Title: The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award Riverfront cottage with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award (Haywards Heath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119290000/119284200/119284200/w904h683x60y0-ac35411d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award (Haywards Heath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119290000/119284200/119284200/w905h683x59y0-4050b9e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award (Haywards Heath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119290000/119284200/119284200/3077efb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award (Haywards Heath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119290000/119284200/119284200/w904h683x60y0-02587938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award (Haywards Heath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119290000/119284200/119284200/5764da65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling and kayaking at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom377 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Outdoor space - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award New to VRBO, The Nest is a beautifully interior designed self-contained cottage with a private 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 2-3 mins walk. Four Poster and sofa-bed. Find luxury and comfort with a connection to nature. The space The Nest has achieved the coveted VisitEngland Gold Award for excellence. You will be assured of a welcoming and homely idyllic 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 sumptuous four poster king size bed and deep pocket sprung and memory foam combination mattress and a comfy double sofa bed. Enjoy high quality Egyptian cotton crisp white bed linen, goose down duvets and a selection of hypoallergenic pillows along with soft blankets. The marble tiled bathroom has a double ended bath with P shaped shower enclosure, overhead rainwater shower, waterfall taps, handheld shower and a heated towel rail. Very good water pressure. Christy towels, waffle dressing gowns, shower gel, shampoo/conditioner, hand soap and hairdryer provided. The dining/work space with extendable wooden table and upholstered chairs easily seats 4-6 guests with a cosy electric woodburning fireplace opening to a lovely, elegant sitting room area with comfy pull-out double sofa bed providing a 12 cm deep foam mattress and bamboo topper. The sofa bed is suitable for 2 guests. A cot is also available if requested at booking. French windows maximise the 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, Bluetooth speaker, and a digital radio. A selection of board games, magazines, local area maps, children’s books, and a few cuddly toys are also available. You will find good eaves storage space with lighting for luggage, suitcase stands, a clothes hanging rail, shoe rack and shelving. Iron and ironing board provided. Downstairs is a separate well-equipped kitchen including a cooker with double oven, grill and ceramic hob, extractor fan, microwave oven, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, cafetière, toaster, double sink, integrated fridge, freezer 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 making it feel like a treehouse and 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 with lovely woodland views, furnished with dining table and chairs, a tranquil spot where you can relax and listen to the birds. There is space for bikes to be stored under the external stairs. Private secure parking is available on the drive. Do help yourselves to the pears! 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. The Nest is accessed via an external staircase to the leafy first floor entrance and is not suitable for wheelchair access. 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 Sorry no pets or parties and non-smokers only please. Well trained assistance dogs welcome. There is free full-fibre Wi-Fi at The Nest. Free secure on site parking for 1 car, if 2 spaces required please request at time of booking. Please advise estimated time of arrival at booking to ensure we are here to greet you. Remote check-in can also be arranged. Bookings are for short and longer term holiday lets. There is an additional charge for using the washer/dryer of £5 per use. Sorry no wheelchair access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 13 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways (36 inches high) - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic soft drink bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 377 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112914500/112914483/6e4cf24d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Side with Free Parking | By My Getaways Brighton - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available - Microwave 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=112914483&PinnedHotelID=112914483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91400000/91399500/91399419/6c9e471c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Lovely, Luxury flat close to attractions and beach Seaford - 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Their house and garden are not accessible. Thank you. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Cot is available if requested at booking. ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.040295,0.014936&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DtpvHk%7CA%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%3FY%40WBW%40Y%40WBWBWBY%40WBWDWBWDUBWDWDUDWDUDWFUDUFUDUFUFUFSHUFSFUHSHSFSHSHQHSHQJQHQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOJOJOJMLMJMLMLMJKLMLKLKJKLINKLILILGNILGLINGLENGLENELENENCLENCNCNANCLANANAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLDNBNDLDNDNDLFLDNFLHNFLHLFLHNHLJLHLJJJLJLLLJJLLLJLLLJLLNJNHNJNLNHPJNHPJPHPJPHPHRHRHPHRFRHRFTFRHTFRFTFTDTFTFTDTDVDTFVBTDVDVBTDVBVBVBVBX%40VBV%40VBX%40V%40V%40X%3FV%40X%40V%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAVAX%3FVAXAVAVCXAVCVAVCVCVCVCVEVCVEVEVCTGVETEVETGTGTETGTGTGRITGRGRITGRIRIPIRIPIRKPIPKPIPKNIPMNKNINKNMLKNMLKLMLKLMJMLMJKJMHMJMHOHMHMHMHOFMFOFMFMFODODMDODOBMBODO%40MBO%40OBO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMCOAOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOGMGOGMGMGOIMGMIMKOIMKKIMKMKMMKKMMMMKMMMKOKMKOKOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKQISIQISIQGSISIUGSGSIUGSGUGUEUGUEUGUEWEUEWEUEWCWEWCWEWCWAWCWCWCWAWAYCWAW%3FYAWAY%3FWAY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L47P5UMYPnkocC3WDrvmB2xwka0=) Haywards Heath #### What's nearby - High Weald \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - National Cat Adoption Centre - Visitors Centre \- 5 min drive \- 2.4 km - Wakehurst Place \- 14 min drive \- 13.6 km - American Express Stadium \- 30 min drive \- 31.5 km - Brighton Beach \- 40 min drive \- 39.7 km #### Getting around - Uckfield Buxted Station - 13 min drive - Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Shant - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Crown Pub - ‬4 min drive - ‪Thai Time - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Swan - ‬8 min drive - ‪Forest Brasserie - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award? ### What time is check-out at The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award? ### Where is The Nest Danehill - Idyllic Woodland Retreat VisitEngland/AA 4 Star +Gold Award located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional