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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Battle in Hastings, Sussex

From £414 per week |  From £310 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover Friday

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Key info  Car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

School Cottage Battle is a spacious and well presented three bedroomed cottage sleeping up to six people, it is an excellent base for exploring not only the ancient town of Battle but is also just a 10 minute drive from the historic town of Hastings with the varied attractions in this part of East Sussex as well as nearby Kent.

The property has been recently renovated to an extremely high standard and has been awarded a FOUR STAR rating by Visit Britain. The three bedrooms consist of Kingsize, a double and twin beds.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There is a footpath from the private parking area to the front door which opens into a hall with a cloakroom to the left. There is a large, bright, open-plan lounge/dining room with cream leather sofas, dining table, chairs, TV, with freeview, DVD player and selection of DVDs. There is also a selection of games, puzzles and books.

The well fitted and fully equipped kitchen is next to the dining area. Stairs from the lounge lead up to the bedrooms and family bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and wc. The spacious master bedroom has a king size bed, large wardrobes and drawer space, TV and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and wc. There is a double bedroom and also a twin bedroom, both of which have wardrobes and drawer space and both have rural views across fields to the ancient town of Battle.

Further details outdoors:
Outside there is a small, unfenced garden with table, chairs and BBQ for al fresco dining.

Further details

There is a welcome pack provided on arrival.

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Front of Property

 

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Lounge

 

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Dining Area

 

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Master Bedroom

The South East England / Sussex region

East Sussex, situated on the south coast, has a beautiful coastline and large Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty including the South Downs and Ashdown Forest.

Peaceful rolling countryside combines with a variety of urban lifestyles and good transport links to London and abroad.

The Hastings, Sussex / Battle area

The historic town of Battle lies just 5 miles from Hastings and is the site of the famous 1066 Battle of Hastings. Battle Abbey was founded to commemorate the event and the town was gradually built around the Abbey. During your stay visit the Abbey and walk across the battlefield or visit Yesterdays World Museum.

Hastings, originally a fishing port, is now a seaside resort, it is still possible to buy fresh fish directly from the fishermen near their, exclusive to Hastings, black fishing huts. Close by in the Old Town there are narrow lanes, buildings dating back as far as early Tudor times, museums, antique shops and classic inns. On hot days visit the shingle beach or take a walk in Hastings Country Park.

On wet days there is much to do including Underwater World, Smugglers Adventure in the Caves on the West Hill, Clambers, a children's indoor and outdoor play centre or the Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre.

Whilst staying at School Cottage Battle it is easy to include visits to Bodium, Dover and Pevensey Castles. Historic Canterbury, the medieval Cinque Port town of Rye as well as the seaside resorts of Bexhill and Eastbourne. If you fancy a trip to France, Dover is about 1 1/2 hours drive and the Eurotunnel entrance at Folkestone is even closer. The theatres and other attractions of London are also available by taking the train as the journey lasts about 1 1/2 hours.

Those who like gardens and forests will enjoy trips to Battle Great Wood, Sissinghurst, Pashly Manor, Great Dixter, Sheffield Park Garden and Bedgebury Pinetum where there is also a 'Go Ape' for those who like to be in the trees. A ride on a steam train on the Kent and esat Sussex Railway between Bodium and Tenterden provides the chance to see more of the local countryside. Herstmoneux Castle with its renowned moated castle, superb Elizabethan Gardens and world famous science centre is about a 30 minute drive.

The area has several vineyards which welcome visitors as well as pretty villages with old inns for pub lunches. Those wanting more activity will find golf clubs at Battle and Sedlescombe, fishing at Darwell Resevoir, swimming at Bexhill, Hastings and Eastbourne, horse riding in Catsfield and Hastings and water sports at Bewl Water or Rye.

How to get there

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Nearest airports: Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. Approx 1-2hrs distant.
Ferry: Dover approx 1 hr 20 mins distant.
Train: Battle station : Approx 5minute walk.
Road: A21, A2100, A259 (Coastal Route)

Activities near Hastings, Sussex

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	19 Jan 12	10 Feb 12	414£ 414	310310	310310	3 Nights
Late Mid Season	10 Feb 12	17 Feb 12	488£ 488	366366	366366	3 Nights
Low season	17 Feb 12	30 Mar 12	414£ 414	310310	310310	2 Nights
Mid Season	30 Mar 12	20 Apr 12	554£ 554	415415	415415	3 Nights
Late Mid Season	20 Apr 12	25 May 12	488£ 488	366366	366366	3 Nights
High Season	25 May 12	8 Jun 12	614£ 614	460460	460460	3 Nights
Late Mid Season	8 Jun 12	29 Jun 12	488£ 488	366366	366366	3 Nights
Mid Season	29 Jun 12	6 Jul 12	554£ 554	415415	415415	3 Nights
High Season	6 Jul 12	20 Jul 12	614£ 614	460460	460460	3 Nights
Peak Season	20 Jul 12	24 Aug 12	658£ 658	493493	493493	3 Nights
High Season	24 Aug 12	7 Sep 12	614£ 614	460460	460460	3 Nights
Late Mid Season	7 Sep 12	21 Sep 12	488£ 488	366366	366366	3 Nights
Low Season	21 Sep 12	19 Oct 12	414£ 414	310310	310310	3 Nights
Late Mid Season	19 Oct 12	2 Nov 12	488£ 488	366366	366366	3 Nights
Low Season	2 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	414£ 414	310310	310310	3 Nights
Peak Season	21 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	658£ 658	493493	493493	4 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Bookings for week-end/part week rates (3 or 4 nights) are based at 75% of the weekly rate.

There are no additional costs, all linen and towels are provided together with a welcome pack.

The property will be held for one week after a provisional booking has been made.

Any booking will be only be considered confirmed once a non-returnable deposit has been received, by cheque in pounds Stirling, for one third of the booking cost. Full payment is due eight weeks before holiday.

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2 years listed You are contacting Ann Bassett Landline n/a Mobile +44 07976981480 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.