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Gildridge House

Magham Down, near Hailsham, Sussex
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Spa facilities
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Characterful, spacious house with grand furnishings in a rural setting with countryside views
  • Lavish living spaces include features like ceiling beams and inglenook fireplace
  • Generous facilities including a covered swimming pool, sauna, BBQ, table football and table tennis

Property code: OC-SX942

Not only is there lots of space in this impressive property that sleeps 12; there’s lots to do here too. Located at the end of a long driveway, the house has a large, elegant lounge, and a spacious second lounge in the Hall Room. There’s a table tennis table, a child’s football table, a sauna, and a covered swimming pool. The grounds are no less impressive with large lawns, two ponds and ancient oak trees. It’s the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or to stay on a group holiday with two canine companions warmly welcome too.

Set on a 300-acre sheep and cattle farm, this 17th-century house is truly unique and has been styled in keeping with the character of the property. There are beautiful original features, and modern additions add to the space and character. There are four en-suite bedrooms: three family rooms (one is on the ground floor) and a super-king-size bedroom. You’re free to enjoy the extensive gardens, though furry family members must be kept on their leads as the grounds are open and there’s livestock nearby.

There are superb walking and cycling routes from the front door. Two footpaths cross the farm and link up with miles of stunning walks, and there’s a lovely 7-mile cycle route to Pevensey Castle and Normans Bay along a quiet country lane (Sustrans Route 2). The historic town of Hailsham is 2 miles away with a bustling high street, and the stunning 15th-century moated Herstmonceux Castle and gardens are 5 miles away. The nearest beach is 10 miles away at Pevensey Bay where furry family members are welcome all year round. Batemans (11 miles), the house Rudyard Kipling lived in and now a National Trust property, makes a great day out. Kipling loved his canine companions, and they’re welcome in all outside areas!

  • 5 bedrooms - 1 family room with 1 super-king-sized bed and 1 single bed; 1 family room with 1 king-size bed, 1 day bed for a child; 2 super-king-size; 1 twin
  • 5 bathrooms - 1 en-suite with bath, shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC, 3 en-suite shower rooms with WCs
  • 2 large fridges, dishwasher, 2 kettles, coffee machine, microwave, oil-fired 4-oven Aga and Belling triple Range oven
  • Note: the Aga is turned off in the summer months unless requested to be in use
  • 2 sinks, large freezer with complimentary ice bags, 2 washing machines, 2 tumble dryers and space for outdoor clothing in the utility room
  • Welcome pack
  • 2 Bluetooth Hi-Fi systems, a CD player, 4 Smart TVs
  • Inglenook - first basket of wood supplied, further supplies can be purchased from the farmer
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
  • Storage for bicycles
  • Towels not provided for pool and sauna
  • Note: If Hall Room dining is required for a special occasion, please let the owner know in advance
  • Swimming pool - enclosed air source heated pool (April-October) with a graduated entry for children; the water temperature depends on the ambient air temperature so it is cooler in cool weather
  • Sauna - one-hour timer
  • Games room
  • Dogs must be kept on leads outside due to the nature of the farm
  • Large, lawned garden with 2 unfenced ponds; terrace area with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ; open garage with table tennis; children should be supervised outside at all times
  • Private parking
  • Pub and shop 2 miles, beach 10 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Jackie Hammond

This property is personally managed by Jackie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Roy 6th May 2026

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Simply wonderful. A special celebration in a special place. Many memories have been made.

Reviewed by Kim 11th April 2026

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This house is simply beautiful in the most idyllic location. We had a superb stay here & thoroughly recommend it to anyone. We stayed for 4 nights for my Dad's 70th Birthday & could not have asked for a better property. We played board games, table tennis, hide & seek and swam in the lovely pool! The children loved seeing the cows & sheep each dRead moreay and said they had the best time ever! We will be back again! Hide

Reviewed by Maura 7th April 2026

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Gildridge House is absolutely wonderful. Full of colour and character. Lovely comfy sitting rooms, beautiful dining room and a super well equipped kitchen. Well furnished throughout. The pool is a great bonus and the setting is amazing. One of the best holiday properties we have ever visited.

Reviewed by Stefan 21st February 2026

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Absolutely wonderful thank you, such a beautiful home . Our first day we booked into hailsham adventure park for the kids called knock hatch wich was brilliant as very close by. We also had endless games of hide and seek as house was so big, the kids loved it l.. The adults loved the huge open fire in the evenings, so cosy. Thank you so much forRead more lighting it before our arrival such a warm welcome on our first night Kids also lined the table tennis and the ride on scooters Hide

Reviewed by Kirsty 7th January 2026

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We had a lovely stay at Gildridge House with my family and the dogs celebrating my mums birthday. Beautiful farmhouse feel - really comfortable, fully equipped and clean - arrived in really cold weather to a fully loaded log fire burning. We would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Tom 30th December 2025

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Loved are time at Gildridge house. The house and grounds are really lovely. Didnt want to leave to be honest. Had a lovely 60 th birthday and Christmas with the family and friends. Edward could not have been nicer and more helpful.

