With far-reaching countryside views across the High Weald National Landscape, this Sandhurst apartment is a wonderful bolthole for couples or small families travelling with their four-legged friend. Surrounded by rolling hills and quiet lanes, it’s a superb base for exploring on foot, by bike, and with a lead in hand.
On arrival, leave muddy boots in the entrance hall before heading upstairs to your inviting hideaway. A welcoming lounge/diner awaits, with comfortable seating arranged for laid-back evenings after a day of discovery. Sink into the sofa with your canine companion curled nearby, catch up on a favourite show on the Smart TV, or simply take in the garden views. Cushions, rugs and thoughtful decor create a homely feel, while a wooden dining table is a sociable spot for sharing meals prepared in the adjoining kitchen. The kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering stays and includes useful laundry facilities – handy after long walkies. When night falls, choose between a restful king-size bedroom or a charming twin room. A contemporary family shower room with a walk-in shower completes the interior. Outside, the patio garden is a lovely place for morning coffee or an evening drink at the bistro-style table. While unenclosed, it provides a wonderful setting to sit out in warmer weather before heading off on your next adventure. Private off-road parking for two cars ensures an easy arrival.
Walkers and cyclists are spoilt for choice, with peaceful routes in every direction, including a popular trail to the National Trust’s 14th-century Bodiam Castle (3.5 miles), where towers and moat create a dramatic backdrop for a rural ramble. History hounds on the lead can wander through Sissinghurst Castle Garden (10 miles) and enjoy the tea room. Head to Hawkhurst (4 miles) with its village charm, or roam the cobbled streets of Rye (10 miles), packed with historic buildings, traditional inns and cosy cafes — many happy to greet a well-behaved pup. Outdoor adventures continue at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (8.5 miles) and Bewl Water (11 miles), while Camber Sands (13.5 miles) promises breezy beach walks and sandy paws in specified year-round dog-friendly zones.