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We could tell this exquisite home, in the heart of the East Sussex countryside, is owned by an interior photographer – it's picture-perfect. We love the attention to detail that has gone into this place. It's been designed with entertainment in mind – relax in the hot tub in the secluded south-facing garden with a glass of Sussex fizz, dine under the shade of the vine-covered pergola or sunbathe on the loungers. Play croquet on the extensive lawn or simply spot the wildlife – if you're lucky, you may see rabbits, badgers and the occasional deer.

Inside, there are even more options to keep your family or friends occupied. Listen to some music on the Bluetooth sound system, channel your inner Mozart at the electric piano or bang out some rhythms on the drum kit. If music isn't your thing, watch a movie in the cinema room or play some table tennis. After all that activity, unwind by the open fire if it's chilly, read a book on the Barcelona-style chair or have a soak in one of the freestanding baths.

With so much to do here, you may not find the time to explore, but if you do, you'll be rewarded with magnificent beaches and charming towns. Hastings, with its bars, cafes and music scene, is just over fifteen minutes by car, while it's the same distance to Rye. Camber Sands is Twenty-five minutes, while Great Dixter House and Gardens, built by architect Edwin Lutyens, is a ten-minute drive.


Home truths:
*There are two barbecues, one charcoal and one gas
*A high chair is available on request
*For health and safety, the hot tub is only available for adults over 16 years old
*Occasionally, the hot tub is not available until the day after you arrive due to cleaning
*The hot tub seats three comfortably
*There's a small annexe on the side of the house which is used for personal storage, and occasionally, a friend stays there – this will not affect your stay in any way
*We'd recommend a car to explore all that this area has to offer – there's parking for eight cars
*Robertsbridge Station offers direct links to London Charing Cross (one hour and twenty minutes)
*Please note that the 1959 Jukebox is currently out of order