The Potting Shed, 2 bed cosy countryside retreat

The Potting Shed is a family-run luxury guest house in a newly converted outbuilding (old potting shed!) offering guests a fusion of traditional country life with the comforts of all the mod-cons. Located in the picturesque village of Balcombe, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, The Potting Shed feels peacefully remote, yet has the convenience of being a short walk to the train station - just 8 mins to Gatwick, 40 mins to London and 20 mins to Brighton. The space The Potting Shed has 2 bedrooms (one king size double and one twin) that can sleep 4 guests comfortably. We can provide camp beds or travel cots for little guests too. The bathroom has a bath with rainfall shower. Downstairs is open plan. A cosy sitting area (two sofas) with a log burner (seasoned wood, kindling and firefighters all provided), smart TV, super-fast WiFi, books, magazines and games. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook up a treat: induction hob, microwave, oven, fridge-freezer, pots and pans a plenty. There’s a Nespresso and cafetière covering most coffee options, with tea and coffee (from a local roasters) provided. The dining area comfortably seats 4 (and we can provide high chairs for little legs). A floor to ceiling corner window makes for the perfect vista over the Sussex fields. Outside you’ll find a two-tiered patio equipped with outdoor furniture and a fire pit. On the upper level you can enjoy a secluded outdoor bath and shower (heated) overlooking the fields. The Potting Shed also has a studio and en-suite bathroom attached to it, which we use as a flexible space. It can accommodate a further 2 guests or be used as a blank canvas for workshops, activities, exercise or general play/relaxing. So if you wanted to stay with more than 4 guests, or have a little more space in general, it’s available to rent too. Just ask! (Please note that the studio won’t be rented to anyone else during your stay, so your booking will remain exclusive and private.) Guest access The Potting Shed is a standalone dwelling on our property and has its own private access. There’s two dedicated parking spaces out front. The Potting Shed has its own private patio and outdoor eating area too. Other things to note A bit about us (your neighbours): We are a family of 5 and a very friendly dog. Our children are young so weekdays involve an array of school, nursery classes, Forest school sessions, playgroups or play dates at home. On weekends you’ll most likely find us out in the garden. If you’re into planting, maintaining or harvesting (fruit and vegetables a plenty) you’re welcome to join us. If you’re visiting with children they’re welcome to enjoy our trampoline, swings, dens, mud kitchens, fireman’s pole or whatever obstacle course we’re building at the time. Other local things we enjoy doing, and you might too, include: - walking across the field or through the woods to the Half Moon Pub for a pint - Cycling a little further to The Cat (20km round trip) - watching a game of cricket (and playing in the giant sandpit) at Balcombe Cricket Club - building dens in the woods - visiting local gardens such as Wakehurst, Sussex Prairie Gardens and Borde Hill (epic adventure playground too) and Nymans - heading down to the coast (30 mins drive) for some beach time, kite surfing, or cycling along the promenade - pottering around Brighton’s shops (or eating/drinking our way through The Lanes) - going for coffee (and an inevitable playground visit) in the neighbouring villages of Lindfield and Cuckfield If you're still reading.... well done! We're new-ish to Airbnb, so feel free to ask us about anything we may have missed.