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Balcony
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6143 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs

New for October 2016!

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. Playroom. Living Room. Dining Room. 'Snug Room' with wood burning stove. Kitchen. South facing flint walled garden.

Lamb's Knees is a luxury Victorian seaside holiday home, built in 1863 and set within flint walled gardens with off-street parking. Offering enchanting, spacious accommodation, it is perfectly situated less than a five minute walk from the beach, 1 minute to shops & restaurants, 10 minutes walk to the iconic white cliffs, South Downs National Park & Cuckmere Valley. Ideal for families holidaying with grandparents or couples & friends looking for a sophisticated bolt-hole.

Style
Neutral hues, with splashes of colour create a sense of calm and space. Quirky, yet homely, 18th & 19th century furniture in solid elm, oak & copper accentuate the history & curiosity of the house.

Accommodation
Three bedrooms (king-size, double, twin) & Family Bathroom & 2nd Toilet Room
The Master bedroom offers a restful retreat featuring a Simon Horn king-size cherrywood 'Empire' bed with luxurious goose down duvet & crisp white linen, seating area with damson velvet cupid settee, dressing area with bespoke copper clothes rail & cheval mirror. The double bedroom is a particularly sunny, peaceful room with an antique French Empire inlaid mahogany double bed. The twin room is a delightfully cozy room, overlooking the flint walled garden, offering an adult sized White Company bunk bed complete with Hypnos mattresses. Family bathroom with shower overhead & toilet. Second separate toilet. Luxury Arran Aromatics Velvet Isle Hand Wash & Hand Soother are provided in the bathrooms.

Living Space, five rooms (Lounge / Dining Room / Snug / Kitchen/ Toy Room) & Flint Walled Garden
Fabulously cozy 'Snug' with Italian wood burning stove and logs provided, opening onto a brand new oak kitchen fitted with modern appliances. A sophisticated Dining Room with antique oak table under a spectacular chandelier leads into a spacious lounge where you can play one of the many board games supplied or simply relax with your favourite film from our DVD collection. Fully enclosed South-facing flint walled garden provides a fabulous sun trap, cozily sheltered from the sea breeze, where you can hear the waves breaking on the shore.

Technology & Appliances
Fast free Broadband, Smart TV, Nespresso Coffe Machine, integrated USB power socket, hairdryers, washing machine / dryer, dishwasher, iron, ironing board & clothes rack. Dedicated tide-time clock.

Travelling with Children
Lamb's Knees offers a children's paradise with a dedicated in-house playroom occupying the entire 3rd floor of the house accessed via a 'secret' staircase filled with a treasure trove of toys, books & games.
An extensive range of Baby & Toddler equipment is available including: Stokke wooden cot, John Lewis Rocking crib, highchair, bouncer chair, baby gym, baby bath & changing mat, potty, in-built toddler toilet seat, bottle sterilizer, plastic plates & cutlery & disposable bibs. With safety in mind there are stair gates, socket covers, door stops & window restrictors in place.
We have a fabulous childminder available (who looks after our own son), she is fully CRB / DBS checked with professional childcare qualifications & first aid training, but most importantly an absolute natural with children. If you fancy a romantic night out you can be assured your little one is in safe hands.

Spa treatments
Indulge & rejuvenate yourself with an in-house pamper session. Select from a range of individual treatments including massage, facial, pedicure & manicure. For the ultimate holiday relaxation, immerse yourself in a luxury pamper package.

Property manager

Lamb's Knees Holiday Home

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1539 sq ft (143 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Extremely well equipped for children & babies

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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs House Seaford
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs House Seaford
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs House
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs Seaford
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs
Family Seaside By The Downs
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home by the South Downs Seaford
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home by the South Downs Seaford
Family Seaside Downs House

About the neighborhood

Map
Seaford, ENG

What's nearby

  • Seaford Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seaford Head Gold Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seven Sisters Country Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Newhaven Ferry Port - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Seven Sisters - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Seaford Station - 5 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinque Ports - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Steamworks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Grumpy Chef - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old Plough - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salts Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs located?

This family-friendly Seaford vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Seaford Beach and Seaford Head Gold Club. Hope Gap and Seven Sisters Country Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Seaford Station is 5 minutes by foot and Bishopstone Station is 27 minutes.

Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
There was lots of room for us...parking! There was a great outdoor space. Unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperating all the time. Lots of foot traffic, but a quiet street. Perfect location for site seeing. Several places to walk to, to eat dinner. Easy walk to beach and walk to see the seven sisters.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing host with great attention to detail, very quick with help. Property well equipped, close to all shops, sea and anything you need. Lots of info at home what to do etc. Best of all attic prepared for playroom for children - both our children did not want to leave this place. Amaizng place, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Wonderful location, lots to do , House was very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy
The house was roomy and cosy with a lovely gift basket and local to amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonny A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation Haven!
The Lambs Knees is the best holiday home you could ask for when traveling with children. The house has everything you need (and more!) and Laura was incredibly accommodating to all our needs, including an impromptu check-out extension as our 1 year old was taking an exceptionally long nap - a testament to how comfortable her room and cot was! Our visit to the UK has brought us to other hotels, all of which pale in comparison to The Lambs Knees. Thank you so much for the generosity and flexibility, Laura - we (Pippa especially) appreciate everything! Xx The Andrews Family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seafood Break
Lovely period house, very clean, lots of room and perfectly placed gor walking to the town ( 2 mins) and beach (4-5) mins. Had the added benefit of an off street parking space right next to the house. Laura our host was extremely helpful and responsive before, during and after the booking. She had carefully laid out a wealth of information about where to go, what to see, where to eat - better than any host of any accommodation we have stayed at previously. I would highly recommend this accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen T., Lake Arrowhead

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Victorian home you'll want to come back to again and again!
Laura and Ian are absolutely wonderful and very dilligent hosts and could not do enough to truly welcome us making sure that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Excellent communication too! There are so many helpful baby/child items in the house too it really does take the stress out of having to bring them yourself. Plus the playroom is the loveliest we've experienced - neatly stocked full of toys and books for every age. :) It allowed us to have child visitors who could play together in a safe and happy environment. It is all child gated. The home itself is simply beautiful with lots of fabulous Victorian features while still being chic and modern, spacious and very warm and cosy. No Victorian drafts here! This was our first family trip to Seaford and, despite the rain, we shall never forget what a wonderful time we had there and will certainly be coming back again one day. Ideal location too so you can potter about in the town or head to the promenade...just a few minutes walk away. Thank you Laura and Ian for making our New Year so very welcoming and special (and keeping that lovely Christmas tree up!) The welcome pack full of delicious treats was very welcome too. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in a perfect location
We spent a week here with 5 adults and one child in April. The house was as impressive as in the photos. Although it is right off the High Street there was no noise and the street is one-way, so not much traffic. You can walk to everything. The train is a short walk which gets you into Brighton in minutes. The beach is also just a few minutes away with great sunsets and the Seven Sisters as a backdrop. The house is well appointed and spotless. We felt immediately at home. The owner is great, she provided lots of information and went out of her way to be helpful. We could not recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite
A beautiful, elegant home. Gorgeous decor and furniture. Ultra comfortable and well equipped. Magical toy room upstairs. Perfect location for access to town and beach. A gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic accommodation!
We booked our holiday based on finding this property to stay in and we were not disappointed! The house was lovely, clean and very well equipped. We had a three year old and one year old with us and their rooms/beds had been set up so thoughtfully and they absolutely loved the playroom! Communication from the owner Laura was great from the moment we booked and it was so helpful to receive full information about the house and local area in advance of our visit so that we could make plans. The house is in a great location to access Seaford and the beach; plus lots to do locally - had some great days out with the kids. Thank you Laura!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

catherine burwell B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Town house - best of both worlds
This is a spacious, comfortable, and well appointed Edwardian/Victorian semi-detached with high ceilings and steep staircases. Lots of extras are provided for arrival and the owners pay attention to needs quickly. The location near the little town and the beach a few minutes walk away gives the best of both worlds - shopping door to door done in 10 minutes, beach in about 8. Cliff walk is spectacular too, with drives nearby to Cuckmere meandering river for kayaking etc, and other beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was amazing!!
I have an 16 month old and it was amazing, as I barely needed to bring anything for him. The house has everything you can possibly need!! Plus the loft play room is an unexpected extra, for children of all ages!! It kept my son entertained!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Fabulous holiday
Lovely property, ideal location ,Grandchildren (and some of the parents) would have been quite happy to spend the week in the playroom. Perfect home from home. Thank you Steve & Maggie Arden
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Birthday and grandchildren treat
Lovely long weekend with grandchildren,accommodation of a high standard,comfy beds and more than needed was supplied for the young ones,Cots, high chair and playroom etc good quality. Would definitely would return..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

A lovely house and a very warm welcome.
A perfect venue for a family get-together; very well situated for outside activities and eating out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marion A.

The perfect holiday home for families with young children
We were welcomed by Laura, who had kindly had provided wine and basic food. The property was ideal for families with young children. Our grandchildren loved the special play room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Penny J.

