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The Cottage At Horsted Keynes

Horsted Keynes, near Haywards Heath, Sussex
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Cosy cottage in a rural village location and within walking distance of the local pub and shop
  • Enclosed garden with patio furniture, ideal for al fresco dining
  • Close to Wakehurst Place, Sheffield Park Gardens and Standen - perfect for keen gardeners
Property code: OC-60405

Set in a pretty village in the heart of Sussex, this classic country cottage sleeps four people over two bedrooms and welcomes two canine companions. A real home-away-from-home, this property offers an opportunity to slow down, take some long country walks with your faithful friends, and enjoy the peaceful pace of village life. Overflowing with country charm, this cottage is the ideal accommodation option for small families or groups of friends who want to escape the hustle and bustle to enjoy some quality time with their nearest and dearest.

Enter this immaculately styled cottage and you can’t help but feel immediately at home. Head to the kitchen, where cooking up a feast for your loved ones is an absolute pleasure. Eat together in the fresh and bright dining room, or step outside and dine alfresco at the picnic table in the front garden. Your pups will love the freedom to run around the enclosed garden while you eat, and if you have the wee ones with you, they’re sure to enjoy playing in the playhouse. After dinner, watch a movie in the elegant living room as your pups snooze contentedly in front of the wood burner. At the end of the day, climb the cottage-style staircase and you’ll find two lovely bedrooms to choose from.

If you’re a keen gardener, you’ll be happy to learn that you can take your pups to Sheffield Park (3.5 miles). Dogs are welcome in the gardens, parkland and shop, as well as in the Garden Room at the Coach House. While you’re there, take them on a stroll in the ‘Walk Wood’, where you’ll find sculptures by local artist Keith Pettit. After a day of pup-walking adventures, you’ll find a nice dog-friendly pub practically on the cottage’s doorstep (0.1 miles).

  • 2 Bedrooms – 1 king size and 1 bunk room - weight limit for top bunk 11 stone 
  • 1 Bathroom with a hand-held shower over bath, separate shower and WC
  • Range style electric oven and a 5 ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Dolce Gusto coffee machine dishwasher and washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included) 
  • TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden with picnic table
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Universal pod point for electric vehicle charging additional charges apply
  • Play facilities with playhouse and slide
  • Shop and pub within walking distance
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 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 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jennifer 2nd June 2026

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A perfect cottage for our stay. Spotless, lovely decor and a few yummy treats for our arrival, thank you!

Reviewed by Anne 20th April 2026

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Lovely cottage, close to local amenities, pubs and shop. Great walks a few yards from front door, the dogs loved it and so did we. Cant wait to go back

Reviewed by Kristan 7th April 2026

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wonderful place to stay. thanks a lot

Reviewed by Sue 4th April 2026

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Beautiful cottage, fully equipped with everything you might need. Lovely bath, enjoyed the luxury of a hot soak. The Green Man pub just 1 minute away was welcoming and served lovely , reasonably priced food all very friendly.

Reviewed by Andrew 17th March 2026

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Reviewed by Stephanie 20th February 2026

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Reviewed by Pauline 22nd September 2025

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Lovely little cottage, ideal for a couple. Ideally located in the village, next to shop and close to two pubs, both serve good food.. Nice welcome pack. It is dog friendly, but be aware cottage is small and garden is also small and concrete. We enjoyed our stay. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. The cottage is as descrRead moreibed on the website with two bedrooms and a fully enclosed patio garden. Hide

Reviewed by Joy 12th September 2025

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Very comfortable cottage with all facilities to make an excellent holiday in a delightful village.

Reviewed by Chloe 5th September 2025

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One of the nicest cottages we've stayed in! The cottage is lovely and cosy, with everything we needed for the week. It was very dog friendly, with great access to lots of walks and a nice enclosed garden. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment, and the dining room was lovely. Upstairs the main bedroom had a super comfy and huge bed, and plentyRead more of space for the travel cot too. The second room had nice bunk beds and the bathroom was fab with a great shower and luxurious bath Hide

Reviewed by Naomi 22nd August 2025

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Another stay in this beautiful cottage

Reviewed by Naomi 2nd August 2025

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We had an absolutely brilliant stay, it's a beautiful area and there was lots to see and do. The cottage was very well equipped with everything we needed and was clean. It's a lovely place to stay. The only thing was that it was on the pricier side as we were there in the summer holidays!

