The Vacationist

UK England South East England East Sussex The Vacationist

  • Sleeps 4 (max 2 adults, 3 children)
  • Cooking facilities
  • Beds Provided
  • Bed Linen Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Private Bathroom
  • En-suite bathroom/toilet
  • Heating
Secluded, luxurious and off-grid eco-cabin in East Sussex. This is your opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, get closer to nature and spend time with family and friends without compromising on comfort, style or green credentials. The perfect staycation.

The Owner Says

The Vacationist features:

  • Master bedroom with a king-sized bed (sleeps 2) and a huge picture window.
  • Sun Deck – perfect for morning coffees and late nights stargazing.
  • Hidden bunk room (sleeps 2 children or adults up to 6ft), cleverly-designed to turn into a double if that’s the sleeping preference
  • Full kitchen with a double burner gas-stove top, fridge, large sink and plenty of storage and surface space.
  • Dining / bar area with seating for 4.
  • Bathroom with fully tiled shower and a top-of-the-range composting toilet
  • Cosy lounge with a DEFRA approved log burner
  • Plenty of USB electrical points to charge your gadgets from solar power, but please be aware no hairdryers.

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About The Vacationist

Suitable For

The Vacationist is suitable for individual, couples, friends and families. It has a maximum capacity of 4 people (although if you have a third child we might be able to make it work - just get in touch. 

Nearby

The Vacationist is based near Halland, not far from Uckfield and Lewes on a private site in East Sussex sandwiched between the South Downs National Park and the High Weald AONB.  It is in a quiet, secluded spot surrounded by lush green fields and has good access to some of East Sussex’s most famous cultural, heritage and family-friendly activities sites.

There is plenty for families, with Blackberry Farm Park, Knockhatch Adventure Park, Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum and Drusillas Zoo nearby.

For those that want to enjoy some of the cultural highlights, we are close to Sheffield Park and Garden, a stunning National Trust site. There is also the Bluebell steam train railway. Firle Place and Charleston are within 10 miles and you could perhaps include a visit to these with a trip to Glyndebourne Opera?

For those that love to hike and bike, there are endless opportunities in the nearby South Downs National Park and High Weald.

There is also the opportunity to visit Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes. All are within half an hours drive from the cabin.

Food & Drink

The closest pub, The Blacksmiths Arms, is approximately one mile away and can be reached by foot. Originally built in 1807 as two Blacksmith’s Cottages, the building was later converted into a Public House.  It has a great menu full of pub favourites, with daily specials.

A little further away, in the village of East Hoathly (2.5 miles on foot, a little less in the car), you can enjoy the The Kings Head, Formally the old School House over 250 years ago the Grade II listed building was converted into the central village pub. It does it well – in 2019 it won CAMRA North East Sussex, Pub of the year and in 2020 it won North East Sussex CAMRA, Cider pub of the Year. It also serves a lovely menu.

If you are happy to jump in the car, we’d also recommend The Six Bells Inn in Chiddingly.  It’s a traditional village pub built in 1730 but also the inquest site of the famous Onion Pie murder of 1852. Now there is something to discuss over a pint!

Or perhaps the Bluebell Vineyard... so much choice!

Not everyone wants to eat out, so the Skoolie Stays bus is fully-equipped for happy cooks to create their own  culinary delights. East Hoathley Village Stores has a good selection of produce or, if you prefer mainstream, then Uckfield is just a short drive away.

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