Lakeside Sussex Retreat

Step into our dreamy holiday destination to escape & discover...2 quirky spaces... a rustic barn conversion or colourful Tiny House, joined by a beautifully lit courtyard complete with outdoor speakers, dining area, pizza oven, bbq & cosy firebowl lounge. All set in breath-taking lakeside gardens with treehouse & hammocks with boats to enjoy the lake, wild swimming, a lakeside Spa Area with Hot Tub, Sauna and pontoon. Available to book separately is a Night Club style party-barn! The space The Lake House is a gorgeous rustic barn conversion with a dining table to accommodate 12 people, full kitchen and sleeping accommodation across two double bedrooms, a twin and a single bedroom. Extra guests above the maximum on the listing are possible within this space. The Wendy House next door is a cute designer cabin with fresh, colourful decor sleeping 4 - 6 people in two double mezzanine bedrooms and a pull-out sofa-bed downstairs, a mini kitchen and shower bathroom. Both look out across a stunning lake in the West Sussex countryside with views out to the Downes, and joined by a large entertaining courtyard between them. The courtyard is your private outdoor entertaining space during your stay and contains a number of amenities which can be used or added to your stay. A large dining table for 20 people is available to use, a seating area with a firebowl (we can supply bags of logs for £15 each), and a pizza oven (bookable for £30 per use and with the option of adding dough, sauce and cheese too), and a gas BBQ which can be added for £20. There is also a ping-pong table you're welcome to use, and outdoor speakers connected via Bluetooth. Down on the lakeside is a Spa deck containing lots of outdoor seating and a pontoon next to it also with seating on it, plus a Hot Tub and Sauna. This is available for 2 hour sessions for your guests to use for £20 per guest. In another area nearby there is a evening party space with a sound system, bar and dance floor which can be seperately booked which can be added to your stay for £25 per person. The Lake House has a large kitchen with electric and gas range, large lounge with lake views, & dining for 12 - 20 guests (with an extension) down one long table. Across the two houses there are 3 bathrooms - one downstairs in the Lake House with a Bath, a bathroom with a shower in the Wendy House and a toilet upstairs in the Lake House and a bath in the master bedroom. There is also Wifi, an American fridge-freezer, Sonos music system across the spaces, a TV in the Wendy House and projector in the Lake House. Staying at Wonderland is like having your own private wildlife park to enjoy for your stay and there are wandering peacocks, chickens, ducks, geese, the occasional swan, pheasant and resident kingfisher. Nature is all around you - there are no human sounds – only birds and animals. There is so much relaxed enjoyment for you, from reclining in a hammock, swimming or boating on the lake (you’re also welcome to fish on the lake if you have your own rod), ball games on the field, having a game of giant chess on the Spa deck, a picnic in the treehouse, roasting marshmallows around a firebowl or going for some of the glorious and numerous footpath walks around the area. Please respect the peace and tranquility so no fireworks or loud noises and be mindful of voice levels, refrain from shouting and any loud noise outside, especially at night when noise really travels. Guests are welcome to enjoy the courtyard garden next to the House, and the lake in front of it. Boats are available to use. The House has a view directly onto the lake, and in front of it is a tree with a double-decker tree-house which makes for a lovely viewing spot over the South Downs. Spa and Pamper services are available to arrange locally too. The village of Henfield is a 20 minute walk away, and the South Downs way (5 minute walk) is an ideal cycle track, taking you towards Partridge Green in one direction and Steyning in the other. There are lots of footpaths directly from the edge of the property to be able to explore the local area. Guest access You're welcome to walk around the garden, use the tree-house, Spa Deck (regardless of whether you've booked the Hot Tub and Sauna) and also the Lake. Please keep your group to the right hand side of the Lake as there is a another guest unit to the left of it. Just outside the property are lots of footpaths and we have maps you can use to explore them. Barns, yard and other areas outside the main lawn, lake and courtyard are out of bounds. Day guests welcome to visit by prior agreement for £25 per person welcome anytime from 10am - 11.30pm. Additional overnight guests aside from the 12 people already accommodated in listing are possible to arrange separately up to 22 guests for £100 per person per night. Other things to note As we're used to hosting we have links to local caterers who can cook for you, local therapists who can give massages, and a good network of other interesting things, so if there is anything you wanted to organise - do get in touch. It is worth noting that we no longer provide towels aside from hand towels and tea towels. The Lake House has a locked room downstairs which is occupied by a couple that assist on the Farm. They have their own entrance in, and are self-contained.