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Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 410764 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Eastbourne, England
  • Place, South Downs Way
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastbourne Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Eastbourne

With a stay at this cottage in Eastbourne (Meads), you'll be a 4-minute drive from South Downs National Park and 10 minutes from Seven Sisters. .This cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from South Downs Way and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Eastbourne Beach.
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What's nearby

  • South Downs Way - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eastbourne Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Congress Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Beachy Head - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beachy Head - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot Pierre - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cadence Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wolf on the Corner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ren’s Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downsgate Cottage – Charming Meads Village Retreat close to seafront

Downsgate Cottage – Charming Meads Village Retreat Near Beachy Head & The South Downs

Downsgate Cottage is perfectly positioned in the heart of Meads Village, one of Eastbourne’s most desirable areas. Just a short walk from the seafront, the start of the South Downs National Park, and the dramatic cliffs of Beachy Head, this cottage offers an ideal base for walkers, families and guests seeking a peaceful coastal escape.

Unbeatable Location for Walkers & Nature Lovers
Holywell Beach – a quiet, sheltered cove just 5 minutes’ walk
Eastbourne’s main beach & pier – 1 mile along the beautiful seafront promenade
Beachy Head – approx. 1 hour’s walk across the Downs
Birling Gap & Seven Sisters – around 4 miles along one of the UK’s most iconic coastal trails
Pets are very welcome, making this a perfect choice for dog‑friendly holidays
Character Cottage with Original Features & Private Courtyard Garden
Downsgate Cottage is full of charm, offering a blend of character features and modern comforts. The private courtyard garden is ideal for outdoor dining, morning coffee or evening relaxation.
Ground Floor
Living room with two sofas, TV, DVD player and feature fireplace
Spacious kitchen‑breakfast room with:
Oven & hob
Fridge‑freezer
Dining table & 4 chairs
Crockery, pans and all essentials
Large conservatory with additional table and chairs, opening directly onto the garden
Downstairs cloakroom
First Floor
Master bedroom overlooking the garden, with en‑suite bathroom
Twin bedroom at the front of the cottage
Separate shower room
Light, superior décor throughout, creating a bright and spacious feel

Outdoor Space
Private courtyard garden
Outdoor dining table and chairs
Perfect for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying the sunshine
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 10,764 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Must climb stairs to bedroom which are quite narro

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Downsgate Cottage – Charming Meads Village Retreat close to seafront Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cosy cottage

This is a well appointed cottage, nicely decorated and very clean. The property manager was very helpful when there was a small problem with a window. The area is ideal for exploring the South Downs and Eastbourne itself. The nearby Pilot Inn was eccentric
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, cozy coastal get away

The house is small but has all you need. Easy to find, easy access via a safe key box. Comfort and coziness are this house and a closed in garden, great for both us humans and dogs alike. The beds are super comfy, the kitchen is a great space to sit in; to chat, eat and drink. Short walk to the beach with a cafe on route. It was a steep walk back from the beach but definitely worth it. You have parking outside the house, even though it’s very quiet there (ideal!), parking spaces go quickly, so you may need to park down the road. There’s a Tesco express, only a very short walk away, and it’s open til 11pm. Overall a great stay. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times in Eastbourne

Great location, good house just as expected and shown. Great for parents and two kids visiting grandparents in Eastbourne. Short walk to the beach, Tesco, and Pilot pub. Just what we needed. Would recommend, and would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pamela A.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Lovely Area but

trying to access front door very difficult. Cottage in quiet area of Eastbourne five minutes walk to the sea front. Cottage needs some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sven B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Sehr einfache Unterkunft

Es hat in der Wohnung nach Hund gerochen. Auch sonst war es sehr schlecht gereinigt. Internet war weniger als 1 Mbit und daher schlecht nutzbar. Türschloss herausfordernd. Sehr minderwertige Ausstattung. Im Vergleich ist diese Wohnung viel zu teuer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

JUDITH W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage

The cottage is ideally located in Meads village for shops and eating out particularly at the Pilot opposite. Whilst the cottage is well equipped and comfortable it looks tired and in need of some maintenance. Lost signal for tv and unable to reconnect so left 2 messages but got no response so remained not working for the majority of our stay . Struggled with the opening the front door every time we returned to the property . Enjoyed our stay and had some lovely days out .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage in superb location

A typical Tony terraced cottage with a comfortable living room and a modern kitchen. Serviceable bathrooms. The location is outstanding for the seafront, access to the Downs, Meads Village, and the exceptional Pilot public house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020