Flint Cottage is a cosy, charming Grade II listed two bedroom period cottage located in the heart of the historic village of Alfriston in East Sussex. The cottage has recently been carefully renovated and offers an iconic location in Alfriston, nestled among the majestic rolling downland countryside of the South Downs National Park and the magnificent Seven Sisters Cliffs at nearby Cuckmere Haven.
Layout
Semi detached cottage with kitchen, dining room and sitting room on the ground floor. First floor has two double bedroom, one bathroom with shower & toilet and a small landing area.
Sleeping Arrangements
Two double bedrooms with two double beds
Exterior
A traditional flint period cottage dating back to the 1700s. It has recently been renovated with all the exterior flint work repointed and new hand built traditional half-bar windows and front door. The garden has also been hard landscaped to offer a pleasing reclaimed brick courtyard with wrought iron garden furniture and chairs.
Local Area
Flint Cottage is located on the iconic North street, in the heart of the bustling village of Alfriston. The cottage is a short walking distance to a wide choice of the many little shops, pubs and restaurants in the village as well as a seemingly infinite number of walks to discover right from the front door. Alfriston is located in the heart of the South Downs National Park and is just a few miles from the majestic Cuckmere Haven and the Seven Sisters Cliffs, making it an ideal base for walkers, cyclists, and everyone in-between.
Getting there
By Car
Please follow postcode BN26 5UX as access to the parking space is located at the rear of the property on West Street. Once on West Street - and this is best accessed through the Sloe Lane car park which is on your right as you enter the village from the A27 direction. On turning left once through the car park you should soon see a Badgers Tea Room sign - it is here that you need to make a left turn into the parking area and there you will find the allocated parking space over to there left side by the garden gate.
Please do not park anywhere else within this space as we have neighbours who also use this parking area.
It should also be noted that the turn into the parking area from West Street can be rather tight and you will need to make as wide a turning circle as possible. Likewise when leaving the car park due care and attention is needed as again the reverse turn can be challenging to inexperienced drivers. This is the nature of living in a small cottage in a small country village.
Other parking options are the Sloe Lane car park which is free for three hours - this can be sometimes more convenient in certain situations - or there is a free paying car park on North Street just before entering the village from the A27 direction.
By train
Berwick (Southern Rail) station is on the Brighton - Eastbourne line and less than two and a half miles away and a short taxi ride to Alfriston. There is a limited direct service from London Victoria to Berwick in the mornings and evenings at certain times - or at all other times during the day it is one change at Polegate.
Nearest Airport
London Gatwick is forty miles from Alfriston. On exiting the airport you should head south on the A23 before joining the eastbound A27 in the direction of Lewes and Eastbourne. Follow the A27 for approximately fifteen miles before looking out for a right turn at a large roundabout signposting Drusillas Park and Alfriston. Turn here and then follow directions by car as listed above.
Accessibility
The property is a grade 2 listed flint cottage and has recently undergone an almost complete renovation. It has been renovated under strict guidelines according to its Grade 2 listing to ensure it has been sympathetically restored. Unfortunately there are no ramps, stairlifts or adaptions for people with mobility challenges.
