Guests say
The Old Thatch is a charming, characterful cottage offering a cosy and well-equipped stay, with a spacious garden ideal for dogs and families. Guests appreciate its traditional features, comfortable beds, and convenient access to local shops and the coast. While the cottage is situated on a busy road, it remains peaceful inside and in the garden. Some minor issues with cleanliness and maintenance were noted, but most guests found it homely and relaxing. Occasional welcome gifts have delighted visitors, though these are not always provided.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, though several mentioned issues such as dust, cobwebs, crumbs, and pet hair. One review reported a significant cleanliness problem, but this was an outlier and resolved by the owner. Overall, cleanliness is generally good but can be inconsistent.
The cottage is praised for its proximity to the coast, local shops, and attractions. However, its position on a busy, sometimes noisy road and a challenging driveway are frequently mentioned. Despite this, guests found it a convenient base for exploring the area.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and homely, with good beds and a peaceful atmosphere inside. Some mention low door frames and a need for a more powerful shower, but overall comfort is a highlight.
The cottage is well-equipped with a large kitchen, modern appliances, Smart TV, Wi-Fi, and a spacious garden. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, such as the shower and wardrobe doors, but most guests found the facilities met or exceeded expectations.
Several guests appreciated welcome packs, festive decorations, and thoughtful touches, though some noted these are not always as pictured or guaranteed. The owner is described as friendly and responsive, adding to the positive experience.
About this property
Beautiful, traditional, thatched roof cottage on the outskirts of a historic market town, close to the South Downs National Park, Heritage Coast, beaches and surrounding towns..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (1 Step), Range, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: (1 Step), Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Study..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Play house for children. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. No children under 12 years old.. This is a traditional beautiful thatched roofed cottage in a great location close to Hailsham and only 7 miles from the beach! The cottage boasts two double bedrooms, with an electric log burner in the living room for warming up your toes after a long country walk in the winter. As a bonus, the property also has a separate thatched roof building called Noddies House in the garden which is ideal for children to play in with supervision . Hailsham is a small English market town, close to the south coast, near Pevensey, Eastbourne, Hastings, Brighton and the Seaford . There are many historic sites, castles, houses and lovely gardens in the nearby areas. Such as Pevensey Castle, Battle Abbey, Great Dixter, Michelham Priory and Sissinghurst. Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton are close by seaside towns, whilst Pevensey and Bexhill are seaside villages. There are many fantastic places of interest including the Seven Sisters Country Park, Beachy Head and the Long Man of Wilmington. With a great walking/cycling/horse riding trial a short distance from the property. You will find many beautiful country pubs in and around the area, along with local restaurants and pubs within a few miles’ radius.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 12 years old.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Seven Sisters Country Park
- Amberley Castle
Reviews (32)
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Dirk Winkel
The Old Thatch is a beautiful and cozy cottage. "Mind your head" because of low door frames. That said, the cottage is located in a residential area on a fairly busy road. Inside and in the back of the large garden, you won’t be bothered by it.
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Confirmed Guest
We really liked the character of this beautiful cottage. There was lots of room and it was nice for our two dogs to be in the surrounded garden. The garden was lovely and full of flowers. We spent 3 nights here
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Adrianus Timmers
Lovely cottage and enough placets to visit from hailsham