Pump House in Hellingly near Hailsham | Must-See East Sussex Hot Tub Cottage

About Pump House

Pump House is a stylish converted cottage in Hellingly, East Sussex. This cosy one-bedroom retreat sits in beautiful grounds with private woodland and lakes. Perfect for couples who want countryside peace with coastal access. The property combines character with modern comforts in a fantastic rural setting.

The location is bloody brilliant. Set in the heart of Sussex countryside, you're surrounded by scenic walks right from your doorstep. You get access to the owners' 10-acre grounds - ideal for morning strolls with your four-legged friend before hitting the hot tub with a coffee (or something stronger). And speaking of dogs, this place is a canine paradise with secure outdoor space.

The accommodation is split over two floors with an open-plan living area downstairs featuring a well-equipped kitchen, breakfast bar and comfy sitting area with a massive TV. Upstairs you'll find a king-size bedroom with lovely views across the grounds. The bathroom includes a bath with shower over. There's also underfloor heating, WiFi and a washing machine hidden under the stairs - handy when you've been rolling in mud with the dogs!

Nearby attractions include Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles), Alfriston village (7.8 miles), Glyndebourne Opera House (10.3 miles) and Eastbourne beach (11.8 miles). You're perfectly positioned for both countryside and coastal adventures within 30 minutes' drive.

Pump House is ideal for couples seeking a peaceful getaway. The private hot tub is the cherry on top after exploring Sussex. As one guest put it: "Clean, comfortable and all essentials provided. Loved the views, wonderful privacy and enjoyed the relaxing hot tub." We couldn't have said it better ourselves!

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor
✓ Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off road parking for 1 car
✓ Enclosed lawned garden with furniture
✓ Patio area with hot tub and BBQ
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 2 miles, pub 1.5 miles
✓ Note: Babes-in-arms only
✓ Note: There is a lake in the owner's grounds nearby, pets to be supervised
✓ Please Note: The owner is open to allowing additional dogs on request (please call us on 01244345700)

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Pump House

Private Grounds

Access to 10 acres of private woodland and lakes perfect for dog walking. Many guests loved the morning strolls without leaving the property.

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub gets rave reviews. Guests especially enjoyed relaxing with a glass of wine after busy days exploring Sussex.

Dog-Friendly Setup

The enclosed garden area and dog-friendly attitude of the owners made this a top pick for pet owners. Secure space for dogs to run around.

Friendly Owners

Multiple reviews mention the helpful, welcoming hosts who add thoughtful touches but respect guests' privacy during their stay.

Clean & Well-Equipped

The cottage consistently scores high for cleanliness and having everything needed for a comfortable stay, including a well-stocked kitchen.

Perfect Location

Guests praised the quiet rural setting that's still within easy reach of beaches, attractions and local pubs.

Getting To Pump House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Pump House by car, follow directions to Hellingly in East Sussex. The cottage is located in a quiet rural setting with good access to main roads connecting to the A22 and A27 for exploring the wider area.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest stations are Polegate and Berwick, both requiring a short taxi ride to the property. From London, trains run regularly to these stations with connections from London Victoria.

Off-road parking for one car

Polegate station (approximately 7 miles)

Good access to A22 and A27

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Herstmonceux Castle

Distance: 3.8 miles

BN27 1RN

Michelham Priory

Distance: 5.2 miles

BN27 3QS

Drusillas Park Zoo

Distance: 6.5 miles

BN26 5QS

Arlington Reservoir Walk

Distance: 4.5 miles

BN26 6TF

Seven Sisters Country Park

Distance: 12 miles

BN25 4AD

Pevensey Levels Nature Reserve

Distance: 5 miles

BN24 5AS

Hailsham Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

BN27 1AE

The Beacon Shopping Centre

Distance: 11.8 miles

BN21 3NW

Lewes High Street

Distance: 12.9 miles

BN7 2PA

Eastbourne Beach

Distance: 11.8 miles

BN21 3EL

Glyndebourne Opera House

Distance: 10.3 miles

BN8 5UU

Battle Abbey

Distance: 12.5 miles

TN33 0AD

Herstmonceux Castle

Distance: 3.8 miles

BN27 1RN

Michelham Priory

Distance: 5.2 miles

BN27 3QS

Drusillas Park Zoo

Distance: 6.5 miles

BN26 5QS

Arlington Reservoir Walk

Distance: 4.5 miles

BN26 6TF

Seven Sisters Country Park

Distance: 12 miles

BN25 4AD

Pevensey Levels Nature Reserve

Distance: 5 miles

BN24 5AS

Hailsham Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

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The Beacon Shopping Centre

Distance: 11.8 miles

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Lewes High Street

Distance: 12.9 miles

BN7 2PA

Eastbourne Beach

Distance: 11.8 miles

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Glyndebourne Opera House

Distance: 10.3 miles

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Battle Abbey

Distance: 12.5 miles

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Is Pump House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Pump House is only suitable for babes-in-arms, not older children. The cottage is designed as a romantic retreat for couples with a one-bedroom layout. While the grounds are lovely for exploring, there are unfenced water features including a lake that would present safety concerns for young children.

