Downs Gate Cottage

78 Meads Street, Eastbourne, BN20 7RW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>37</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
37 reviews

Cottage had everything we needed for a family of four. Great to have a front and back garden to sit in, plus aconservatory.

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Downs Gate Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Downs Gate Cottage offers accommodations in Eastbourne, 1.6 miles from Eastbourne Pier and 4.1 miles from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Eastbourne Beach is a 3-minute walk away. Providing a terrace and garden views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. A private beach area is available on-site, and both fishing and hiking can be enjoyed close to the vacation home. Glyndebourne Opera House is 16 miles from Downs Gate Cottage, while Brighton Marina is 20 miles away. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 47 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    “Cottage had everything we needed for a family of four. Great to have a front and back garden to sit in, plus aconservatory.”
  • Raphael
    Germany Germany
    “Great location, everything incl. Shopping, beach and beachy head is in walking distance. Everybody was friendly, Internet outage was taken care of imediately.”
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great peaceful location. Near the beach and walks and lovely pub. Comfortable beds, dog friendly cottage with a little secluded garden space.”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.5Based on 731 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Company info

Our mission is to provide high quality accommodation to our guests To comply with 'The Immigration (Hotel Records) Order 1972', Partnership Hotels must keep a register of all guests that stay in our establishments. We must record - For all guests; Full name and nationality of all guests over the age of 16 For all non-British, Irish or Commonwealth guests: Passport or Government ID number and place of issue For all non-British, Irish or Commonwealth guests; Details of your next destination You will be asked to email this information over after booking.

Property info

Downsgate Cottage is set in a great location just a short walk to the seafront and start of the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. The cottage has plenty of original features including a courtyard garden perfect for outside dining and entertaining. The accommodation consists of a living room with two sofas, TV, DVD and feature fireplace, leading into a spacious kitchen breakfast room with oven/hob, fridge freezer, dinning table and 4 chairs and crockery & pans. a door from the kitchen leads to the spacious conservatory with additional table and chairs and direct access to the garden. There is also a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms the master bedroom offers views to the rear garden and has an en-suite bathroom the twin room located to the front of the cottage and next door to the shower room,The decor is superior and makes this cottage light and spacious. Features and Facilities Internet access, DVD, Central heating, TV, Wi-Fi, Kettle, Toaster, Iron & hair dryer Utilities Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, washing machine On street parking directly outside parking permits provided at an additional cost and need to be ordered in advance

Neighborhood info

Situated in Meads Village area of Eastbourne, which is to the western side of the town. The quiet Holywell Beach is just a five-minute walk from the cottage, Eastbourne’s main beach with its host of facilities and pier is just one mile away along the seafront parade. For keen walkers this is an ideal holiday location, the stunning clifftop at Beachy Head with its breath-taking views is within one hours’ walk across the downs, guests may like to continue onto the Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, approximately a four mile walk. Pets are welcome at the cottage. Meads Village is a short walk into Eastbourne town centre or local bus routes to the start of the South Down Way, the station and town centre or the open top sight-seeing bus are just a few metres away. Eastbourne has good transport links to Brighton, Hastings, Gatwick & London by bus or train.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Downs Gate Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £1.50 per day.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Downs Gate Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

1 crib available on request.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Downs Gate Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Downs Gate Cottage

  • Check-in at Downs Gate Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Downs Gate Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • The prices at Downs Gate Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Downs Gate Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Downs Gate Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • Downs Gate Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Private beach area
    • Beach

  • Yes, Downs Gate Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Downs Gate Cottage is 1.4 miles from the center of Eastbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.