Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens
House in Mid Sussex District
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Reclaimed from an old mill 'The Mill Sussex' is set in beautiful tranquil gardens. It has been tastefully refurbished sleeping 10 people with five bedrooms (all with zip&link beds to suit your requirements for king bedrooms or twin bedrooms), three with ensuite bathrooms and two bedrooms with their own bathrooms. The rooms are nicely spaced out which suit groups of families and friends. The main lounge has a wood burner, comfy sofas and armchairs, TV, and piano. The dining room has a large dining table to seat 10 people and also a cosy sitting area around an inglenook fireplace. There is a mesmerising fish tank in the breakfast area of the fully equipped kitchen, with separate utility area. There are beautiful country walks to nearby Hurstpierpoint and Henfield and the South Downs Way. The large garden is lovely with a great BBQ, Table Tennis, Ping Pong, Croquet Set, a Summer House full of games including Cricket Sets, Rounders, Tennis Rackets, things to take to the Beach, including buckets & spades.
There are many local attractions including: NATIONAL TRUST Nymans Gardens, Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill, Devils Dyke. Birling Gap and Seven Sisters CHILDRENS FARM PARKS: Washbrooks Family Farm, Drusillas Zoo Park, Fishers Farm Park, WINE TASTING at neighbouring vineyard Albourne Estate, Bolney Wine Estate, RIDING & SHOWJUMPING at nearby Hickstead, Three Greys Riding School, GOLF at Singing Hills Golf Club, Dyke Golf Club, CYCLING on the South Downs National Park, West Sussex Cycle Route, Cycle Hire Hassocks Station, Cycle Brighton, GARDENS AND PARKS at nearby Sussex Prairie Gardens, Nymans, Local Open Gardens, SAILING & WATER SPORTS at Lagoon Water Sports including dinghy & yacht hire, power boating, windsurfing, wake boarding, SUP, Ardingly Activity Centre.
GREAT RESTAURANTS including The Ginger Fox (in the same lane as the house), The Glass House also in the lane, The Wheatsheaf, The Fig Tree, Hurstpierpoint, Shepherd & Dog, Fulking, The Royal Oak, Poynings and many more.
Some guests comments:
“Highly recommended, we had a great time”. "We had a fantastic stay. The house is really beautiful and has everything you could think you would need and more! Ruth is an amazing host and very helpful. During our stay we went to Goodwood racecourse and had trips into Brighton. It is easy to reach by train, Hassocks railway station is about 10 mins away but there is a taxi rank based there so very easy to get to."
There are many local attractions including: NATIONAL TRUST Nymans Gardens, Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill, Devils Dyke. Birling Gap and Seven Sisters CHILDRENS FARM PARKS: Washbrooks Family Farm, Drusillas Zoo Park, Fishers Farm Park, WINE TASTING at neighbouring vineyard Albourne Estate, Bolney Wine Estate, RIDING & SHOWJUMPING at nearby Hickstead, Three Greys Riding School, GOLF at Singing Hills Golf Club, Dyke Golf Club, CYCLING on the South Downs National Park, West Sussex Cycle Route, Cycle Hire Hassocks Station, Cycle Brighton, GARDENS AND PARKS at nearby Sussex Prairie Gardens, Nymans, Local Open Gardens, SAILING & WATER SPORTS at Lagoon Water Sports including dinghy & yacht hire, power boating, windsurfing, wake boarding, SUP, Ardingly Activity Centre.
GREAT RESTAURANTS including The Ginger Fox (in the same lane as the house), The Glass House also in the lane, The Wheatsheaf, The Fig Tree, Hurstpierpoint, Shepherd & Dog, Fulking, The Royal Oak, Poynings and many more.
Some guests comments:
“Highly recommended, we had a great time”. "We had a fantastic stay. The house is really beautiful and has everything you could think you would need and more! Ruth is an amazing host and very helpful. During our stay we went to Goodwood racecourse and had trips into Brighton. It is easy to reach by train, Hassocks railway station is about 10 mins away but there is a taxi rank based there so very easy to get to."
