Accessible countryside cottages in Uckfield

Situated on the border of the beautiful Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, this is one of  two fully-furnished wheelchair-accessible cottages, ideal for a relaxing self-catering break in the great British countryside.

The cottage is self-contained, fully-furnished, a single bedroom downstairs with electric fully height adjustable bed , walk in wet room, shower seat or perching stool can be available for guest use, grab rails in situ. Upstairs is one large bedroom.

Kitchen: with fridge/freezer, electric cooker, hob, washing machine, microwave, kettle, ironing board and iron, and cutlery/cooking utensils.

There is a lounge/diner – large open-plan room with  Smart TV, Free guest WIFI.

The cottage has a quaint little garden area with bistro style garden furniture , perfect for a morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Outside: This cottage is set within the enclosed grounds of Nutley Edge, which has 11 acres of rolling pasture and forest, comfortable outside seating areas, picnic tables and children’s play equipment, wildlife pond and stream with our own ‘pooh bridge’

All our cottages are within 2 miles of Nutley village, which has a couple of great restaurants and a small convenience store, and the nearby town of Uckfield, with larger shops, pubs and amenities, including a cinema and indoor pool. This property is also only a short distance from the south coast, with the seaside resorts of Brighton and Eastbourne both less than an hour’s drive away.

Accessible features:

• Fixed concrete ramps leading up to the main entrances of each property
• Ground floor is fully wheelchair-accessible, with widened doors, wheel-in shower and lowered light switches
• Accessible bedroom on the ground floor and second bedroom on the first floor that can be made into a twin or double on request
• Flat-level parking
• Electric bed that can be raised and lowered, with side rails and clear space underneath for hoist
• Access to a large communal patio area with outside seating
• On-site staff available 24 hours
• Wet room with shower chair, grab rails and raised toilet seat

If you have a large party, then there is more accommodation (non-adapted) within the same grounds, from two storey cottages with their own terrace, to cosy bungalows with fantastic views. All of the properties are set in eleven acres of rolling pasture and woodland, a peaceful location perfect for a romantic weekend getaway or an action-packed family holiday, with dozens of exciting tourist destinations to explore in the local area.

Facilities available:

• Barbecue
• Shared garden
• Cot available
• Washing machine
• Lounge/diner – large open-plan room with TV, DVD, WIFI
• Kitchen: fridge (with ice box), electric cooker & induction hob, washing machine, microwave, kettle, ironing board and iron, and cutlery/cooking utensils.

Free parking on the site. Bed linen, towels, WIFI and electric and central heating included. No smoking in the cottages. Pets welcome (charges apply) maximum of two per booking. Dogs  must be kept on a lead at all times with the exception of the designated dog paddock (at owners risk)

Nutley is a village on the A22 about a mile from the cottages. It has two excellent restaurants (Italian and Indian), a convenience store, petrol garage . There is a lovely country pub called the Foresters In Fairwarp a 5 minute drive from the site and Uckfield Town centre is just 5 miles away with a plethora of shops, cafes and two major supermarkets and a cinema.

There are lots of things to see and do within a 40 minute drive of the site including Brighton and Eastbourne seafronts, and a variety of historical towns and national Trust venues