The Dairy at Streat Place Barn

Ditchling, Sussex
Self-catering
0117 204 7830
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Per night
£135 - £150
Per week
£945 - £1050

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

A romantic and very comfortable retreat in a smartly converted dairy with a pretty garden, close to the South Downs

Per night
£135 - £150
Per week
£945 - £1050

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£135 - £150 per night

£945 - £1050 per week

The Experience

Inside you’ll feel private and cosy, views are over the orchard and garden. Walk straight in to a roomy porch with oak boarding and the kitchen with its original brick floor, an old pine dresser with pretty china, pale blue cupboards and plenty of stuff for even the most demanding cook. You’ll find fresh eggs, croissants, bread and homemade jam as well as flowers.

The bathroom is off here, with painstakingly restored terracotta floor tiles, a proper big white bath and a window. The open-plan sitting room has a comfy sofa, lots of interesting books, an electric wood-burner and an antique chair. Sleep like a log in the comfiest big bed with feather and down; your bedroom has one exposed flint wall and thick fabrics.

Wander the garden to find a quiet spot, set off on superb walks in any direction or stroll half an hour down a bridle path to the Jolly Sportsman in East Chiltington for excellent local food and wine.

The Dairy at Streat Place Barn - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Bringing your dog and having some memorable walks in the South Downs National Park
  • Returning to such a pleasing roost, a hot bath and a glass of something from the Artelium Wine Estate, just down the road
  • Being able to walk to a good pub with a large garden for summer evenings and tasty Sunday lunches
The Dairy at Streat Place Barn - Gallery

You should know

  • You share the rustic courtyard with the owners' large barn
  • Dogs are welcome, max. two, £30 per dog per stay
  • Dogs are not allowed on the furniture or in the bedroom and must be kept under control in the surrounding farmland

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 £135
Weekly price
from £945
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available £30-£90 per person per week.
1 Cottage for 2
From £1351 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights, 5 nights in high season.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Dogs

Dogs welcome, max two, £30 per dog per stay.

Reviews

I love this place for its historical character and position in the heart of the beautiful Sussex countryside. The Dairy will be a truly delightful place to stay – nothing lacking and very homely and attractive with fresh flowers to welcome you, homemade jam and an award-winning vineyard within a few minutes’ walk. Jinks and Steve are experienced hosts and the rave reviews are testament to this.
Inspected Fiona Sawday's Inspector

Rosa, Twickenham

Lovely place. Lovely people. This is a warmly curated gem nestled near the downs and exuding rustic charm, with lots of creative flourishes. You will be cosy and relaxed in this pretty dairy now cottage, created by Jinx and Steve...take your wellies if weather looks changeable and you will be very happy here.


Helen, Bridport

We spent 4 nights in the Dairy, we were very lucky with the weather and chose a relatively dry sunny week. Lots of walks in the area, but it was too wet underfoot to explore them, but a great place for our dogs with a little porch and enclosed small area for them mornings and evenings. Bowls, towels blankets provided. Beautiful views across the Downs from the garden. Cosy, warm, comfortable accommodation. Breakfast parcel was a delight. Thank you Jinx and Steve.


Lucinda, Tucson, AZ

The Dairy was an idyllic retreat in the delightful rural village of Streat in East Sussex. Jinks was a fabulous host and the sweet cottage was thoughtfully appointed with everything we needed to feel at home. The welcome gift of croissants, local jam, local eggs and milk was such a lovely unexpected touch. I highly recommend The Dairy for a relaxing and secluded getaway.


Emily, Sussex

The Dairy is the very definition of a country escape. A real haven in the Sussex countryside. Jinx and Steve have lived in the old house next door here for decades, and the place is oozing with artistic character. The interior is rustic in style and cosy, quaint but not mod con (except for the induction hob). The bed was comfortable and we were woken by a friendly sheep bah-ing outside the window in the morning. The view onto orchards from the sitting room is oozes romantic English countryside.


Location

The neighbourhood

This is a designated AONB yet you're just an hour from London and 20 minutes from vibrant Brighton. Ditchling is a few minutes' drive or a 20-minute walk along country paths where you'll find good pubs and the Green Welly for delicious lunches. Lewes is a 10-minute drive for independent shops, antiques and the castle. Sheffield Park (20 mins) has a stunning garden laid out by Capability Brown.

Local points of interest from Jinks McGrath

  • Beautiful, unspoilt rural location, surrounded by fields, footpaths and birdsong, within the South Downs National Park. Wonderful walking countryside and rolling hills - local high spots include Wolstonbury Hill, Devil's Dyke and Firle Beacon.
  • The Dairy is part of the curtilage of Streat Place Barn, built around 1600, and traditionally restored by us over the last 30 years.
  • The historic town of Lewes is just 7 miles away - enjoy a high street full of local shops, artisan makers and lovely cafés. The bustling city of Brighton, with it's beach too, is just 10 miles away.
  • There are some wonderful places to eat out just a stones throw from The Dairy, perfectly walkable to, they include 'The Jolly Sportsman' in East Chiltington, 'The Bull' in Ditchling and 'The Half Moon' in Plumpton.
  • We have culture in abundance - from the decadent escapism of 'Glyndebourne Opera', the beautiful 'Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft', the inspiring 'Charleston Farmhouse' and 'Farley's Farmhouse'.
  • Get a taste of the local foodie scene by hunting out 'The Sussex Peasant' in Ditchling, 'Dill' in Lewes, 'Artelium' Wine in Streat, 'Plaw Hatch Farm' in Forest Row, 'Fire+Wild' in Firle.

Introducing

Jinks McGrath

Jinks, a jeweller and teacher of jewellery making, has travelled the world training women in countries such as Afghanistan, Myanmar and Nepal. She is passionate about this work and the impact it has on women's lives. Her husband Steve went to art school then became a carpenter and timber framer – he restored all the buildings himself. Jinks has her studio here so is mostly around to welcome you and settle you in.