For Couples

Pump House offers couples a peaceful countryside escape with luxury touches. The king-size bedroom, private hot tub and open-plan living space create a perfect romantic setting. After days exploring Sussex, return to your secluded garden for sunset drinks. The quiet location ensures privacy while still being close enough to restaurants and attractions for date nights.

Pet Friendly

Dogs will love Pump House! Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, with an enclosed garden for safe play and access to the owners' 10-acre grounds for longer walks. There's a dog guard for the front door and many local footpaths nearby. The cottage provides perfect countryside exploration for four-legged guests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Pump House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Pump House has a private hot tub in the garden area. It's maintained at around 37 degrees and many guests mention enjoying it with a glass of wine after exploring the area.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Pump House welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The property has an enclosed garden area for dogs to run around and guests have access to the owners' 10-acre grounds which are perfect for dog walking.

What's the bedroom arrangement?

The cottage has one king-size double bedroom located upstairs. The bedroom is described as airy with great views across the grounds.

Are there any restrictions I should know about?

The property is suitable for babes-in-arms only, not older children. There's also a lake in the owner's grounds nearby, so pets need to be supervised when exploring the wider area.

How far are the nearest shops and pubs?

The nearest pub is 1.5 miles away and the closest shop is 2 miles from the property. Several guests mention the good location for accessing local amenities.

What's included in the rental?

Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rental price. The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and washing machine.

What's the parking situation?

There is off-road parking available for one car directly at the property. This makes loading and unloading your luggage convenient.

What makes this property special for couples?

Guests consistently mention the privacy, peaceful setting, comfortable furnishings and the hot tub as making this perfect for couples. The open-plan living area and king-size bed also add to the comfort.

Pump House Reviews

We had a great break at Pump House. The accommodation is excellent and clean and fresh throughout. The hosts are brilliant and incredibly helpful. In addition to the garden, visitors can use the surrounding private woodland and lakes. Excellent for dog walking and relaxing. Easy access to local pubs, restaurants and attractions. We have already booked for next year.

Graham

A lovely little house in relaxing and beautiful gardens. Everything we needed for a lovely break. Owners very friendly and helpful. Cant wait to come back again.

One of the best cottages we have stayed in. It was very well equiped every thing we needed For two pepole, large, warm in Febuary and comfortable, with a hot tube which was heated for us on arrival.. Great location and you can use the owners four acre garden and wood. If you have a dog and like walking, this cottage would suit you. Lots of footpaths in the area. The owners were very frendly and also have dogs.

Philip

Lovely cottage, friendly owners, plenty to see and do in the area.

Derryn

We had a very comfortable stay at The Pump House. It was well equipped and tastefully decorated. The owners were very friendly and helpful and it was a great location for our dogs.We felt very welcome with little extras for us all. We would hope to visit again.

Pump house was spectacular. Clean, comfortable and all essentials provided. Loved the views, wonderful privacy and enjoyed the relaxing hot tub. Close to so many places to visit. Thankyou for a great stay.

Shirley

Great place for a couple looking for a peaceful getaway but with easy access to the south coast and plenty of other places to visit. Would of given it 5 stars if the garden was accessible from the house not good early hours of the morning when the dogs needed to go out or to get to the hot tub which was preset at 37 degrees which was not quite hot enough for us In the October temperatures

Jonathan

Just spent a week at tbe pump house. Wouldn't hesitate to book again and probably will. Thank you for a great stay.

We recently stayed at The Pump House with our dog, Pauline & Micheal were very welcoming. We can't fault anyhing & had a lovely week, the grounds are absolutely stunning & would highly recommend

Andrea

Lovely place and very nice and friendly owners

Anthony

We spent a lovely week at Pump House. Enjoyed the grounds of the main house with space to exercise our dog. Very dog friendly hosts. After big days out visiting sites and long country walks it was great to relax in the hot tub with a glass of wine.

Gillian

Lovely property in beautiful grounds. Everything we needed was right there in the Pump House. The freezer and washing machine were especially useful hidden away in the cupboard under the stairs. Thanks again for decorating the place up for Mike's birthday.

