Located in the southeast of England, East Sussex offers a little bit of everything. Artists will want to visit it for its verdant hills and stunning white cliffs. History buffs will be interested in the town of Battle, where the famous Battle of Hastings took place in 1066. Families can explore Brighton and its lovely beaches or Eastbourne where they can go boating on its calm lakes. There’s also Rye, a small town that will appeal to culture lovers with its art galleries and pubs. Whatever your fancy, you’ll also want to enjoy the lovely countryside, and what better way to do that than by staying on a farm. For great options, check out our list of top farm stays in East Sussex, UK.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Allington Farm (from USD 984)
This farm is near Lewes Railway Station, while the seaside town of Brighton is about a 20-minute drive away. You can also enjoy the English countryside as the South Downs is just a short walk from the cottage. The rental has an indoor fireplace, ensuring that guests will have a comfy time at night.
Note that you must not get too noisy after 10 pm so as to not disturb the neighbours.
Top guest reviews
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the huge kitchen space was great and the two dishwashers were particularly welcomeso much equipment was included in the kitchen and the beds were very comfortableincluding having a fantastic kitchen & dining space which was vital for our very wet weekendplenty of local recommendations and a really good kitchen so that we could cater for ourselvesCleanliness:
rooms were all really comfy & lovely clean fresh bedding & towelsthe beds were comfy and everything was very cleanthere is plenty of space for a large group and everything was incredibly clean and comfortablejamie's farm was wonderful so well equipped and cleanvery accommodating and welcoming hosts colourful decor and very clean perfect for large relaxed groupsHost:
andrea was great at communicating very responsive and made sure everything was ready for our arrivalgreen spaces lots of room and friendly farm animals to keep your group companythe team at jamie's were really helpful and quick to reply when we had some questionsstaff extremely friendly and communication before hand was excellenteverything was brilliantly done for us such a comfortable stay and the staff were absolutely lovelyRead more reviewsLocation:
there location was ideala wonderful break from the city and a great locationgreat location - we thoroughly recommend itthe perfect location for a socially distanced retreatabsolutely beautiful house in a great location
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2. Elegant rental with high-speed internet; Battle (from USD 151)
This rental offers all the charms of country living as well as the creature comforts of city life. Besides high-speed internet access and smart speakers, you can also receive most TV channels here.
The hosts will even replace one of the beds in the second bedroom with a small desk and ergonomic chair if you need to get some work done.
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the house is comfortable with beautiful views of the skysuper comfy sofa and bed and it's lovely that the main living space is upstairsthe apartment is absolutely amazing great space and top spec lots of light and absolutely spotlessit was very comfortable and well thought out with everything we neededCleanliness:
lovely and clean and comfortableeverything spotless and very thoughtful provisionswe absolutely loved staying here the whole place was spotlessly clean and beautifully decoratedthe house is spacious and cleanthe loft was even better than expected it was clean comfortable and incredibly peacefulHost:
the hosts and accommodation were perfectthe hosts are very nice and helpfulleverything’s been thought of and the hosts are very responsive (& lovely)the beds are comfortable and warm and the hosts even left some processo which was a kind touchRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect accommodation and location for a much needed breakthe location was quiet and peacefulfantastic stay in a fantastic locationjust perfect for a little break away lovely location and accommodationideal location nice walk to the pub property is perfectly laid out
3. Fantastic stay on an organic farm; Bodiam (from USD 84)
The rental’s host, Martin, lives on the farm along with his two cats and a flock of sheep. He speaks English, French and Spanish, and will help with anything you may need. He may even offer you a glass of freshly squeezed juice from his apple orchard. You’ll be staying in a separate cabin, and if you are driving here, you can park your vehicle in the yard.
You can choose to have your meals indoors next to a wood stove or outdoors where you can enjoy views of the surrounding greenery.
Top guest reviews
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very pleasant welcome from martin comfortable beds and lovely views and good detailed instructions on how to get therethe bed was incredibly comfortablethe chalet was very comfortable and esoteric comfy bed and complete privacybed was super comfyCleanliness:
the room was cute and clean and the bed was very comfortablethe accommodation is quite basic but was immaculately clean and comfortablewas clean bed extremely comfortable nice new quilt and pillows very basic and compactgreat retreat from city life clean and more spacious than expectedcosy and clean cabin in a working organic apple farm in a beautiful quiet country locationHost:
martin is a great hostmartin was really welcoming & helpfulmartin the host was helpful and friendlymartin was helpful and informativemartin is a great host and his apple juice is niceRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and great value for moneybeautiful location and comfortable and spacious accommodationnice little get away staying in the chalet good value for the location and accomodationit was a great location for visiting hastings and bodiam castleeasy walk to bodiam castle and the castle pub
4. Well-equipped stay with accessibility features; Mayfield (from USD 214)
This is a working farm so if there are young children in your group, do keep an eye on them. The rural setting means that you can enjoy some peace and quiet, with the only sounds coming from the farm animals. There are villages located nearby for you to explore.
