Sussex Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Sussex

Welcome to the Sussex

Walking, wandering, strolling, skipping, cycling, riding or simply stretching out, Sussex has got an awful lot of stunning scenery, fine houses, glorious gardens, inviting coastline and colourful towns to explore and enjoy; in fact it’s a great place for your self catering cottage holiday. Already designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the rolling chalk hills and sweeping views of the South Downs has just been awarded National Park status offering you even more to enjoy.

Reputedly named after the Saxon tribe of Suth Seaxe in the 9^th century, with its direct links to London and facing our continental neighbours across the Channel, Sussex has long been a busy little county. Home of ancient Britons and Roman garrisons, Anglo-Saxon Kings, Danish raiders and the inevitable Norman invaders, indeed there was a strong Norman presence in Sussex even before the official Conquest. Much later during World War II most of the East Sussex coastline was turned into an armed camp with many civilians, including those living in Hastings and Eastbourne, evacuated inland.

Strong rural traditions and heritage coupled with powerful maritime history and rise of the south coast bathing resorts offer you and the whole family bags of things to see and do. The mild climate, beautiful beaches and vibrant south coast resorts of Eastbourne, fabulous Brighton and charming Hastings, all backed by some of the loveliest countryside in the UK, mean that whatever you taste you’ll never be short of wonderful attractions and activities and all within reach of your great value cottage holiday.

Things to do in the Sussex

Heritage lovers can immerse themselves in the goings-on of our ancestors over thousands of years; walk on floors laid 350AD at Bignor Roman Villa then head for 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Explore the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk at magnificent Arundel Castle and picnic at romantic Bodiam Castle, plus hop aboard the nostalgic steam trains of the Kent and East Sussex railway, the Prince Regent’s exotic Royal Pavilion in Brighton and learn about the World Wars I and II at Newhaven Fort.

Choose from the many lovely beaches and coves along the Sussex coastline. There are two award-winning beaches at Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, plus get away from it all seclusion at Ferring, Pagham and Aldwick or the rare plants and wildlife at Climping, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. All manner of Watersports, walking, cycling and riding are all available to enjoy this beautiful coast and further inland visit the famous gardens including Nymans.

There’s something for everyone at Knockhatch Adventure Park near Eastbourne with bags of indoor and outdoor activities and the Fort Fun Amusement Park. Kids will also love Ashdown Forest Llama Park, Wilderness Wood for letting off steam and Drusilla’s Park with its permanent Thomas the Tank Engine collection for the little ones.