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A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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Icklesham, ENG
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Dixter House and Gardens
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A luxurious self-catering retreat for two, complete with indoor pool & hot tub.

Blackthorn is a luxurious self-catering retreat for two, midway between the towns of Hastings and Rye, attached to the owner’s home with a distant view of the sea, and surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside. The cottage has a south-facing verandah, ideal for soaking up the ambience of this peaceful setting, and guests have exclusive access to the family’s heated indoor swimming pool and outdoor hot tub between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm daily. (These facilities are operational throughout the year). We are also happy to accommodate a young family with one child up to 24 months, and can provide a travel cot and high chair if required.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Mallydams Woods. An indoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities are available. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Church of St Thomas a Becket and a few minutes from St. Thomas the Martyr
This cottage offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. This cottage also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Winchelsea cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Strictly No pets except for guide dogs, sorry.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful restful location, hot tub and swimming pool perfect temperature. Accommodation clean and comfortable everything great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Welid M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing holiday.Great place, pool, hot tub and host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were amazing and accommodating to us. We had a lovely time celebrating our anniversary and my partners birthday. The views were amazing and the heated pool was lovely. Just what we needed after a hectic few months. We will be visiting again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. So relaxing hot tub and swimming pool a bonus. Hosts very friendly, location great just 15 mins drive to Hastings and Rye.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mini break

Loved this place, fantastic value for money, beautiful walks, lovely people, great facilities quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Getway

Lovely weekend in a beautiful property with everything we needed at hand. Great location and really nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Superb

Excellent location and perfect little hideaway 5*
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect anniversary treat!

My Wife and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary here. Property was immaculate and the private pool and hot tub were a perfect retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ellie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time !

Lovely place! Lovely people! Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

August M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing and peaceful stay x

What a lovely weekend x Had a lovely time at Blackthorn, hot tub was very relaxing and hot. Peter and Karen were both wonderful hosts. Highly recommend 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahfoozur R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Greeted by three lovely sheep and the owners Karen and Peter, who were stellar from start to end.The place was very clean, comfortable and exactly as described. Would 100% book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

What a treat, such a lovely property in the most beautiful setting with the added bonus of stunning views whilst relaxing in the hot tub. The facilities are amazing offering you everything you need. We are thoroughly relaxed and will certainly be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Situated down a lane with countryside views, close to the historical town of Rye. A homely cottage with access to a hot tub and swimming pool set at ideal temperatures. Perfect location for relaxation but within easy access to local towns. Would certainly recommend !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

I surprised my partner for a belated birthday present to go here and it was the best decision! Everything was perfect. Couldn’t have asked for more. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night break

Quiet location Close to a nice country pub Need your own transport
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven

Simply wonderful. The accommodation was clean and very comfortable, the views from the property were beautiful and the pool and hot tub were the icing on the cake. The owners made us feel so welcome and were just lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Peaceful country retreat

Set in peaceful countryside, with views over fields to the distance, this lodge is comfortable, warm and well equipped to a very high standard. We enjoyed the hot tub, the views from our window and local pub. The owners were welcoming, helpful and we would definitely recommend a stay here. Within easy distance of Whichsea, Rye and Hastings, there are interesting places to visit if you want to venture out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

The location was quiet and secluded and exclusive use of the pool and hot tub was great. Peter and Karen were very friendly and welcoming. The property is attached to their home but you always feel like you have total privacy. We hired a car and the cottage is very close to historic villages like Rye and Hastings, both well worth a visit. Overall it was excellent and we'd definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Midweek retreat stay

Beautiful location in the heart of the East Sussex Countryside. An idyllic treat set in stunning surroundings with personal and sole use of a hot tub and indoor swimming pool.Warmly welcomed by Karen on arrival.Blackthorns is spotlessly clean, has everything you could possibly need.Eggs, milk, biscuits, tea & coffee all supplied.We will definitely be returning and our adult children too.Thank you once again Karen & Peter for our Wonderful stay.
Grounds that Blackthorn is set in!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!!!!

We arrived later than the usual check in time but that was no issue. Peter was there to escort us and show us around and he had an amazing knowledge of the area and where we could visit. The property was sparkling clean, the bed massive and very comfortable, the amenities great and a real haven for our anniversary. Nothing was too much bother for our host and it felt great knowing if we needed anything we could ask. Had a lovely pub meal at The Queens Head which was a short walk from the property. We had the best weekend break for our Anniversary and have already said we would like to come back for longer in 2023. Amazing place, fantastic host - just what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We were impressed the miniute we saw Blackthorn Lodge. The property is very clean and modern. The lodge itself was bigger than expected and a super king size bed! Amazing! It was a birthday celebration (a big birthday) and was overwhelmed with a card and prosecco from Peter & Karen. The hot tub & pool are literally outside the lodge were brilliant, although the house is next door we never felt we were overlooked. Peter was a brilliant host, ideas for places to visit and very accomodating for any requests we had. Visited the Robin Hood pub just 5 minutes walk up the road, very nice. Will be recommending Blackthorn to many friends and family. A great place to stay, would love to come again. Thank you Peter & Karen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hall H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay in a wonderful location

This property is in an a wonderful location. The facilities with access to private indoor pool and hot tub are great. The hosts go out of their way to make your stay the best it can be with tips on where to go. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Lovely place with great host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Break

We stayed here for 2 nights we wish we booked an extra day as it wasn’t long enough, lovely area and not to far from the main town. The jacuzzi and pool were lovely and Peter was such a lovely host, made us feel so welcome and very informative of all information and things to do in the area. I would defo stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jemma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful Retreat

The property is situated on a beautiful piece of land and the property itself was spacious, well decorated, clean and cosy. Peter is a fantastic host and his communication throughout was impeccable. The added bonus of a private pool and hot tub made this property an outstanding place to stay. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021