Pleasant, good size, well laid out and equipped
Really enjoyable place to stay, relaxing space, well kitted out, great location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Beautiful warm welcoming house, very well equipped, friendly & helpful owner
Lamb’s Knees is a beautiful, comfortable, warm and very well equipped house. Off road parking for 1 car, hairdryer, coffee machine, microwave, playroom, all towels, shampoo/conditioner. Even bread, milk, wine, treats, tea/coffee/sugar left for us, so many little touches that make such a difference to your stay. Food shops & lovely cafe ‘The grumpy chef’ just around the corner from the house was great. Train to Brighton runs regularly, makes it so easy to visit Brighton. Laura even arranged a fab babysitter (my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her company!) for us so we could go to a gig in Brighton. Thank-you so much Laura & Frances!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W., London

Wonderful house.
I would like to thank Laura for her help during our stay and all the little things we were presented with on arrival. I wonderful house in a lovely position. My wife and I really enjoy the stay and our young girls also loved the playroom. Great location, great little town. Perfect for Brighton and Eastbourne visits as well as walks on the stunning coast line as well as rockpooling which the girls loved ! Regards The Wheelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzie S.

Fabulous place
Great location great place, perfect for family get together. Amazing toy room.. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ann B.

great family holiday
Laura gave us a lovely welcome into the holiday home and made us very welcome . The house had everything we needed and more,and was very clean and tidy. It was a great location for us with a wide age range of folk staying, so was great for my father in his 80's being able to get into town and walk along the seafront. It was a good place for the younger ones (20's) with the cafes and pubs at walking distance. We had a great week catching up with family and exploring old places again. Prawning at Birling Gap, Swimming at Tide Mills, Walking to Hope Gap, a visit to Charleston house,(book tickets) as tour was very good. Ending with a fish and chip supper from the 'Trawlers'. Once again a big thankyou to Laura and Ian for making it so easy to stay in their homely holiday let.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Outstanding service; a real delight. Highly recommend.
Incredibly thoughtfully prepared by the owners taking into account our children's ages which the owners had checked in advance. The house really has almost anything you could need including an amazing playroom for kids, was very comfortable and in a great location only minutes from the beach and all amenities. Plenty of information provided by the owners about local shops, restaurant recommendations etc. The local area has lots to offer and we were also provided with really useful guides to walks, local tourist attractions etc. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Amazing, 5* beautiful house with every added touch you can imagine!
We visited this half term with our three children aged 7, 3 and 1. If you have children and would like to actually relax on holiday then this is the place! There's stairs gates on every stair (top⊥) which saved us having to constantly follow our adventurous 1 year old. There's plastic cutley and sippy cups and every thing you could possibly need for a newborn up to toddler! The cot was beautiful! Makes a nice change from the normal travel cots you normally get when you travel. Nice soft mattress and gorgeous blanket to keep them cosy. The carpet in the bedroom was just as soft as the bed! Was a real treat! To top it off the playroom! WOW every kids dream! Our kids have never been so occupied for so long! The selection of toys was so vast I can't think of much that wasn't in there! The children are still talking about it now we are home :) The garden is a lovely place to enjoy a cup of tea in the morning. You can hear the sea! So peaceful! The house was spotlessly clean! It's close to the shops which is handy. We will be going back again in the summer for another stress free, comfy break. :) Thank you Laura for being so friendly and understanding when we arrived so late and all the extras. You made us feel welcome and at home :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
We had a wonderful time in the house and in Seaford. In the house we found really everything we needed and it was just a short walk to the beacht, to a great landscape und to very fine pubs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Léonie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geweldige vakantie gehad
Geweldige week vakantie gehad in Lamb's Knees. Het huisje is naast super schattig ook super schoon en heel erg uitgebreid en compleet. Alles is er en overal is aan gedacht. Voor onze kinderen waren de bedjes opgemaakt en hun kamers voorzien van knuffels en boekjes. Voor onze jongste lagen er wat luiers en billendoekjes klaar. Heel fijn! De speelkamer op zolder is geweldig, de kinderen hebben zich er enorm vermaakt. Ook hier weer alles spik en span schoon én alle speelgoed is netjes, compleet en voorzien van batterijen. In de omgeving hebben we genoten van het Lego pretpark (1,5 uur rijden), Drusillas Zoo, dagje Brighton (perfecte verbinding met de trein) en een bezoekje aan de Long Man of Wilmington. In de buurt is een leuke speeltuin en op het strand kun je lekker met de stenen spelen. In het dorpje voldoende plekjes voor koffie en pubs/restaurants om te eten. Wij komen zeker terug!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024