Shepherd's Cottage

Recharge at this fabulous, rural country bolthole. Located on a farm within the High Weald National Landscape, the former shepherd’s cottage offers a blissful break for two, with footpaths from the front door and a friendly inn at Brede, just a mile away. Get a further taste for local life at Westfield (2 miles), with all the essential village amenities and an award-winning vineyard. If you like seafood, head to Hastings, home to Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet and famous for its castle ruins and cliff railways. Further along the coast, Rye (7.5 miles) is full of medieval charm, with cobbled streets, quaint tearooms, and the stunning Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, where birdwatching and coastal walks are a delight. If gardening is your passion, you’ll find inspiration aplenty at Great Dixter and Bodiam Castle – both are within 7.5 miles of your holiday home.

Amid a landscape of fertile farmland, this repurposed rural abode adds a chic twist to traditional country living. Step inside and enjoy the large windows with enticing glimpses of the fields beyond, while a modern wood burner brings a warm after-dark glow to the open-plan living space. Curl up on the sofa for an evening in front of the Smart TV, cook up a romantic meal for two in the bold-coloured kitchen and enjoy quality time together as you sit at the cottage-style dining suite. A stylish shower room with walk in shower, a pair of basins and an exposed brick wall completes the convenience of the ground floor layout. A wooden staircase repurposed from an old granary, leads from the centre of the living room to a dreamy mezzanine-level king-size bedroom, where a perfectly positioned window frames the far-reaching view.

Outside, multiple seating areas allow you to fully appreciate the countryside ambience. Enjoy dinner alfresco before unwinding in the recliner chairs around the fire pit as the sun goes down. After dark, relocate to the rear of the cottage where a fabulous roll-top bath awaits. Lay back in the bubbles and look up – there’s no light pollution here so on a clear night you can expect a starry extravaganza.