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mid Sussex District
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The house is full of character and well equipped. The outstanding features are the four bathrooms and the extensive garden - perfect for our extended family.
5.0 / 5.0
Ruth was helpful and the house accommodated us all beautifully with our own bathrooms and space which was around a family wedding - so was special we could all get together to enjoy the occasion.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was perfect for our needs - 9 people, 3 generations. We all loved it and our hosts couldn’t have been more welcoming and accommodating. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent property for a gathering of family / friends. Six, in practice, bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. Large, well-equipped kitchen. BBQ area and big dining room if weather closes in. Lots of space and games for children to play.
5.0 / 5.0
Nine members of our family, aged from 4 to 73, enjoyed a wonderful week in this lovely house and its beautiful gardens. Ruth and John were excellent hosts in every way, we couldn’t be more appreciative of their kind assistance. We walked the South Downs of my grandmother’s family, celebrated birthdays in local pubs and restaurants, dressed up as knights in Lewes castle, rambled along footpaths and through shady woodlands, and loved playing inside and outside games when ‘at home’. The house provides spacious but cosy communal rooms as well as individual spaces in the many bedrooms and bathrooms. A totally brilliant South Downs holiday!
5.0 / 5.0
We were a party of four couples. Three had an ensuite bedroom, whilst the fourth couple had a separate upstairs area with their own private toilet and access to their own shower room at the bottom of their staircase.
The owner was extremely helpful and quick to respond to any questions (before and after I booked).
The beautiful house and location worked perfectly for a group of mature adults. We had everything we needed for a great weekend break.
5.0 / 5.0
A beautiful, characterful house in a beautiful location. We were a group of 6 friends but it would work equally well for a larger number - it was well equipped and had plenty of bathrooms. The owner was nearby and very friendly and helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
We were nine adults comprising my wife and me and our children and spouses plus my brother. The house was ideal for our needs with plenty of living space for and a well equipped kitchen to prepare some quite complex Christmas meals. The living room was perfect for our gift exchange on Christmas Day and had been decorated with a Christmas tree which was a nice touch.
The location was peaceful, and great for visits to Brighton and Devil'sDyke but close enough to Gatwick to be able to pick up two of our party who flew in from Spain. On bad weather days we were quite happy to stay in and remain cosy.
Overall we were all very happy with our stay and would gladly return providing our numbers don't increase to exceed the capacity of the property!
5.0 / 5.0
We have had perfect stay. The accommodation is well equipped and the owners (Ruth and John) are lovely people who are there when you need them; they are very helpfully. Recommendable!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely property for a family gathering and celebration. Both inside and outside the facilities were good and suited all of our party.
5.0 / 5.0
Great sized house with lovly vintage style for which reason we could oversee some (old) defects. The kitchen can be enhanced with more dishes.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was just perfect for 10 ladies celebrating some big birthdays. There's not many properties that can provide 10 single beds (if required, check property details as can also be doubles) with 5 bathrooms, which was just perfect for our needs.
The grounds are beautiful, we even managed to play rounders at our age, and the local Vineyard is within walking distance, as is a Spa with a great restaurant for Sunday lunch.
Slight hiccup at the beginning regarding getting in due to a lost email, but resolved quickly and the host is nearby to resolve any issues and was very helpful before and during our stay (Thank you Ruth).
If you're looking for peace and tranquility in the countryside, but also want to have fun without disturbing the neighbours then this is the perfect house.
Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed a 5 night stay at the cottage as part of a celebration for my father-in-law’s 75th birthday. It checked off everything we wanted - idyllic picture book cottage, lovely gardens and well equipped kitchen. Most importantly we planned to use 5 bedrooms and wanted each guest room to have access to their own private bathroom, whether en-suite or down the hall.
For our early June stay we had great weather and spent much of our daytime hours at the garden table. We cooked up a storm and enjoyed family dinners in the dining room each evening. Daytime activities included a round of golf at Singing Hills Golf Course, a visit to Nyman’s Gardens and an afternoon wine-tasting at Bolney Winery. The hosts live in a separate house on property and were delightful, helpful with great communication. Everything went smoothly from start to finish and we highly recommend booking this beautiful home for a small family gathering or even for a couple looking to escape for a few days to West Sussex.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect properly for a family celebration.
