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Bungalow |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Mayfield, Sussex in South East England

From £500 per week |  From £100 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

12 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car essential, pets welcome

About the home

The Games Barn, rated a 3 - star home by Tourism in England, is situated in an extremely quiet location on a 30 acre working farm in the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in East Sussex . The farm has a small number of animals including horses, sheep, pigs , chickens and ducks and includes a stream with weir and ponds. The peaceful setting is ideal for those wanting to get away from it all in the middle of the countryside, but is just 2km from pubs, restaurants, shops etc. The excellent beaches of the south coast are all easily accessible and Ashdown Forest with its wonderful walks and cycle tracks is just 10 minutes away.

The barn is also very suitable for family holidays with young children who can enjoy looking after the animals, collecting the eggs, feeding the pigs etc - all help gratefully received! Please note however that some areas of the farm are potentially unsafe for young unsupervised children.

The flexible accommodation makes it ideal for family reunions and we are very happy to provide extra bedding so you can invite different friends to stay with you at different times (up to a maximum of 8 on any night).

The barn has full mobility facilities including a wet room with sit down shower and hand rails etc for the toilet area. There is level parking with a ramp up to the bungalow. The main doors (front and back) are double size patio doors which open fully. There is a slight threshold on these doors (approx 2 inches) but otherwise once in the barn everything is on one level with no steps. Please note the kitchen is a standard size and does not have low work tops for wheelchair users. However, we can provide a microwave oven, kettle etc at a low level on request. All power points in all rooms are approx 2 feet from the floor and the furniture is easily rearranged to accommodate specific special needs - please contact us for more information. We can provide an Access Statement containing more specific details including rooom sizes etc on request.

There is ample secure parking space for cars for able bodies users in addition to the disabled space.

Baby sitting and cleaning are available at an extra charge but please note the Barn is thoroughly cleaned prior to your arrival. Farm produce can be bought including eggs , pork and lamb.

A maximum of 2 pets are welcome provided they are well behaved and house trained.

In 2010 and 2011 the Barn proved extremely popular. It was fully occupied (other than the odd day between bookings) from mid June through to mid September and for Christmas and New Year, so to avoid disappointment we would encourage you to book early for any 2012 holidays.
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Facilities

Further details indoors:
Barn converted in Summer of 2008
Floors are fully tiled so easy to clean but all rooms have rugs.
Both double bedrooms are king size ; the other 2 bedrooms are twin bedded but can be converted to doubles if required. We can arrange to remove furniture to accommodate wheelchair guests if appropriate
Both bathrooms are wet rooms; one has full disabled facilities including grab rails and a sit down shower with wc but no bath in order to provide more space for disabled users; the other has a full size bath with shower and wc.
No smoking is allowed anywhere inside the barn
All rooms have electric heaters and the woodburner provides ample heating in the winter.

Further details outdoors:
Decking area seating up to 8 people overlooking the farm grounds
Free access to all areas of farm provided children are supervised
Beautiful open countryside views

Further details

Security deposit of £150 cash required on arrival to cover breakages etc. Returned on day of departure.
Peaceful setting means no outdoor music can be played between 9pm and 10am. Visitors other than those staying overnight are welcome to come during the day by prior agreement with owners but no more than 12 people can be on the site and all visitors must arrive after 9am and leave before 9pm. No parties of any sort except by prior arrangement. No smoking anywhere in the property.

Conditions

Short term breaks available in mid and low season

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View of Games Barn and surrounding countryside

 

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The kitchen

 

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The dining area

 

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The living area

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The South East England / Sussex region

The South East of England has varied climate. The summers can be sunny with temperatures in the high 70s; the winters can be cold with temperatures below freezing. It can on occasions be quite windy and storms throughout the year are not uncommon. Please don't come here on holiday if you want to be guaranteed good weather! East Sussex is a wonderful location designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many bridleways and footpaths . Ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding . There are many lovely small villages and local pubs.

