Providing a private beach area, a garden and free WiFi, Downs Gate Cottage is a recently renovated holiday home 300 metres from Eastbourne Beach and 2.5 km from Eastbourne Pier. With garden views, this accommodation provides a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.7 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Eastbourne, like fishing and hiking. Glyndebourne Opera House is 26 km from Downs Gate Cottage, while Brighton Marina is 32 km away. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 76 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is perfect, we have family in the local area that we were visiting so it was less than a mile away from where we needed to be. Loved the ambience of the property, it was a very comfortable stay.
  • Miroslav
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Location, nice pub in front of. Like this location
  • Raphael
    Germany Germany
    Great location, everything incl. Shopping, beach and beachy head is in walking distance. Everybody was friendly, Internet outage was taken care of imediately.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Eastbourne Holiday Rentals

Company review score: 8.4Based on 729 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Company information

Our mission is to provide high quality accommodation to our guests Things to note; We provide guests with a welcome basket of tea, coffee, milk & biscuits for when you arrive Essentials like washing up liquid, shampoo, soap, shower gel and toilet roll also provided but are not replenished during your stay. If your apartment has a dishwasher or washing machine liquids are not provided To comply with 'The Immigration (Hotel Records) Order 1972', Partnership Hotels must keep a register of all guests that stay in our establishments. We must record - For all guests; Full name and nationality of all guests over the age of 16 For all non-British, Irish or Commonwealth guests: Passport or Government ID number and place of issue For all non-British, Irish or Commonwealth guests; Details of your next destination You will be asked to email this information over after booking.

Property information

Downsgate Cottage is set in a great location just a short walk to the seafront and start of the famous South Downs and Beachy Head. Situated in Meads Village area of Eastbourne, which is to the western side of the town. The quiet Holywell Beach is just a five-minute walk from the cottage, Eastbourne’s main beach with its host of facilities and pier is just one mile away along the seafront parade. For keen walkers this is an ideal holiday location, the stunning clifftop at Beachy Head with its breath-taking views is within one hours’ walk across the downs, guests may like to continue onto the Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, approximately a four mile walk. Pets are welcome at the cottage. The cottage has plenty of original features including a courtyard garden perfect for outside dining and entertaining. The accommodation consists of a living room with two sofas, TV, DVD and feature fireplace, leading into a spacious kitchen breakfast room with oven/hob, fridge freezer, dinning table and 4 chairs and crockery & pans. a door from the kitchen leads to the spacious conservatory with additional table and chairs and direct access to the garden. There is also a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms the master bedroom offers views to the rear garden and has an en-suite bathroom the twin room located to the front of the cottage and next door to the shower room, The decor is superior and makes this cottage light and spacious. Outdoors Private courtyard garden, dining table and chairs. Pets welcome No smoking at this property. Bed linen and towels provided

Neighbourhood information

Situated in Meads Village area of Eastbourne, which is to the western side of the town. The quiet Holywell Beach is just a five-minute walk from the cottage, Eastbourne’s main beach with its host of facilities and pier is just one mile away along the seafront parade. For keen walkers this is an ideal holiday location, the stunning clifftop at Beachy Head with its breath-taking views is within one hours’ walk across the downs, guests may like to continue onto the Birling Gap and Seven Sisters, approximately a four mile walk. Pets are welcome at the cottage. Meads Village is a short walk into Eastbourne town centre or local bus routes to the start of the South Down Way, the station and town centre or the open top sight-seeing bus are just a few metres away. Eastbourne has good transport links to Brighton, Hastings, Gatwick & London by bus or train.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Downs Gate Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £1.50 per day.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Downs Gate Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Downs Gate Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Downs Gate Cottage

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Downs Gate Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Downs Gate Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Downs Gate Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Downs Gate Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Downs Gate Cottage on this page.

  • Yes, Downs Gate Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Downs Gate Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Private beach area
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Downs Gate Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Downs Gate Cottage is 1.4 miles from the centre of Eastbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.