STUNNING FARM COTTAGES at South Downs Rural Retreats

Spacious and well equipped

This is the second time that we have stayed at South Downs Rural Retreats. The cottages are on a working farm which is peaceful with great views. Silver Birch Cottage is spacious with a reasonably well equipped kitchen. There is a large walk in shower with 2 shower heads. Towels are white, large, absorbent and fluffy kept beautifully warm by a large heated towel rail. The bed is comfy with white linen. There is plenty of very hot water! The tv and wi-fi work well.

I felt that the ‘welcome’ was a little underwhelming. No one really came to say ‘hello’ or asked if we needed anything during our 3 night stay. There was a pack of butter in the fridge whereas for us a pint of milk would have been a more appreciated gesture after a long journey. Kitchen supplies were running low from the previous guests but extras such as kitchen roll were not stocked. I cook and the selection of pans and utensils are a bit hit and miss - what happened to the humble potato peeler? It is quite expensive to stay at these Cottages and perhaps we expected just that little bit more. In saying that this is a working farm and I appreciate the proprietor has at times other priorities.

the property itself was absolutely beautiful the location was amazing ! we had booked for a wedding within findon village and found this stunner of a property having my little girl with me the outside area was an added bonus where she could run around and let steam off.There was a sheep fair on in the village the day of the wedding which meant the taxi had issues getting to us the lady I believe called Emma gave us a lift down to meet the taxi she went above and beyond to assure we got there.The cottage it beautiful and had absolutely everything we needed.will definitely return soon :)

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Stylish, clean, functional, rural, nice walks, close to town

we couldn’t stay longer