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Charming and luxury retreat on our farm

Charming and luxury retreat on our farm

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Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Exterior
Private kitchen

Overview of Charming and luxury retreat on our farm

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Billingshurst, England
  • Popular LocationSumners Ponds7 min drive
  • Popular LocationFishers Farm Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSurrey Hills20 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Luxury En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming and luxury retreat on our farm

In the heart of glorious West Sussex countryside, at the top of a hill, tucked away on our 13 acre farm lies a charming and rustic luxury self-catering retreat named The Byre. Whether you are in need of a restful weekend retreat or a short vacation this is a perfect place to stay in comfort and style. Relax on the farm, or pick up the country trail right outside your front door and venture out. The vineyards, beaches, country pubs, and the glorious South Downs National Park await you.

As you enter the oak clad Byre you are greeted by colour, comfort and an array of mod cons.

Relax in front of the TV on the wonderfully comfortable Ercol sofa and chair, connected up to Amazon, Netflix, Youtube, BBC and more. Or light up the wood burning stove, throw on some logs and let the flames enchant and warm you. Or spoil yourself and do both!

If you’re feeling a little peckish then step into the well equipped kitchen – microwave, induction hob, oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and full complement of crockery, glassware and cutlery. It’s all there. As you wash up looking out of the kitchen window don’t be surprised if Nellie and Maggie, our two shaggy Shetlands ponies, aren’t up at the gate some 20ft away beckoning you to come over and visit with a cheeky carrot or three.

Off the kitchen you will find a delightful cloakroom, one of the two toilets, with its feature vessel basin on a rustic table with legs hand-painted legs in teal (its actually Vardo – one of those fancy names paints from Farrell and Ball!).

Heading up the oak staircase you come upon the beautifully vaulted ceiling under which sits the bedroom with its eclectic mix of old and new. From stripped back oak floor boards with divine underfloor heating to a 50 year old Ercol arm chair donned in vibrant teal velvet to antique pine cupboards to a contemporary luxurious double bed, this is the perfect place to recuperate after a day in the great outdoors.

A quirky oak door leads to the enticing shower to invigorate yourself. Oak and pine cupboards give you all the space you need to store all your bathing and beautifying bits and bobs.

Head back down and out of your back door onto the courtyard where you can breakfast, lunch or dine in the company of Nellie and Maggie or fire up a BBQ for some flamed grilled delights.

Every bit of floor, upstairs and downstairs has underfloor heating – even the understair cupboard just in case you want to stay warm whilst hiding there playing Hide and Seek!

For the eco warriors amongst you will love the solar panels, eco flush toilets and double glazing throughout, high spec insulation and air tested to the most demanding regs and external power points to enable you to charge up your electric car.

Across the courtyard within one of our barns you will find a laundry room with washing machine and dryers. There is also a recreational space including a Bonzini football table that came out of a Parisian café some 15 years ago. Enjoy! Some spare wellies and coats are available here in case you forgot to bring some.

It goes without saying all heating and hot water is provided together with linen and super soft towels.

Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are supplied as is free WiFi.

Mingle with your fellow travelers – there is an equally luxurious cottage next to yours - or do your own thing and venture out and explore glorious West Sussex.

You have direct access to footpaths and bridleways which take you through our farm and out into the beautiful countryside beyond. As you venture out of the farm you will notice our ponies. We run a private stud where we breed native ponies. If you are lucky you may even see a foal!

As well as our ponies we have 5 dogs and 4 farm cats so a lot going on around the Byre.

Property manager

Sarah Mahal

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Billingshurst

Located in Billingshurst, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Surrey Hills. Sumners Ponds and Fishers Farm Park are also worth visiting.
Map
Billingshurst, England

What's nearby

  • Sumners Ponds - 7 min drive
  • Fishers Farm Park - 8 min drive
  • South Downs National Park - 9 min drive
  • Virtual Flight Centre - 12 min drive
  • Surrey Hills - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Billingshurst Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Railway Inn - 5 min drive
  • Harris + Hoole - 11 min drive
  • The Selsey Arms - 7 min drive
  • Boars Head - 13 min drive
  • The Shelley Arms - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming and luxury retreat on our farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming and luxury retreat on our farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming and luxury retreat on our farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming and luxury retreat on our farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Sumners Ponds and 2.5 mi (4 km) from River Arun. Fishers Farm Park and South Downs National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Deepak & Sarah are wonderful hosts. The property is fabulous and they have thought of everything. The farm and animals are lovely. We can't wait to return. Thank you both so much. Claire & Jon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Brought my husband here for his 30th birthday and was so pleased I did. Incredibly friendly and helpful hosts, gorgeous accommodation and lovely surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This cottage had everything we could wish for. Comfortable, clean, beautifully decorated, simply Fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tevra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Byre
We stayed at the Byre for 4 nights and it was just perfect! Sarah and Deepak are so welcoming and happy to help whenever they can. You couldn't ask for better hosts! The Byre itself is beautifully done, the interior is gorgeous as well as the exterior. We loved having breakfast outside in the patio area and giving Nellie and Maggie, the two Shetland ponies, some apples as well! It is also a great place to go for walks and they provided such detailed descriptions of where to go. We are already thinking of booking another weekend during the winter and getting proper use out of the log burner!

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M., Plymouth, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat for 2!
We had a super time at The Byre. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable, we really didn’t want to leave. Deepak, Sarah & family are lovely, friendly hosts who were happy to recommend places to go/eat. All the appliances were top quality and the kitchen had everything we needed. Comfy bed, super shower and even a downstairs cloakroom! All we could hear were birds, horses and the occasional moo. We had the most amazing weather for the whole week meaning we could sit outside and eat everyday. We loved the 2 Shetland ponies who would come over looking for their carrots everyday. It’s also in a great place to visit Arundel, Petworth, the Weald and Downland outdoor museum (where The Repair Shop is filmed) We are already planning a return visit maybe next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Mahal

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We are the Mahal family. Deepak and I and 3 great kids - 2 girls and a boy. Girls are horse mad and our boy loves his sci-fi and woodworking. We moved to wonderful West Sussex 19 years ago - to enjoy the glorious countryside and bring our children up in a place where they could be free to adventure and learn to love all the countryside has to offer. No regrets.

Languages:

English
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