About
Book a wonderful stay at this idyllic woodland holiday cottage with a private garden and a treehouse style entrance, on the edge of the ancient 6,5000-acre Ashdown Forest, home to Winnie the Pooh! The Nest is situated in such a peaceful, unspoilt location in the East Sussex village of Danehill and within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation. Enjoy the utmost privacy with all the comforts of home and a true connection to nature.
The Nest is a hidden gem, beautifully and luxuriously interior designed with a bright open-plan layout. Sumptuous four-poster bed, comfy double sofa bed, Egyptian cotton bedlinen, marble tiled bathroom, dressing gowns, fluffy towels, and quality toiletries provided. Sleeps 4. You’ll have a cosy electric fireplace by the dining table/workspace and lovely seating area with Smart TV, and selection of DVDs and board games. French windows throughout open to the uninterrupted views of the woods beyond. There's a fully equipped kitchen downstairs with all home from home cooking essentials, Nespresso coffee machine and a breakfast bar. You will even have your own pretty garden area with table and chairs to relax with a glass of something and dine al fresco!
The Nest has achieved Visit England 4**** Self Catering accreditation and the coveted Gold Award for excellence 2 years running. There’s also fast Wi-Fi to keep you connected and secure onsite parking. The popular and charming Coach & Horses gastro pub in Danehill is just a 2-3 mins stroll away and there are glorious woodland walks and cycling from your doorstep.
There are many and varied local attractions and places of interest to explore for all the family, including the Bluebell Steam Railway, Sheffield Park National Trust Gardens, Wakehurst Place Botanical Gardens (Kew) and the vibrant historic towns of Lewes and Tunbridge Wells. Brighton Marina, the South Coast and South Downs National Park are within a 45 mins drive. Lindfield and Forest Row villages amongst others, are only a 10-15 mins drive away and offer an eclectic mix of artisan shops, cafes, and public houses. Guests love the convenient location. Some local maps and folders with recommended walks/places to visit are provided.
Only 45 mins by train from London Victoria/London Bridge to Haywards Heath railway station and Gatwick Airport just 35 mins by car or 15 mins by train from Haywards Heath. The 270-metro bus to Haywards Heath and East Grinstead is less than 5 mins walk away.
The Nest really is the perfect escape to the country with everything you could want for a very special and memorable small family holiday, short break or couple's romantic getaway.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 1
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| The Nest Danehill | £180.00 per unit per night |
*Minimum 2 night booking, but do contact us if you are only wanting to book 1 night and if we can accommodate this request we will do our best subject to availability.
Facilities
Catering
- Restaurant - There is a popular gastro pub The Coach & Horses, Danehill just a 2 mins walk up the lane - open Wednesday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime. Booking in advance recommended. Children's play area and lovely garden, log fires and cosy bar. https://www.coachandhorses.co
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - Children of all ages welcome
- Children's play area
- Children's videos/DVDs available
- Cot - Please request at time of booking
- Facilities for children - Small garden and there is Danehill recreation ground with lovely playground less than 3 mins away by car
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Food/bottle warming available
Establishment Features
- CD player in lounge - Bluetooth speaker for mobile phones
- Children aged 12yrs+ welcome
- Children aged 5+yrs welcome
- DVD available
- Fridge/freezer
- Garden/patio for guests' use - Your own private small 'secret' garden approached through a gate to the right of your external staircase with dining table and chairs and lovely views to the woods, partly under the canopy of an old pear tree and Scots pine. A beautiful and tranquil leafy spot to relax and listen to the birdsong.
- LGBT Friendly
- Linen available free of charge
- Linen provided
- Number of Bathrooms - one bathroom with double ended bath, shower end enclosure with overhead rainwater shower, hand held shower and waterfall taps. Heated towel rail. Dressing gowns and toiletries provided.
