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A beautiful 15th century country cottage near Mayfield with stunning views

A beautiful 15th century country cottage near Mayfield with stunning views

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Back of Bibleham with Magnolia Tree
Front of house with parking
Back of house with first lawn
View from the middle of garden to top
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Overview of A beautiful 15th century country cottage near Mayfield with stunning views

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10187 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Mayfield, East Sussex
  • Popular LocationRiver Rother8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBateman's11 min drive
  • Popular LocationWadhurst Castle12 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

A beautiful 15th century country cottage near Mayfield with stunning views

Bibleham is a beautiful, comfortable and cosy country cottage in one of the most scenic parts of South East England, ideal for a relaxing vacation. Private and secluded off a country lane with very large gardens and magnificent views. It sleeps up to 10 people in 4 Bedrooms and there is ample parking at the front.

Low beamed ceilings and antique furniture. Oak panelled dining room . Fully equipped kitchen with electric oven/grill, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, table. Adjacent hall/store room with with Belfast sink, larder cupboards, 1 large fridge/freezer.

A large games room with Table Tennis table, darts board and washing machine. Spacious Sitting Room with spectacular 15th Century inglenook fireplace, large settee, several armchairs and CD/radio player/bluetooth speakers. A separate lounge/snug with 42 inch flat screen TV, DVD and large L shape sofa.

There is a lovely barbecue and sitting area outside for the warmer months, with a firepit available as well.

There are two bathrooms upstairs - one with a bath and the other with a power shower. There is also a downstairs loo.

4 bedrooms upstairs with comfortable beds, 2 with king size double beds and 2 twins - one twin room has 2 roll out beds.

The garden is really well kept and has some spectacular views over the local countryside. You will find some garden sports equipment to keep everyone entertained including croquet and badminton. There is a large swimming pool (open late May to mid September) at the bottom of the garden which is heated by an air source heat pump. There is also a large swimming pool hut for changing, and the big room has a full sized pub requisitioned pool table.

If you want to venture out for walks, the owners have mapped a few nice ones of different distances, or you can just walk as it is all beautiful in the area - with lots of woods, lakes and public footpaths.

There are golf courses nearby, a vineyard, Rudyard Kipling's house, Batemans to visit and all that the East Sussex countryside has to offer. Bibleham is also approximately 45 minutes from the coast.

The nearest village is Mayfield, and that has one of the best restaurants in the area - The Middle House. It has several others as well, and is one of The Times villages of the year for 2017 - a very attractive place.

Property manager

Melanie Allcock and Phillipa Shearer
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mayfield

Located in Mayfield, this cottage is in a rural area. Crowborough Country Park and High Weald reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tinkers Park and Blackstock Farm. Groombridge Railway Station and BowlPlex Tunbridge Wells are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • River Rother - 8 min drive
  • Bateman's - 11 min drive
  • Wadhurst Castle - 12 min drive
  • Pashley Manor Gardens - 13 min drive
  • High Weald - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Wadhurst Stonegate Station - 11 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Rose & Crown - 7 min drive
  • The Rose & Crown - 11 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza - 13 min drive
  • Cafe Rasoi - 13 min drive
  • White's Garden Nursery and Tea Rooms - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A beautiful 15th century country cottage near Mayfield with stunning views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A beautiful 15th century country cottage near Mayfield with stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful 15th century country cottage near Mayfield with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful 15th century country cottage near Mayfield with stunning views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful 15th century country cottage near Mayfield with stunning views located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of River Rother, Bateman's and Tinkers Park. Wadhurst Castle and Wilderness Wood are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.4/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Jane and David S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
October Half Term
The views were stunning. The cottage was quaint and cosy. The pool cannot be heated at this time of year to an adequate temperature and therefore unless you have wet suits or like wild water swimming, the pool is far too cold. The pool table and table tennis table were great assets for rainy days and a great source of entertainment for everyone. The open fireplace was a great bonus and the property is large enough so that everybody can find their own space.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

4/5 Good

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Setting & Garden Facilities
Beautiful setting and location, totally still and rural; exceptional garden facilities for our games mad family with so many options, and the bonus of a swimming pool. Delightful hosts who couldn't have been more responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great week in Mayfield
A great property and lovely gardens, with a fantastic view in a quiet location. The house is readily accessible as long as you don’t mind narrow roads. Not a property for the taller person but you do only tend to bang your head the once :) The option to have an open fire was lovely but we had a warm week for October so only used it a few nights. The house is very warm and beds comfortable. There was plenty of room for five of us plus our three dogs and the stable door in the kitchen is very useful when they had wet feet. We were hoping to be able to use the pool but the winter cover would have made this too difficult. Plenty to visit in the vicinity. We did have occasion to speak to the owners who were both lovely. It is fantastically dark in the evenings but we didn’t use the telescope and should have done in hindsight as we had a few nice clear evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

4/5 Good

Laura W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
out of the way cottage
We had a good holiday at the cottage. It's a quirky property with a huge garden. There were lots of trees and shade to sit in and fabulous views. I watered what I could in the garden to keep it beautiful for the next people. We appreciated the swimming pool as we were there in the hottest July ever! We had some great games of pool too. The preparation of the house prior to our arrival was disappointing. The property had clearly been empty for a bit and every beam, every doorway and every corner was covered in cobwebs and spiders including the wardrobes and around the legs of tables and chairs so I spent a couple of hours vacuuming so that the family didn't have cobwebs in their hair and spiders in their clothes. The kitchen was well equipped but with a ceiling height of 6' we didn't spend alot of time in it because most of the family couldn't stand up straight in it. The tables and chairs outside were good for al fresco. We didn't use the bbq as it was still full of the debris from someone else's bbq. The wifi which runs off a mobile booster worked well for us and a couple of essential Teams meetings were fine. There were a few strips of leather on some of the doorways to indicate how low they were but we all came a cropper a few times on the very low headroom. The house had lots of decorative things in it - pictures and ornaments and shelves of books to make it homely. Overall we had a good holiday but the low beams were just too low for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and gardens
Had a lovely time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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