Entire home

Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage

Photo gallery for Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage

Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 62153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Crawley Down, ENG
  • Popular LocationTulley's Farm6 min drive
  • Popular LocationManor Royal Business Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTilgate Park12 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)17 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.

Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage

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.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Similar properties

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
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

Property is also known as

379440

About the neighborhood

Crawley

Located in Crawley, this cottage is in a rural area. Effingham Park Golf Course and K2 Crawley Leisure Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Surrey Hills and South Downs National Park. Tulley's Farm and Wakehurst Place are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Tulley's Farm - 6 min drive
  • Wakehurst Place - 9 min drive
  • Manor Royal Business Park - 10 min drive
  • Tilgate Park - 12 min drive
  • K2 Crawley Leisure Center - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Haywards Heath Balcombe Station - 13 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Dukes Head - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • The Old Mill - 12 min drive
  • Star Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Crown at Turners Hill - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Sandhill Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Worth Way Country Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tulley's Farm and Effingham Park Golf Course. High Weald and Worth St. Nicholas' Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte O.

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.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

alain

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Très moyen !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023