The Cottage hut - with hot tub and farmland views

Nestled in the very rural East Sussex countryside, The Cottage Hut offers a tranquil escape overlooking farmland views. Enjoy scenic walks just minutes away, a local pub only a mile off, and beaches within a 25-minute drive. Set 80m from the main property, it’s enclosed in a private, fenced gravel area. Relax on the decking or soak in the sunken hot tub with Bluetooth speakers. Ideal for romantic retreats or peaceful breaks, it’s the perfect spot to unwind and reconnect with nature. The space The hut has a beautiful cottage style bathroom with a flushing toilet and electric shower. Towels are provided for the bathroom & hot tub use. The kitchen has everything you need to cook simple meals with a 2 ring induction hob, a selection of pans and range of utensils. Tea towels, dish clothes, washing up liquid, kitchen roll, cooking oil, salt & pepper are provided. There is a microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetiere and a fridge with a small freezer compartment which you will find a small pot of ice in. There is no oven. You will be provided with complimentary milk sachets, butter portions, mini conserve pots and condiment sachets for you to enjoy during your stay. Linen, towels, shampoo, shower gel, hand wash, toilet roll, selection of teas, coffee (instant), hot chocolate and sugar are provided/ I do offer a breakfast hamper at an extra charge that will be ready in the hut on your arrival with everything you need to cook a full English breakfast and pastries. For full details please see the 'other details to note' section. Please note I need this requested at least 72hrs before your arrival. The indoor seating area features 2 tub chairs and a small fixed table which look onto the double doors which open right out. The hut can be heated by an electric stove which is next to these doors so you can enjoy both views and a heated towel rail in the bathroom. There is a double bed with storage underneath, shelves on the bedside and a double plug socket. You have your own private decking with a wicker privacy screen, a small table and chairs and 2 recliners. The recliners are stored in the outside storage (please return if raining as they will go rusty!) There is also a small portable BBQ which you are welcome to use, I do ask that if you are BBQing on the decking to use the slab provided as the decking is composite and will melt! The BBQ cooking utensils are under the sink. You will need to bring your own coals and fire lighters. There is a clip lighter provided. Now lets not forget the hot tub! Stylishly sunken into the decking, the hot tub is electrically heated and will be ready for you to enjoy from the moment you arrive. It will remain warm throughout your stay, so you can hop in and out at your leisure. Please do not switch off. Towels for the hot tub are avaialbale all year round and gowns will be provided in the colder/winter months. This spacious spa features colour-changing LED lights, three reclined seats and adjustable jets for the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Simply fold back the cover and rest it on the slabs—then sit back, unwind, and soak it all in. Perfect for stargazing or unwinding after a day of exploration Connect your favourite playlist to the built-in Bluetooth speakers or just enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature around you. We do ask to please be considerate of our neighbours and keep the volume at a sensible level. We kindly ask that you read the hot tub rules and instructions found in the information folder before use. Please note! In the winter months, whilst using the tub, the temperature of the water will drop much quicker due to lower outside temperatures. The tub will start to heat up again as soon and it falls below its set temperature but will not be able to keep up if the lid is off. Take shorter dips and replace the lid for the water to heat back up again. The back porch can be used as a main entrance door, especially in the bad weather. There are hooks for wet coats/dog equipment. You can hang your coats and leads on the hooks provided. If you are bringing your furry friend there is a stainless steel water bowl and poo bags in the cupboard under the sink and some rolled up towels under the stove to dry them off. There is an outside tap with a hose so you can wash your muddy boots and potentially muddy dog off before entering back into the hut. I know it may be tricky but if you could encourage your dogs and supervise them whilst going to the toilet, on the grass bank at the side of the hut or the gravel please. If they do have a wee on the decking please clean up after them. There are cloths and spray under the sink. Please note that the Wifi signal may be very weak or non existent inside the hut due to the thick metal cladding but there are no issues outside, but who needs wifi when you have each other and the country side! And getting away from all of that it what it's all about no? My husband