Cottages at Old Church Farm

About

In the grounds of the ancient Sussex farmstead of Old Church Farm, between Hastings and Rye, are three characterful rental cottages: The Granary, The Dairy and Provender. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, next to the flint Norman Church, two miles to the sea, on the 1066 Country Walk, the cottages have total privacy, parking and secluded private gardens. They are set within approx. 3 acres of parkland, orchard and ponds overlooking rolling countryside. The farmhouse dates from around 1540 and was once owned by the Sackville family. In earlier times the Cinque Ports’ commercial court was held here, which was known in consequence as “The Guestling”.

The welcoming local pub in Pett is a 15-minute walk away through Woodland Trust’s Guestling Wood. 

This peaceful retreat is a haven for wildlife, sheltered by undulating hills and ancient woodland.   The Churchyard leads into the wood and fields, which are not grazed and are perfect for dog walking. The area around Old Church Farm has an exceptional number of ancient pubs and hostelries, many with CAMRA awards, serving good local food. Only two miles away in Ore, there is an Aldi, Tesco, Co-op, chemist, bakery and fast-food outlets.

The Granary

A large, heavily beamed Elizabethan barn and square oast converted to accommodate five adults with two double bedrooms, (one with ensuite and slipper bath) one next to the family bathroom and one single bedroom. The book-lined sitting room has french doors with church view.  Across a hallway is the impressive dining kitchen with a pew and Pugin altar screen and farmhouse table seating 8.  Utility room with separate shower.  The sheltered garden is ideal for outdoor eating and there is an outdoor Belfast sink for dog and boot washing. Facilities include: Wi-fi (+/-50mbps download), microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, picnic hamper and rugs. Cot, child beds and highchair available. Dogs welcome. Facilities for all properties below.

The Dairy

A light one-storey conversion of the farm’s dairy to give a comfortable double bedroom, bathroom with bath and shower, and large airy open plan living room with piano, kitchen area and library. Painted wooden floors and tongue and groove walls create a charming country feel and views are of church and countryside.  The southwest facing garden has decking with outdoor eating area. It is the perfect setting for a holiday of any length for two to relax and explore the pleasures of Sussex.  

Facilities include: Wi-fi (+/-200mbps download), piano, microwave, washing machine, picnic hamper and rugs. Other facilities for all properties below.

Provender

The smallest of the cottages and newer than the others by several hundred years!  

Provender is a typical wood-framed farm building. It sits at the highest point of the farmland and its french doors open onto a glorious view of ancient woodland and distant fields. Its small proportions belie the facilities it offers:  kingsize bed, bathroom with walk-in shower, small kitchen and sitting areas. Beyond the french doors is decking with an outdoor sitting/eating area to take full advantage of the view. This is the ideal secluded retreat for a couple to simply relax in glorious countryside or enjoy all the pleasures of Hastings, Rye and the coast. Provender is perfect for weekends and short breaks: end your day in beautiful Sussex with a glass of wine on the deck as the shadows lengthen across the fields.

Facilities

Facilities at all cottages include parking, TV, DVD, library of books and DVDs, microwave, fridge freezer, king size beds, all linen, hairdryer, clothes drying, electric stoves and picnic hampers and rugs.  There are seating areas around the grounds, a barbecue area and Chimenea available on request.  Dogs accommodated by arrangement.