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Incredible Country House & Cottage, Huge Garden, Pool & Tennis @OldGlebeWaldron

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 22696.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Waldron, Heathfield
  • Horam Park Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • East Sussex National Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Glyndebourne Opera House
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

1. Big House: Blue Room En-suite

1 King Bed

2. Big House: Silver Room En-suite

1 King Bed

3. Big House: Loft Room En-suite

1 King Bed

4. Big House: Lime Green Room

1 Double Bed

5. Big House: Fucshia Room

1 King Bed

6. Big House: Turquoise Room

1 Double Bed

7. Big House: White Room En-suite

1 King Bed

8. Cottage: Master Bedroom En-suite

1 King Bed

9. Cottage: Tin-Tin Room En-suite (sharing)

1 King Bed

10. Cottage: Tiny Petit Prince Room

1 Double Bed

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7 - Cottage

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Ground Floor WC

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Ground Floor WC

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Incredible Country House & Cottage, Huge Garden, Pool & Tennis @OldGlebeWaldron

Old Glebe, Waldron includes the Big House & Stable Cottage with Swimming Pool, Tennis/Footie Court, Pizza Oven & Gas BBQ, Outdoor Kitchen, Table Tennis/Games Room, Sundowner Picnic Area, Trampolene, Croquet Lawn, Open Fires, Aga & Range Cooker and Banqueting Table is situated in an idyllic country location. Offering peace and tranquillity to those looking to escape the hubbub of daily life for a relaxing holiday, yet within an hour on the train from Central London, and just 30 minutes from the south coast beaches.

Waldron, just a few minutes walk across our fields, is perfect in every way. A lovely little village complete with a great pub, cricket club and a romantic church, all set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with fantastic walks. Our eclectically designed home is totally private surrounded by the extensive gardens and farmland, with views over the South Downs to the sea at Beachy Head (from the top floor). Walks from the house are numerous and varied, through fields and woodland, and often ending up at the pub (if you wish).

We have recently completed a major refurbishment of the Big House kitchen and sitting room and redecorated most areas. We’ve ada stunning outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and large Webber gas BBQ. This property is furnished for groups wishing to appreciate a beautiful interior for a calm country break, it is not a party house.

The Big House is exceptionally spacious and sleeps 12 (+2) in 7 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms, 4 of which are en-suite. There are in effect 4 master bedrooms, one which has an open-plan shower room and two have deliciously deep, free-standing baths in the bedrooms. The 3 smaller rooms share a large family bathroom and independent WC.

Stable Cottage sleeps 5 (+1) in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It could be ideal for staff but is beautifully decorated for extra guests maybe those with young children, or hosts wishing for their own quiet and privacy. The master bedroom has a free-standing bath within the bedroom.

The cottage is never let out to other groups during your stay, so if you only require the main house, you still maintain your privacy and have all the extensive indoor and outdoor facilities for your group.

Whilst the property is priced for up to 16 people, there is room for additional guests (at an extra fee per person), up to a maximum of 22 adults and children may be accommodated across the 2 houses.

At the heart of the Big House is the enormous open plan kitchen and dining area with sofa, central island and and the longest dinning table which seats 16 comfortably, but can squeeze up to 20. If further guests need to eat at one sitting we recommend using the round table from the sitting room or trestles found in the larder.

The large sitting room is comfortably laid out for films, chatting or games all together, with 3 sofas around the open fire and seats in the bay window. The reading snug offers a space to enjoy the papers or for a game of cards away from the main sitting room. Those travelling with children or teenagers will find that the games room, equipped with table tennis, is much appreciated.

Set within our 30 acres of private farmland, the house is found up a long cherry tree lined drive with stunning blossom in season. The 6 acres of landscaped gardens include a well maintained tennis court, footie goals, heated outdoor pool available Spring to Autumn (weather dependent), sun loungers (in season), fitted outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, fridge and gas bbq, dinning tables, trampoline, croquet lawn, fire bowl and orchard. A wooded area with hammocks (in summer) and seating is found near the green house and paths are cut through the woods and long grass for children to explore and enjoy. In one of fields which has the last of the evening sun, a "sundowner" picnic spot has been carved from a fallen tree, with a swing in a near by tree.

Old Glebe is wonderful for the imagination to have an adventure in your own space and land; it is full of surprises with so much attention to detail and you are sure to find something new each time you visit and most of our guests return time and again.

Utility Room:
Big House: Washing machine, dryer, laundry line, outside washing lines, iron and ironing board, etc.
Stable Cottage: iron and ironing board, washing machine, etc.

Cleaning / Towels / Linen /Maid Service:
Bed linen and one medium towel per person included. Please bring extra hand towels if needed although they are put out in the WCs and family bathrooms.

