City center stay.You'll find South Downs National Park and Malling Down Nature Reserve within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Glyndebourne Opera House and Lewes Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
South Downs National Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Malling Down Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
Cliffe High Street - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
Lewes Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
Glyndebourne Opera House - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
Getting around
Uckfield Isfield Station - 5 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
The Laughing Fish - 5 min drive
The Green Man - 5 min drive
Dill - 6 min drive
The Dorset - 6 min drive
The Royal Oak - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Vane Cottage is a quintessential British retreat in rural Lewes, East Sussex. Within a short drive of Lewes town and bustling Brighton you won't be short of things to do when not cosying down in this beautiful countryside family home. Lewes is steeped in History with landmark sites such as Lewes Castle & Wealden Hall House known as Anne of Cleves House which are well worth a visit. Lewes has an abundance of local restaurants, cafes and boutique stores as well as it's own train station running direct to Brighton. Vane Cottage is situated on private land with acres of walks on your doorstep with outdoor furniture for entertaining. Make sure to check in with the host and find out which routes are the best to take. Glyndebourne Opera House is on your doorstep so make sure to check out what's on before travelling and get something booked in.
On arrival you will find a locally sourced welcome pack including, jacket potato, eggs, bacon, sausages, cheese , butter, yoghurt, bread , fresh fruit bowl, milk, fruit juice, teas & sugar to get you started. Vane Cottage has two bedrooms , one king size double bedroom and one twin bedroom suitable for a family of four or small adult group travelling together. If you need to alter the items included due to dietary requirements please enquire and let us know.
Children are more than welcome; Vane Cottage includes, stair gates, travel cot, high chair, training toilet seat available, bath and separate playroom filled with games for the little ones.
The cottage has ample room for entertaining with separate living room and dining room. The living room has an open fire place; perfect to snuggle down in front of with a glass of red wine after a busy day out. Wood and kindling will be provided throughout your stay. The television includes Sky plus as well as an abundance of DVDs. The kitchen is situated between the two rooms equipped with everything you will need to effectively self cater during your stay including, oven, hob, toaster, microwave, food processor, cafetiere and washing machine / dryer. There is a dishwasher available with tablets included. Hand wash provided on arrival along with a supply of toilet rolls. A land line is available at the property and will require change to use.
Vane Cottage has one newly renovated family bathroom with shower attachment over the bath and one separate ground floor WC. Bed linen and towels are included.
Free wi-fi included. Plenty of parking on site including visitor parking. Friendly dogs are on site.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 11 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
593246
Frequently asked questions
How close is Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms to the airport?
This cottage is 39.4 mi (53-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
How close is Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms to the beach?
This cottage is 13.8 mi (41-min drive) from Brighton Beach and 11.6 mi (28-min drive) from Seaford Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms to downtown Lewes?
This cottage is 1.2 mi away from Ringmer.
Vane Cottage - Lewes - a country house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 9, 2025
Outstanding as always!
Fantastic hosts, beautiful cottage, great facilities, incredible location, the list goes on…. We have been coming back to this truly magical place for years and would have no hesitation in recommending it highly!
Verified
8/10 Good
Peter S.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
A handy location for the Lewes area.
An interesting cottage in a good location with welcoming hosts. For us, the 4 large friendly dogs were problematic, especially when we were seeking to drive in and out the large gates which we had to open and close.
Peter S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sep 13, 2025
Pleasant country cottage.
A pleasant country cottage situated in lovely grounds with plenty of walking on the doorstep. Very nice, helpful owners and a welcome package included. The only downside was the bathroom which was only provided with a bath and a handshower - not really adequate for elderly people. It was a good area to reach many interesting historic houses and gardens. Altogether, a pleasant stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 3, 2024
Always Outstanding! A++++
We have been holidaying here for over 20 years and we are never disappointed. Great hosts, fantastic hospitality, beautiful accommodation, amazing location, everything you could possibly want from a holiday! We have no hesitation in recommending!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 3, 2024
Always Outstanding! A++++
We have been holidaying here for over 20 years and we are never disappointed. Great hosts, fantastic hospitality, beautiful accommodation, amazing location, everything you could possibly want from a holiday! We have no hesitation in recommending!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2025
First Class Always!
Outstanding stay as always. We have been returning for more than 2 decades, so the facts speak for themselves! The hospitality is incredible and every possible need has been anticipated and catered for. Ideally located for numerous excursions, but sufficiently remote to engender a deep sense of relaxation, it provides the best of both worlds. We cannot recommend more highly!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Richard S.
Jul 13, 2025
Very attractive and well equipped cottage but no shower
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Vane Cottage which we booked primarily for our visit to the Love Supreme festival at Glynde Place.
We were impressed with how well equipped the kitchen was with lots of utensils, pots, pans etc.
The garden is lovely and would be a great space for children to play.
The only negative is the lack of a shower. We wondered if we should worry about there being no picture of the bathroom and so it proved. The description of "bathroom with shower attachment over the bath" turned out to be a bath/shower mixer tap on the bath but with no shower screen or curtain. This might be useful for washing one's hair but it would not be possible to take a shower without drenching the bathroom, which certainly doesn't appear to be intended to be a wet room.
So the description of "shower attachment over the bath" seems a little disingenuous.
We were grateful for the excellent welcome pack of bread, milk, tea, coffee, bacon, eggs, cheese, wine and more, which was well beyond that which one might expect.
Richard S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 3, 2024
Always Outstanding! A++++
We have been holidaying here for over 20 years and we are never disappointed. Great hosts, fantastic hospitality, beautiful accommodation, amazing location, everything you could possibly want from a holiday! We have no hesitation in recommending!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 3, 2024
Always Outstanding! A++++
We have been holidaying here for over 20 years and we are never disappointed. Great hosts, fantastic hospitality, beautiful accommodation, amazing location, everything you could possibly want from a holiday! We have no hesitation in recommending!