About this property
Settled in the picturesque High Welds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the outskirts of Westfield, East Sussex is Oak Meadow. This delightful, dog-friendly holiday home has been thoroughly renovated providing a welcoming and stylish interior completed by three well-appointed bedrooms and a wonderful location overlooking the Carr Taylor Vineyard; it also boasts a fantastic location with access to both coast and countryside, the perfect choice for families or couples looking to explore all Sussex has to offer. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home where you can unwind in the sitting room where the soothing crackle of the woodburning stove greets you; later flick on the Smart TV or step through to the kitchen/diner to start preparing dinner. Utilise the facilities in the kitchen to cook up a storm which can be enjoyed by the whole family around the table, afterwards step through the conservatory to the garden where you can raise a glass of wine to your getaway while admiring the views out over the vineyard; the perfect place to admire the stars filling the sky. When the evening ends, head upstairs to wash off the day’s adventures in the bathroom before sloping off to sleep in the super-king-size or the two doubles. If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic holiday home, head into the centre of Westfield where you can stock up on all your self-catering essentials at the local store or treat your loved ones to a delicious meal at The New Inn. Those looking to experience the coast can head to Hastings where you can admire stunning views out to sea or alternatively immerse yourself in the past at the ruins of Hastings Castle and embark on an underground adventure at Smuggler Adventure or learn more about under the sea at Hastings Aquarium. Guests can continue the historic excursion at Battle where you can tour the ruins of Battle Abbey or the site of the infamous 1066 battle. All this and more awaits at Oak Meadow!
A thriving community, Westfield can be found just six miles inland from Hastings. It's convenient for getting around the rest of Sussex and Kent, making it a good home base for exploring the South Coast. On the outskirts of the village is Maplehurst Wood, a 78-acre stretch of ancient woodland designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest where numerous bird species, including the kestrel, tawny owl, woodpecker, and nuthatch, make their nests. Westfield is an excellent choice for those who yearn for peaceful days spent strolling through the countryside, fishing, or playing golf. Westfield, originally named Westewelle, has been one of the largest villages in the area since the Doomsday period. Nowadays, it's also home to the popular Carr Taylor Vineyards, where visitors can enjoy vineyard strolls, tours, and wine tastings. In addition to a well-stocked general store, newstand, butcher, delicatessen, and hair salon, the neighbourhood also boasts a welcoming pub known as The New Inn. The Wild Mushroom Restaurant is a great option for a romantic dinner. Just six miles away in the town of Hastings, you can go for a dip in the ocean, go rummaging for treasure on the beach, or explore the ruins of a mediaeval castle. Battle, a short drive to the west, is the place to go if you want to explore some battlements or have a traditional Sussex cream tea. Battle is lovely year-round thanks to the social history museum Yesterday's World and its surrounding quaint shops and cobblestone streets, and Westfield is a great home base.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x double, 1 x small double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory.
Boot room
Oil central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and coffee machine.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Garden with outdoor furniture and views over the vineyard.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles and pub 0.7 miles.
Note: One of the double bedrooms houses a small double.
Note: The garden is not enclosed or secure for dogs, please supervise them at all times.
Please note from 26th April only a starter pack for the wood burner will be included
Reviews (5)
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Elizabeth
Bath is difficult to access and impossible for anyone with disability or limited movement. No separate shower to use. Heating very efficient. Kitchen nice, but mugs, plates etc very random. Needs small fry pan. Beds are high, but duvets thick and warm. NO wardrobes at all! Only hangars on wall hooks. Chests of drawers have handles missing and some had odd sheets and bits left in them. Quirky house in a nice setting. Would be delightful when warm enough to use conservatory. Not keen on WC opening straight into kitchen. Overall nice house in good position ( despite potholes on entrance) but some amendments and warnings needed.
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Lee
Nice views of the vineyard which you can walk around and a lovely long sofa to curl up into with the fire going on cold nights. The owners were super friendly and helpful , would recommend. Lee
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David
shotgun-fire in the adjoining fields *every* morning sent us home early, more exhausted than when we arrived. Bizarre, unfinished renovation - certainly not "thorough" as described - unpainted bare plaster walls, no light switches for the kitchen near the living room/front door, the downstairs toilet is now off the kitchen where the hall wall has been removed, ugh. No measuring jug/spoons/kitchen scales. Single glazed windows with no coverings in places at the back, will be very cold in winter! Bathroom toilet doesn't flush properly, dirty windows throughout, unkempt/unmown garden... No welcome info on arrival, spent the 1st evening trying to get onto wifi (the arrival email came the next day). The cottage feels unloved/unwanted - nowhere close to other 4* cottages we've stayed in, sadly. The picture of the sunroom is taken from the Carr Taylor vineyard's outdoors terrace, making it like a fishbowl, completely lacking privacy - needs a hedge planting! Cottage is at the entrance to the vineyard RIGHT NEXT to visitor's area, which is just not made clear on the listing - it is certainly not private/secluded/away from it all!!! The lane is very busy with constant cars, vans, minibuses and full size coaches coming and going all day, sometimes making it difficult to get to the cottage and on/off the drive. Not "idyllic" as described, by our definition. However, the milk/butter and dog bits were appreciated and the log burner was lovely!! Well-placed for access to Hastings, Rye and the south coast, Battle, High Weald etc.