Title: Tennis Court Cottage Sussex Village South Downs - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Tennis Court Cottage Sussex Village South Downs Cottage with kitchen, near South Downs National Park ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83793800/83793797/c19a3f7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83793800/83793797/731c4c08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83793800/83793797/812d64a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83793800/83793797/2d7e2a54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83793800/83793797/5a7ef5b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled at the foot of the South Downs National Park, Apple Tree Cottage offers a serene escape for families. Unwind in the large garden overlooking the national park, enjoy private use of an old tennis court or explore nearby Washbrooks family farm and Hurst college. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this charming cottage also features a country kitchen with a wood burning stove. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Tennis Court Cottage Sussex Village South Downs Apple tree cottage at the foot of the South downs national park is a place where you can relax with the whole family. The location is very peaceful yet a 3-4 minute walk to the High st where there are 3 pubs , 2 restaurants and a supermarket. The cottage has a large garden overlooking the NP. It has private use of an old Tennis court. There are plenty of walks to explore. Washbrooks family farm is a 3 minute walk away brighton beach 15 min drive London 1hr 30 Hurst college 2 min The space The country kitchen opens through to the living area where a wood burning stove serves both sides The property has three bedrooms but can sleep up to 8 people. There are two bathrooms There is an outside dining area which has a bbq and a fire pit There is a Tennis court for private use Guest access Access to the cottage is completely private. The drive is approx 300 - 400m from the main road There is parking for three cars . There is a gate which opens to a front garden Other things to note The cottage stands alone nestled on the foot of the South Downs National Park . There is a private gate which has a path that takes you to The village where you can enjoy various pubs , a pizzeria, Morleys restaurant Hampers a Deli (where Bob sells a selection of delicious deli type foods and has lovely take away meals ) Opposite the drive there is Washbrooks farm which is a real hit with Children . ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116290000/116280300/116280262/e6c14e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The West Wing – A Luxurious Country Escape Near Brighton, with Hot Tub & Pool HENFIELD - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=116280262&PinnedHotelID=116280262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27558900/27558877/2cddefd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous 'Alice in Wonderland' Cottage in the Lanes, Brighton Pier/Seafront Brighton City Centre - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Laundry - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=27558877&PinnedHotelID=27558877&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34046700/34046629/9ba11eb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Looking Glass Cottage Magical 'Alice in Wonderland' Cottage Brighton City Centre - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=34046629&PinnedHotelID=34046629&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118840000/118830100/118830058/ebdc2e61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Farmhouse Retreat |South Downs |Sleeps 8 Streat - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi CA $760 CA $1,127 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=118830058&PinnedHotelID=118830058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29500000/29496000/29495971/w1739h1298x0y6-ffbc5bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Side House - Great Central Location, Modern & Homely. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.931904,-0.172469&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:oo%7BuH%7Ct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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7pMX0tsKzxxA0fXFW9XPUAdJfTk=) Hurstpierpoint, England #### What's nearby - Preston Park - 12 min drive - 14.1 km - American Express Stadium - 14 min drive - 18.3 km - Brighton Beach - 16 min drive - 17.1 km - Brighton Centre - 17 min drive - 17.1 km - University of Sussex - 18 min drive - 16.0 km #### Getting around - Hassocks Station - 4 min drive - Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Thatched Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Proper Cycling & Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jack And Jill Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Corner Cafe Hassocks - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Barn - Coffee Shop And Resturant - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tennis Court Cottage Sussex Village South Downs pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Tennis Court Cottage Sussex Village South Downs? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tennis Court Cottage Sussex Village South Downs? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Tennis Court Cottage Sussex Village South Downs located? > Situated in Hassocks, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of South Downs National Park, All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. Sussex Prairies Garden and Ditchling Beacon Car Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Hassocks Station is 30 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tennis Court Cottage Sussex Village South Downs Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard F. Apr 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice break An enjoyable stay. Highly recommend the restaurant Morley’s in the town. ##### Richard F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan F. Oct 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for a weekend with friends Brilliant location close to pubs, restaurants, deli, bakery and more. Beautiful setting close to south downs for walking and easy to get to Very useful hosts who were communicative throughout and very welcoming ##### Dan F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie R. Oct 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Gathering Seven of us stayed for a weekend family gathering. Plenty of outside space and good location for village. Very good kitchen, we cooked supper on arrival and breakfasts. Hosts very helpful and friendly. Weather was amazing for October so we were out and about most of the time. ##### Jackie R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Simone T. Apr 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Simone T. 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