The Barn, Honeybridge Estate

Ashurst, Sussex
Self-catering
+44 (0)1403 597097
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From
£470 - £780
per night
From
£3270 - £5480
per week

With the rolling South Downs as your backdrop, the barn at Honeybridge Estate is a super spot for big family holidays and special occasions with extra beds, if needed

Bedroom

4 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 8

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

£470 - £780 per night

£3270 - £5480 per week

The Experience

You’ll be a happy group arriving at this gorgeous estate. All 17 manicured acres (parts of which were designed by Gertrude Jekyll) are yours to roam; complete with mature trees, fishing pond and sweeping views of the South Downs. There’s even a cricket pitch, tennis court and well-equipped games room, plus a zip wire and treehouse, all shared with guests staying in the cottage and the house.

The wood-clad barn is tucked neatly and peacefully amongst the trees. It’s cleverly laid out with an easy open-plan living space and long balcony upstairs, and light-filled bedrooms downstairs, two of which open onto the terrace where there’s heaps of space for lounging. Retreat to your hot tub in-between the trees whilst the chefs delight in the ultra-modern kitchen.

If you can drag yourself away from the estate there’s some fantastic walking on the Downs. Try the circular walk from Steyning which leads up to the prehistoric hilltop fort of the Chanctonbury Ring.

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We think you'll love

  • Making the most of all the activities on the estate
  • Cooking in the superbly kitted out kitchen or al fresco on the barbecue
  • Soaking in the hot tub under the stars
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You should know

  • The bathrooms and four main bedrooms are downstairs
  • Extra guests can sleep on the mezzanine

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £470
Weekly price
from £3270
1 Barn for 8
From £4704 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights. 4 extra beds available. Dogs welcome by prior arrangement, £35 each. EV charging points available.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

Dear The lovely Honeybridge Estate Team, Thank you so much for such a beautiful stay. Our 3-year-old was beyond excited to have so much space to run around! She wants to write that she really enjoyed playing on the swing. We’ll definitely be back to soak up more of this special place.

Claire, James and Olive, Surrey

’What an incredibly special place to spend half term with our boys! There is so much to do we feel incredibly lucky to have stayed here the highlight of our trip was definitely seeing our eldest son Charlie catch his first fish. That would never have happened were it not for the kindness, patience and incredible organisational skills of the Staff. We have honestly been so well looked after and every small detail has been considered and executed perfectly. What a magical place, we definitely plan to return!

Jeremy, London

A return visit for our family, but this time with friends in the ‘Big House’, It is impossible to fault this place – it is beautiful, peaceful with everything you could possibly want. The flexibility and care shown by all the team is just wonderful. Honeybridge has given us a most memorable weekend.

Wendy, West Sussex

Thank you for your wonderful stay in the most gorgeous barn. Absolutely everything has been perfect! From the greeting we received when we arrived to the hamper of delicious local produce in the kitchen and everything in between. The Barn has everything we could possibly need for our stay. The hot tub, zip wire, tennis court, games room, everything else has been amazing and has kept us entertained. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept with the environment in mind. Exceptional to walk around. All of this makes leaving very difficult. Hopefully we will be able to visit again in the future.

Lee, Essex

The Barn is a great place for a weekend get together with everything you could need for a super-comfortable, relaxing and fun stay. The welcome hamper was a real treat as was the amazing pool with jacuzzi and sauna. The tennis court and zip wire kept us well occupied for the rest of the time.

Helen, SEVENOAKS WEALD

'It sounds so repetitive to echo the comments of previous guests, but how can we not! Your superb communication, check in assistance, and instruction was so very invaluable and professional. When we came up the stairs, the emotion on seeing the living space for the first time was overwhelming. EVERY small detail has been thought of and the quality of all the facilities, hamper, bedding – well – everything is superb... our overwhelming feeling was that this special place allowed us ALL to have a really good laugh together. Invaluable. Thank you so very much'

Lisa, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex

'We have all loved staying at the Barn. We have had the best weekend with everyone enjoying the beautiful grounds and all the exciting things to do. Thank you Zoe for organising everything so beautifully – the hamper was exceedingly good! Nothing was too much trouble and the attention to detail and the thoughtful touches were spot on – just a perfect stay'

