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Forge House

Etchingham, Sussex
Sleeps 16
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 3
5
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautifully renovated house sleeping 16 and located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Fully enclosed garden with a hot tub, outdoor seating, fire pit and charcoal BBQ
  • Close to the pretty Wealden town of Ticehurst with countryside walks from the doorstep
  • Just over an hour by train from London Bridge Station
Property code: 58782

A peaceful and tranquil countryside haven in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this spacious property is perfect for get-togethers. Forge House sits on the ancient site of the iron master’s house and offers a peaceful rural setting nestled amongst fields between the villages of Etchingham and Burwash. Enjoy scenic walks from the doorstep along local footpaths or a day out at nearby Batemans, the former home of Rudyard Kipling or Bodiam Castle, both National Trust properties. Keen gardeners will enjoy the beautiful local gardens on offer including King John’s Nursery, Pashley Manor Gardens and Great Dixter, and for some fun, head to the Sussex coast with a wide choice of beaches at Bexhill, Hastings and Camber Sands.

Enter the property into the ample and welcoming hallway where you are greeted with lush views of the garden and the countryside from the kitchen/diner beyond. Turn left and head into the spacious lounge where you will find a large, comfortable corner sofa and plenty of relaxed seating. Snuggle up in front of the cosy wood burner on chilly evenings and enjoy watching a film on the Smart TV. For a more intimate space, turn right from the front door into the atmospheric and opulent “Woodland” room. Head back through the hallway and into the kitchen/diner with its fantastic open aspect and bi-fold doors that lead directly into the garden. The kitchen offers everything you will need to create delicious meals including a five-ring gas hob, two electric ovens, an American style fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and coffee machine. Enjoy relaxed dining at the seating space for 16 people or breakfast at the breakfast bar. The ground floor is completed with a utility room that offers a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a separate WC. Heading upstairs to the first of two upstairs floors, you will find four bedrooms: two large double suites, one of which has an en-suite shower room with shower and WC; a spacious super-king master suite, with a luxurious en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC and seating area with sofa bed; and a triple with bunk bed and a single bed. A family bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC completes the first floor. Heading up to the second floor there are a further two bedrooms: a quad room (a bunk bed and two singles) and a king-size with an additional single bed, these two bedrooms share a large bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC.

Outside, with step-free access from the ground floor, there is a large, peaceful, south-facing garden that acts as a real sun trap. Beyond the garden, stretching as far as the horizon, are exquisite views of fields, woodland and the beautiful natural world. Relax in the hot tub after a busy day exploring or enjoy sociable family mealtimes at the outdoor seating area with charcoal BBQ and fire pit. Children and young adults will enjoy getting together in the annex situated above the garage. The annex room also offers a sofa bed and WC. There is private parking for six cars.

  • 6 bedrooms - 2 family suites: 1 with a super-king-size and double sofa bed, 1 with a king-size bed and single bed; 2 large double rooms; 1 quad room; 1 triple; and, if needed, an additional sofa bed located in the annex (separate building)
  •  2 bathrooms with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC and 1 ground floor WC
  • 5 ring gas hob, 2 electric ovens, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and in all of the bathrooms
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TVs in lounge and annex room
  • Travel cot (suitable up to 18 months old)and highchair available upon request
  • Hot tub, outdoor seating, sun loungers, fire pit and charcoal BBQ in the garden
  • Annex room above the garage with a sofa bed and WC
  • Private parking for 6 cars
  • Please note for security reasons there is CCTV at the front of the property towards the parking area
  • Accessed down a rustic private country track
  • Rural and peaceful location. Please be considerate with noise levels especially at night
  • 0.7 miles from Etchingham train station with direct trains to London, Hastings and Tunbridge Wells
  • Railway line around 80 metres from the house, trains are infrequent, and their speed is limited
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £65. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Jackie Hammond

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Jackie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Louise, 19th July 2024

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A beautifully designed and renovated old forge with the most fabulous setting and views. Quiet, surrounded by stunning meadows and wild flowers. A place to unwind. The electric trains were close by but infrequent and not a problem. 4 bathrooms and lots of bedroom options meant our blended family groups and dog all fitted in . The kitchen diner withRead more folding doors and patio, was an excellent place to cook and hang out. Thank you to Lucy and Giles for sharing their beautiful home. Hide

Reviewed by Emily, 14th June 2024

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Beautiful location to enjoy the countryside. Very well presented with lots of thoughtful touches. Very bright kitchen/diner with plenty of space for both adults and kids. Enclosed garden and lots of different walks starting from the property. Highly recommend a visit to Forge House.