Carolyn

What a lovely find. We booked last minute and were so lucky to find this property. Everything was perfect, couldn't fault a thing. Fantastic grounds to walk round and walks very close by. Thank you to the owners for a relaxing stay. Would highly recommend.

Joanna

Amazing cosy cottage. Extremely clean and wonderful location. Friendly helpful hosts. Would highly recommend.

We had a lovely Christmas at the pump house. Very comfortable with everything we needed including to make our Christmas dinner. Lovely bed and a great sofa to relax on. Despite the terrible weather there was one nice day that we were able to use the hot tub. Our first experience and it was lovely. The only slight negative is to be aware that the TV is just a TV. The internet speed is so slow you cannot stream anything. It would have been useful during our stay to be able to watch Netflix Amazon etc as the weather was so awful. This is the only thing missing from this lovely property.

Lovely accommodation in beautiful surroundings. Excellent hosts, very warm and welcoming. The dogs loved the walks around the property. Some lovely scenic walks right on the doorstep. Will definitely stay again.

One of our best holidays. We loved it here and so did our dog. What a treat waking up and starting your day with a stroll around the owners 10 acres! The property was well decorated and clean and the area in general had everything we needed to buyvisit.

A five star location, quiet, restful, the perfect retreat. Everything you will ever need on site and if not just ask and you will get a quick responce me thinks from the great hosts. Thank you. Spent two weeks of bliss and would certainly recommend, really nice surroundings, huge garden with lakes to take your mind of any stress you may have and fenced in all round for large dogs, little ones watch in places with wildlife lifting fence. Plenty of attractions, nice fairly local pub The Bulls Head near Hertmoncux with great food every visit. Pump House and pub Highly recommend.

Louise

Thank you for another lovely stay at Pump House and the welcome gifts. We wanted a holiday which was relaxing and that's exactly what this place offers. Pump House is exceptionally beautiful and clean. The bed is so comfy we slept really well. Outside is so peaceful all you can hear is the birds. Superb scenery. Enclosed garden which we needed for our dog. Afternoons spent in the garden with glorious weather to sunbathe and relax in the hot tub. Even our reactive dog was more chilled than at home! Absolutely nothing to fault. We enjoyed it so much we booked for a third time within 3 days of returning home! See you next year and thanks again

Evelyn

Great place and particularly perfect for anyone with dogs. Private fenced in area a few short steps from the front door with a dog guard provided for when we wanted to have the front door open. Large grounds for walking the dogs in the evening. Very well equipped kitchen and comfy settee for relaxing whilst watching the TV. Good shower and roomy bedroom with a dressing room adjoining. Washing machine a bonus as meant I didnt have an huge washing to do on return home. Owners are lovely, on hand if needed but let us get on with holiday otherwise. Cant recommend too highly. Planning to return next year.

Victoria

The owner was lovely, we felt very welcome.

We had a really nice time at Pump House in its beautiful grounds where we were able to wander around and enjoy the wildlife which was great for our Cockapoo to enjoy the walks in. The cottage was very comfortable and very well equipped with everything you could possibly need for your holiday including a bottle of winemilkdog biscuits on arrival and was well placed to reach most places along the south coast including Hastings and Eastbourne. The owners were very welcoming and although we didn't need to contact them much during our stay they were always available if required. We would have no hesitation in booking Pump House in the future.

Would like to say we had a wonderful break. The cottage and grounds were fantastic. The bottle of wine and milk was a nice to touch. They were very helpful in taking me to the garage to get oil for my car.

Almost perfect for us. A few MINOR tweaks would make it so. The owners were away so we had rhe pump house and the beautiful grounds all to ourselves. A bottle of wine had been left for us as a welcome gift. A lovely touch. There was actually no cupboard for us to keep food in. A bread bin would have been good but everything was clean and we were very comfortable.

Would have been nice to have private access to your back garden. Only access is your door to owners front garden which having a dog we had to keep door closed. We also found the sofas not very comfortable. Overall we had a great stay, Owners very friendly and accommodating.

We really enjoyed our stay at Pump House. The hosts, Pauline and Mike are lovely people and we enjoyed chatting to them while we were there. The house was well kitted out and everything was perfect. Our dog was welcomed and he enjoyed the closed in garden while we enjoyed the hot tub. The surrounding property has a beautiful garden with ponds and a forrest area a credit to the hosts for maintaining such a beautiful garden.

