Ref: 5650 / Polegate
The Laundry
This retro-style retreat is the perfect place to relax, recharge and reconnect. It sits in the picturesque downland village of Jevington within the South Downs National Park, just a short stroll from the South Downs Way. The Laundry gets its name from once being the laundry/storeroom for what was then The Hungry Monk restaurant, the birthplace of banoffee pie!
Today the owners have lovingly transformed the property into a luxury and vibrant retro retreat which exudes charm with its upbeat decor. Care for nature is important to the owners and as such all the products used are environmentally friendly, mainly 'Faith in Nature'.
As you open the main door, you walk into a bright and cheery open plan living space with a cosy sitting-area furnished with comfort in mind. It has a sofa, two armchairs, Smart TV and a funky retro Bakelite radio that has been internally modified so that you can connect to it via Bluetooth and play your own playlist. The kitchen is well-equipped and has been beautifully hand-crafted with everything the chef in your party needs to cook up a holiday feast.
Enjoy meals at the dining-table or al fresco in the pretty courtyard garden. This is such a peaceful spot where you can catch the afternoon sun, listen to birdsong or take in the National Parks night skies. If your chef fancies the day off, head down the road to the Eight Bells pub which is open most days and has a varied menu and even serves breakfast.
When the time comes to retire for the night, you will find two bedrooms; both of which have Roku radios and are decorated in restful tones and beautifully dressed in blissfully soft bamboo linens. Downstairs is a light and airy king-size double which can be made into two single beds if required. This room has a built-in wardrobe and room safe. Upstairs is a double bed, and steps leading to a raised floor where there is a chest of drawers and desk should you need to work. A fabulous bathroom adjoins this room and includes a gorgeous free-standing bath. There is also a shower-room on the ground floor with a large walk-in rainfall shower.
Parking for two cars is at the front of the cottage and there is also a charging point for electric vehicles. A welcome hamper is provided on arrival, so maybe enjoy these treats in the pretty courtyard garden.
Features
- Dogs welcome (2 medium-sized dogs)
- Arrive/Depart Friday
- Short breaks available
- Private parking for 2 cars
- WiFi
- No smoking
- Pub .25 miles
- Patio furniture
- Full gas-fired CH
- Charging point for electric vehicles (payable by App)
- Electric vehicle charging point
- Eco Cottage
- Close to London
- Enclosed garden
- Private parking
- Dogs welcome
- Linen and towels included
- Near a pub
Availability, reservations and pricing: £606 to £1144 per week
Located 2.3 miles SW of Polegate
Customer reviews
Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property.
Mrs Hanson
We had a wonderful Christmas break.The countryside was amazing.The cottage was very cosy just right.
Mr Hulcoop
An outstanding cottage for our purpose eg East Sussex touring and the comforts to us upon our return in the evening.
Mrs Underwood
Great cottage, 100% recommend. Well thought out and designed, very cute. Perfect spot for walks on the South Downs way, great local pub (walking distance) and also 10-15mins driving distance to lots of lovely places to stop and eat. Also some great stress free places to walk the dogs on your door step. Or a few minutes drive away.
Ms Mackellar
Ideal situation for exploring the area with the South Downs way literally on the doorstep. Everything very clean with interesting art and superbly equipped kitchen with very good quality equipment and crockery. Great to have an enclosed courtyard garden which would be secure enough for most supervised dogs. Superb welcome basket including dog treats and the owner also provides a basket of dog blankets, towels and bowls. Gave the property 4 stars as I stayed alone with my two dogs so it was a bit expensive for me. Would be good value for 4.