Guests say
The Old Thatch is a charming, characterful cottage with a spacious, well-equipped kitchen and a large, secure garden ideal for dogs. Guests praise its cosy atmosphere, comfortable beds, and convenient access to local shops and the coast. The property is well-suited for relaxing breaks and exploring the South Downs. While some mention minor cleanliness and maintenance issues, as well as the challenge of exiting onto a busy road, the overall experience is positive, with many guests appreciating the thoughtful touches and peaceful setting.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, though several noted issues such as dust, cobwebs, crumbs, and occasional dog hair. One review reported a significant cleanliness problem, but this was an outlier and resolved by the owner. Overall, cleanliness is generally good but could benefit from more consistent attention.
The cottage is praised for its proximity to the coast, South Downs, and local amenities. However, its position on a busy, blind bend makes access by car challenging for some guests, and a few noted suburban surroundings. Despite this, the location is convenient for exploring the area.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as cosy, homely, and comfortable, with good beds and a peaceful atmosphere. The spacious kitchen and lounge add to the comfort, though a few mention the need for a more powerful shower.
The property is well-equipped with modern appliances, a large kitchen, Smart TV, Wi-Fi, and a secure garden. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues, such as poor Wi-Fi in the kitchen and dated appliances, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Many guests appreciated welcome packs, festive decorations, and thoughtful touches such as board games and dog-friendly amenities. However, some noted that the welcome pack was more basic than expected or not as pictured. Please note that gifts or hampers are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
Beautiful, traditional, thatched roof cottage on the outskirts of a historic market town, close to the South Downs National Park, Heritage Coast, beaches and surrounding towns..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (1 Step), Range, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: (1 Step), Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Study..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Play house for children. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. No children under 12 years old.. This is a traditional beautiful thatched roofed cottage in a great location close to Hailsham and only 7 miles from the beach! The cottage boasts two double bedrooms, with an electric log burner in the living room for warming up your toes after a long country walk in the winter. As a bonus, the property also has a separate thatched roof building called Noddies House in the garden which is ideal for children to play in with supervision . Hailsham is a small English market town, close to the south coast, near Pevensey, Eastbourne, Hastings, Brighton and the Seaford . There are many historic sites, castles, houses and lovely gardens in the nearby areas. Such as Pevensey Castle, Battle Abbey, Great Dixter, Michelham Priory and Sissinghurst. Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton are close by seaside towns, whilst Pevensey and Bexhill are seaside villages. There are many fantastic places of interest including the Seven Sisters Country Park, Beachy Head and the Long Man of Wilmington. With a great walking/cycling/horse riding trial a short distance from the property. You will find many beautiful country pubs in and around the area, along with local restaurants and pubs within a few miles’ radius.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 12 years old.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (27)
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Confirmed Guest
The Old Thatch was a very clean , comfy and welcome cottage , we had everything we needed for a short stay and we were lucky with the weather ! The road is busy but we managed to get in and out the property with ease by using the roundabout to help turning into drive from the road Would recommend this property
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Confirmed Guest
Our second visit to this lovely cottage within 6 weeks. It’s conveniently situated north of Hailsham and near to the South Downs with plenty of scenic and interesting places to visit, either by car or by the frequent bus services passing by It is very comfortable within the cottage and is well equipped with a very large garden.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely holiday cottage, really convenient location and is well furnished. Has a drive for private off road parking, we struggled with our long estate to turn it so it faced ready to drive out as the entrance is on a busy corner so not suitable for reversing in ready, and certainly not for reversing out) but if you have a sensible sized car it would be fine!The playhouse is nice, just a space really with a few bits in there to rummage in, a foam connect 4 and some wooden blocks, and a freezer. Big garden out the back, lovely space. Inside is very spacious, cosy furniture and well equipped in the kitchen. Good quality stuff. There is a small upstairs office type space with a playstation 2 and some games, quite quirky. The small bedroom has a tiny WC behind one of the integrated double wardrobes, which is an amusing find, perfectly functional and tidy. Both bedrooms very comfy. Hairdryer in master bedroom. Lots of clothes storage space.I needed to run the vacuum round and emptied it twice, fur and grass everywhere. Bank hol so perhaps cleaner was behind schedule. Bedding fine as were amenities.