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south east 2019 27/5/70 4:10 am Page 38 SOUTH EAST 127 DORKING 2m/REIGATE 8m Set in a picturesque hamlet, BLACKBROOK HOUSE is the perfect retreat for visitors to the historic market town of Dorking and surrounding area. Located just 20 minutes from Gatwick it is ideally placed for the leisure and business traveller. This elegant country house offers sophisticated, comfortable and welcoming accommodation, one room has its own sitting room. Guests are welcome to use the tennis court and extensive landscaped gardens. There are plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants within a 5 minute drive. 2 double ensuite CHILDREN 11+ Emma Burdon, Blackbrook House, Blackbrook Rd, Dorking, RH5 4DS www.surreybandb.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01306 888898 £95.00 to £115.00 per room 128 SEVENOAKS/TUNBRIDGE WELLS 10m On the edge of Edenbridge, a small country town, SHOSCOMBE is a Georgian style modern house backing onto fields with riverside walking and fishing. Set in the middle of many National Trust properties with Hever Castle a 5 minute drive and Chartwell 10 minutes. Within 45 minute drive of the coast including Brighton with its ”Lanes” and 25 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Trains from Sevenoaks into central London take 45 minutes. There are many good pubs in Edenbridge and surrounding villages. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £50.00. 1 double/twin ensuite, 1 double, 1 single Valerie Parker, Shoscombe, Mill Hill, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5DA www.shoscombe.com [email protected] ☎ 01732 866781 £80.00 to £100.00 per room 129 TUNBRIDGE WELLS 5m LITTLE TIDEBROOK FARM is a converted granary situated deep in the beautiful Sussex countryside, about 2 miles from Wadhurst. There is a large, traditional garden and 40 acres of farm grassland around which you are welcome to walk. An ideal base for touring the South East, being close to many National Trust properties such as Hever and Sissinghurst. Wadhurst is also less than an hour by train from London. In contrast, Little Tidebrook Farm offers a peaceful break away from it all. WiFi access. 2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN 12+ Mrs Marley-Ward, Little Tidebrook Farm, Riseden, Wadhurst, E Sussex, TN5 6NY www.littletidebrook.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01892 782688 or 07970 159988 £80.00 to £90.00 per room 130 CROWBOROUGH ROBIN HILL is a friendly and comfortable home in a quiet location, on a private road leading onto the beautiful Ashdown Forest. All rooms overlook the established gardens and guests are welcome to enjoy the lounge and deck area. Crowborough is a country town near the Kent and Sussex borders, an ideal base for visiting the many attractions in the area or walking in the forest, “home” to Pooh Bear. Trains to London take about an hour; Tunbridge Wells is a 15 minute drive and Gatwick Airport an hour. One double has ground floor access. WiFi access. Singles welcome at £50.00. 2 double, ensuite or private facilities Mrs Gillian Bowerman, Robin Hill, Fielden Road, Crowborough, East Sussex. TN6 1TR [email protected] ☎ 01892 652401 or 07794 531908 £80.00 per room 131 UCKFIELD 4m/LEWES 12m OLD MILL FARM is situated in the picturesque village of High Hurstwood in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house is on a 50 acre grazing farm which offers a very relaxing and peaceful stay. The accommodation is full of character, some in an adjoining, well converted cow-standing. Nearby Ashdown Forest is ideal for walking and there are many National Trust properties within easy reach. A good base for visiting the glorious South Downs. Tunbridge Wells is only 12 miles away and Gatwick 20 miles. Free WiFi. Single room rate £40.00. 1 family ensuite, 1 ground floor twin ensuite, 1 single private facilities CHILDREN 6+ Pat & John Sharpe, Old Mill Farm, Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, Sussex, TN22 4AD [email protected] ☎ 01825 732279 £80.00 per room Cost to stay in a B&B Prices quoted are per room per night, including breakfast, based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room or 1 person in a single room. Many B&Bs will let a double/twin room for single occupancy. The cost is usually a discount on the room rate published for 2 people. 38 south east 2019 27/5/70 4:10 am Page 39 For maps see inside back cover . On the edge of Ashdown Forest, in a rural village setting, is HOLLY HOUSE, a 150 year old 132 EAST GRINSTEAD 6m forest farmhouse, now a comfortable family home. Chelwood Gate is a pleasant village with 2 pubs and a church. You will find a warm welcome, comfortable beds and a memorable breakfast served in the conservatory overlooking a very special garden that takes you on several journeys. Guests may use the swimming pool in summer. Dogs welcome. Free WiFi access. Single occupancy of double/twin welcome at £55.00 to £60.00. 