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Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest

Cottage in Haywards Heath with kitchen and balcony

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Set in the picturesque Ashdown Forest, Bellflower Cottage offers a charming country retreat with an inglenook fireplace and wood burner. The spacious dining area opens onto a lovely terrace perfect for summer meals, while the first floor boasts delightful far-reaching views of the surrounding panorama.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 611 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest

A traditional cottage set within the Ashdown Forest, Bellflower Cottage is a delightful country retreat full of charm and character.

The welcoming living room has comfortable seating for six with an inglenook fireplace and a wood burner at its centre, perfect for a cosy evening relaxing after exploring the many surrounding attractions.

The spacious dining area leads directly onto the outside terrace area - great for summer dining options! There is even part of the original wattle and daub wall remaining in between the living and dining rooms which hints at the history of the building.

On the ground floor you will find an easily accessible king size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and on the first floor there are two further bedrooms; one king sized bedroom and a twin bedroom, both serviced by the family shower room.

There are delightful far reaching views from this floor which encompass the beautiful panorama surrounding the cottage.

Outside there is a great summer barbecue area available, with a large exterior table which overlooks the delightful gardens. If you stroll a little further through the fields you can also visit the lake within the grounds.

Free Wifi & Private parking available. Low beams throughout this property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

595474

About the area

Located in Haywards Heath, this cottage is in the city center. Priest House and Standen House and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hever Castle and Gardens and St. Margaret's Church. Heaven Farm and Wakehurst Place are also worth visiting. Visit our Haywards Heath travel guide
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Haywards Heath, East Sussex

What's nearby

  • Great Dixter House and Gardens featuring heritage elements
    High Weald
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brighton Beach featuring general coastal views
    Brighton Beach
    49 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Brighton Pier showing signage
    Brighton Pier
    51 min drive - 45.6 km
  • AY7KWM Brighton seafront - the view of the Brighton Centre and the Grand Hotel, East Sussex, England. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.
    Brighton Centre
    51 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Queen Victoria Hospital
    18 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • East Grinstead Station
    14 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Stables
    15 min drive
  • The Gardeners Arms
    14 min drive
  • The Nutley Arms, Nutley
    11 min drive
  • Seed Cafe
    15 min drive
  • The Crown Pub
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest?

As of Feb 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest on Feb 17, 2026 start from CA $1,602.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest located?

Located in the heart of Haywards Heath, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from National Cat Adoption Centre - Visitors Centre and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Ashdown Forest. Stone Farm Rocks and Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Bellflower Cottage - Ashdown Forest Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our time at the Bellflower Cottage. It is a working farm and our son loved visiting with the animals. The owners are onsite and lovely people. We hope to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CJ W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and warm at Christmas

My family had a lovely stay at Bellflower Cottage on the working, peaceful Twyford Farm. Hosts were kind and we appreciated the welcome goodies and mince pies. Although the weather was cold, we were comfortably warm and appreciated the kindling and wood. Check in and out were a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect for us

We had searched for a nice place for us, our visiting Kids and especially our dog. Also it had to be in the proximity of our daughters new school. So this location and house was a perfect match for us !!! Also very cosy.

10/10 Excellent

Marika C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fairytale cottage

We traveled around Europe for three weeks ans this was mine, my husbands and my three kids favorite place we stayed. It was like living in a magical fairytale and waking up every day in the most beautiful place. My kids loved walking around the lake om the property and spending time with the cows and sheep. The kitchen was perfect for cooking meals and the large dining area was perfect for us. It was a great location to see castles, explore beaches and so much more. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucolic retreat

Not the easiest cottage to find since it took 2 attempts! However, once located we were thrilled to find picture postcard perfect home away from home. Clean, comfortable, and well appointed with nice outdoor space. Very easy access to local countryside.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Malcolm S.

Cottage in the countryside

Lovely cottage on the edge of Ashdown Forest, with lots of walks nearby. Comfortable accommodation, although upstairs requires ducking under beams. The weather was beautiful for our stay and we were able to eat outside a lot and it was lovely to do so. Cottage could do with a little TLC, which would make a big difference
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10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

A cosy retreat

Bellflower Cottage was perfect for a NYE weekend getaway - very warm (we had to turn the heating down!), clean, well equipped (although we had to ask for loo roll and dishwasher tabs), beautifully decorated and so peaceful. The quintessential English country cottage! Gorgeous walks from the door and lovely outside space (which only the dog took advantage of as the weather was so wet!) We did struggle with the beams with 3 out of 6 of us banging our heads, but we knew from the description that they were there before we booked. So our bad! A lovely, lovely stay. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

A cosy retreat

Bellflower Cottage was perfect for a NYE weekend getaway - very warm (we had to turn the heating down!), clean, well equipped (although we had to ask for loo roll and dishwasher tabs), beautifully decorated and so peaceful. The quintessential English country cottage! Gorgeous walks from the door and lovely outside space (which only the dog took advantage of as the weather was so wet!) We did struggle with the beams with 3 out of 6 of us banging our heads, but we knew from the description that they were there before we booked. So our bad! A lovely, lovely stay. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

janet w.

Beautiful cottage in peaceful surroundings

We had a fabulous holiday as a family for my son’s 30th birthday. The cottage was so cosy had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Beautiful walks right on our door step and my granddaughter loved seeing the sheep and cows on the farm.

8/10 Good

Phyllis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful cottage and surrounding countryside. My husband, son, daughter-in-law and two granddaughters (18 mo & 3 yrs were very comfortable. The amenities were excellent and Laura was very sweet…loved the goodies left for us! We took lots of amazing walks…favorite was the “Winnie-the-Pooh” walk in Ashdown forest nearby. Would highly recommend for a quiet, relaxing stay close to Haywards Heath village.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

This is the perfect place for that relaxing family getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and picturesque escape to the English countryside.

The cottage itself is cozy, charming, and beautifully decorated, with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. From the well-equipped kitchen to the comfortable beds and stylish bathroom, everything was thoughtfully designed and impeccably maintained. The cottage also has a lovely private garden, perfect for enjoying a cup of tea or a glass of wine in the fresh air. But what really sets Bellflower Cottage apart is its location. The cottage is situated on Twyford Farm, surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside. It's a peaceful and tranquil spot, ideal for a relaxing getaway. And yet, despite its rural setting, the cottage is conveniently located just a short drive from the charming village of Horsted Keynes, with its historic church, traditional pub, and friendly locals. During my stay, I enjoyed exploring the local area, taking long walks in the countryside.Overall, I would highly recommend Bellflower Cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful and picturesque escape to the English countryside. The cottage itself is a true gem, and the surrounding area is simply stunning. It's the perfect place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Autumn stay in Sussex with family

The cottage was a lovely place to stay in with family. Great location for local walks. Kitchen was ample for us to cook as a group of six. Nice wood burner and comfy sitting space. Underfloor heating was lovely. Quiet except for owls! A very enjoyable stay. A minor couple of points: it would be helpful to have a book/folder including all the house information in addition to TV stuff. Also the initial description should include the fact that upstairs there are 2 cross beams in the corridor which are only about 5' high - meaning you have to bend every time you go through. So beware.