Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two.

Watermill Lane Beech House, Icklesham, TN36 4AP, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>2</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Great property, location and facilities ! Very friendly and helpful hosts.

Martin United Kingdom
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Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two.

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  • Entire apartment
  • 452 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. Is located in Icklesham, just 24 miles from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park and 25 miles from Eastbourne Pier. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Eurotunnel UK is 31 miles from the apartment. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool and garden at the apartment. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 66 miles from Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two..

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Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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  • Martin
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    “Great property, location and facilities ! Very friendly and helpful hosts.”

Hosted by Peter and family

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Peter and family
Blackthorn is a new wing added in 2001 to our original home - an older single-storey timber agricultural building set around a courtyard - with the indoor pool on the opposite wing. The hot tub is situated just outside Blackthorn - available to guests as the same hours as the indoor pool (8.00am to 8.00pm), with the door to the pool room immediately opposite. Karen and I have chosen quality furnishings throughout to offer the highest standard we could, with the additions of free wifi and a smart TV with Netflix etc. Guests are welcome to enjoy the various outside spaces we have created as well as the exclusive facilities of the pool and tub. The property is located in beautiful AONB Sussex countryside and on the edge of Icklesham village with uninterrupted views over the Pannel Valley, and the sea beyond.
We're a family that moved from London 20 + years ago to embrace life in the countryside and be close to the sea. As well as our 2 x rental properties here at home we also have a village house rental on the island of Corfu. My name is Peter and I enjoy creating collages and making music. I also run the rentals here, play keyboards in a local band, and have a small greeting card publishing business offering my own quirky designs. Karen oversees the laundry of the holiday-lets but is really a full-time graphic designer specialising in book design. Our son Ollie is also into music but his greatest passion is football, and he now works as a football journalist. We hope that our enthusiasm for this special part of England will help you to discover some of the gems hidden in this area of East Sussex, and it'll become special for you too!
The location of Blackthorn is conveniently situated midway between Hastings and Rye in East Sussex. Both towns are unique in their own way and steeped in history and tradition, but still offering all the amenities that holidaymakers would want in the 21st C. The village of Icklesham is fortunate to have two award-winning pubs that both do home-cooked food and are renowned for their range of stocked ales etc. The nearest shop is in the beautiful and nearby small town of Winchelsea - just 4 miles away. The nearest supermarkets are Aldi on the outskirts of Hastings, The Co-op in Winchelsea Beach, and Jempsons in Rye. The surrounding area is 1066 Country, filled with impressive country house and gardens like Bateman's, Great Dixter and Sissinghurst; ancient castles at Bodiam and Pevensey, steam train experiences at The Kent & East Sussex Railway, and the delightful Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. The coastline is close by too and is surprisingly varied with sand dunes at Camber to the east, dramatic stretches of shingle at Winchelsea Beach and Pett Level (closest to Blackthorn), and finally to the west the stunning cliffs of The Hastings Country Park that run all the way to Hastings old town and its distinctive black net huts. Both Hastings old own and Rye have a wide range of quality restaurants, cafes and pubs. The area is popular with both walkers and bird watchers with many good walks in the immediate vicinity, and bird reserves at both Rye Harbour and Dungeness. Many leaflets, guide books and maps are in the property for guests' use.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two.
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Fireplace
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Heated pool
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/Beach towels
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two.

    • Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Swimming pool

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. on this page.

    • The prices at Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. on this page.

    • Check-in at Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. on this page.

    • Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Blackthorn is a luxurious, rural retreat for two. is 1 miles from the center of Icklesham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.