Wendy, West Sussex

'Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend in the Barn. We had everything we could possibly have wished for, for a fantastic family weekend stay. Great facilities, and lots of added extras like the zip line, which we had great fun on! We even enjoyed a chilly dip in the lake. Looking forward to hopefully returning soon

Sarah, Hertfordshire

Thank you for the most amazing stay in beautiful surroundings and the most gorgeous accommodation. We were warmly welcomed by Zoe and we were very impressed with the welcome hamper! The kids had the time of their lives in the grounds and we all loved relaxing in the beautiful barn and gardens. Amazing place for a reunion with the best of friends (and dogs!) I am sure we will be back!

Phil, Richmond, London

Wow this barn is amazing! Cannot recommended it enough! Zoe was excellent, anything we needed or recommendations for places to go, nothing was too much trouble. The barn itself is immaculate. Very clean, towels etc smelt lovely. Kitchen was very well equipped and a lovely clean BBQ. There were 5 of us and a dog, there were dog water bowls down already for us and poo bags to hand. The tennis courts, hot tub, zip wire and footballs goals kept the children amused. Lovely walks all around the grounds also kept the dog busy! One of the best holidays we have had and would definitely return.

Jessica, Essex

'Thank you for a beautiful stay and Zoe, and team for a warm welcome and enjoyable duration! We have found the barn itself faultless, catering for all needs, especially with the children! The location is simply stunning with peace and tranquillity, lots of walks around the grounds with relaxing views and nature at its finest. We were blessed with the weather which always helps but made full use of the tennis courts and games room! Overall, we will recommend would love to return, and perfect! If only we could stay one more night thank you so much!

Matt, Essex

It would be difficult to overstate the loveliness of the setting, and the views immediate and far beyond. Combine these with the attractive buildings and modern interiors which have also used old materials to good effect and you have the perfect retreat in hot weather or cold. The well-equipped kitchen, the tennis court, cricket pitch and access to sports and games will keep everyone very happy.

Fiona, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

If you forget your boots there are wellies to borrow in almost every size, although you may want to bring some footwear for exploring the South Downs. Close by is The Fountain Inn gastro-pub (2 miles), and guests rave about The Sylvan Oak in Findon (8 miles). The Wiston Estate winery (7 miles) produces award winning sparkling wines. Bramber Castle, a Norman motte-and-bailey castle is 4.5 miles.

Local points of interest from Michael

  • You might well catch sight of longhorn cattle, Tamworth pigs or Peregrin falcons if you take a sunrise or dusk walk around the neighbouring Knepp Castle Estate, famous for their innovative rewilding programme and the storks which hatched there in 2020.
  • Neighbour, Farmer Derek, will (by prior arrangement) happily guide you around his working farm on the Wiston Estate, which boasts a variety of produce all year around as well as cattle, sheep and much more. He's a passionate educator of all matters rural.
  • The nearby picturesque village of Steyning boasts Cobblestone Walk and a well stocked bookshop renowned for it’s fabulous collection of signed copies of numerous Julia Donaldson books (author of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom & over 100 other titles).
  • Walk up Chanctonbury Ring, Cycle from Devil's Dyke to Ditchling Beacon or stroll along the south coast beaches, some of which are a mere 20 minutes drive away. There are horse riding stables nearby and Shoreham airport offers helicopter flying experiences!
  • You can support the RAF Benevolent Fund by taking ride on a spitfire simulator just a short drive away in Billingshurst; or consider a visit to Petworth or Arundel, or to one of many nearby National Trust Gardens or to a local award winning vineyard.
  • We have teamed up with several local providers offering on site fine dining, beauty treatments, guided Pilates or, for example, hands on experience with a local fisherman or blacksmith - so let us know what you'd like & we'll try to organize it!

Introducing

Michael

Michael is the second-generation owner of Honeybridge Estate, which has been in his family for over 40 years. He and his wife recently renovated the whole estate, and although they live in London, they love to use the property when they can. You're looked after by the capable Zoe, who lives locally; she’s on hand during your stay to organise pampering and personalised treats if you’d like them.