Cleaning during your stay: Please request cleaning during your stay when booking. After stay clean is included in the price if house is left tidy and organized with everything returned to its place, dishwasher filled and cupboards tidy.

Pets charged at £15 per night/per dog. Up to 2 small or medium sized dogs.

Broadband/WIFI suitable for a domestic house. If you need to work from home, we recommend using the little desk in the Attic Room, which has the best service.

The price of The Big House with Stable Cottage together is for up to 16 people, thereafter we charge £80 per guest/per night (to cover overheads, use of the facilities and wear and tear) for the duration of the booking up to 22 maximum (including children over 12 months).

3 night minimum over weekends
2 night minimum mid-week
4 nights minimum over bank holiday weekends
7 nights minimum over Christmas and some Summer School Holidays.

The swimming pool is generally open from mid- April to mid-September. If possible, due to warm weather, we will open it earlier or keep it open later in September, but only if the weather is good.

Property manager

Emily Watkins

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for children whatever the weather
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Might need a separate quote. 3 night minimum w/e.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are accepted at £15 per dog per night.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smokers may smoke outside.
We operate a 2 night min mid-week, 3 night min week-ends, 4 night min bank holiday, 7 night min Christmas/NY and Summer Hols
Strict noise policy - all music must be turned off by 11pm. No outdoor music at any time. No day guests.
Check in 4.00pm but on same day change overs it may be 5.00pm. We will confirm nearer the time of your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: Might need a separate quote. 3 night minimum w/e.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Heathfield

Located in Heathfield, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hidden Spring Vineyard and Horam Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Downs National Park and High Weald. Travelling with kids? Consider Tinkers Park and Blackstock Farm. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Waldron, Heathfield

What's nearby

  • Horam Park Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • East Sussex National Golf Club - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 15 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Ashdown Forest - 23 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Uckfield Buxted Station - 10 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blackboys Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Gun - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Incredible Country House & Cottage, Huge Garden, Pool & Tennis @OldGlebeWaldron have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Incredible Country House & Cottage, Huge Garden, Pool & Tennis @OldGlebeWaldron pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Incredible Country House & Cottage, Huge Garden, Pool & Tennis @OldGlebeWaldron ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Incredible Country House & Cottage, Huge Garden, Pool & Tennis @OldGlebeWaldron ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Incredible Country House & Cottage, Huge Garden, Pool & Tennis @OldGlebeWaldron located?

This family-friendly Heathfield holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from High Weald, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tinkers Park and Blackstock Farm. Wilderness Wood and River Rother are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a big group
Great family gathering of 17 of us ranging 16 to 87yrs plus 3 dogs. The house has big sociable rooms and amazing grounds. It’s stunning and the added bonus is the pub just a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect host and location
We had a great stay here and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ryan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Laura and her team her amazing hosts. Very communicative and accommodating. The house was lovely and perfect for a gathering of friends and kiddos. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

danni1330

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a large group of families
Lovely weekend spent at the Old Glebe, the house and gardens are perfect for a large group of families. We used the tennis courts/football court and even the rain didn’t spoil our swim as the pool is heated. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super place for a family reunion
We had a wonderful time. The house is luxurious and comfortable and was very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old glebe beautiful location
We loved the garden plenty of space for cricket tennis. Barbecue area very good. Jane@wealdenkitchen cateredvery well for us all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend away
Beautiful house. Everything 5 star luxury, top class. Probably the nicest weekend break house that we have stayed in!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic House
The perfect house , can’t fault a thing . Really nicely decorated and has every thing for a Large Family get away . I also think the Team that run it are doing a great job , great communication .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous large house
Excellent facilities for our extended family of 19 people. Ideal large kitchen/dining room, great range of bedrooms and comfortable lounge. Swimming pool, tennis court and table tennis room all much appreciated. Spacious grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Simon V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Lovely house but disappointing customer service
We rented both the main house and cottage. Both are lovely and were perfect for our big family group over a long weekend. However our stay was mired by an awful sewage smell in the cottage emanating from the shower in the en-suite bathroom, and a dangerous water leak in the main house through a ceiling light fitting. The property manager’s response to this was unsatisfactory and not reflective of a company concerned about rectifying a customer’s negative experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A glorious house and gardens
The house and gardens were magnificent well above our expectations. The booking in system was very easy. The pool made the weekend for the children as did the tennis court. The amount of bedrooms meant we could have more people than I thought so a whole family party Would really recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely cracking place
There is nothing not to like here. The house and 'cottage' are on great shape with large rooms and lots of space. The tennis court / football pitch and swimming pool with pizza area kept the family entertained without any trouble all weekend. And the setting is so tranquil. We would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great group stay at the Old Glebe
Our four families had a great stay at the Old Glebe. Amazing house - with everything provided for. All ages were highly entertained - be it by the tennis court or the pizza making with the outdoor oven. The attic room for the 4 girls was fantastic, and the short walk to the Star Inn was a great little walk to do on the sunny afternoon we were lucky to have. The separate cottage was also great to have do those who needed a quieter time from the big house. We look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

