Towns and Villages in Sussex
Our Local Team’s Favourite Sussex Spots
Battle
Our Battle Holiday Cottages are some of our best in Sussex and it’s no surprise when they happen to be in one of the region’s most famous and best-looking towns. The Battle of Hastings took place here in 1066, so the area is teeming with history. Battle Abbey was once home to William the Conqueror and the ruins today make for a fun day out of exploring and stepping back into that tumultuous part of British history. Battle as a place also has lots of great food and drink spots, including Bluebell Tearooms and Battle Brewery, which specialises in vegan beers.
Ardingly
This picturesque village is located in the High Weald area of Sussex and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but also remains close to many attractions. Wakehurst Place is just five minutes north and is a house and botanical gardens owned by the National Trust. They host many events throughout the year and visitors are able to visit the gardens, house and seed bank. Ouse Valley Viaduct is also nearby, which carries the London-Brighton railway line over the River Ouse. It is regularly described as the most elegant viaduct in Britain and is perfect for a quick Instagram photo! You can walk alongside it and follow it down to Ardingly Reservoir, which also has an activity centre where you can hire paddleboards, kayaks and many more. If Ardingly sounds right up your street, be sure to check out our holiday cottages in the area.
Bodiam
Bodiam may be one of East Sussex’s smaller villages, but don’t let its size put you off as there is so much to see and do in and around the surrounding area. Bodiam Castle is one of Britain’s most picturesque castles and was famously seen in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The castle was built to defend the area from French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War. With a wildflower meadow, cafe, shop and castle museum, a day out to Bodiam Castle has something to please everyone. There are also a number of pubs and restaurants in and around Bodiam, including the Castle Inn, a family pub with a sizable beer garden, which serves up some classic pub dishes.