4.0 / 5.0
Nice stay in this characterful cottage. Layout is rambling but the bathroom set up not ideal for a mixed group of adults.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was in a wonderful location with fabulous views. Very comfortable with plenty of space for 7 adults, it was also very well equipped. We would happily recommend it.
5.0 / 5.0
We had an absolutely lovely time here as a group for a long weekend of nature walks and art and games. The best thing about the house itself aside from the feeling of history is all the little nooks and seating areas - it was great for having various activities set up in different places (board games, watercolour painting, etc) and still feel like there were spaces for people to curl up with a book or take a nap. Very cosy while still having plenty of space. Perfect place for a family or group with all the bedrooms and bathrooms.
The house and the location were both so relaxing - stepping out into the garden in the morning and just being in the countryside was wonderful. Also, Ruth is an excellent property manager - onsite but in a separate building with great communication when we needed. We will definitely be booking again!
5.0 / 5.0
All 10 of us really enjoyed this beautiful home. It was a perfect place to spend time while in England.
5.0 / 5.0
Family reunion
We had a lovely time in this charming country house and had everything we needed in the way of toys to keep the kids entertained in the beautiful enormous garden.
5.0 / 5.0
A Fabulous experience
A great place to stay with American friends and family. Unusual for a property of the age and size to have such versatile accommodation and lots of bathrooms/WC’s would definitely rebook.
VRBO though slow to communicate ( not owner)
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property, very clean and spacious
My family and i had a great stay, 6 adults 4 children aged 1-8. Stunning property very peaceful. Only a 20 min drive to other great places of interest like Brighton and Lewes. Great games shed for the children. I would Highly recommend this property
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing, in a beautiful garden at this traditional English country house.
Booking process good & reassured by responses from host Ruth prior & upon arrival. Option to chill in house & garden with walls in local countryside, walk to enjoy visit at the local Vineyard & great food at the Ginger Fox just up the lane.
5.0 / 5.0
Parents 50th Wedding Anniversary
We stayed at the property to celebrate my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary- the house was fantastic and perfect for our celebrations. Lots of room but still very cosy with a lovely fire. The house is in a beautiful countryside setting - however Brighton is only 20 mins in the car and there are some lovely local pubs.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Christmas Getaway
We wanted a home for our 3 families from different parts of the globe, and this house was the perfect place with enough space for us all. Unfortunately the weather didn’t allow us to use the fabulous garden as much as we would have liked to. Easy access to the coast and surrounding areas. Thank you to Ruth and John for making this a Christmas to remember for all of us.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely house in beautiful surroundings
This is a beautiful property and we had an amazing weekend. House seems bigger than the photos suggest, with plenty of room for everyone. I had a few questions before arrival that Ruth was very helpful with. Upon arrival we had an unfortunate situation with lots of wasps in the house, but Ruth explained they had just recently got rid of some wasps nests, so hopefully that will be resolved for the next guests. Would definitely return here for another weekend break
4.0 / 5.0
Ideal for family holiday
Large character property which was ideal for our family holiday. It catered for all ages from 0 to 65! Owners were nearby and resolved minor niggles quickly and with no fuss. Stronger Internet signal would of been helpful. Definitely recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely place in the country
This is a lovely home in beautiful countryside. Very spacious with lots of bedrooms / bathrooms so people have plenty of space/privacy. Beautiful garden and nice walks along footpaths nearby. Hosts were very kind and thoughtful. The family definitely wants to say here again. Wifi was in and out, not consistent enough to handle zoom/webinars etc but there is a country club nearby you can use.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely weekend in West Sussex
Ruth had email problems so that's the only reason I marked down the comms ratings. The Mill is a beautiful house in beautiful countryside. The 10 of us had to stay in all Saturday due to heavy rain but had a lovely day playing games and chatting (and eating and drinking). On Sunday we went for a windy but lovely walk on the Devil's Dike (I've had to spell this incorrectly as Vrbo doesn't allow the correct spelling with a "y" !!) and had a superb lunch at the Royal Oak pub in Poynings. Also recommended are Alison and Sean's lovely reception and food at the Duke of York in Sayers Common
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely property, fabulous setting, so much space
So pleased I found this property, perfect size for a family group. Owners friendly and helpful. The welcome basket was a lovely touch. It was comfortable and like a family home, perfect with children so not on tenterhooks the whole time. All the outdoor space and equipment. Refound my table tennis skills. Highly recommend this property
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely stay
We used the cottage as a base for my family around our wedding! It was a beautiful place to stay, very homely and comfortable
5.0 / 5.0
Spacious house & lovely grounds
We really enjoyed our stay at The Mill. We were very fortunate with the weather and so were able to make good use of the huge grounds playing croquet and cricket and enjoying drinks and dinner outside. (There's a good sized gas bbq.)
