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Hearth & Hollow The South East

History and style in the South Downs

With history going back to the 14th century and connections to Cromwell, Hearth & Hollow and its annex in a South Downs village in West Sussex is a unique and beautiful home for a gathering of up to 12 guests. Duck beneath low ceilings, run your hand along ancient oak beams and gather before the warmth of inglenook fireplaces. Step into the kitchen and the 21st century asserts itself, with two American-style fridge-freezers, a state-of-the-art Aga and a Nespresso coffee machine, among many mod cons.

Relax together in the cosy sitting room where the original carved fireplace rubs shoulders with the 55-inch TV and the French doors offer views across the lawns. Break off into the snug for PlayStation 4 with Virtual Reality and a library of books and board games. If work calls, there’s no better place than the sleek office, and when you clock off, you can wind down in the sauna.

In the summer months, make the most of the two-acre grounds with swimming pool, lawn tennis court and a hot tub. Sip drinks on the terrace beside the sunken Japanese pond, where there is a dining area, outdoor sofas and a heater. The annex has a fabulous summer room, with bifold doors, giving you the best of the outdoor and indoor worlds. Alternatively, pull the doors shut, lower the blinds and watch a movie on the 70-inch TV.

When it’s bedtime, the six ensuite bedrooms – four in the main lodge and two in the annex - are characterful and sumptuous, with old beams, quirky corners and some extra-low doorways that reminds you this is an ancient house with its own personality.

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What we think

Fun, history and character combine at Hearth & Hollow in a bucolic part of West Sussex. With a grass tennis court and beautiful pool and spa complex, this is a house with personality to spare.

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What to Expect

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We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Hearth & Hollow just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.

  • Welcome treats
  • Luxury bed linen, bath towels, pool towels, bathrobes and slippers
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Well equipped kitchen including Aga and hob, two electric ovens, two American fridge freezers, two dishwashers, Nespresso coffee machine and two ice makers
  • Separate kitchen in the annex
  • Dining room table that seats up to 12 guests
  • Superfast Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • 55” Smart TVs in the main sitting room and snug and 72” TV in the annex (with Sky Q and Now TV) with surround sound
  • Additional Smart TVs in 5 of the 6 bedrooms
  • PlayStation (PS4), board games and books in the snug
  • Log fires in the main sitting room, hall sitting room and kitchen dining room (logs provided)
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool (available May to September)
  • Hot tub (seats 6) with Bluetooth sound system
  • Combined sauna/steam room (seats 6) with shower and changing facilities
  • Outdoor sofas and sun loungers
  • Grass tennis court (available mid-April to end October) – rackets and balls provided
  • Two outdoor tables and chairs (one seating 10 and one seating 8 guests)
  • Built-in charcoal BBQ (charcoal provided)
  • Croquet lawn (croquet set provided)
  • Trampoline
  • Selection of Hunter wellies
  • EV charging point (free of charge)

Location

Enjoying a village location in the beautiful South Downs National Park in West Sussex, just a short drive from the picturesque market town of Petworth.

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