The Mayfield, Sussex area

Mayfield is a historic village in the heart of East Sussex. It holds 2 carnivals every year and has an excellent music festival every 2 years featuring many famous professional artists. It also has its own Rock festival every other year. The village is only 15km from Glyndebourne with its famous opera house. Other famous tourist attractions nearby include Ashdown Forest, Hastings, Tunbridge Wells, Lewes, the south coast including Eastbourne and Brighton. The Bluebell Railway is close by and there are a number of castles and country homes that can be visited. London, with all its attractions, is an hour away on the train.

How to get there

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Mayfield is about 10 miles south of Tunbridge Wells just off the A267. Gatwick is approx 45 minutes drive away, Heathrow about 90 minutes and Stansted about 2 hours. The main M25 orbital motorway is approx 30 minutes away. Ashford International Rail Terminal and the Channel Tunnel are 60 minutes away.

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Reviews

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07 Jan 2012

“What a Brilliant place to stay for young and old.” A Big thanks to Fred and Madaline for making our stay enjoyable. It is a lovely place to stay and loads to explore. We were a party of 7 and the age ranged from 94 down to 13, plus 2 dogs and everyone was happy. The disabled facilities are very good. We had a fantastic Christmas morning all sat round the kitchen table preparing the dinner; it was everything we were looking for! You can really relax in the spacious quiet Barn, loads of games to play too. We would highly recommend a visit to the Carpenters Arms in Mayfield, who welcomed us with our 2 dogs, we sat in front of a roaring log fire, it was lovely. We will definitely try to go back for another visit and would recommend it whole heartedly, if you are looking for a quiet break in lovely surroundings. Peter and Sarah Response: Thanks so much for this review - it is great to know that our Barn suits such a wide age range. We hope to see you all again sometime soon.

06 Oct 2011

“Absolutely perfect in every way.” We found The Games Barn very easily, Madeleine having provided excellent detailed directions to the property (the Sat Nav doesn't quite get you there) down to every bend and turn in the road. As we drove up to The Games Barn Madeleine was waiting to greet us with smiles and welcomes along with her gorgeous Border Collie Dog, Chewo who was very pleased to see us. She promptly took us into the Games Barn and gave us a tour. it was spotlessly clean, bright and airy. She also gave us directions to the local village and another nearby neighbouring village incase we wanted to go and get something to eat (which we did later that evening). Once we'd unloaded the car we were asked if we'd like to meet the animals and see the rest of the farm. We very eagerly said yes. We were not disappointed. It was breath-taking. The animals were well loved and cared for and have an abundance of space to live in. After we were shown around the farm, Madeleine left us to relax and enjoy ourselves. The following day we walked to Mayfield Village. It's very quaint with various cafes, gift-shops etc, quite surprising and lovely for what is basically 1 road. We chose to return using the public footpath cut through but somehow managed to get ourselves lost but a hasty call to Madeleine soon had us heading in the right direction again. It's a lovely, scenic walk but I wouldn't recommend wearing flip-flops or the like as you walk through long grass and woodland, and it took us approx 20 mins in total (excluding our own detour!). We spent a long weekend here and totally relaxed. I have to admit that we didn't venture out any further but this was because we were more than content to stay at the farm. It was a weekend away to unwind and we did just that. Madeleine and Fred were great hosts and they were often on hand for us should we need anything. Nothing was too much trouble and they could easily be found, even telling us when they were going off-site and another time when they were checking on a ewe in the furthest field. The Games Barn is very well equipped and very comfortable. There is a rather unkind feedback post on here that I have to say, I totally disagree with. The bed linen was crisp and clean, the beds comfortable, the wetrooms were clean (no smell whatsoever) and overall it was very comfortable. Very easy to live in. Home is home and over the years you build up all of what are deemed as your necessities. We found the Games Barn to have all that was needed for our time there, we didn't 'miss' anything. Our expectations were all met perfectly. I have stayed in a number of self catering apartments and this one was by far the best. All places I have stayed in have an arrival and departure time, to expect to deviate from this is unacceptable - a hotel would charge if you didn't vacate by their required time! The property is situated in stunning grounds and is extremely peaceful. We took many photos but when we look at them it just doesn't do it justice. I absolutely loved every minute as did my mum and sister. We didn't want to leave. My recommendation would be to stop off somewhere en-route to the farm to buy food for an evening meal as personally, we were a bit daunted at having to find our way by car in the dark (no street lights) to the nearby village on the first night (it's not walkable in the dark). But this is a city person's opinion and one who has no sense of direction :-) I will definitely be returning again, as will my Mum and sister. It feels like we found a secret paradise and we are very grateful to Madeleine and Fred for allowing us to share their farm and grounds with them. Overall a truely fantastic weekend away with very lovely hosts. Thank-you both. Response: Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are delighted that your stay was so special as we strive to achieve that for all our guests. We greatly enjoyed your company and are very pleased that our farm, as well as the Barn, was such a success for you. We look forward to welcoming you back next year sometime.

