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South Downs Cottage

Eastbourne, Sussex
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Romantic getaway for two at this traditional fishermen’s cottage
  • Pretty courtyard garden, an ideal space for al fresco drinks
  • Located just 200 yards from the seafront, with easy access to South Downs National Park
Property code: OC-EHC45

This property is located just a short walk from the seafront in the Meads Village area of Eastbourne, and within easy access to South Downs National Park. The beach at this side of town is quieter than the town’s main beach and has a more laid-back feel to it, and is backed on one side by pretty Italian-style gardens. There is a thriving community in Meads Village, and there is a good choice of shops, restaurants, and pubs just a few minutes from the property’s front door. Eastbourne town centre is just a mile’s walk along the seafront, or a short bus journey away, and offers a traditional beach with beach hut hire, the lovingly restored Victorian pier, and seaside shops.

The owners have thoughtfully styled this cottage to create a wonderfully restful retreat for two. On arrival, guests first come to the lounge, a lovely light room.  There is a sofa bed which can be convert to a bed if required, a vintage-style dresser, and a TV. From the lounge, a door leads through to the kitchen which is another pleasant light-filled space, offering an oven, gas hob, microwave, and fridge with ice compartment. The washing machine, meanwhile, can be found housed in a separate utility shed to the rear of the property. A doors opens onto steep, turned stairs, which take guest to the first floor accommodation. Here, guests will find a restful king-size room with wrought iron bedstead, stripped wooden floors, cosy rugs, and a wardrobe. Also on the first floor is the spacious bathroom which offers a bath with handheld shower along with a power shower over and WC.

Outside, there is a pretty, enclosed courtyard garden to the rear of the property where guests will find a table and chairs, perfect for enjoying al fresco drinks whilst taking in the sea air. There is roadside parking close to the house (subject to availability) for which a permit for one car is supplied.

  • 1 king-size bedroom, plus sofa bed
  • Bathroom with bath, handheld shower and power shower over, and WC
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, and washing machine
  • 1 small dog welcome
  • Roadside permit parking (subject to availability) with 1 permit supplied
  • Pubs, shops, and beach within walking distance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Jackie Hammond

This property is personally managed by Jackie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sue 1st May 2026

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Badly in need of decoration, new furniture and major overhaul. Backs onto large pub garden, very noisy in good weather, in the evening the air conditioning of the pub makes quite a loud noise too. A disappointing stay. Only good thing was the location. Near to Promenade which takes you to Eastbourne, Holywell beach and South Downs.

Reviewed by Charles 24th April 2026

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Reviewed by Leanne 12th April 2026

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Problems with the wifi internet throughout the stay. Phoned Eastborne Holiday Cottages (Reference 01621122) every day and was promised owners would call and email us. They never did. Internet never worked and very bad phone signal. Parking limited - could not park near property. Front garden overgrown and steps down to street level (left hand side Read morewall) unsafe. Inside banister to go upstairs to first floor also unsafe. Front living room sofa extremely uncomfortable and not nice to sit on. Limited glassware available in the kitchen. Hide

Reviewed by Marilyn 22nd November 2025

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Cottage was lovely, I booked it for my son who was visiting from South Carolina. He was very happy to stay there, and was very comfortable.I live in Meads,and was looking forward to seeing inside cottage. I was really impressed. Lovely location,close to shops, seafront and short walk into Eastbourne town. Very comfortable cottage.

Reviewed by Hans 11th October 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 8th September 2025

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Great location for sea front Garden is overlooked with side so no privacy and next to noisy pub

Reviewed by Maureen 10th July 2025

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We liked the cottage but found the stairs difficult but that was due to us as we are both over 80 and I am prone to falls, so this property was not ideal but there were stunning views nearby. We would recommend this property providing cleanliness issues were sorted out.

Reviewed by Petra 11th June 2025

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We enjoyed our stay very much. Cosy and comfortable cottage, nice surroundings. We loved the Meads area with the local shops and markets. We went to the South Downs National Park almost every day, it is very closeby and ideal for walking with our dog. We loved the parks near the beach front. Saw many animals. Eastbourne itself was not really our cuRead morep of tea but that was fine. Overall we are happy visitors (from Holland) and would recommend this sweet cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Ellen 17th May 2025

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south downs cottage was comfortable and in a perfect village location of meads at the foot of the south downs way. Eastbourne centre was accessible by bus or a lovely walk. The ship pub at the end of the street was dog friendly and food was excellent should you not want to cook after a busy day.

Reviewed by Peter 10th May 2025

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This cottage was cute & beautifully decorated with some lovely seaside touches. Location was excellent & in walking distance to the lovely beach. A good base but quite basic all round really. Cottage backs on to a pub but apart form Saturday night, all quite quiet. parking space can be tricky even with a permit.

Reviewed by Miranda 30th April 2025

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Cosy cottage, perfectly situated in very pretty streets. Everything we needed to hand - we ate both in the cottage and in local places. We walked directly onto the Downs and by the sea into Eastbourne. Great local facilities - food shops, pubs, lovely parks, a friendly Chinese restaurant and great cafe for breakfast, Jen's kitchen. A busy street toRead more park on even with a permit - we found a place around the corner for the car that didn't need a permit so we could relax and walk to most places. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 21st September 2024

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We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was small but cosy and had a nice feel about it. The location was superb, by the seafront, the downs and a good selection of local shops and eating places. We only had to walk a couple of hundred yards or less for our evening meals out. Central Eastbourne was a five minute drive away but was dissappointing and did nRead moreot live up to our expectations. Other locations such as Lewes, Rye and Pevensy Castle were not far away and were interesting visits. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 3rd August 2024

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Excellent cottage in fabulous location in Eastbourne. Loved the closeness to different beachy head walks and the scenic walk into town (approx 20 min). Great cafes on the beach at Holywell and in the local park - Cadence. Brilliant Chinese restaurant in Meads! Local pubs very welcoming with good food and the local supermarkets in Meads were well stRead moreocked. Cottage cosy with everything you need. Can recommend Beachy Head pub and the Tiger Inn at Eastdene. We will be back! Hide

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