Reviewed by Alex 25th July 2025

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We had a lovely time here. The cottage is a lovely mix of old and new - beautiful facilities, along with ancient quirks! It's small but well equipped, and was spacious enough for our small family for a week. The welcome basket of goodies was such a kind thought. The master bed was large and very comfortable. There were books and games supplied, andRead more a few minutes walk down the road is a phone box that has been turned into a library, so we were also able to borrow books and jigsaws here. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 23rd May 2025

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Ideal location for us with great dog walking on the door step. Had a pleasant stay (again) with all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. Owners were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Mary Elizabeth 16th May 2025

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We were happy with the location in the centre of the village and the cleanliness and layout of the cottage. A special mention for the most comfortable and spacious bed.

Reviewed by Eve 2nd May 2025

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This is an excellent base location for so many brilliant days out and places to visit. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped and the owner is responsive and helpful. When we arrived there was a lovely welcome pack and a beautiful vase of flowers from the garden.

Reviewed by Steven 31st March 2025

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Great location, well equipped and clean cottage.

Reviewed by David 21st March 2025

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This is a really lovely cottage in a great location, we stayed for 4 nights & everything was perfect. The cottage was very clean & cosy, & the owners left a welcome gift of Wine, Cake, Crisps, bread & milk, which was very appreciated. The bed was extremely comfy & wifi connection good. The kitchen is very well equiped, & we cooked breakfast each daRead morey in there. The garden is fully enclosed, which was good for our dog. The location is also very peaceful. Thank you very much for our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 14th March 2025

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One of the best cottages that we've stayed in and one of the few that we'd have no hesitation in returning to.

Reviewed by Christine 3rd March 2025

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Lovely cosy cottage, convenient for all the nearby attractions and gardens. Tried both public houses for dinner and found them very good.

Reviewed by Lucina 10th January 2025

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Lovely cottage, very well presented and equipped. The Crown pub in the village is great with very welcoming locals. Lots of dog walks straight from the front door.

Reviewed by Jackeline 8th November 2024

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Lovely home , perfectly presented with lots of equipment. The welcome pack was fab including the dog biscuits very thoughtful. Garden was secure and perfect for my dogs. Would definitely come back . The owners were very helpful and recommended dog walks.

Reviewed by Laurie 17th October 2024

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Reviewed by Evelyn 6th September 2024

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Loved our stay at The Cottage. Such a wonderful location for dog walks and so many interesting places to visit: Farleys, Standen House, Bluebell Railway A return visit may be needed! Thank you for providing us with a perfect place to stay in West Sussex.

Reviewed by Robert 23rd August 2024

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We had a wonderful stay. Perfectly stocked with equipment, also for our 1y old. Good location with 30 second walking distance to both pubs.

Reviewed by Frances 10th August 2024

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Another very comfortable stay in this lovely cottage. Appreciated its cool interior in the heatwave this week! We have been three or four times now, which says it all. Great walks with the dog, two pubs on the doorstep and so many National Trust properties to choose from within easy reach. We love it here.

Reviewed by Ros 2nd August 2024

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Beautiful cottage, the welcome pack was lovely thank you. Sitting outside in the evening after walking all day with the dog was a real bonus. Cottage was exactly as described and a real home from home.

Reviewed by Naomi 26th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage, we had a lovely weeks stay whilst visiting family and would definitely return.

Reviewed by An-Sofie 19th July 2024

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We had a great stay. We had a wonderful time in and around the cottage visiting the pub and talking evening walks with the dog. The atmosphere at Horsted Keynes was delightful. There were also plenty things to do nearby with children (Bluebell railway, Beech Hurst Miniature Railway, Heaven farm) and great walks with the dog (Ashdown Forest). NearbyRead more, in Haywards Heath, we could easily take the train to both Brighton and London. The location was great. The house isnt big, especially if you travel Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 5th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in a delightful village. Very well-appointed kitchen, excellent gifts on arrival and great shower. Bed is huge, though the mattress is on the softer side, which is the only thing that would make me hesitate to rebook. Otherwise, it has all you need!

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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.