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Pump Cottage - Beddingham

Beddingham, near Lewes, Sussex
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Fantastic local walks straight from the property across the South Downs National Park
  • Enjoy stunning countryside views and spectacular sunsets from the decked garden area
  • Close to Glyndebourne and the pretty village of Alfriston with its traditional village pubs
Overview
Property code: OC-79182

Conveniently located at the foot of the South Downs in the pretty Sussex village of Beddingham, surrounded by farmland, within close proximity to Lewes with shops and pubs and only 5 miles from the coast, making this the perfect place for a relaxing break. Those looking to soak up the local culture can enjoy the world-renowned Summer concerts at Glyndebourne Opera House, explore the first property acquired by the National Trust in Alfriston, visit Charleston, former home of the Bloomsbury Group, and where Virginia Woolf would often visit, or the Rathfinny Wine Estate, one of Europe’s largest privately owned vineyards. Brighton is only a short drive away with it's Royal Pavilion and a shopper’s paradise offering boutique shopping combined with fantastic places to eat and drink.

Enter this pretty studio cottage, located in the owner’s grounds where there is space for dropping off coats and shoes before heading into the bright and airy lounge/kitchen/diner/sleeping area. The cosy lounge area is the perfect place to curl up in one of the armchairs after a busy day exploring and watch a film or favourite programme on the Smart TV or relax with a good book. The kitchen is well-equipped with a double electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice compartment, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher and a DAB/CD radio, perfect for preparing romantic meals which can then be enjoyed at the breakfast bar with bar stools. The bedroom area offers a sumptuous king-size bed and a handy freestanding unit, this doubles as storage for guests’ belongings, with a space for the Smart TV so you can enjoy a lie-in watching your favourite programme, and a divider from the kitchen/diner. The property is completed with a shower room with shower and WC.

Heading outside to the patio area that's set within an acre of well-kept garden, the garden offers spectacular countryside views and the patio table and chairs are perfect for sitting out on a warm evening and enjoying the magnificent sunsets. There is ample private secure parking available. Due to the location of the property you may experience some road noise during busy times

  • 1 king-size bed
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Double electric oven and gas hob, fridge with ice compartment, washer/dryer, dishwasher and microwave
  • Smart TV in lounge, Smart TV in the bedroom area and DAB/CD radio in the kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Patio with table and chairs
  • Due to the location of the property there may be some road noise whilst in thegarden
  • Ample private secure parking available
  • Beach 5 miles, Pub, restaurant and shops 2.5 miles
  • Approximately 1 hour by train from London Victoria to Lewes
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Carol Thompson

This property is personally managed by Carol.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Annie 24th May 2026

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Extremely neat, tidy and comfortable retreat with lovely owner close at hand. Also full use of beautiful garden which was ideal for a relaxing evening drink. Would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by L 6th April 2026

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Reviewed by Linda 18th March 2026

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A small but very well executed space with everything you may need for a comfortable stay. Very comfortable bed, excellent shower & pressure. Very generous welcome pack. Lovely hosts nothing too much trouble, go over & above to make sure your stay enjoyable. Will be back.

Reviewed by Patrick 21st November 2025

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Small but comfortable. Definitely 2 people max. Only single downside was very busy road alongside, Noise not a problem for us-- just a dangerous road with fast drivers !

Reviewed by Niall 10th November 2025

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Lovely cosy cottage in a fantastic location within a short drive of Lewes / South Downs / the beach. Very welcoming and helpful hosts who made every effort to ensure we had a really enjoyable stay

Reviewed by Roger 5th September 2025

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Excellent, well equipped cosy cottage.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 1st August 2025

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Reviewed by Wouter 25th July 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay. Wonderful place, lovely owners, very helpful and respectful of our privacy. Great locations with great places to visit nearby.

Reviewed by Joyce 14th July 2025

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Reviewed by Christopher 27th June 2025

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Really comfortable and well designed for with everything one needs

Reviewed by Gill 13th June 2025

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A very comfortable little cottage that has been well planned using the space available. The owners have paid great attention to detail and is tastefully furnished, a very comfortable bed and superb linens. Excellent garden space too. Pump Cottage is ideal for exploring the eastern end of the South Downs. We completed large sections of the long distRead moreance footpath, using free car parks in the vicinity and the excellent bus service. It is well worth researching timetables for both buses and trains. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 6th June 2025

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Excellent accommodation and really friendly owners. Lovely view from the back garden.