Reviewed by Diana, 3rd May 2024

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We spent a truly lovely long weekend here with 3 generations of our family, aged from 9 and 81. The location was idyllic, facilities and cleanliness great, and house incredibly comfortable. Future visitors with dogs might find it useful to know that the garden is not fully fenced and there is an abundance of wildlife around (but that wasn't an issuRead moree for us). Forge House was a fantastic base to either explore the local attractions or just soak up the peace and quiet of this beautiful area. Hide

Reviewed by Dianne, 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Janet, 10th February 2024

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A lovely, spacious, well equipped, comfortable house. Super views from all sides. Great to plunge in the bubbling hot tub after exploring this beautiful county.

Reviewed by Sally, 24th November 2023

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This is a stunning property and situated in a beautiful location. Would definitely recommend stay here. It was a very relaxing and peaceful place. It was very well equipped. We took stuff with us that we did not need as it was already in the property. Will definitely be coming back.

Reviewed by Joan, 10th November 2023

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We had a wonderful stay last weekend. A lovely house in beautiful surroundings. So much to do in the area and every age group very happy. It was a wonderful family gathering of 3generations.

Reviewed by Keith, 20th October 2023

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Forge House is a fantastic holiday rental for 12 people. The layout of the house is great. The double bedrooms in particular are enormous. Lovely big kitchen/dining area with fantastic views.

Reviewed by Louise, 13th October 2023

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All of us absolutely loved the house, its designed and decorated so nicely. Thank you for the little card and food basket, very thoughtful and kind! Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! Highly recommend staying here, so happy we picked this place to stay!

Reviewed by Alison, 6th October 2023

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We had a fabulous 3 night stay at Forge House for my 50th birthday. The property inside and out exceeded expectations and the view and surroundings were beautiful. The house had all the amenities and equipment we needed to self cater for 14 - the coal barbecue is a good size and the double oven and large fridge freezer are perfect. The hot tub is aRead morewesome! The owners were so helpful and we really appreciated the lovely welcome basket :) Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Emma, 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine, 11th August 2023

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Forge House is a really lovely place - so quiet and peaceful. It is very well equipped and beautifully clean. We loved our stay and would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Victoria, 19th May 2023

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Forge House was immaculate when we arrived and in such a stunning location. The house was so comfortable for all of us staying (13 people) and I cant fault it. Would definitely stay there again if the occasion arises.

Reviewed by Stuart, 5th May 2023

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Stunning location and a beautiful house for a relaxing weekend

Reviewed by Lisa, 29th April 2023

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Forge House is truly beautiful. The location is one of a kind, we sat in the kitchen and watched deer go past in the field behind. It is peaceful, well equipped, clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. We stayed here for a friends bachelorette and had the most amazing time together. Youre only 15 mins from Bewl water and Bedgebury Pinetum, greatRead more walks right out your back door and a lovely hot tub to relax in after. Our hosts were very helpful and welcoming, thank you for such a great stay! Hide

Reviewed by Steve, 10th April 2023

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Reviewed by colin, 22nd December 2022

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A wonderful cottage with exceptional spaces and plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Even plastic cups and glasses for use in the hot tub! The downstairs areas are brilliant from the concertina dorrs in the kitchen/dining area to the large bee room with log burner. All the bedrooms are well equipped with two having en-suite facilities.Read more The annex is brilliant for teenagers and the surrounding fields are a joy to behold. After heavy rain the fields become a lake which is wonderful. Hide

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