keeley h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mums 75th
Such a well equipped property so loved and well kept !! So enjoyable for everyone Children playroom and toys Adults cozy rooms big space in kitchen for a large meal and celebrations and for elderly lovely light spaces for reading and relaxing ! Tennis courts and trampoline used to full extent ! Everyone had a wonderful time !!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Birthday Weekend
Old Glebe is exactly as it appears on the website. It is a lovely big house with The Cider House annexe in the garden. Both are beautifully furnished, spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped and a perfect space for eating and socialising. The grounds are well kept, with tennis court and trampoline but the coup de grace is the heated swimming pool. A big hit with all our guests. I would highly recommend Old Glebe to anyone who wants a getaway with a bit of luxury thrown in. My brother and I enjoyed our birthday celebrations with all the family and a few special friends. Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at The Old Gebe!
Such a lovely property, in a picturesque location with so much to do (tennis, swimming pool, darts, ping pong)! We had a great stay, thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend away!
Beautiful house and grounds. Has everything and more that you would need!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Birthday Get Together
We had a really fun time in this lovely and well appointed house and cottage, situated in a wide open setting with great facilities and only a few minutes walk into the village. Thank you to Beth and Laura who were extremely helpful throughout. Thoroughly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house
We had a great time at Old Glebe. The house is spacious, beautiful and spotlessly clean and the grounds are gorgeous. We went for a work away and it was absolutely perfect - highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
The house is huge amazing comfortable. Outdoor pool,tennis court and areas to walk make for a great weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex B., England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering for 80th birthday
Experience excellent from start to finish. No problems re postponing/rebooking 3 times (due to pandemic). Property beautiful, facilities first class, cleanliness 100%. Only wish we could have stayed longer (or preferably moved in permanently!!)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
High end property with so many different activities on offer. Amazing place to stay with friends and/or family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely brilliant
We arrived at Old Glebe for the weekend. There were 26 of us for our grandparents 60th wedding anniversary. WOW what a house , had absolutely everything you could have hoped for. The house is just beautiful and the stable cottage equally as beautiful. We will definitely be returning . Thank you to Beth for excellent communication throughout. A truly wonderful weekend, lots of memories made.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay at this gorgeous house!
Fabulous stay at this gorgeous house! There was plenty of room for 23 adults to stay at this property. It has all the amenities you could want, including tennis rackets and garden games for everything! It was perfect, the house itself is stunning and was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of parking for us (we had 9 cars) and the second little cottage was perfect and comfy too. Super comfy beds!! Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Weekend away
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Emily Watkins

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Hello,

I am the owner of Old Glebe, which is my personal holiday home and includes treasured items of a quality you might not find in a commercial furnished let. The Big House and Stable Cottage are perfect for large family gatherings. As the youngest of a family of 5 I loved planning our holidays, but could never find a house which was big enough, with a big enough table to all eat together or laid out correctly for multi-generational fun, so I built my own!

I hope you enjoy your holiday and are kind enough to treat the houses and gardens with care and attention, just as you would your own homes. My team and I so much love and attention into Old Glebe to make it a magical place for all our guests.

Thank you,
Laura

Why they chose this property

Old Glebe is a British Rural idyll. Peace and quiet, big skies, views of the South Downs and the coast beyond. All this just 60 minutes from central London on the train.



What makes this property unique

The Big House and Stable Cottage are perfect for a family get together, landmark birthday or friends break. The house has a huge dining room table for a lovely long dinner party and the grounds offer plenty of activities from Tennis, Football, Swimming Pool (Easter to end September), Trampoline, Croquet etc.

Being only an hour by train from London you can spend more time enjoying your holiday and keep travel to a minimum, better for you and better for the environment.

Old Glebe is perfectly situated close to the village and lovely pub, but private in its own grounds. It makes a great base to explore the area, with walks from the house or a short drive to reach the beaches of the South Coast, South Downs and many local attractions. The area is also in one of the sunniest parts of the UK - and that's a fact!

NB: Whilst we are very private, noise carries down to the village and out of respect for our neighbours we request all music to stop at midnight and reasonable noise outside at all times.