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The Hideout

Netherfield, near Battle, Sussex
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Towels included
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Lay-z-spa hot tub available at an extra charge
  • Homemade meals, cakes and coffee all served from the owner's café next door
  • Fantastic countryside walks from the door
  • A peaceful bolthole for two in a secluded garden

 

Property code: OC-BT010

Enjoy unfettered quality time with your four-pawed pals at this quirky couple’s escape. The open-plan layout and enclosed garden guarantee 24/7 togetherness, and when you want to venture out, the Sussex coast and countryside are on your doorstep.

Keep nearest and dearest close with a break at this characterful chalet. Designed to make together-time a priority, the open-plan layout offers plenty of space for two people and their pair of pets to unwind. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light and showcase an eclectic range of furniture that complements a hand-painted mural on one wall. Stretch out on the sofa to watch TV with the dogs at your feet, or let them share some locally sourced produce – you can prepare meals in the compact kitchenette or, for the ultimate in fuss-free dining, order room service from the owner''s café. There’s no need to leave the dogs alone when night falls – the double bed is in a peaceful area at one end of the room and leads to a stylish bathroom complete with rainfall shower. The washbasin stands on a converted Singer sewing machine table for added fun factor. When a breath of fresh air is required, French doors lead out onto a fully enclosed garden where there’s a table, chairs, barbeque and a fire pit to warm paws and toes.

A friendly shop, post office, café and pub are the hub of the community in Netherfield, while just 3.5 miles away the abbey ruins and historic town of Battle are a must-see. Dogs are welcome throughout this historic site and at Pevensey Castle (11.5 miles), the landing place of William the Conqueror''s army in 1066. Enjoy the coastal air with a stroll along the promenade at Bexhill-on-Sea (8.5 miles). Just along the coast, bustling Hastings (10miles) has a 3-mile three-mile seafront, a historic Old Town and a country park with wildlife trails to sniff out and lots of space for games of fetch.

  • Lay-z-spa hot tub available at an extra charge
  • 1 bedroom - double
  • 1 shower room with walk-in rainfall shower and WC, complementary shampoo, conditioner and body wash
  • Microwave, plug in hot plate, counter top fridge and air fryer
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Enclosed pebbled garden with table, chairs, barbeque, fire pit and hammock
  • Heating by infrared panels
  • On street parking available
  • Doggy pack provided
  • Beach 10 miles, shop 3.7 miles and pub 0.2 miles
  • Access to The Hideout is through a small patch of village green. This means that there may be some mud following spells of rain
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Carol Thompson

This property is personally managed by Carol.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nancy 22nd May 2026

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FABULOUS! Staying at the Hideout was like staying with family (but w/o the stress!!) The accommodation was on-trend, comfortable & cosy. The bed was lovely, didnt want to get out! The enclosed garden and volume of light & made the cabin/chalet feel spacious. Huge added bonus was the owner Carol was just next door should we have any queries (which wRead moree didnt) but her knowledge of the area, places to visit, local pub grub saved us driving miles. The shop, PO & cafe, (dogs welcome in cafe which opens 8-6pm), also owned by this lovely lady & daughter, provided everything we needed. The breakfasts were cooked fresh to order and the shop was well stocked. It was truly a great break for us & our little dog as there was a small park across the road which we used prior to setting off on car journeys to Battle, Rye & Bexhill-on-Sea. Hide

Reviewed by Susan Mary 17th May 2026

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Reviewed by Lyn 10th May 2026

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This is just right for 2 people and a dog. The bed is comfortable and the shower and bathroom is great. The shop next door is a bonus. There are lots of lovely pubs nearby,we really liked The Swan, and the park just across the road is great for the dog to run about in.

Reviewed by Penelope 25th April 2026

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Such a lovely stay. Very welcoming owner. Comfortable bed and lovely shower room. The cafe run by the owner next door was perfect for Breakfast. Great location with a lovely pub /restaurant less than 5 minutes walk away with fabulous views. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Jenny 5th April 2026

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What a lovely week we had! It was a compact little cabin that had a dog proof garden for our 3 dogs, including a large and bouncy lurcher! It felt super private and Jan could not have been any more helpful! We used it as a base for many stunning dog walks- to local woods, to the local town of Battle, Hastings Country Park, Bexhill on Sea and CamberRead more Sands! A lovely hot tub was a welcome addition to the evenings when we returned from long walks, and the garden was a sun trap in the mornings! There was an amazing heater that made the cabin feel so warm and cosy. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 30th October 2025

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We had a lovely three-night stay in the Autumn with pur dog. The cabin was cosy and well-appointed and we found some beautiful local woodland walks, the highlight being Powder Mill Reservoir. Lovely, helpful hosts Jan and Nicola were on hand if we had any issues and the local shop and cafe were a bonus.

Reviewed by Wendy 23rd September 2025

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Delightful place to say, clean, compact, comfortable and welcoming. It was a great location for exploring and lovely to come back to at the end of the day. Our dog was very safe in the enclosed garden, so great all round stay for us.

