Station Cottage Winchelsea

This charming countryside retreat perfect for couples and small families is part of a row of former railway worker cottages with the train station nearby that offers easy access to Rye Hastings and beyond. Located on the edge of Winchelsea the centre of this pretty town is less than a mile away and offers a welcoming pub and local shop for picking up dinner ingredients. Keen walkers will be spoilt for choice with an abundance of footpaths that meander across the rolling Sussex countryside. Families can enjoy a trip to nearby Winchelsea Beach (2 miles) with its the gentle shelving beach and ancient petrified forest which is visible at low tide. Also nearby is the market town of Rye (3 miles) which offers many independent shops and restaurants - the perfect place for whiling away an afternoon exploring the antique shops or enjoying an afternoon tea. For those who want to explore further afield take a trip to nearby Hastings (9 miles) where family-friendly seaside attractions await. Step inside the front door where a warm welcome awaits and a small hallway offers space for dropping off coats and shoes before heading through to the cosy lounge. Light the wood burner on chilly evenings and curl up with the family in front of the Smart TV to catch up on your favourite shows or just relax with a good book after a busy day. From the lounge head through to the dining area which adjoins the kitchen - an ideal space to gather everyone for dinner or to enjoy an evening of board games. The light and bright kitchen enjoys spectacular views and is well-equipped with everything you need for creating delicious family meals while the crowning glory of the ground floor is a stunning garden room which links the lounge and kitchen. This is the perfect spot for relaxing with a morning coffee and savouring the spectacular views where a handy set of binoculars enables you to keep watch on the local wildlife - there is also a further dining table and chairs for those who wish to eat here. When day turns to night head upstairs where two delightful bedrooms await a king-size room and a welcoming bunk bedroom both served by a well-appointed shower room with a walk-in shower. Outside take in the glorious surroundings from the spacious lawned garden where children and dogs will love playing in the sun. On warm evenings gather at the gravelled patio to enjoy alfresco meals using the charcoal BBQ and seating that await. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size, 1 bunk room. 1 shower room with walk in shower and WC. Electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave. Highchair available. Wood burner (first basket of logs provided). 1 dog welcome. Smart TV in the lounge, DVD player and DAB Radio with Bluetooth speaker. Starlink Internet. Selection of DVDs and games are available. Fully enclosed garden with patio seating and a charcoal BBQ. Private parking for 2 cars. Shop, pub and restaurant 0.9 miles. Beach 2 miles. Please note the track to the cottage from the main road is an unadopted private road and may not be suitable for vehicles with a low suspension .Please note this track and the land around it do not belong to the cottage and should be used for access only. If walking along the track, please keep dogs on a lead and do not allow children or dogs to stray onto the ground beside it.. The property is situated in a residential area, the owner would appreciate it if guests respect the quiet neighbourhood and refrain from making excessive noise at a late hour and respect the neighbours privacy.