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Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens

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Property grounds
Beach
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Albourne, England
  • Hickstead All England Jumping Course
    7 min drive
  • Bolney Estate Winery
    9 min drive
  • Devil's Dyke
    12 min drive
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    29 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens

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."
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Sussex Prairies Garden. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 5.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 14 minutes from American Express Community Stadium
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ruth

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2368 sq ft (220 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Outstanding Self Catering Cottage Beautiful Gardens Albourne
Outstanding Self Catering Cottage Beautiful Gardens Albourne
Outstanding Self Catering Cottage Beautiful Gardens House
Outstanding Self Catering Cottage Beautiful Gardens House

Outstanding Self Catering Cottage With Beautiful Gardens Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sussex gem
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at The Mill
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend in lovely house
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally brilliant South Downs holiday
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A chilled weekend at The Mill
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second stay and we plan to return
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas break
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family weekend.
Lovely property for a family gathering and celebration. Both inside and outside the facilities were good and suited all of our party.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for group celebrations.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Country Getaway
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for multi generational family celebration
Perfect properly for a family celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

laurel d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Nice stay in this characterful cottage. Layout is rambling but the bathroom set up not ideal for a mixed group of adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a beautiful spot
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bex R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historical cottage in quiet rural location
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

rosanna l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place to stay with family
All 10 of us really enjoyed this beautiful home. It was a perfect place to spend time while in England.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ziba Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lewis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola I.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Gill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021