Inside the house is well equipped, the bedrooms are a good size and there are lots of bathrooms, so no squabbling over who gets to shower first.
The location of the house suited us perfectly. There's lot of well signposted footpaths nearby to explore the countryside and it was a 20 min drive to the seaside.
We would recommend a visit to Albourne vineyard which is about a 10 min walk from the house; the staff were very friendly and we enjoyed trying their various wines. The food at the nearby Ginger Food is excellent and the farm shop at Rushfields has an extensive selection of groceries including a butchery for bbq supplies.
It was a shame to leave.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect family country getaway.
Fabulous rustic cottage, in large garden, perfect for kids of all ages.
5.0 / 5.0
A perfect house for a large group
The house is large but it's very homely and comfortable
5.0 / 5.0
Home from home
A beautiful garden with barbecue and outdoor setting and a field perfect for playing soccer on plus table tennis table meant we had plenty to keep us all happy! Comfortable house for a large group and with delightful owners (just as well cos they live right next door!).
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect
The property is gorgeous. We spent a family Christmas in the house and Ruth had decorated it beautifully for the occasion. We barely went out because it was just so cosy!
3.0 / 5.0
A few points
Strange set up of tv - located on top of wood burner so when we wanted to lite the fire we had to take tv off of fire. Tv was strapped on.
Grubby in places and oven needed a clean.
As we were there in December would have been nice to have a Xmas tree.
Lack of mirrors in bedrooms
5.0 / 5.0
The Mill
An amazing weekend for my nieces wedding. This property is beautiful and in a lovely position to stay for family occasions. Lots of bathrooms, comfy beds. Lovely grounds. Kitchen well appointed and stocked. Thank you Ruth for the lovely tray of goodies, a nice surprise and for making sure our stay was going smoothly. Can highly recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place for a weekend with friends
A lovely house with plenty of space and in a very pretty setting. The house is well equipped and the owner was very helpful. The only small downside was no WiFi connection even when owner tried to help by providing a booster. Would recommend as a great place to stay
5.0 / 5.0
The Mill
Really enjoyed our stay at The Mill, just the most luxurious, comfortable and scenic property and location....the gardens, the surrounding area and the comfort of the accomodation just made for the perfect mini break....really did not want to leave and go back to work!....A+++++
5.0 / 5.0
A beautiful house, very well equipped, in a beautiful setting, with delighful hosts.
This "cottage" - actually a superb six bedroom mansion - is an ideal location for our extended weekend of family reunion. Although it looks old and delightful, and is in a supberb country location, the accommodation was very modernised, and everything available to ensure that the weekend will be remmebered for years to come.
It's only 30 minutes from Gatwick, and there are lots of amenities within easy reach. We recommend the Ginger Fox pub for superb food,and the Crossways Fish and Chips in Hurstpierpoint. If you have young children, as we diid, the extensive grounds were great to run around in, with animals in the nearby fields, and all the children (from 1 year old to 45!!) enjoyed Washbrook Farm nearby.as a real treat.
Our hosts were extremely helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.
We made a brilliant choice!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Mid Sussex District?
The average price for a rental in Mid Sussex District is $174 per night. This rental is $676 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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