1 single, 2 twin/double (1 ensuite), 2 double ensuite CHILDREN ALL Mrs D. Birchell, Holly House, Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate, Sussex, RH17 7LF www.hollyhousebnb.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01825 740484 £88.00 to £90.00 per room BRIGHTSIDE is a delightful house in a quiet location, only one mile from the centre of Brighton and close 133 BRIGHTON AND HOVE 1m to the Sussex County Cricket Ground. The pretty rooms are bright and comfortable, the breakfast delicious and the parking free. The lovely dining room looks out on to a beautiful English garden. Only a 10 minute walk to the station at Hove, 15 minutes to Brighton Station and 12 minutes to Hove seafront. Gatwick Airport is 30 minutes by car. Brighton is known for its Royal Pavilion and cosmopolitan bars and cafes; visit the cinema or theatre or simply take a stroll along the promenade. WiFi access. 2 double (1 ensuite), 1 single CHILDREN 10+ Mrs Mary Nimmo, Brightside, 4 Shirley Road, Hove, BN3 6NN [email protected] ☎ 01273 552557 or 07791 960935 £40.00 to £80.00 per room RIVERDALE HOUSE is an elegant and spacious Victorian property in a peaceful location with spectacular views 134 ALFRISTON across the Cuckmere Valley and South Downs National Park. It is just a nine minute walk by pathway to the centre of Alfriston with its many excellent pubs and restaurants. The recently renovated bedrooms feature quality Egyptian cotton sheets, flat screen TV/DVD, tea and coffee making facilities and comfortable beds. Guests are welcome to use the guest lounge and conservatory, a refrigerator and microwave are available. There is also a full range of baby equipment and babysitting can be provided (with a charge). WiFi access and ample parking. 1 double/family, 1 twin/double/family, 1 triple/quad, 2 double, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL Richard & Judy Baker, Riverdale, Seaford Road, Alfriston, E. Sussex, BN26 5TR www.riverdalehouse.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01323 871038 £95.00 to £110.00 per room Jacqui and Kuno the cat provide a taste of luxury in this attractive house in a quiet residential area. Rooms 135 EASTBOURNE are superbly furnished and decorated with all the extras to make your stay a treat. Guests are welcome to use the lounge and garden to relax in. This B&B is central for enjoying all the delights of the famous seaside town of Eastbourne. Just a 15 minute walk takes you to the sea front, the conference centre, theatre and town centre. Easy access to the Royal Golf Course, the Southdown Way and coastal walks. Buses stop nearby taking you to the town centre. Off road parking available. Singles welcome at £75.00. 2 double/twin ensuite, extra twin for guests sharing CHILDREN 12+ Mrs J Tang, Mandalay, 91 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7TB www.mandalayeastbourne.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01323 419245 or 07712 341213 £95.00 per room FONTMILLS HOUSE is an attractive farmhouse offering comfortable accommodation and secure off road 136 HEATHFIELD 5m/HAILSHAM 3m parking. Situated on a working farm with spectacular views of The Weald and South Downs. The spacious bedrooms have sitting areas and are well equipped including the use of a fridge. The Cuckoo Trail running from Polegate to Heathfield, popular with cyclists and walkers, is easily accessible. Within easy reach of Glynebourne, Hailsham, Eastbourne and Heathfield with Hastings and Brighton 30 minutes away. Gatwick is 24 miles. Good local pubs. Free WiFi access. Singles welcome at £60.00. 2 double, 1 double/twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 10+ Jan Ayles, Fontmills House, North Street, Hellingly, Nr Hailsham, BN27 4EB www.fontmillshouse.co.uk [email protected] 01435 812703 £80.00 per room Questions and Answers For general Information about the B&Bs and frequently asked questions see pages 4-6. 39 south east 2019 27/5/70 4:10 am Page 40 SOUTH EAST 137 BEXHILL ON SEA In Bexhill Old Town, ARDEN HOUSE offers a warm welcome and relaxing ambience. The sea front, with its famous De La Warr Pavilion, and the town centre are a few minutes’ walk. Ideal for a quiet break, Bexhill is well placed for exploring the towns of Battle and Hastings and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Breakfast is served in the conservatory overlooking the peaceful and mature garden. Ample street parking. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £80.00. Minimum 2 nights at weekends. 2 double ensuite, 1 twin with private facilities CHILDREN 10+ Peter Lapham, Arden House, 28 Manor Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 1SP www.ardenhousebexhill.co.uk [email protected] ☎ 01424 225068 or 07841 235448 £100.00 to £115.00 per room 138 RYE 1.5m THE OLD VICARAGE AT RYE HARBOUR, a Victorian house with character, re-furbished to a very high standard with modern luxuries; lots of home-baked treats and warm welcome will help you enjoy a wonderfully relaxing stay.