Reviewed by Edward 29th November 2025

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Reviewed by Nikki 26th October 2025

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What a wonderful find, a mixture of old and modern, fantastically furnished. Plenty of space to spread out. We took our sons and their families. With 2 x a double room and a twin with shared bathroom, each family had their own area and we had a double with ensuite. Facilities outstanding with plenty to do, swimming, games and table tennis. PlentyRead more of logs for the fire which was lovely and warming in the evenings. Very highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Benjamin 7th October 2025

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We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with 3 generations of the family. It was perfect for this. The children enjoyed the space outside and in and also the pool. We enjoyed the drawing room with a log fire and eating dinner in the dining room. Our two dogs had a lovely time too! My only suggestion would be to use What3 Words for directionRead mores as one of our grown up children and also the cook we engaged for Saturday night's dinner ended up in Eastbourne where there is a similar or same house name (alhtough possibly it's actually Gildredge House). The cook was adamant that she put the correct postcode in so we were a little confused. Annoying as she then said she had been to Gildridge House before. We ended up going down the track nearer to the Old Forge Hotel rather than the next right which is properly signed. Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 23rd September 2025

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We had a lovely 3 night stay to celebrate my 70th birthday, the house is perfect for a large family and is well equipped with everything you need. It is very spacious and beautifully furnished and set in a lovely location.

Reviewed by Keith 3rd September 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 25th August 2025

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We wanted a large house with parking which would accommodate our family of ten for our Golden Wedding, reasonably near Brighton. This property exceeded our expectations. It was spacious, clean, very well equipped with an excellent covered swimming pool and Sauna. The swimming pool was used every day and was particularly favoured by the grand-childrRead moreen. Can thoroughly recommend this property! Hide

Reviewed by Sally 16th August 2025

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Beautiful setting, peaceful,pool brilliant with 4 grandchildren!! swam at least 4 times a day plus evening swims. They loved table tennis and loads room for everyone.

Reviewed by Erika 9th August 2025

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We had a three generation holiday which was enjoyed by all. We all loved the pool, the space inside and outside was great. Unlike lots of rental properties there were plenty of pots, pans, cutlery, glasses etc.really comfy beds and pillows.

Reviewed by Frances 17th July 2025

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This is a spacious, quirky property absolutely ideal for large family gatherings. The pool is a good length and depth for proper swimming and great for kids, so had good use by all our party over a very hot weekend! The table tennis table was also a big hit, and the dog enjoyed the interesting walks on the doorstep.

Reviewed by Karen 15th July 2025

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Gildridge House is lovely. It is clean, comfortable and well-equipped with a lovely kitchen and conservatory overlooking the garden and swimming pool. The house is spacious with plenty of room for everyone. The pool is great and was well used by all of us and we enjoyed the table tennis. We loved the location and watching the cows walk by and the sRead moreheep and lambs in the field. Hide

Reviewed by Roger 1st July 2025

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Great house . We are coming again in September so thats a good recommendation.

Reviewed by Maureen 21st June 2025

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A fabulous house for a party of friends. Plenty of space either to get together or have some quiet time. Very well equipped. The pool was great. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Paul 21st May 2025

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A brilliant house for a large gathering, especially if there are younger children who just love the lovely warm pool. 2 huge fridges and a freezer perfect for catering for a crowd. One morning we ran out of hot water but the owner was there in 10 minutes and sorted it. Set in lovely countryside with sheep and cattle grazing in the fileds. WonderRead moreful. Hide

Reviewed by Faye 20th April 2025

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Wonderful week away staying at Gildridge House with family. Amazing house, extremely comfortable with everything that might be needed thought of. The pool and sauna were a real bonus and the surrounding garden and land stunning. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Iris 18th March 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 11th March 2025

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A beautiful house with everything you need for a cosy break

Reviewed by G 28th September 2024

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Gildridge House was such a great find for our multigenerational family holiday. It was extremely comfortable, very well equipped for catering and young children and offered loads of space to congregate together or break out to a separate area for some quiet time. The pool and sauna were a great hit with everyone. The grounds and local walks were exRead morecellent for little ones and older ones to let off some steam. We really enjoyed our time there and would certainly book it again if we were looking to holiday with our extended family in future. Hide

Reviewed by Daniela 17th September 2024

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Your beautiful home brings families and friends, young and old, to celebrate love and togetherness. I wish I could have stayed longer, there was so much in your house to see and appreciate. Each time I looked, I saw something of interest! Thank you very much, I will forever treasure the memories and I am hope to return again.

Reviewed by John 12th September 2024

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Excellent large roomy house comfortable very well equipt a really nice swimming pool plenty of outside space

Reviewed by Jonathan 5th September 2024

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Excellent home with wonderful facilities. Everything was as it should be.

Reviewed by Harry D. 11th August 2024

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Reviewed by Charlie 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Steven 29th June 2024

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Fantastic property in a lovely location.Owner very approachable and helpful.Swimming pool a great asset.

Reviewed by Sarah 27th June 2024

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Amazing house would highly recommend. Probably one of the cleanest properties weve been to, lovely bedding and towels. Swimming pool was great so big and all our grandchildren loved it especially with the steps in. Adults loved the sauna after swimming. Great welcome pack with a lovely cake. Washing machines, tumble dryers American fridge and largRead moree freezer was great. Will definitely go back one day. Hide

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.