The Coach House, Beech Hill Farm, Rushlake Green, Heathfield, Sussex ,England (Walks in Sussex, 1066 country, Heart of Sussex, Battle, Castles, Country Retreat)

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The Coach House, Beech Hill Farm

The Coach House, Beech Hill Farm, Rushlake Green, Heathfield, Sussex, England

An unusual set-up, and so refreshing. On her organically run smallholding, Julia has created a creative escape for those who want to come and write, read or paint. And the Coach House – oceans of daffodils to one side, a country road to the other – has been designed as an open-plan, lofty, two-room retreat. The living area, rising to the rafters (1799), has contemporary Scandinavian-style furniture, bold splashes of colour and kilims on a sweep of maple parquet running through folding doors to the bedroom on the other side. The streamlined kitchen is also here, neatly tucked under the dormer. It is excellently equipped, and you look out across the wild garden to the beauty of the High Weald as you rustle up a meal (home-grown lamb, maybe?). Julia is committed to conservation, so the fabrics are natural, the water for the main house solar, and the sheep rare-breed. Extra guests or friends can stay in the farmhouse or, indeed, the Studio, a flexible project space. This well-known area has endless delights, from gardens to Glyndebourne, there's a really good food pub a mile away, and more beyond.

Winner in the Resource Efficiency Category, 2004 SEEDA Sustainable Business Awards and a Gold award-holder in the GTBS scheme. A working organic smallholding.

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The Coach House, Beech Hill Farm

Contact: Julia Desch

Tel: 01435 830203
Fax: 01435 830203
Sleeps: 2
Rooms: House for 2-3 (1 twin/double; folding bed).
Price: £325 – £420. special rates for Short Breaks -£225(low season) £260(high s
Closed: Rarely.

Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility.

Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

A personal, retreat space
Eco-tourism at an organically-run farm with homegrown organic produce such as rare breed lamb
Wensleydale Woolcrafts on the farm
Glyndebourne in October
Sarah Raven's garden 4 miles away
wonderful food at local pubs

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

The Coach House from the garden

The living room through to the bedroom area

The bedroom area under the gallery

The garden room and patio for bikes, barbecues...

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of The Coach House, Beech Hill Farm and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.