Reviewed by Gillian Patricia 7th September 2025

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Reviewed by Kerry 4th September 2025

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Great access to woodland walks, two particularly good pubs for food, The White Hart and The Swan. There was a small park right opposite which allowed me somewhere to walk the dog for her routine walks and more available locally for a real nature experience. Battle was wonderful and within 4 miles. You do need a car to get around. The welcome was lRead moreovely and convenient. I would definitely recommend and come again. Hide

Reviewed by Katherine 13th August 2025

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The property is secure and private, and was spotlessly clean. Really nice bathrobes and wet shoes were supplied for using the hot tub, and great quality toiletries were supplied for showering off after in a really good shower. The owners are kind and helpful, and as they run the amazing shop and caf around the corner, are available if you need any Read morehelp. We have three dogs, so it's very hard to find nice places to stay, and this one exceeded all expectations. There is a decent pub/restaurant 3 mins walk away with lovey views, and although the staff and cask ales there are a bit grim, the owner is a wine buff, so choose wine, and we urge you to try the cheeseboard! Hide

Reviewed by Susan 9th July 2025

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Overall this property was not at all suitable for us Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We can confirm that we will discuss this with the owner.

Reviewed by Peter 22nd June 2025

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The cottage was as we expected from the Web site. Walking through the door in the hedge to our own secret garden gave a great feeling of privacy. Jan and her team in the village shop could not have been more friendly and helpful, they could not have done more for us. Beautiful quality bedlinen and towels.

Reviewed by Sarah 3rd June 2025

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The Hideout is an absolute gem

Reviewed by Heidi 1st May 2025

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What a hidden gem! Firstly, the owner, Jan, is wonderful - nothing was too much trouble for her. The Hideout was amazing - clean, compact and with absolutely EVERTHING provided that you would need. We were very tired having arrived after a very long overnight flight so to see complimentary tea, coffee, milk and doggie provisions (towels, waste bRead moreags etc) meant we did not have to buy anything immediately or plough through our suitcases for dog "bits". Great, quiet location - lovely walks with or without dogs. The secure and pretty outside space was lovely so the dogs could wander around freely and we could enjoy reading and just chatting the time away. The inside of the Hideout was perfect for us - it was warm and cozy, great wifi (if you need it), TV, super comfy bed and fantastic bathroom. We slept exceptionally well with good quality curtains to keep out the light, an extra heater for the bathroom and great wall mounted heater in the living area which worked very quickly (it was 9 degrees outside!!!). As we decided not to cater for ourselves, popping in next door to the village cafe and store and ordering our meals was seamless. As we had a long car journey ahead of us we placed an order for sandwiches the night before "to go". The quality and price of the food was perfect. HAD we decided to cook for ourselves, once again, absolutely EVERYTHING was provided. If we ever come back to this part of the UK I would not hesitate to visit this property again - how can you improve on perfection?!?!?! Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 10th April 2025

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Reviewed by James 28th September 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 17th September 2024

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The Hideout, whilst small, is perfect for one or two people plus dogs if you have them. The small garden is a suntrap in the mornings nicely laid out and very private. The shop sells pretty much everything you could think of and breakfast in the cafe is highly recommended! It's very central for coast & countryside so plenty to keep you occupied. Read more Hide

Reviewed by Philip 8th September 2024

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We spent our honeymoon here with our puppy and it could not have been more perfect. The staff at the adjoining shop/cafe were so friendly and helpful, we would certainly recommend the Hideout to anyone.

Reviewed by Tarina 31st August 2024

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A fantastic, clean and peaceful place to stay. Friendly and welcoming hosts that are willing to go the extra mile to help if needed. Lovely setting deep in the countryside with all necessary amenities available and a great pub down the road. The decor was modern and everything was up to a great standard and there were no issues during my stay. SupeRead morerb all around! Hide

Reviewed by Heather 20th August 2024

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Reviewed by Adrian 12th August 2024

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The cottage was fantastic we arrived late but Jan waited for us and was very helpful all the week

Reviewed by Nawal 9th July 2024

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We had a great time staying at the hideout! It was our pups first holiday away and we loved how dog friendly everyone was and how many little touches there were (e.g. some snacks on arrival, dogs walking kit, dog towels etc.) Paid extra for the hot tub which was definitely worth it!

Reviewed by Sarie 8th July 2024

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Very comfortable cottage with the added bonus of being able to book it for just 2 nights. Enclosed garden was perfect for our small dog.

Reviewed by Barbara 1st July 2024

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Friendly and helpful owners. Lovely welcome basket with great quality produce, especially homemade brownies. Very well appointed accommodation. Supplied books/leaflets of where to go and great dog walks were very much appreciated. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Heather 30th June 2024

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I stayed for a week with my dogs and had a great time. The cabin is clean and comfortable with good linen and towels. I slept well on the comfortable bed and found the location peaceful. It is only a short distance from beaches, nature reserves and country parks and a good pub the White Hart with lovely food and views. The owners were faultless, kiRead morend and friendly. Their shop next to the Cabin had lovely local produce and the dog friendly cafe a real bonus. As a solo guest I felt safe staying at the Hideout and the dogs enjoyed it too in a safe secure pretty garden that has pebbles and a grass area. A good get away from it all place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 25th June 2024

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Had a lovely 4 night stay in the Hideout with my wife and Dave the dog. Very dog friendly, Janette was very welcoming and friendly the accomadation was very clean and we were given nice starter pack procecco milk tea coffee Apples cake etc. Janette also owned the cafe which was very nice and breakfast was very good. Also lovely team at the cafe. WeRead more had the hot tub hire too which was a bonus. Altogether lovely stay Dave was at ease straight away peaceful private and quiet. 2 local pubs, (Dog friendly) and good dog walks. Would highly recommend. 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.