Oast Houses and Annexe
About the property
- Farmhouse
- Bedrooms5
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms4
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
Oast and Annexe in Battle, East Sussex, England - Countryside Location Excellent views. 7 Minutes to Battle Town
Rising like fairy-tale turrets throughout Kent and Sussex, the British oast is a well-loved feature of the countryside that happens to make a great home too. We can sleep from 2 to 10 people. We can accommodate up to 8 adults and 2 older children.
There is a large living area, modern stone bathroom and full kitchen facilities. The floors are oak boarded or stone and both the bedroom and living rooms of the annexe have large glass double doors which open onto the garden. The historic market town of Battle is a 7 minute drive away. The property is in a quiet location with beautiful views over the countryside and includes a lawn area, ideal for barbecues.
We have many family parties and celebrations at the holiday let, but property is not suitable for loud parties with loud music. If you think your party will be loud, this is not the property for you.
Owner
Michael Townsend
- Response time:
- within a few days
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 16, 2018
About Michael Townsend
We live just outside Battle, England, in the beautiful Ashbourne Oast which we purchased in December 2008. We both own and run What’s On Magazine - an independent company established for 16 years. We enjoy living here because of its proximity to the beautiful historic town of Battle, it gives us the peace of the countryside with easy access to the coast and larger towns of Eastbourne and Tunbridge Wells for shopping. London can be reached easily by the local mainline stations.
Michael Townsend purchased this Farmhouse in 2008
Why Michael Townsend chose Ashburnham
The large property is a twin Oast House and Barn conversion with an attached Annexe, set in 2 acres of land down a short track from the main road. The property offers all the benefits of the peaceful countryside with easy access to local and regional towns. It is set in an elevated position and has far reaching views of the surrounding countryside.
What makes this Farmhouse unique
The British oast is a well-loved feature of the countryside that happens to make a great home too. So what is an oast? For visitors from overseas, the distinctive circular towers with conical roofs can be quite a surprising sight. Oasts were the farm buildings where hops were traditionally dried out and packed for our brewing industry from the 16th century onwards. The word actually refers to the attached barn, where the hop press was situated, while the tower where the hops were dried should properly be called the kiln or roundel. The roundel acted like a chimney. A charcoal-fired kiln was built at the bottom, and above were two or three thin floors where the hops were spread, through which the heat could pass, before disappearing through the white-painted cowl on the top.
Amenities
- Internet
- Heater
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Description of sleeping capacity: Flexible accommodation up to 10 people Notes on bedrooms: We have 4 bedrooms with king size beds & ensuite. (8 adults) The 5th bedroom is a twin suitable for 2 children as not large & does not have ensuite. Rooms (except twin) have TVs. DVD players, Bedside lamps. Wardrobe/Armoire/drawer units. Also 1 sofa bed.
Bathrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, tub, shower
- Bathroom 3toilet, tub, shower, bidet
- Bathroom 4toilet, tub, shower, bidet
- Shower room 1shower
- Annexe & West Wing bathrooms in stone, modern white and chrome fittings. Modern showers, Heated towel rail. Mirror, bathroom cabinet. Oak beamed ceiling. Each bedroom has ensuite bathroom with bath.
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living RoomAnnexe - Oak flooring, Beamed ceiling. Double doors to garden with views. TV and DVD Player. Dining table and 4 chairs. 2 other comfortable chairs. Leads internally to: West Wing - Dining room, two living rooms, large flatscreen TV & DV.
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- KitchenSink, Cooker, Hob, Fridge/freezer, Microwave, Cutlery, Plates, Cups, Cabinets, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Dishwasher.
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
Dining
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Television
Outside
- GolfSedlescombe Golf Club (10 minutes drive) offers excellent golf, hotel and conference facilities for the golfer and non golfer alike. The parkland golf course measures 6269 yards and with a variety of obstacles including ponds and deep fairway bunkers, provides an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. Sedlescombe also features a par 3 course, which far from being a simple pitch and putt, maintains the difficulty of the main course with holes measuring up to 176 yards from tee to green. Wellshurst golf course (20 minutes Drive) covers 150 acres with beautiful views over the South Downs. Also other courses at Eastbourne, Rye and other Wealden areas.
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
Suitability
- suitable for elderly or infirm
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: Pets not accepted. No smoking in the property. We have many family parties and celebrations at the holiday let, but property is not suitable for loud parties with loud music. If you think your party will be loud, this is not the property for you. We have neighbours close by to consider and so would not like noise levels to become excessive. Outside: Outdoor garden and lawn area with picnic table. Roses, and other mature trees and shrubs surround the annexe. Gravel drive with private entrance and easy parking. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Towels and linen are included. Towels changed once a week. Bedlinen changed once a week. Other: http://youtu.be/Peij0LZOd40
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
6 Reviews
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Stunning property and scenery. The accommodation was spacious and high quality.
Very large, comfortable country house in beautiful countryside
Beautiful house in a superb location
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Amazing location for a weekend break
Location
Coast/Beach: Beaches at Eastbourne, Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings are about 15 to 20 minutes drive. The sandy beach at Camber is 25 -30 minutes drive. These beaches are also popular with kite flyers and surfers. Travel: 7 minutes drive from Battle train station with regular trains to London. 50 minutes drive from Eurostar at Ashford International. 1 hour from London Gatwick airport. 1 hour 30 minutes from London Heathrow airport. 45 minutes from Lydd airport. Distances: 7 minutes drive to Battle. 7 minutes drive to Herstmonceux. 20 minutes drive to Bexhill-on-Sea. 20 minutes drive to Hastings. 25 minutes drive to Rye. 30 minutes drive to Eastbourne. 30 minutes drive to Tenterden. 40 minutes drive to Tunbridge Wells. Further Details: http://youtu.be/Peij0LZOd40
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Booking Notes: Please contact owner for details. Changeover Day: Flexible. Notes on prices: Prices quoted above are in UK pounds for 5 bedrooms. Reductions may apply during certain periods. 50% deposit secures booking. Balance of payment due 2 weeks before arrival.