a pleasant stay.
There were no welcome packs or gifts mentioned, and some guests noted a lack of extra touches or instructions. While the property is functional, thoughtful extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
Explore Lewes dominated by the ruins of a great Norman castle, or spend a day in sunny Brighton..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric central heating (£40 per week, £30 per short break November-March), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Fishing 200 yards (licence required). On road parking available. No smoking.. Built to a good standard, these adjoining holiday cottages in the owners’ grounds are situated in the tiny village of Beddingham, which lies in the South Downs just off the Lewes to Eastbourne road (which although convenient, can be busy). The view to one side of the cottage is that of Mount Caburn, which is one of the highest landmarks in East Sussex and is the home of an Iron Age fort! Both cottages have wheelchair access to the ground floor rooms. Lewes, 2½ miles, is dominated by the ruins of a great Norman castle and boasts twisting medieval streets and tiny twittens. The port of Newhaven lies on the land with the shortest sea route between London and Paris and Seaford is a quiet, informal holiday resort from where Seaford Head, The Seven Sisters Country Park, Beachy Head and the village of Alfriston can all be visited. Glyndebourne and the outdoor opera, 2 miles. Drusillas Zoo Park, Charleston - the home of the artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant and rural bolt hole for the Bloomsbury group, Firle Place and Newhaven Fort are all a short drive. Eastbourne, 12 miles, Brighton 10 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.
Free WiFi
A security deposit of £200 per week is payable in advance by bank transfer, 1 week prior to arrival and will be returned upon departure.
A fishing licence is required.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Seven Sisters Country Park
- Brighton Beach
- Ouse Valley Viaduct
Reviews (20)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely little cottage, could do with some TLC. It had everything needed for a stay and comfortable. Internet not very good and noise from the bypass but overall a great location for getting out and about.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage. It was comfortable (for 2 adults and our 2 teenage boys) and had everything we needed. Nice views over the countryside with church and cows in the field opposite and nice little garden accessed through main bedroom. We saw a couple of lovely sunsets. The busy main road at the back of the cottage could be quite noisy, otherwise this would be a very peaceful setting. Parking is on the access road outside but this was not a problem. There is not much in the way of amenities close by but it's not too far from the lovely town of Lewes with it's castle and shops and it's easy to get to main attractions in the area...Brighton, Eastbourne. There seemed to be lots of walks you can go on around the area too. Overall we had a nice stay.
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Gemma
We've been to this cottage 3 times, easy to check into, has all the equipment you need for your stay.It's based in between Brighton and Eastbourne so easy to visit both.The road gets noisy behind the cottage, but I wear earphones to bed so It wasn't a problem for me