THE PROPERTY:
A one bed annexe cottage full of character and historical significance, nestled deep in the countryside near Horsham. Dating back to the 16th Century, this Grade II listed, timber-framed ‘Wealden hall house' forms the southern wing and oldest part of the main house. Hell Fyre 1594 is listed here by Inspire Stays dot com, the leading independent Sussex holiday company. Visit us direct for full info about this home.
To the right a large kitchen-dining room looks out over the gardens; the large fireplace houses an electric stove and displays stonework engravings by craftsmen from 1594. Along with comfortable seating, a Freeview TV and a dining table, the well-equipped new kitchen sits to the side offering a range of modern cooking facilities. Stepping up into the separate sitting room where antique ornaments, curios, taxidermy and artwork abound, there are three cosy sofas gathered around a huge inglenook fireplace which houses an electric real-effect fire. Steps lead down from the sitting room to the cellar containing a staging of a bygone era.
Upstairs on the first floor, the king size vaulted bedroom offers another flat screen TV and a wealth of antique furniture including a king size half tester bed, a small table and chairs, large wardrobe and chest of drawers. Set off to the side is the en-suite bathroom with a shower over bath.
Outside there are beautiful mature gardens to enjoy, with flower borders, seating, ponds, trees, lawns and even beehives in the bottom orchard. At the foot of the estate a couple of hundred metres south, the Christ's Hospital train line provides a lulling background soundtrack typical of the countryside in this area. See the Useful information and house rules section, or visit us direct for important details about this home.
LOCAL AREA:
The South Downs, High Weald, Horsham, Knepp Castle, Leonardslee Gardens, Petworth House, The Wey and Arun Canal, Nyetimber and Nutbourne Vineyards are all nearby.
Please note that due to the limitations of this platform, the location may not be exactly displayed. We will confirm the exact location and full directions once your booking has been confirmed.
USEFUL INFORMATION & HOUSE RULES:
- Hell Fyre 1594 is listed here by Inspire Stays dot com, the leading Sussex holiday specialists. Visit us direct for full info about this home.
- Pets: Not allowed.
- Search online and contact us direct for stays over 21 nights.
- A security deposit of GBP150 is a condition of booking, if not taken by this platform we will contact you after booking to arrange.
- Once you have placed your booking request, before we can process your booking we will require some simple additional information such as postal address, direct email and guest details. Please do not book if you are unable to provide this, as we cannot offer a refund on this basis.
- Arrival and departure times are clearly stated. As our properties can be booked right up until the last minute, we are unable to confirm early check-in or late check-out requests until 24-72 hours prior to your arrival/departure. Should you prefer to guarantee any such request now, please add an additional night to the start and/or end of your booking.
- Top tip: Adding another night or two may only cost a little extra, or sometimes nothing at all! This is a great way to add some flexibility to your stay (please let us know if you plan to arrive the day after your start date).
- Accessibility: one low step (5cm) over the front door threshold. Low step (5cm) over the porch threshold. One step (15cm) up to the sitting room. Steep steps down to cellar (see notes below). Standard staircase (with banister) to Bedroom One on the first floor, one step (15cm) down from the landing into the bedroom. En-suite bathroom has steps up with varying heights. Other internal floors are even and level, with no internal steps. This is intended as a guide only and accuracy is not guaranteed, please contact us if you need more info. Measurements are approx.
- Hell Fyre 1594 is an ancient, listed building and has unexpected steps, low door frames and some low beams. It is unsuitable for children, wheelchairs or those with limited mobility.
- Cellar: The cellar does not form part of the accommodation and is noted for historic interest only. Please note the steps are very steep, the floor is uneven and the ceiling is very low. Entry for brief viewing is at your own risk and neither we nor the owners accept any liability if you choose to do so.
- Kitchen facilities: double electric oven with grill, 4 plate electric induction hob, under counter fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, kettle, toaster, microwave, cafetière.
Iron, ironing board, clothes airer, hairdryer provided.
- The owners live in the main house annexed to the cottage, who are available on the phone (or occasionally in person) should you need anything. Hell Fyre has its own private entrance and the cottage itself is exclusively yours for your stay.
- Free private parking on the drive at the top of the garden path (20 metres), with space for 2 cars.
- There is CCTV around the estate covering the outside areas for security purposes. There is no CCTV inside the property itself.
- Oil Central Heating.
- Wi-Fi