Reviewed by Joy 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Chantelle 16th May 2025

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A delightful cottage and garden with lovely owners. Would thoroughly recommend and well be back again soon! A fantastic location for exploring The South Downs and Sussex as a whole.

Reviewed by Roger 9th May 2025

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Urgent need of the decor being updated.

Reviewed by Sophie 2nd May 2025

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Very lovely property. Very nice location. Owner very polite and welcoming, nothing too much trouble. Close to lots of amenities and scenery locations. One thing to note, if your Sat Nav takes you to a place called Barcombe, that is not the location to go as this is 20 odd minutes from the Pump Cottage you actually need to be. Best to just sat nav tRead morehe actual postcode and then youll get there easier. Would recommend and would stay again Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 18th April 2025

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Terrific weekend break away. Our hosts were so friendly and generous - really appreciated the welcome pack. Nothing was too much trouble. Our dog was also made to feel very at home, which is so lovely. Clean and comfortable, well-equipped and beautifully furnished and decorated.

Reviewed by Joanna 21st March 2025

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It was a lovely little cottage, extremely comfortable and my dog loved the huge garden. David was very helpful and a very central location for so many beautiful places. Unfortunately I'm sensitive to noise and struggled with the traffic noise as it is so close to a busy A road. Otherwise I couldn't fault it.

Reviewed by Joanne 31st January 2025

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Our stay in Pump cottage was perfect from the get go. Our hosts couldn't have been more welcome or helpful. Visiting during the winter meant we didn't explore much in the evenings. This meant using the kitchen facilities which were very well equipped. The garden was perfect for allowing our dog to have a mooch so we didn't have to rush out to walk Read moreher. There is so much to do in the area that we would love to revisit one day and would definitely plan to stay at Pump Cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Nicky 26th October 2024

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Pump Cottage was a wonderful place to stay. David and Carri were so welcoming and friendly. The welcome pack was amazing. The cottage is compact but was really well appointed to a high standard. Everything that we needed was there and our hosts had offered to help if we had any queries. The very best part was the garden, which David, Carri and BootRead mores, the lovely lab, happily shared with us. The adjacent road was very busy, but it was not a problem to us. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 14th October 2024

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Beautiful compact cottage set in manicured grounds. Welcoming and attentive hosts especially Boots the canine concierge.

Reviewed by Diane 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by Chris 30th August 2024

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Great cottage high class fittings well equiped all you need. use of wonderfull garden, very friendly owners good location for Sussex Downs nice pubs near so what more could you ask for 5 star rating all round great holiday!

Reviewed by Deborah 23rd August 2024

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Compact and cosy but so well designed that felt spacious and had everything we needed. Incredibly clean with welcoming hosts - including their lovely dog!

Reviewed by Melinda 10th August 2024

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Pump Cottage is a very special little home set within the most beautiful garden. The interior is cleverly designed with lots of luxury touches. Our charming hosts and their gorgeous dog couldnt have been more welcoming. Would highly recommend a stay here, 10/10!

Reviewed by Joanne 3rd August 2024

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We loved our stay at Pump Cottage. The accommodation is cosy and compact, but is well-equipped and has been cleverly designed to provide ample space for two. The bed is very comfy and the shower is excellent. The outside space is beautiful and we will miss our evenings sitting in the gazebo watching for bats as the sun sets. Owners, David and CarriRead moree, are so kind and welcoming - keen to offer help if needed, but not obtrusive in any way. We very much hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 18th July 2024

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We felt this cottage was a gem. Firstly it was beautifully equipped but the two areas where it won us over were the friendly owners and that that they wanted to share their large garden with us and our dogs. The location meant it was easy to find good dog walks on the Downs (South Downs Way) and the River Ouse banks. Light sleepers might find the tRead moreraffic on the A26 to/from Newhaven affects them but we happily slept through on the comfortable bed. Hide

Reviewed by John 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Arthur 21st June 2024

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This cottage is perfect for two people. Helpful owners. Beautiful garden with wide-reaching views. Good location for visiting a wide range of interesting places. Road noise could be off-putting.

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Bramley & Teal is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.