Incredible Country House & Cottage, Huge Garden, Pool & Tennis @OldGlebeWaldron, Waldron

East Sussex. Sleeps up to 22

Old Glebe, Waldron includes the Big House & Stable Cottage with Swimming Pool, Tennis/Footie Court, Pizza Oven & Gas BBQ, Outdoor Kitchen, Table Tennis/Games Room, Sundowner Picnic Area, Trampolene, Croquet Lawn, Open Fires, Aga & Range Cooker and Banqueting Table is situated in an idyllic country location. Offering peace and tranquillity to those looking to escape the hubbub of daily life for a relaxing holiday, yet within an hour on the train from Central London, and just 30 minutes from the south coast beaches.

Waldron, just a few minutes walk across our fields, is perfect in every way. A lovely little village complete with a great pub, cricket club and a romantic church, all set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with fantastic walks. Our eclectically designed home is totally private surrounded by the extensive gardens and farmland, with views over the South Downs to the sea at Beachy Head (from the top floor). Walks from the house are numerous and varied, through fields and woodland, and often ending up at the pub (if you wish).

PLEASE NOTE:
We have just completed a major refurbishment of the Big House kitchen and sitting room and redecorated most areas. We’ve added a new bathroom and a stunning outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, wine fridge and bbq. The gardens have been re-designed in areas and re-planted. New photos coming soon. Previous guests will note we have reduced the occupancy levels to reflect the higher spec interior. This property is furnished for groups wishing to appreciate a beautiful interior for a calm country break, it is not a party house.

The Big House is exceptionally spacious and sleeps 12 (+2) in 7 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms, 4 of which are en-suite. There are in effect 4 master bedrooms, one which has an open-plan shower room and two have deliciously deep, free-standing baths in the bedrooms. The 3 smaller rooms share a large family bathroom and independent WC.

Stable Cottage sleeps 5 (+1) in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It could be ideal for staff but is beautifully decorated for extra guests maybe those with young children, or hosts wishing for their own quiet and privacy. The master bedroom has a free-standing bath within the bedroom.

The cottage is never let out to other groups during your stay, so if you only require the main house, you still maintain your privacy and have all the extensive indoor and outdoor facilities for your group.

Whilst the property is priced for up to 16 people, there is room for additional guests (at an extra fee per person), up to a maximum of 22 adults and children may be accommodated across the 2 houses.

At the heart of the Big House is the enormous open plan kitchen and dining area with sofa, central island and and the longest dinning table which seats 16 comfortably, but can squeeze up to 20. If further guests need to eat at one sitting we recommend using the round table from the sitting room or trestles found in the larder.

The large sitting room is comfortably laid out for films, chatting or games all together, with 3 sofas around the open fire and seats in the bay window. The reading snug offers a space to enjoy the papers or for a game of cards away from the main sitting room. Those travelling with children or teenagers will find that the games room, equipped with table tennis, is much appreciated.

Set within our 30 acres of private farmland, the house is found up a long cherry tree lined drive with stunning blossom in season. The 6 acres of landscaped gardens include a well maintained tennis court, footie goals, heated outdoor pool available Spring to Autumn (weather dependent), sun loungers (in season), fitted outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, fridge and gas bbq, dinning tables, trampoline, croquet lawn, fire bowl and orchard. A wooded area with hammocks (in summer) and seating is found near the green house and paths are cut through the woods and long grass for children to explore and enjoy. In one of fields which has the last of the evening sun, a "sundowner" picnic spot has been carved from a fallen tree, with a swing in a near by tree.

Old Glebe is wonderful for the imagination to have an adventure in your own space and land; it is full of surprises with so much attention to detail and you are sure to find something new each time you visit and most of our guests return time and again.

Utility Room:
Big House: Washing machine, dryer, laundry line, outside washing lines, iron and ironing board, etc.
Stable Cottage: iron and ironing board, washing machine, etc.

Cleaning / Towels / Linen /Maid Service:
Bed linen and one medium towel per person included. Please bring extra hand towels if needed although they are put out in the WCs and family bathrooms.

Cleaning during your stay: Please request cleaning during your stay when booking. After stay clean is included in the price if house is left tidy and organized with everything returned to its place, dishwasher filled and cupboards tidy.

Pets charged at £15 per night/per dog. Up to 2 small or medium sized dogs.

Broadband/WIFI suitable for a domestic house. If you need to work from home, we recommend using the little desk in the Attic Room, which has the best service.

The price of The Big House with Stable Cottage together is for up to 16 people, thereafter we charge £80 per guest/per night (to cover overheads, use of the facilities and wear and tear) for the duration of the booking up to 22 maximum (including children over 12 months).

3 night minimum over weekends
2 night minimum mid-week
4 nights minimum over bank holiday weekends
7 nights minimum over Christmas and some Summer School Holidays.

New photos of the renovated house and new gardens will be uploaded in July.

The swimming pool is generally open from mid- April to mid-September. If possible, due to warm weather, we will open it earlier or keep it open later in September, but only if the weather is good.

Located in Heathfield, this vacation home is in a rural area. Horam Park Golf Club and Blackberry Farm Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore High Weald and West Park Nature Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Tinkers Park and Blackstock Farm. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding, and hiking nearby.