03 Oct 2011

“perfect location” We visited the Games barn as a family of 8 made up of 3 generations. Fred & Madeleine were most welcoming and always on hand when you needed them. We didn't use the place as a base to travel around visiting local attractions as we went there for relaxation and tranquillity which we found plenty of. The younger members of the family had a field day with the animals and plenty of board games which kept them busy. The barn itself was very spacious and with 2 bath/shower rooms made it ideal for a family of 8. We did our own cooking every day and found the kitchen well equipped. We all had a great time and would definately return in the near future . Thank you Fred & Madeleine for having made our stay a pleasant one Response: Thanks for this lovely feedback. We are very pleased that all three generations of your family enjoyed their stay and we would love to see you all here again.

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29 Sep 2011

“Great location, clean and roomy accommodation with very welcoming hosts” My husband and I recently enjoyed a wonderful weekend at The Games Barn with our two children (3 and 4 years), my parents, brother & his wife. Our booking was only made a few weeks before but everything was quickly confirmed and detailed instructions on getting to the property sent in good time. The property itself had plenty of room for the eight of us and was very well stocked even down to games for the children. The children loved seeing all the animals, and feeding the sheep was definitely a highlight. Madeleine and Fred the owners were extremely welcoming and did their utmost to make sure everything was right during our stay. We hope to return in the future and will be recommending the property to our friends! Response: Thanks for this lovely review - we are very pleased that the Barn provided your extended family with the flexibilty to have such a lovely weekend and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

30 Aug 2011

“Relaxed family holiday” I was looking for a cottage where my older teenage children [17. 19 & 22] could have their own bedrooms and it wouldn't take 3 hours to get everyone showered and out in the morning. The Games Barn was good value for a 4 bed, 2 shower room venue. We took 3 cars so that everyone could go off and do their own thing rather than be dragged around with dad all week and parking was no problem on the farm. Their was a very friendly welcoming on arrival. The farm produced preserves and eggs in the fridge and rolls were appreciated. The accomodation was very well furnished and very spacious. Their were indoor boards games and outdoor play equipment for the kids to use, as well as barbeque equipment if we wanted to use it. Although the kitchen was very well equipped we tended to eat out or get take aways most evenings. There are 3 very nice pubs in the nearby village of Mayfield. The Middle House has a nice beer garden but the food is quite pricey. It has a large menu and is supposed to be a bit up market; however, i thought it rather over priced and all the veg was under cooked [I like crisp veg not hard and chewy. The Rosie and Crown was much more relaxed. The menu was less varied but good food and fairly priced. There were a wide range of takeaways a couple of miles drive in Heathfield, plus good shops, cash points, petrol, etc. Weather wasn't great so we didn't bother with Brighton or other beach resorts and we found plenty to do that didn't bankrupt me too much. Even my eldest rather enjoyed the Lama Park - though he enjoyed the cider tasting at the orchard around the corner even more! I was expecting the Science Park and observatory to be a quick visit and a poor relation to the science Museum in London but we spent the entire afternoon; really fascinating. All-in-all a really good relaxing week. The owners were very friendly and on hand all week if needed, but we never felt that they were hovering around us. I'd happily recommend the Games Barn as good value and Sussex generally as a place to visit. Response: Thanks for this excellent review. It is great to know that the Barn works for teenagers as well as young children and we hope to see you all again soon.