Idyllic setting nestled amongst the countryside yet less than 10 minutes away from the local town for amenities. We truly enjoyed our stay at the Pump House as we used this as our base for the week of dog walking in and around the coast. The layout of the property was surprisingly spacious and the extensive private grounds were ideal for the dogs to have quick run morning and evening. The jacuzzi was a delight for soothing the aches after miles of walking, coupled with the extremely comfortable bed seriously comfortable! for ample recuperation ahead of another day of walking. Overall a very enjoyable experience and we would not hesitate to return again. Many Thanks!!

Robert

Have just had a relaxing and comfortable week at The pump House. Not only was the house clean comfortable and very quiet,it was set in the most lovely surroundings,also,felt extremely safe and secure. The owners were very helpful and although we didnt see a lot of them always knew they were available in case we had any queries.would highly recommend

Lovely spotlessly clean cottage set in the owners beautiful grounds. Even though the cottage is next to the owners house detached, they give you a warm welcome, but then leave you alone, but are also there to help if needed. The cottage is very well equipped and has everything you need and is a real home from home. The enclosed garden accessed via a very short path through a gate at the side of the cottage is dogfriendly. The view from the garden is stunning, and coming back to the cottage after a day out sightseeing and exploring, and then chilling out in the hot tub looking at the amazing view is just what the doctor ordered!

Angelina

What a lovely property and hosts, very warm and welcoming Bottle of wine on ... What a lovely property and hosts, very warm and welcoming Bottle of wine on arrival The accommodation was clean and smelling fresh All the facilities you need for a home from home stay Hot tub was ready to use when we got there Comfortable bed and senate dressing room with a cupboard to hang clothes All the amenities to clean as you go throughout the week we stayed Local shops and shopping centre about 13 mins away Beaches 16 mins away Lovely location, wildlife and birds visits daily for you to watch with panoramic views of the countryside Would definitely go back again

Everything we wanted for our perfect holiday. The cottage was very clean, super comfortable and well equipped. The cottage accepts dogs, we are not dog owners but you would never know a dog had been in this property. Located in a very quiet, peaceful setting. Lots of interesting places to visit within easy reach. A lovely warm welcome from Pauline. We really could not fault our stay. Thank you.

Richard

We had a really lovely experience and it was just what we needed to unwind. The cottage was clean and inviting with lovely views. Everything was included for what we wanted and our dogs enjoyed the surrounding and country walks.

Was a lovely touch to walk in to the accommodation having Christmas decorations up and homemade mince pies waiting for us. Couldn't fault the property or its owners would highly recommend.

Michael

1.The lighting in the bathroom could have been more brighter . Difficulty in seeing when shaving etc 2. A little concern over there being only one door in and out of property ie if there was a fire there is no other way out. Otherwise a clean well looked after property with excellent heating during our stay in the bitterly cold weather, owners very helpful and bags of room in the property grounds which our German shepherd loved to run

Beautiful property, clean, comfortable and in a perfect location to explore the area. Having the hot tub was a lovely touch and we thoroughly enjoyed using it, even though the temperatures plummeted during our stay. Having such wonderful grounds, was an added bonus to walk the dogs first thing in the morning or at the end of the day. Overall a fabulous stay, we would highly recommend and consider returning again. A lamp in the lounge would have been great to add some light, when the spot lights which were very bright were not on, and perhaps a stairgate to stop the dogs going upstairs would of been of help. This did not make our holiday any less enjoyable, but felt it may be a helpful suggestion for future guests.

A great place to stay and relax lovely surroundings to walk and the hot tub is ... A great place to stay and relax lovely surroundings to walk and the hot tub is an added bonus to a fantastic holiday place and our dog loved it too

Matthew

Had a fantastic week away at the pump house. The house itself is just what you need for a couples holiday with access to the picturesque grounds and a wonderful view of them from the hot tub. Pauline and Michael are fantastic hosts with useful information about the grounds and local areas.

Elizabeth

Overall we had a lovely time at the pump house. Pauline was super helpful and the home was clean and cosy. We definitely will be staying again. The wifi was a bit unstable but thats to be expected as it is a rural area. The tv was a bit temperamental too but we came to relax and enjoy the countryside so not a big deal for us.

Adrian

We stayed at the cottage to use as a base for visiting family we had not seen for a while, and it was an excellent place to stay warm, comfortable and everything we needed. Having a dog friendly garden in quiet and picturesque setting with seating and hottub was a treat. Good area for walking and easy access to countryside and coast. We hope to return next year. .

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Pump House, Hellingly near Hailsham

About Pump House

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Private Grounds

Hot Tub Relaxation

Dog-Friendly Setup

Friendly Owners

Clean & Well-Equipped

Perfect Location

Getting To Pump House

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Pump House Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Horseshoes Inn

The Merrie Harriers

The Lamb Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Pump House Reviews