Elm tree is positioned in a stunning rural location yet only 15 minutes from lewes, 10 minutes from glyndebourne, 30 minutes from bustling brighton. A Unique and beautifully designed cottage, guaranteed to give you the space to have a restful & fun holiday, A large garden & patio, Hot tub, sauna, hammock & games room. Your surrounded by nature, But still close to the historic town of Lewes, Glyndebourne and still close to Brighton, the downs & the sea. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area. Days can be busy, then retreat back to this gorgeous house for a fire under the amazing star lit skies.
A beautiful large kitchen with surrounding views of the garden, It has a large informal dining table that can seat 10, french doors leading out to the garden/patio outside dinning, The kitchen also boasts an island ideal for working from or cooking at. Various cooking appliances, Double butler sink, dish washer, coffee machine, Dualit toaster and kettle.
A cosy window seat to snuggle up on and read your book or chat with a glass of wine while cooking.
Entrance Hall-
A bright high ceiling entrance hall welcomes you, with a Huge window looking over the garden, a sweeping Helical star case leads up to the 1st and 2nd floors. The entrance hall also gives you access to the kitchen, reception room 1, downstairs WC and boot room.
Down stairs WC -
Convenient WC on the ground floor.
Kitchen-
A beautiful large kitchen with surrounding views of the garden, It has a large informal dining table that can seat 10, french doors leading out to the garden/patio outside dinning, The kitchen also boasts an island ideal for working from or cooking at. Various cooking appliances, Double butler sink, dish washer, coffee machine, Dualit toaster and kettle.
A cosy window seat to snuggle up on and read your book or chat with a glass of wine while cooking.
1st reception room-
Leading off the kitchen to the heart of the home, This room is part of the original cottage and is a cosy room with a large fire place and original beam, a wood burning fire and comfy seating for games round the fire. A more formal dinning area can be found in this lovely room and large bi-fold doors leading on to the patio and sun loungers.
2nd Reception room_
Dropping down a couple of steps to this huge bright space, All your guests can gather on the large comfy sofa in front of a film/TV or cosy in front of the second wood burning stove to play games. Huge bifold doors lead on to the cosy area of the patio and has view of the garden and patio area.
Boot Room/Utility -
A space for all your coats, shoes and wellies so they are tucked away and out of view. There is also a washing machine and separate dryer. Plus a clothes horse. You can access the boot room from outside, to take off any muddy boots.
The under floor heating throughout the ground floor and radiators upstairs plus the hot water are all powered by an eco friendly air source heat pump.
Upstairs
1st floor
Upstairs you will find a long corridor with original floor boards leading to 3 spacious, light rooms.
2 rooms have lovely original double beds and one room has bunk beds, each room has plenty of space, Two of the rooms have floor to ceiling windows with stunning views of the surrounding trees and garden.
1st Floor bath room-
A stunning family bathroom with gorgeous tiles, large sink, roll top bath with views from the tub to the garden, whilst you soak. A large walk in shower with rain head and under floor heating.
2nd floor -
Up to the next floor via the sweeping helical staircase you come to the Spacious light master suite, You will find a lovely comfortable kingsize bed, beautiful curved roof, Glass fronted balcony with large Bi fold doors so you can sit and soak up the evening sun set with a G&T whilst looking out over the beautiful view.
A walk in wardrobe for all your clothes and a dressing table to ready yourself for an evening out at the two local pubs in walking distance to the property or why not try Glyndebourne for a treat.
On the 2nd floor is also a another stunning bathroom with beautiful marble tiles, a huge roll top bath, big enough for 2, A walk in shower with rain head. Rose gold fittings.
Finally another beautifully decorated bedroom with a kingsize bed, Original brick work from the cottage and light streaming through the velux windows, your right up with the tree tops and get wonderful bird song and views of the bright star lit sky's all from your bed.
Games Room- A separate outside barn house's a games room with foosball table, pool table, Dart board and games. A sofa and TV/DVD. A perfect place to have fun and find your inner child! There is plenty of space to enjoy and play at this property.
Bell Tent/Vintage Caravan
A bell tent can be put up on request to enjoy outdoor sleepovers during your stay, to get that proper outdoor country experience ( the morning bird song is beautiful) A fire pit for roasting marshmallows and bright star lit skies will complete your outdoor experience.
We also have a sweet vintage caravan which can be used at an extra cost please ask when booking.
Bedding must be provided by the guests for the bell tent and caravan so chuck in a sleeping bag & matt when packing, as no indoor bedding can be used outside.
The Garden
The house sits in an acre and a half of olde english garden, It is filled with beautiful flowers, hedgerow and trees with an abundance of birds and wild life.
The house is wrapped by 200m2 of patio, with different areas to enjoy, An outside eating area, sun loungers and a snuggly area, Table tennis table and Completed with fire pits for those late summer evenings outside and the odd marshmallow or two!!
The Hot Tub
The hot tub is situated under an huge eucalyptus tree, enjoy late night hot tubs for up to 6 people at a time, gazing up at the star lit sky's with a cool glass of wine. Light pollution is very minimal here and the sky's are beautiful. The perfect way to relax after long walks in the 400 acres off ancient woodland just a stones throw from the house.
We provide some bikes and there is some great biking to be had in the woods and around Laughton, Or a quick cycle to the local shop for fresh artisan bread and warm croissants is always fun. For more experienced bikers we would recommend bringing your own, there are plenty of exciting bike routes.