and I live at Watermill Cottage with our 4 Springer spaniels who you may hear barking on occasion, mainly at tractors and low flying buzzards! The end of our garden and garage is in view of from some of the decking as pictured, we do not use our garage for anything but storage and you may see us about at times as we leave and return from work and dog walks, but this should not interfere with your stay. The lane is used frequently, especially with heavy farm vehicles and is a few meters away from the hut. The neighbouring fields the hut overlooks are farmed on with lambs and sheep in the spring/ summer time and baling, grass cutting and muck spreading so expect to see tractors toing and froing in season and potentially being close to the hut at times. Entering these field is prohibited so please respect this. If you are bringing your dog please ensure they are kept under control as there will be sheep and lambs around in the spring and summer. If you are lucky enough you may see our resident Spitfire passing over as we are on the flight path for some of their trips. Along with low flying Chinooks and Geese! The area: ***Before booking, please be aware that access to all amenities are driving distance away. We are down a county lane with nothing but the local pub in walking distance. ** The footpaths start just meters away from the hut and can be used for walking and off roading (2 wheels). The White horse pub is in walking distance of only 1 mile down the road (CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION)and in the village of Herstmonceux (About 10 mins drive) there is a village shop, beauticians, bakery, cafe, post office, Indian restaurant (That also does takeaways) a fish and chip shop, a lovely pub, The Brewers arms, which you will find menus for in the information folder. A little further on there is a petrol station with a small co-op inside with a wider range of food and drink shopping options. For a larger supermarket (Tescos) you will need to travel a little further to Hailsham, about a 20min drive. Closest village shop at Windmill hill, about 6 minutes drive away. There are various country pubs in the area which are cosy in the winter and have lovely gardens for the spring and summer. All of these are marked on the map located in the hut. There is also a copy of this map you can take out on walks with you if you are map savvy! Other pubs include: The Ash Tree inn which you can walk to via a footpath approx 45 minutes (Dog friendly) - TN33 9NX The Horse & Groom - Rushlake Green - TN21 9QE The Bulls Head - Boreham Street - BN27 4SG The Swann Inn - 2.5 miles away - TN21 9LB The historic castle of Herstmonceux and science observatory centre is a 10 minute drive. You can venture further afield to the small towns of Hailsham and Heathfield all 15-20mins drive away which have more shops to browse. The historic town of Battle is a 20 minute drive towards Hastings with quirky shops and the best wine shop around, 'Sarah's Cellar.' Tell her I sent you! Pop into the Battle tap for local beers, drink in or takeaway. Grab a wood fired pizza to eat in or takeaway at Rustico. Seaside towns of Hastings and Eastbourne are about 30 mins drive. Pevensey beach and Normans bay are also a 25 minute drive away and are both dog friendly. The Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne is also lovely, especially in the summer months. With an array of restaurants and cafes with outside seating. You can walk around the harbour and watch the boats. Regrettably, the property is not appropriate for children or infants so I will not be able to accept requests for this. Please feel free to message me if you would like any more information. Rachael x Guest access Guests have access to the entire hut and gravelled area, decking and hot tub. There is private parking and the fenced off area is secure for your dog to be loose. Guests are not permitted to enter or let their dogs enter the fields the hut is over looking. as these are locally farmed. Failure to adhere to this request will result in the termination of your stay. Please use the dog poo bags provided and place in the outside bin. Please encourage your dog to go to the toilet on the grassy outside bank on the other side of the wicker screen and not on the gravel. Thank you Other things to note The breakfast hamper includes everything you need to cook yourself a full English breakfast and Croissants... Bacon Chipolatas Tomatoes Baked beans Mushrooms A small loaf of sliced bakery bread. Larger loaf for 2 nights. Please let me know if you would like White, Granary or Wholemeal. Free range eggs Orange juice Croissants Butter, Conserves and condiments will be available throughout your stay. The hamper is £23 for 2 people for 1 night and £30 for 2 nights. Of course things can be changed depending on preferences etc. I can also offer just the Croissants and Orange Juice for £6 Please note I need at least 72hrs notice to arrange the hamper for your stay so please do not request last minute.