- Open Christmas
- Open New Year
- Pre-school children welcome (0-4yrs)
- Secure cycle storage
- Toilets
- Tumble dryer
- Wireless Internet Access
Leisure Facilities
- Arrangements for riding/pony trekking - East View Riding Centre in Tanyard Lane Danehill 01825 740240 Ashdown Forest Riding Centre, Crowborough 07818 093880
- Attraction package(s) available - Bluebell Steam Railway, Sheffield Park Gardens offer attraction packages and we are near to Pooh Corner in Hartfield (Winnie the Pooh museum, shop and tearoom).
- Cycle Hire - On your Bike hire shop East Grinstead - 01342 777700
- Eating Out Within Walking Distance - The award winning free house Coach and Horses Gastro pub in Danehill is just a 2-3 mins walk up the lane, open from Wednesday to Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday lunch only. Booking in advance advised 01825 740369
- Fishing - Latchetts Lakes Fishing in Furner's Green, Uckfield TN22 3RL 07793 654174
- Fitness facilities close by - Hillside Wellness Yoga Studio, Bell Lane, Nutley, Uckfield TN22 3PD 07415 614872 Dolphin Leisure Centre in Haywards Heath - 01444 457337
- Golf Course close by - Royal Ashdown Golf Club in Forest Row 10-15 mins drive Cuckfield Golf Club Haywards Heath and Lindfield Golf Club You would need to enquire directly with the clubs in advance of your stay
- Other sporting facilities - Stand up paddleboards, kayaks, open water swimming at Ashdown Forest Leisure Fishing at Latchetts farm in Danehill Clay pigeon shooting at Northall CPC Fletching Sailing and swimming at Ardingly Reservoir and sailing at Weir wood Reservoir. Booking in advance is required with these sporting facilities.
- Swimming Pool close by - Kings Leisure Centre in East Grinstead 25 meter indoor pool Advisable to enquire/book in advance
- Tennis court - There are 2 tennis courts at Danehill Recreation Ground, 3 mins drive away.
- Water sports facilities - Stand up paddleboards, kayaks, open water swimming at Ashdown Forest Leisure Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking at Ardingly Activity Centre on Ardingly Reservoir and sailing at Weir wood Reservoir. Booking in advance is required with these sporting facilities.
Parking & Transport
- Bus stop within walking distance - Bus Stop at The Coach and Horses pub about 3 min walk up the lane. 270 Metro bus goes to Horsted Keynes, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, Brighton, Forest Row, East Grinstead and Crawley. buses every 1-2 hours, more limited on Sundays and bank hols. Please check times in advance.
- Free parking - on site secure parking
- On site parking - Secure gated parking on site next to The Nest. Parking for 1 car, if 2 car spaces required please request at time of booking.
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Sleeps up to 4 (open plan four poster bed and double sofa bed). No hen or stag parties, sorry.
- Midweek breaks
- Weekend breaks
Provider Preferences
- Celebrity connection - A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh! He lived and played in the famous Ashdown Forest where all his adventures were based! Just a short distance from The Nest and we love all things Winnie, we even have a Winnie the Pooh and Piglet weathervane! Come and explore this beautiful landscape.
- Country house
- In countryside - Idyllic woodland cottage with glorious walks from your doorstep over public footpaths and within a designated High Weald AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The Nest is surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside and nature and on the edge of the ancient Ashdown Forest - 6,500 acre to explore of unique heathland and forest and home to some of Europe's most threatened species. Also the landscape that inspired the idyllic home of Winnie the Pooh!
Room / Unit Features
- All rooms non-smoking
- Baths all rooms
- Broadband
- Colour TV
- Drying facilities
- Hairdryer available
- Ironing Facilities
- Microwave
- One bedroom
- Radio in unit
- Shaver Point/s
- Showers all rooms
- Washing Machine
Specialist Features
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - Some green features
- Marketed to any other specialist market - romantic getaways, small family holidays, short breaks, WFH hideaways, business travel, solo traveller
- Special provisions for cyclists - Cycles can be stored securely on site
- Special provisions for walkers - The perfect spot for walkers, maps and recommended walks provided at The Nest. 2 mins to the bridge over the babbling brook that takes you on to public footpaths.
