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A Charming Barn Conversion

Vacation home in Hastings with kitchen and patio

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Located on the fringe of a quaint village, Shepherds Cottage offers a romantic hideaway in an 18th century barn with exposed beams and period features. Unwind by the wood burning stove or enjoy a luxury shower room and fully fitted kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

A Charming Barn Conversion

Shepherds Cottage is a lovely 18th century single story barn which has been transformed into a romantic hideaway. It sits in a courtyard setting that is part of working stables. We are located on the fringe of the village which has two pubs that both serve food, and are within walking distance. The village has a farm shop and butcher. The property features exposed beams and many retained period features, as well as a wood burning stove luxury shower room and fully fitted kitchen.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hastings Country Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mallydams Woods - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pett Level Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hastings Castle - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Hastings Doleham Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Oaks Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Conqurers March - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Hart (Beefeater) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪First in Last Out - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming Barn Conversion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Charming Barn Conversion ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming Barn Conversion ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Charming Barn Conversion located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mallydams Woods, Pett Level Beach, and High Weald. Hastings Country Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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A Charming Barn Conversion Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

millettjf m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was lovely, in an idyllic place. There were some issues with repairs and a dog barking for a lot of one of the nights but Jo was lovely and proffesional. The local pub did good food and it was very convinent for seeing hastings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Great location

Well equipped beautiful country cottage for our 3 night stay. Wonderful hosts who were very helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terence M.

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

Shepherds Cottage

Cosy and comfortable in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Shepherd’s cottage, perfect cosy barn retreat

We loved our short break near Hastings Cottage lovely and clean with all we needed Hosts very welcoming and helpful Ideal location for exploring with beautiful countryside and coastal walks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janina J.

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

Lovely cottage close to the sea

Well equipped, clean and conveniently located. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Weekend away

Great Property, perfect for a chilled weekend away. Loved the Animals too. Good pub a short walk away and 5/10 mins drive to Hastings. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

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

Delightful!

Lovely cottage on beautiful farm in idyllic countryside. Very welcoming host, very comfortable and well equipped accommodation; incredibly quiet at night; walking trails galore, seaside close by, nearby ‘farm store’ for provisioning. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

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

A little gem

What a beautiful little hide away. Loved the horses and the sheep next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely 2 night stay here. Needed to get away for a few days to relax. This was perfect for that. Loved the rural loaction and also hearing the horses walking by. Small issue with the wifi code not beng what was provided in the confirmation email (check the number in the book) Two Sawyers pub is a lovely place for dinner. Pork chop was divine!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Our Best Stay Ever

We stayed for five weeks at this charming cottage. Jojo and Marc catered to our every need, going so far beyond what we have ever encountered before in our many years of travel that we would give them ten stars if possible. The cottage itself and surrounding village of Pett are pristine and beautiful. We loved staying on the farm and getting to know the animals. Even without a car, we were able to walk and take buses to the many surrounding attractions. This 'hidden gem' is one stay we will never forget!
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jörg B.

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

Wonderful hosts - beautiful Cottage

We had a wonderful vacation "for two". The cottage is extraordinary well-kept, cultivated and absolutely clean. The house decor and furniture is composed with loving care and a secure attention to the detail. It is perfectly sized for two persons. If you love animals, you feel at home here - as well, as if you love quiet and relaxing days or holidays, in which to explore East Sussex. Joanna and Marc are wonderful hosts, having many of tips, what to do, to visit, to explore or to experience in the area of Pett or Hastings. We were warm welcomed, and felt the whole holidays very welcome. Pett is a nice village, and you easily reach it by foot, to visit for instance one of the two very good pubs (with excellent kitchen!) or the beautiful café. The coast, the settlement Fairlight Cove and the beach are easily to reach by car, as well as the wonderful towns of Rye and Hastings. We had two weeks in the Cottage and look with gratitude back onto our dream summer vacations. Danke and with warmest greetings, Meike und Jörg
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore R.

