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Fortress House

Eastbourne, Sussex
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Towels included
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Attractive Georgian cottage previously home to the Chief Naval Officer of the Redoubt Fortress
  • Secluded patio garden with patio seating hot tub and a charcoal BBQ, ideal for al fresco dining
  • Approximately 0.2miles to the seafront, beach, and Redoubt Fortress, now a fascinating attraction
Property code: OC-F28382

This pretty Georgian cottage makes the perfect place for a seaside break. Eastbourne Beach is just a half a mile from the property, as is the Redoubt Fortress, previously an important defence against invasion, but now a wonderful family attraction. A fantastic water sports centre at this end of the beach offers visitors the chance to try their hand at paddleboarding, kayaking, powerboating, and even raft building. The town centre has a wide range of shops, an interesting lifeboat museum, and the wonderfully restored Victorian pier which offers a range of food outlets and evening entertainment venues. Nearby Princes Park is a fun place to spend an afternoon with its boating lake, formal gardens, play areas, a splash pad, and tennis courts. Keen walkers can enjoy exploring the nearby South Downs and for those looking to venture further afield, the towns of Brighton, Bexhill and Hastings are all within 20 miles.

On arrival at this stylish cottage, guests are welcomed into a small hallway with space for dropping off coats and shoes, before heading through into the wonderfully light and airy lounge with patio doors out to the garden. It also has two comfy sofas, perfect for snuggling up on in front of the wood burner and catching up on your favourite programmes on the Smart TV. Across the hallway is the kitchen/diner, where guests will find a cosy dining area, with seating for four. The kitchen area is well-equipped with everything you may need to create delicious family meals. On the first floor, the property has two bedrooms. The master bedroom is a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request) with a sea view, whilst the second bedroom is a delightful double. The property is completed by a bathroom, also on the first floor, which offers a shower-over-bath set up.

Outside, there is a fully enclosed patio garden to the side of the property, with a hot tub, charcoal BBQ and patio table and chairs. Relax after a busy day with a glass of fizz and enjoy stargazing on a clear evening.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request) and 1 double
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Patio furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Unrestricted roadside parking subject to availability
  • Beach, shop, pub and restaurant within 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Jackie Hammond

This property is personally managed by Jackie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jackie 7th September 2024

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Beautiful place to stay, short walk to the beach, shops nearby. Very clean. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Heather 25th August 2024

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A very nice home tastefully decorated and well thought out. Every bit of space well utilised. Very comfortable spacious bed and comfortable furniture. Great facilities including hot tub, dishwasher, coffee machine and washing machine. Good location near to shops and beach. Very supportive owners willing to help in any way and great communication. Read more We will be returning! Hide

Reviewed by Darren 2nd August 2024

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I booked this short break for our family time away before my youngest son heads off to Australia to work. A little apprehensive at first given there are not many reviews on line for it. But I can safely say we made the right choice for accommodation. This is a Great little house in a superb location close to the beach and a short walk to all our faRead morevourite eateries. Everything we needed for our short 4 day break in Eastbourne was there. Lovely little kitchen and dining area. A Lounge that was comfortable for the four of us and a small courtyard garden that hit the mark with the very much enjoyed hot tub. Nice little touches on arrival such as complimentary bottle of wine and the basics were there for a much needed cup of coffee. Everything clean and tidy. The house is very tastefully decorated and equipped. I wouldnt hesitate to book again when we are next heading to Eastbourne. Many thanks Carly for making our time in Eastbourne faultless. Darren and Amanda Hide

Reviewed by Paul 21st April 2024

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Fortress Cottage in Eastbourne was a little delight. A beautifully decorated and cosy cottage, slightly off the beaten track but close to the sea and within walking distance or a short car journey from shops, cafes and restaurants. The host had provided lovely fresh flowers on arrival which was a lovely touch. The garden jacuzzi was a wonderful adRead moreded extra which we also very much enjoyed using. Overall we throughly enjoyed our stay in what is a well looked after and tastefully decorated historic cottage. The cottage is in a residential area of Georgian and Victorian properties and so parking was occasionally a challenge, but it is free and we were always able to find somewhere even if not immediately close to the property. We had a wonderful short stay and would certainly recommend to friends or family members who want a break In Eastbourne. We loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Jill 7th April 2024

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Cottage was lovely, though kitchen very small

Reviewed by Robert 23rd March 2024

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A very enjoyable stay in this cosy and well presented cottage, made even better by its excellent location.

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