Guidebook for 'Cosy Cottage' in Cross-in-Hand
City/town information
Famous for the Pantiles as well as offering a whole host of other shops, restaurants and entertainment options
150 locals recommend
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Famous for the Pantiles as well as offering a whole host of other shops, restaurants and entertainment options
Eastbourne offers a large stretch of the Sussex coastline. It's about a 35 minute drive away with some areas of free parking for those wanting to see the sea and even go for a swim. It also has plenty of shops and restaurants as well as theatres. At the far western end of the beach you can also make the steep climb onto the downs for some spectacular views.
118 locals recommend
Eastbourne
Eastbourne offers a large stretch of the Sussex coastline. It's about a 35 minute drive away with some areas of free parking for those wanting to see the sea and even go for a swim. It also has plenty of shops and restaurants as well as theatres. At the far western end of the beach you can also make the steep climb onto the downs for some spectacular views.
Sightseeing
An interesting day out for the family to the observatory science centre, with hands-on activities for younger members. Access to the interior of the castle is not possible, but you can enjoy the extensive gardens and grounds.
76 locals recommend
Herstmonceux Castle
An interesting day out for the family to the observatory science centre, with hands-on activities for younger members. Access to the interior of the castle is not possible, but you can enjoy the extensive gardens and grounds.
A pretty little town famous for the Battle of Hastings and the abbey built to commemorate the Norman conquest.
153 locals recommend
Battle Abbey
High StreetA pretty little town famous for the Battle of Hastings and the abbey built to commemorate the Norman conquest.
Interesting talks and tours offered for those interested in finding out more about local wines and viniculture.
8 locals recommend
Hidden Spring Vineyard
Vines Cross RoadInteresting talks and tours offered for those interested in finding out more about local wines and viniculture.
A walk in the forest where you can also discover where Christopher Robin played 'pooh sticks' from the bridge.
92 locals recommend
Ashdown Forest
Wych CrossA walk in the forest where you can also discover where Christopher Robin played 'pooh sticks' from the bridge.
Enjoy a sightseeing trip around Rudyard Kipling's house and gardens. A small but interesting museum display of everything to do with Kipling and his time at Bateman's, as well as a couple of the original illustrations for the Jungle Book.
100 locals recommend
Bateman's
Bateman's LaneEnjoy a sightseeing trip around Rudyard Kipling's house and gardens. A small but interesting museum display of everything to do with Kipling and his time at Bateman's, as well as a couple of the original illustrations for the Jungle Book.
Michelham Priory
A medieval house and moat with beautiful gardens
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadAnne Boleyn's childhood home
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Beautiful gardens
Recommended by some of our guests for those who'd like to try some boating
73 locals recommend
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadRecommended by some of our guests for those who'd like to try some boating
A local vineyard within walking distance of the cottage, offering an award-winning selection of wines, an insight into wine production, tours and tasting days and picnics featuring local produce.
Beacon Down Vineyard
Browns LaneA local vineyard within walking distance of the cottage, offering an award-winning selection of wines, an insight into wine production, tours and tasting days and picnics featuring local produce.
A real gem of a find just a 10 minute drive from the cottage through the winding country lanes of East Sussex. This is the home of the Penrose family, the Surrealists and the famous photographer Lee Miller. Changing exhibitions, tours of the house and access to the garden. Open Thursdays and Sundays, see their website for details
https://www.farleyshouseandgallery.co.uk/
10 locals recommend
Farleys House & Gallery
Muddles GreenA real gem of a find just a 10 minute drive from the cottage through the winding country lanes of East Sussex. This is the home of the Penrose family, the Surrealists and the famous photographer Lee Miller. Changing exhibitions, tours of the house and access to the garden. Open Thursdays and Sundays, see their website for details
https://www.farleyshouseandgallery.co.uk/
A lovely day out for our younger guests with animal petting and lots of fun activities. Visit their website for details
https://blackberry-farm.co.uk/
18 locals recommend
Blackberry Farm
A lovely day out for our younger guests with animal petting and lots of fun activities. Visit their website for details
https://blackberry-farm.co.uk/
A great fun day out for families with lots for younger as well as older children. Some activities involve an extra charge
https://knockhatch.com/
48 locals recommend
Knockhatch Adventure Park
Hailsham BypassA great fun day out for families with lots for younger as well as older children. Some activities involve an extra charge
https://knockhatch.com/
A day at the seaside in Eastbourne! If it's just swimming you're after then head towards Pevensey Bay, otherwise for children's activities head towards the pier. For free parking and swimming and closer access to the old town (plenty of cafes and small shops) head towards the eastern end of the seafront and Helen's Gardens (free on street parking on the seafront!)
17 locals recommend
Eastbourne Beach
23 Royal ParadeA day at the seaside in Eastbourne! If it's just swimming you're after then head towards Pevensey Bay, otherwise for children's activities head towards the pier. For free parking and swimming and closer access to the old town (plenty of cafes and small shops) head towards the eastern end of the seafront and Helen's Gardens (free on street parking on the seafront!)
For those looking for spectacular views and some great walking head towards Beachy Head and the South Downs. The cliffs are not fenced, so don't go too close!
160 locals recommend
Beachy Head
For those looking for spectacular views and some great walking head towards Beachy Head and the South Downs. The cliffs are not fenced, so don't go too close!
Perch Hill Farm
Willingford LaneSarah Raven's famous garden is just a short drive away from the cottage
Food scene
If you want to eat in Heathfield there's the Heathfield Tavern on the Hailsham Road, the Heathfield Tandoori and Heathes on the high street.
There's also a wealth of takeaways to choose from, most of whom will deliver. There are numerous country pubs all within a short drive of the cottage.
Middle House Hotel at Mayfield offers good pub food with spectacular views. There's also a good delicatessen and a couple of cafes
9 locals recommend
Mayfield
Middle House Hotel at Mayfield offers good pub food with spectacular views. There's also a good delicatessen and a couple of cafes
Old Heathfield
The Star Inn at Old Heathfield offers traditional pub food in a 14th century pub
Cultural
We are just a 15 minute drive from the famous opera house of Glyndebourne with its stunning performances and beautiful garden, all set in the rolling Sussex Downs.
126 locals recommend
Glyndebourne
New RoadWe are just a 15 minute drive from the famous opera house of Glyndebourne with its stunning performances and beautiful garden, all set in the rolling Sussex Downs.
Open Thursday and Sunday in the summer time, this small museum is a hidden gem. The home of the famous photographer Lee Miller and her husband, Roland Penrose; it was a place often visited by members of the surrealist movement and contains some fascinating works of art. Look our for Picasso's hand painted tile in the kitchen or the photo of him standing at the local signpost.
10 locals recommend
Farleys House & Gallery
Muddles GreenOpen Thursday and Sunday in the summer time, this small museum is a hidden gem. The home of the famous photographer Lee Miller and her husband, Roland Penrose; it was a place often visited by members of the surrealist movement and contains some fascinating works of art. Look our for Picasso's hand painted tile in the kitchen or the photo of him standing at the local signpost.