Idyllic cottage with garden access to the South Downs.Close to Glyndbourne and Alfriston and great base for Cuckmere Haven and the Seven Sisters. Pet friendly.. Ground floor:

Living area: With open fire and Freeview TV.

Dining area.

Kitchen: With dishwasher and washing machine.

Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.

First floor:

Bedroom 1: With ¾ double bed.

Small staircase to...

Bedroom 2: With single bed, low doorway and sloping ceiling (limited headroom).

Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle and toilet.

Second floor:

Bedroom 3: With twin beds.

Maximum occupancy 4.. Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £150.. A characterful Grade II listed cottage with an extensive garden and direct access on to the South Downs. Hunters Cottage is in an excellent location for walkers and families alike. This attached former farmworkers’ cottage which has an enviable position within the South Downs National Park provides excellent accommodation having been tastefully and comfortably furnished. It provides an ideal base from which to explore this popular part of Sussex with pathways from the garden leading to the rolling hills of the Downs beyond and easy access to a multitude of attractions in the area.

The warm and welcoming living area has an impressive inglenook fireplace as its main feature with a comfortable sofa and armchairs providing a relaxing area to unwind in after exploring the wonderful surroundings. Off the hallway is a ground floor bathroom with a shower cubicle, toilet and basin. The fully equipped kitchen and dining area is set to the back of the cottage with views over the garden to the Downs beyond. There is a Rayburn to please those country chefs but also a regular oven for those not used to the range!

On the first floor is the principal bedroom with a queen size double bed and fitted wardrobe space. The family bathroom with full bath and separate shower cubicle is also on this floor. Accessed by a small staircase door the single bedroom has restricted head height but is a perfect hideaway for a child. Carry on up the stairs and you will reach the top floor bedroom. This is a twin bedroom with two single beds and lovely views over to the countryside in front of the cottage. The ceiling slopes in this room. The rear garden area of Hunters Cottage is idyllic with a variety of seating areas to enjoy the sun throughout the day whilst enjoying the stunning scenery beyond.

Hunter’s Cottage is perfectly positioned nestled within the South Downs National Park. This area is surrounded by walks where you can incorporate some of the important historical settings for the Bloomsbury Group an influential group of English writers’ intellectuals philosophers and artists members of which included Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster. An example of this is at St Michaels Church Berwick which has beautiful murals painted by the artists on the church walls and can be reached by short walk from the garden of Hunters Cottage. Also associated with this period is Charleston Farmhouse in Firle which was the home and country meeting place for the Bloomsbury Group this again can be reached by a direct footpath from the cottage. Whilst visiting you can take the opportunity to walk the trail running through Charleston’s grounds that will take you to the top of the Firle Beacon for views to the Downs and the sea beyond. Other attractions close by for your enjoyment include Glyndebourne with internationally renowned concerts and plays performed throughout the year and Firle Place which is an outstanding privately owned country house in Sussex that dates from the time of Henry viii. The house gardens and notable collection of works of art and porcelain are of national importance and are well worth viewing.

The nearby village of Alfriston is surrounded by the Wealden South Downs and the South Downs Way passes through the centre of this historical village. Around the village visitors can enjoy the famous St Andrews church and Alfriston Clergy House a National Trust property which offers delightful gardens and lovely views across the Downs. The village hosts many events throughout the year including the Alfriston festival and Farmers markets. Award winning Drusillas Park is less than two miles from Hunters Cottage. A great family day out that includes a small zoo where you can come face to face with hundreds of exotic animals from monkeys and meerkats to penguins and pandas. There are also a multitude of rides and experiences to keep the little ones entertained including Hello Kitty and Thomas the Tank Engine rides and the Eden’s Eye Maze. Lewes with its Castle and antique shops is located 7 miles away from Hunte