Hotel The Nest Danehill (Haywards Heath, United Kingdom)

About The Nest Danehill

THE SPACE: The Nest is a beautifully interior designed self-contained private woodland cottage with its own small garden and wonderful uninterrupted views to the woodland beyond. Ideally situated off a quiet country lane in the Sussex village of Danehill, a High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and on the edge of the 6,500-acre Ashdown Forest, synonymous with Winnie the Pooh. The award-winning Coach & Horses gastro pub is a 3 mins walk away. Sumptuous King size Four Poster Bed and comfy double sofa-bed with Egyption cotton bed linen. Find luxury and comfort with a connection to nature. Free, fast full-fibre WiFi keeps you connected. Free on site secure parking. The Nest is a welcoming and homely woodland retreat whether you are on a short break, business trip, romantic getaway or small family holiday. Unwind in a peaceful, bright and calm open-plan setting with the benefit of a four poster king size bed with new deep pocket sprung and memory foam combination mattress. Enjoy high quality Egyptian cotton crisp white bed linen, goose down duvets and hypoallergenic pillows along with soft blankets. The marble tiled bathroom has a double ended bath, overhead rainwater shower, waterfall taps, handheld shower and a towel rail. Christy towels, waffle dressing gowns, shower gel, shampoo/hand soap provided and hairdryer. The dining/work space with extendable wooden table and chairs easily seats 4-6 guests and there is a lovely, cosy sitting room area with comfy pull-out double sofa bed providing a 12 cm deep foam mattress. The sofa bed is suitable for 2 additional guests. A cot is also available if requested at booking. French windows maximise the inspiring and expansive woodland views with velvet curtains and black-out blinds to ensure a good night’s sleep. Overhead LED lighting is on dimmer switches to help set the mood. There is free full-fibre WiFi and a Smart 32”TV with over 150 Freesat channels, Netflix/Amazon Prime streaming option, DVD player and a digital radio. A selection of DVDs, board games, magazines, local area maps, children’s books, and a few cuddly toys are available. You will find good eaves storage space with lighting for luggage, suitcase stands, a clothes hanging rail, shoe rack and shelving. Ironing board and iron provided. Downstairs is a separate well-equipped kitchen including a cooker with double oven, grill and ceramic hob, extractor fan, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, cafetière, toaster, double sink, integrated fridge and a washer/dryer. There is a breakfast bar with seating for two next to the French windows overlooking the garden and woods. The characterful weather-boarded Nest, with Winnie the Pooh weather-vane, is approached from the drive via an external wooden staircase to the leafy first-floor entrance where you will find a useful rack for those muddy walking boots/wellies. The Nest is nestled under the canopy of an old pear tree and Scots pine with your own small private garden below furnished with dining table and chairs, a tranquil spot where you can relax and listen to the birds. There is storage space for bikes in the garage or under the external stairs. Free parking is available on the drive. Do help yourselves to the pears! SORRY NO PETS OR PARTIES AND NON-SMOKERS ONLY PLEASE. Guest access: You will have unlimited access to The Nest and its private garden, entered through the gate to the right of the external staircase. The Nest is a separate building at the top of the owner’s drive so very private and quiet. Your privacy will be respected and the owner's privacy should also be respected so their garden and house are not accessible, thank you. Other things to note: Fridge can be stocked with basics, prior to arrival on request at booking. Please advise estimated time of arrival at booking to ensure we are here to greet you and let you in or to arrange contact free check-in. Bookings are for short and longer term holiday lets. There is an additional charge for using the washer/dryer of £5 per use. THE BEAUTIFUL LOCATION: Danehill, Haywards Heath, East Sussex, United Kingdom The Nest in Danehill, East Sussex is ideally located to explore the Ashdown Forest, the South Downs and the vibrant, historic towns of Lewes, East Grinstead and Tunbridge Wells. The south Coast is within an hours drive, Brighton Marina 40 mins and Glyndebourne Opera House 30 mins. There are wonderful walks on the doorstep to take in the stunning countryside and many local attractions such as The Bluebell Steam Railway, Bluebell Vineyard Estates, Sheffield Park and Garden National Trust and Trading Boundaries Café and Concert venue. Also nearby is Borde Hill Gardens with work shops and open air concerts, Wakehurst Place Botanical Gardens and Ardingly Country Fair Showground. The charming villages of Lindfield, Hartfield, Horsted Keynes, Fletching and Forest Row are within a short drive and offer a variety of artisan shops, cafes and pubs. Nearby sporting and recreational activities include golf at Lindfield and Haywards Heath, water sports and sailing at Ardingly Reservoir Activity Centre and racing at Plumpton and Brighton. There is clay pigeon shooting at Northall Club in Fletching, fishing at Latchetts Lakes and riding at East View Farm Riding Centre both in Danehill.