Based in the village of Laughton, East Sussex, 5 minutes from Glyndebourne, Little Shiplake is very rural and the property boasts 15 acres of South Downs’ fields which lead straight from the property. At the foot of the fields you will find a secluded woodland and stream, and pathway access to the local village church. In the spring the floor of the woodland is a carpet of beautiful Bluebells for a few weeks, and must be seen to be believed.
For a small additional cost, a picnic hamper can be arranged for you to enjoy in the fields and woodland areas.
Little Shiplake is a two minute walk from the village pub, and shop and about 10 minutes from the village church and school.The Roebuck Inn Set at the foot of the South Downs, Laughton is a quiet and pretty village, perfect for walking holidays and relaxing with nature.
The historical town of Lewes is 7 miles to the West, Eastbourne is 15 miles to the East and Brighton is 15 miles to the South. There is a mainline station at Lewes with links to London on a regular basis.
For families staying there is plenty to do within a 5 mile radius of Little Shiplake, for instance Blackberry Farm, Knockhatch Adventure Park, and Monkey Business .For walking the South Downs Way is nearby and the famous Cuckoo Trial is within a 10 minute drive from us. East Sussex National golf course and spa are also only a few miles away. The Love Supreme Festival which is held every July is two miles away in the village of Glynde.
Glyndebourne opera house is 3 miles away in the neighbouring village of Glyndebourne and for guests attending the opera we may be able to help out with transport to and from the venue, which saves you worrying about driving and parking, and encourages a more relaxing stay.
We are available to help with any other requests you may have and are happy to accommodate most situations to help improve your stay. There are plenty of lovely pubs and resturants we can recommend in the local area, some of which we have listed below with links where possible.The Roebuck Inn our local village pub, is only a 5 minute walk away and serves delicious food.
The Wok Inn – Laughton(1 mile away)
The Gun Inn – Gun Hill (5 Miles)
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We had a great time at Little Shiplake, clean and comfortable and great character. Lovely horses and chickens in the courtyard. Sam was very communicative and the location is perfect... read more for exploring the area. Would book again.
August 13, 2020 -
Great location for visiting South Downs and coastal areas. Good standard of accommodation adjacent to stables with private garden. Main road traffic quiet at night. Sounds of horses hooves and... read more church bells in the morning was just lovely. Friendly, helpful owner close by.
June 5, 2022 -
Excellent bolt hole for 2 people (I would not like to be in a party of four!) with everything you need and a very good kitchen and bathroom. Perfect as... read more a base. Sofa bed made for a comfortable night, but was not terribly comfortable as sofa.
March 25, 2022 -
Sam is such a nice host, friendly and approachable. Cottage was clean and tidy, with everything you could possibly need. The village shop was a short walk away if you... read more need anything (like freshly baked pan au chocolat!). The chickens and horses were so friendly and amusing. We drove to Bopeep upon Sam's suggestion and had an amazing walk to Alfriston and back. Would I book again? Absolutely!
July 3, 2021 -
Lovely cottage, perfect for our overnight stay.
Nice and warm when came back.on a cold evening ,everything you need for a comfortable break.
Off road parking which is always a... read more bonus .
Thanks Sam
May 6, 2021 -
I booked Sam’s cottage at very short notice and I was thrilled with my booking. The cottage has everything needed for a comfortable stay , great location and Sam’s communication... read more was brilliant. I would love to return.
August 1, 2022 -
we recently enjoyed a lovely relaxing weekend in Laughton & were extremely pleased with our accommodation at Little Shiplake. The owner Sam, gave us great advise on the area &... read more we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the nearby Yew Tree Inn.
The accommodation had everything you could need for homely stay .. well equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom & loads of storage space. Quiet location across the courtyard from the main house, but Sam was on hand for any issues, or just a friendly chat!
Would definitely stay again when in the area.
August 19, 2020 -
We had a great stay here last summer.
Used it as a base to explore along the coast.
We went to Lewes Priory, Glyndebourne, Newhaven Fort, Seaford, Eastbourne, Middle Farm,... read more paddle-boarding at Cuckmere ...
Our daughter loved being close to the horses and getting the chance to ride.
Nice pub just over the road.
Thanks Sam!
February 12, 2022