Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub

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9.0Outstanding
(19 Ratings)
"The cottage was very well equipped and well kept. It was a very peaceful stay, we thoroughly enjoyed the whole week."
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9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(19 Ratings)

Cottage in Mid Sussex District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

To describe Sandhill Cottage as characterful simply does not do this gem of a property justice. The property dates back four centuries and every room exudes historical artefacts. The carpentry - especially in the kitchen and witnessed in the exposed beams is something to behold and guests will feel like they have stepped back in time.

Sandhill cottage sleeps six people in three double bedrooms which are all to be found upstairs along with the family shower room. The living quarters are all on the ground floor and all lead off the spacious hallway with plenty of room to hang up coats and take off the muddy boots after a long day walking the High Weald AONB which is easily accessible from the cottage. The suit of armour in the living room, along with the large open fire (operational between Oct and April) provides the perfect, cosy spot to relax with a glass of wine in the cool autumn and winter months.

From 18th September 2023 guests can enjoy the hot tub and in the spring and summer months, the tennis court. The extensive accessible grounds also have woodland, pasture and a number of ponds which make it a beautiful spot to explore.

There is ample parking at the front of the cottage for two cars and the driveway is accessed through large security gates.

Sandhill Cottage is located down a country lane with numerous walks and footpaths from the front door. It's only a ten minute walk into the village of Crawley Down which has a number of pubs, shops and restaurants. Crawley Down is situated in the northeast corner of West Sussex close to the borders of Surrey and Kent. It's handy for the M23 motorway and only about a ten minute drive from Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges and East Grinstead railway stations which helps make it a perfect spot for small, family get-togethers.

The cottage is also ideally situated to visit the National Trust properties of Standen, Sheffield Park, Nymans Gardens and Polesdon Lacy. Just 4 miles South of Crawley Down is Wakehurst Place which is also owned by the National Trust but run and maintained by the Royal Botanical Society along with Kew Gardens. Other nearby attractions include the Bluebell Railway, Ashdown Forest famous for Winnie the Pooh and friends and in Crawley are Tilgate Park and Buchan Park. To the North West are Wisley Gardens and the theme parks of Legoland, Chessington and Thorpe Park.

The reservoirs at Ardingly and Weirwood are both close by. Weirwood has good facilities for sailing and fishing and Ardingly also can offer rowing.

Please note:
-The main, adjoining house may be occupied from time to time and the tennis court is shared with this house, while some of the garden is for private use by the house.
-There are ponds in the grounds of the property and children should therefore be supervised at all times.
-Children should also be supervised at all times when using the hot tub
-The hot tub will be available for use from 18th September 2023. The pool in the grounds is not available for use.
-Strictly no smoking anywhere in or outside of the property.
-CCTV is in use at the exterior of the property, only in non-private areas
-Please contact Finest Retreats for any other information.

Amenities at Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(19 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jan 2026
The property was as the photos described and it was an absolutely stunning location. The suit of armour was really cool! Despite the suggestions below we would definitely come and stay again, the whole place was really relaxing and comfortable and felt like being in an episode of Jonathan Creek.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Dec 2025
Lovely, different and cosy. Unfortunately there is hornets nesting and camping in the house. Not a host issue, just something that needs tending to!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2025
The cottage was very well equipped and well kept. It was a very peaceful stay, we thoroughly enjoyed the whole week.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Oct 2022
House was lovely in a great location, we had a really lovely time as a group Pool was winterised, despite online check-in information stating that the heating was off (ie inferring that the pool was still accessible). Some of the bedding had what appeared to be blood stains. The mattress in one of the rooms was lopsided, leading to a poor nights sleep for those in there. Pots and pans were quite dirty and required deep cleaning before use. The gate also broke and left us stuck inside the property for an hour when we wanted to head out - whilst this is no one’s fault the contact on phone said “this happens a lot”, which begs the question why it hasn’t been fixed.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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