Knowle Lodge - Petit Knowle

Petit Knowle is a single, self-contained unit on the ground floor—everything you need in one flowing space. The living area opens onto a small patio with garden furniture through French doors. The kitchen is equipped for real cooking: electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer and washing machine are all there. A double bedroom and wet room with shower complete the layout. Electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi are included; heating is electric throughout.

You get private parking for one car on site and a bike store. The village of Cuckfield—recorded from the 13th century—sits between the South Downs and Ashdown Forest, with a pub and restaurant within 200 yards and a shop just 400 yards away. The area suits anyone wanting to explore the local gardens at Borde Hill, Nymans, Wakehurst Place and Sheffield Park, or to visit the Bluebell steam railway and nearby vineyards. Haywards Heath is three miles away with London train connections; Gatwick airport is 20 minutes' drive. The coast at Brighton lies 16 miles south. No smoking is permitted.