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

Wunderschöne gemütliche, modern eingerichtete ursprüngliche Scheune auf einem Pferdehof mit Terasse

Wir waren fünf Tage da und sind absolut begeistert gewesen. Alles entspricht wie auf den Bildern und die Gastgeberin hat wirklich an alles gedacht und zur Begrüßung noch ein paar Sachen hingestellt. Die Umgebung ist wunderschön ländlich und man ist mit dem Auto in 5 Minuten in Hastings oder am Strand und etwas länger in Rye. Das Wohnen auf dem Hof war sehr schön. Absolut zu empfehlen, wenn man es ruhig und gemütlich mag und auch Tiere gerne hat. Wir hoffen wirklich, dass wir noch einmal dort Urlaub machen können, dann aber etwas länger.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian F.

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

Lovely chilled out stay

Had a great couple of days staying at this lovely hideaway with great surroundings slap bang in the middle of a Horse Stable. Loved every minute of our stay. Our host was there to greet us and very friendly and informative without being in your space. Very well equipped and comfortable place. Faultless and would definitely recommend and we will return again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

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

Customer review

It was just beautiful! Felt really cosy and homely, made us want to move in there! Only thing I'd improve is the Wi-Fi connection if guests want to watch Netflix or digital services, otherwise it's perfection. Excellent service and really would stay again, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ponda T.

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

sweet little cottage

Sweet, clean, totally modernised cottage, with old open beams in all the rooms. Dishwasher, combi boiler, washing machine, all the mod coms. WiFi available but difficult to connect to and very slow; we never were able to connect to our laptops, although I could connect to my iPhone. The cottage is located within a barn complex, and has a huge front "patio" and a private back patio, with table and chairs. Several horses in the barn next door, frequently tended to by their owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Relaxing break , a little gem !

We spent two days at this charming little cottage. It was a short drive to the beaches and to Hastings . The cottage was a perfect size for two people , it was well equipped and It has been beautifully decorated. The outside courtyard was a bonus and provided a great place to sit and read a book with a glass in hand. Being next to the stable, meant you could walk out of the front door and straight over to see the horses. Joanna and Mark were fabulous hosts and I would highly recommend a visit !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie R.

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

Spring Break

We were very pleased with our stay at this delightful, cosy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H., United Kingdom

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

Lovely break close to Winchelsea and Rye

We used this beautiful barn convention as a base for a short break in one of our favourite areas. Staying on a working farm was lovely, made friends with the horses and the chickens made for a relaxing time between visiting the local trips out. Would highly recommend a stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Stay at Pett

We had a lovely stay in this cottage on Lower Barn Farm in Pett. Everything went very smoothly and the cottage was faultless - clean, comfortable, charming. The owners are lovely and the area is outstandingly beautiful. Definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W., London, UK

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

Wonderful place for a peaceful break!

Thanks so much Mark & Jojo for your wonderful cottage in such a brilliant location! It's even better than the pictures. Wished we could have stayed longer & hope to be back soon. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

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

All we hoped for and more

The perfect place for a quiet, relaxing and refreshing break. No negative comments at all, nothing but accolades.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Windy and Wet few days

Despite some of the worse winds and rain this summer has supplied, the property provided a great base for exploring the area and was warm and inviting. Nothing seemed to have been left out by the owner in meeting our needs for a short holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

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

Another world...................

This charming cottage is fully equipped to make the stay a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Situated on a farm that is a working stables, the peace and quiet of the location and surroundings, with easy access to places of interest in Sussex and surrounding counties, make it an ideal "get away" for townies. The owners, Jojo and Mark, are most helpful and provide a selection of home produced goodies on arrival. We would not hesitate to return to this cottage if we wanted to return to this part of the country again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Schönes cottage in ruhiger Lage !

Wir haben dieses cottage für 7 Tage gebucht und es war wundervoll ! Wären gerne länger geblieben da es so gemütlich und ruhig war. Die Besitzer sind sehr freundlich und haben uns herzlich empfangen.

10/10 Excellent

sonja s.

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

Picture perfect

voor ons gewoon een ster aan de hemel !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019