29 Aug 2011

“Fantastic, comfortable accomodation. Ideal location to explore Sussex” The barn was more than adequate to accomodate our family of 5 adults and 3 children (aged 1, 3 and 8). I would point out though that if you have a toddler there is not a great deal of room to put a travel cot in either of the double bedrooms. However a tight squeeze and slight rearrangement of the furniture in one of them for a week didn't ruin our holiday at all. The barn was extremely comfortable and well stocked. The welcome gifts in the fridge on arrival were very much appreciated, thank you. The kids thoroughly enjoyed collecting the eggs and we were all disappointed to miss the birth of the piglets which were overdue by the time we left. Fred and Madeleine were excellant hosts and we would love to return some time in the future. It is such a lovely central location to explore the Sussex countryside from. Our particular favourite was Battle but we also enjoyed days in Hastings, Bodien Castle, Bluebell Railway and Drusillas Park. Response: Thanks for this lovely review. We recognise that the double bedrooms are a squeeze with a cot and we try to make this clear to families when they book with us; we will ensure this is stated clearly on the booking form in future. We would be delighted to see you here again sometime and are glad the cramped bedroom did not spoil your enjoyment.

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17 Aug 2011

“Great for families” We visited The Games Barn with our extended family as we all wanted to be together before I have major surgery in September. We were not disappointed. the owners Fred & Madeline were very welcoming... more

18 Jul 2011

“Surrounding fields lovely, accommodation very basic.” As soon as you step 'outside' of the barn, the decking, the garden-area, the fields, and nearby walks are wonderful. The holiday is relaxing because you don't need to go far to enjoy... more

11 Jul 2011

“Great surroundings - relaxation and a good base.” We have just finished a great stay at the Barn, 8 people (6 over 16 yrs), we had plenty of room, as the barn is well equiped. Had a coulple of days relaxation, sunday roast can be recommended at the... more

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06 Jul 2011

“A relaxing week in a lovely location” This was my second visit to the Games Barn with three elderly relatives with very limited mobility, all of whom appreciated their own comfortable rooms and the two bathroom/shower rooms. They also... more

10 Jun 2011

“Great Location....” Stayed for 3 nights with 3 children (2,7,9), we weren't sure what to expect as this was our first stay in a barn on a farm! However, we were pleasantly surprised - great location (recommend to... more

27 May 2011

“A great place to stay” The farm is situated in a beautiful English country setting providing a true sense of seclusion, yet you are not far from several of sizable urban communities and many enjoyable sites. The village... more

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Wonderfully peaceful location. Just what we needed
A wonderful Christmas - thank you
The best New Year for a very long time - hosts have definitely "got it right"
A fabulous relaxing long weekend away from it all in a lovely setting with all creature comforts - thanks so much
The best birthday present I could have wished for - definitely coming back in the summer
Honestly the best family holiday we can ever remember
Disabled facilities are excellent (this from a residential care home!)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low season	4 Sep 11	24 Dec 11	500£ 500	100100	100100	3 Nights
high season	24 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	8 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	500£ 500	100100	100100	3 Nights
mid season	31 Mar 12	21 Jul 12	650£ 650	130130	130130	3 Nights
high season	21 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	550£ 550	110110	110110	3 Nights
high season	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	800£ 800	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

15% discount on second week if booking 2 consecutive weeks

A security deposit of £150 cash will be required on arrival to fund any breakages, losses etc.

Non returnable deposit of 25% of booking fee is required to secure booking

Balance payable 6 weeks in advance of start of booking

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3 years listed You are contacting Fred And Madeleine Farbrother Landline +44 01435 874756 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This bungalow has received 12 reviews from previous guests.