Hop Cottage

Couples and solo travellers will find Hop Cottage a straightforward base for exploring the Sussex coast and South Downs. The single bedroom has a double bed, and the bathroom is ensuite. Ground floor living means everything is on one level: an open-plan kitchen and living area with a smart TV, French doors onto a patio with barbecue, and private parking for two cars. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi are included.

The cottage sits just outside East Dean village, where the green is ringed by pubs and a deli, and a short walk away from Beachy Head's white cliffs. From the door, you can reach circular walking routes and longer trails across the Downs; the South Downs Way itself runs nearby. The wider area suits walkers year-round, plus cyclists heading to Friston Forest, kayakers at Cuckmere Haven, and birdwatchers tracking migrating species. The beach is 1.4 miles away. One well-behaved pet is welcome. No smoking inside.