Read on to discover some of the local attractions you can explore and enjoy while staying at one of our cottages in Sussex. East Sussex benefits from a charming mix of attractive coastline and unspoilt countryside.
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From the holiday cottages Sussex offers you are never far from the sea; dramatic white cliffs drop to secluded rocky bays, and shingle beaches give way to swathes of golden sand in this part of the world.
At its eastern-most boundary, the beautifully preserved port of Rye looks down on the surrounding countryside. The medieval town has a rich maze of cobbled streets lined with many ancient and interesting buildings that bear testimony to its eventful past as one of England's five Cinque Ports guarding the Channel approaches. Centuries ago, Winchelsea was a major port. Today the sea has receded, but echoes of its colourful history still resonate from the ancient buildings, stone town gates and magnificent church of cathedral proportions. The Edwardian resort of Bexhill on Sea, home to the De La Warr Pavilion, is one of England's finest examples of Modernist movement architecture and has become a major centre for contemporary arts. Its neighbour, Hastings, has long had a close relationship with the sea and, though its fishing industry has declined, it still has Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet. For more than 1,000 years, the boasts have put to sea from the shingle strand known as 'The Stade'.
Eastbourne is full of surprises, fast shedding its pensioner image and now very much more of a family-orientated destination. Reputed to be the sunniest spot in the UK, it boasts five miles of unspoilt beaches and a palm-lined promenade. Nearby Beachy Head is where the South Downs meet the sea and has recently been classified an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The impressive white cliffs are one of the region's most famous attractions, offering spectacular views of the famous red and white-striped lighthouse as well as Eastbourne and the English Channel. To the west, the stylish city of Brighton has been a fashionable seaside resort since the 18th century and today offers a mix of seaside charm and chic urban cool.
For visitors to any of our cottages in Sussex a tour of the rolling countryside of the Weald, between the chalk escarpments of the South and North Downs, will delight. The area is characterised by a patchwork of small fields surrounded by hedges, areas of heath, woodlands, scattered farmsteads and sunken lanes. The dense forest which gave the Weald its name has largely vanished, but fine ancient broadleaved woodland is still abundant, particularly in the deep ravines which cut into the ridges. Here can be found the Ashdown Forest, the largest expanse of open land in south-east England, home to that lovable character Winnie the Pooh.
To the east lies Battle in what is now termed '1066 Country'. One of the most popular attractions in the area is Battle Abbey, built by William the Conqueror to commemorate his victory. Here, there is an annual re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings and year-round exhibits. The thriving town of Battle surrounds the abbey with many fine old buildings lining its High Street. Distinctive oast houses, more often associated with neighbouring Kent, are dotted around its environs, many converted to provide distinctive Sussex cottages; with their conical roofs and angled cowls they were originally built to dry hops for the brewing industry. By selecting one of our holiday cottages Sussex and its many treasures await exploration.
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