In Crawley .You'll find Worth Way Country Park and Tulley's Farm within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Effingham Park Golf Course and Saint Hill Manor are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Chessington World of Adventures - 54 min drive - 61.7 km
Getting around
Haywards Heath Balcombe Station - 13 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
The Cherry Tree - 8 min drive
Oliver’s Coffee And Wine - 7 min drive
The Dukes Head - 6 min drive
The Archive Coffee & Cycling - 7 min drive
Bentleys Smokehouse - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub
To describe Sandhill Cottage as characterful simply does not do this gem of a property justice. The property dates back four centuries and every room exudes historical artefacts. The carpentry - especially in the kitchen and witnessed in the exposed beams is something to behold and guests will feel like they have stepped back in time.
Sandhill cottage sleeps six people in three double bedrooms which are all to be found upstairs along with the family shower room. The living quarters are all on the ground floor and all lead off the spacious hallway with plenty of room to hang up coats and take off the muddy boots after a long day walking the High Weald AONB which is easily accessible from the cottage. The suit of armour in the living room, along with the large open fire (operational between Oct and April) provides the perfect, cosy spot to relax with a glass of wine in the cool autumn and winter months.
From 18th September 2023 guests can enjoy the hot tub and in the spring and summer months, the tennis court. The extensive accessible grounds also have woodland, pasture and a number of ponds which make it a beautiful spot to explore.
There is ample parking at the front of the cottage for two cars and the driveway is accessed through large security gates.
Sandhill Cottage is located down a country lane with numerous walks and footpaths from the front door. It's only a ten minute walk into the village of Crawley Down which has a number of pubs, shops and restaurants. Crawley Down is situated in the northeast corner of West Sussex close to the borders of Surrey and Kent. It's handy for the M23 motorway and only about a ten minute drive from Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges and East Grinstead railway stations which helps make it a perfect spot for small, family get-togethers.
The cottage is also ideally situated to visit the National Trust properties of Standen, Sheffield Park, Nymans Gardens and Polesdon Lacy. Just 4 miles South of Crawley Down is Wakehurst Place which is also owned by the National Trust but run and maintained by the Royal Botanical Society along with Kew Gardens. Other nearby attractions include the Bluebell Railway, Ashdown Forest famous for Winnie the Pooh and friends and in Crawley are Tilgate Park and Buchan Park. To the North West are Wisley Gardens and the theme parks of Legoland, Chessington and Thorpe Park.
The reservoirs at Ardingly and Weirwood are both close by. Weirwood has good facilities for sailing and fishing and Ardingly also can offer rowing.
Please note: -The main, adjoining house may be occupied from time to time and the tennis court is shared with this house, while some of the garden is for private use by the house. -There are ponds in the grounds of the property and children should therefore be supervised at all times. -Children should also be supervised at all times when using the hot tub -The hot tub will be available for use from 18th September 2023. The pool in the grounds is not available for use. -Strictly no smoking anywhere in or outside of the property. -CCTV is in use at the exterior of the property, only in non-private areas -Please contact Finest Retreats for any other information.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,153 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Checkin 16:00-20:00
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
379440
Frequently asked questions
How close is Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub to the airport?
This cottage is 8.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
Does Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub to downtown Crawley?
This cottage is 0.9 mi away from Worth.
Sandhill Cottage with Hot Tub Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
4.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte O.
Jun 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic cottage with plenty of space for the kids to run around.
We loved this old, Tudor cottage. It was perfect for our family holiday. Our family loved the history. Pool and huge gardens for the kids to play in. Great kitchen.
Charlotte O.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nathan E.
Jun 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant house in pleasant location
This house has lots of character. It was a fun way to end our stay in the UK. Reasonably well appointed, including all basics except a vacuum cleaner and mixing bowls. Roomy kitchen. The Nespresso machine is a nice perk, although we couldn't figure out where to buy more coffee pods.
The pool was heated, but really too cold to spend much time in, even in June. The tennis court needs some attention and probably shouldn't be shown in the ad. One minor complaint is that I kept slamming my head on the low doors upstairs. I'm 6'1". This was not an issue for anyone else though.
A bigger issue is that the washer-dryer apparently has a clogged condenser and won't dry clothes (this seems to be a problem with these dual function machines).
Internet worked fine.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay in Crawley Down and would stay here again.