The hosts have made sure that even guests with accessibility issues will feel welcomed here. The bathroom has railings and a seat in the shower area, and there’s a ramp that leads into the home.
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thd accommodation itself is clean and well equippedRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for getting to hastings and brightonlovely quiet surroundings and locationgreat for the children to see the animals close upabsolutely loved the farm experience location walks accommodation and nearby villagesreally idyllic location with great walks around the area particularly through to mayfield village and the lovely pubs
5. Compact rental in an equestrian centre (from USD 132)
If you love horses, you’ll love this holiday cottage. It’s located in an equestrian centre called Hurstwood Farm. You can ride the horses here, or if you have your own, you can bring yours. Your horse can stay in the stable, which can accommodate up to 20 horses at a time.
If you already know how to ride, you can do so on the farm’s cross-country course or at the outdoor arena. There’s also an indoor school for beginners.
Top guest reviews
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they also offer breakfast hampers with local produce it was delicious definitely a place we'd recommendHost:
perfect great host with excellent communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location tucked away in a beautiful villagepeaceful location on a horse farmsuch a great cute place to staybeautiful woods to walk ingreat location in the country side and a very peaceful stay perfect for working away as a contractor
6. Lovely and picturesque cabin (from USD 202)
This is a working farm, so hosts, Dave and Claire, are around to assist with any enquiries that you may have. You’ll have cows as your neighbours while staying here, which will be an interesting change from the city. There’s also a lake on the property where you can go kayaking. There’s a fire pit on the grounds where you can have dinner as you watch the sunset over the meadow.
There’s Wi-Fi provided here as well, so you can catch up on work.
Top guest reviews
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the open plan living space and kitchen is lovely with lots of room for all the familymore wine glasses in the kitchen would be nice as there weren't enough for the 7 of usvery large and spacious inside the beds were comfy and a huge bathCleanliness:
great facilities very clean plenty of spacethe cabin was clean spacious and beautifulit was beautiful clean and a great place to stayit was also very clean it has everything you needed for a trip awaythe cabin is perfect spacious and very cleanHost:
david and claire are great hostsand the hosts are brilliantdave was a great hostdave is a smashing host really makes you feel welcomedavid and claire are fantastic hosts and we felt very welcomed onto their working farmRead more reviewsLocation:
great tranquil location to relax with the familythe location of this property is gorgeous super peaceful & relaxingbest of both worlds- a country cabin and close to the beachthis is a really lovely cabin in a great locationthe location is great- 15 mins from bexhill beach
7. Comfortable stay for couples (from USD 146)
This cosy farm stay offers relaxing experiences, and guests can soak in the free-standing claw-foot bathtub to ease their stress. The kitchen has windows that bring in natural light, and it is equipped with a microwave, stove and oven. Outside, there’s a seating area where you can enjoy the fresh air.
You can enjoy views of the garden and the nearby valley while staying here, and free parking is available.
Top guest reviews
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inside you can find a fantastic kitchen/lounge area equipped with all the cooking utensils you might needbed was exceptionally comfortable and we both got a great night sleepCleanliness:
the place was clean and cosyclean and well-equipped great for walkingvery clean lovely & moderna very clean and comfortable place to stay with a great kitchen amazing bath and showerwe must have been among the first visitors because everything was sparkling clean and newHost:
rachel is a great host and responds very quickly to questionsour host rachel was prompt at responding to queries and the self check in was easyrachel (owner?) is fantastic for commsrachel was so easy to get hold of a great host and all information was super helpfulcommunication with the host was great very responsive and informativeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfect for walkingbarn is in a great location close to sea and ideal for walks on the downsquiet location surrounded by beautiful countryside and wonderful walkslovely place in great locationbeautiful accommodation remote but tranquil location
8. Rental on an alpaca farm (from USD 64)
Alpacas are the star attraction here, and you can even go on walks with them while staying at the property. You can expect to find modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi and appliances such as a dryer and washing machine in the rental.
The accommodation has an open-plan layout, so guests can move around freely.
Top guest reviews
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the lodge was comfortable with everything needed for our staythe tv is at a good enough distance away from the sofa and is comfortable to watchwe had a very comfortable and relaxing stay on spring farmthe alpaca’s are a delight to watch and the lodge is comfortablecomfortable bed and hot powerful showerCleanliness:
accomodation is spacious and comfortable and was spotlessly clean when we arrivedthe lodge is spacious clean and very well stocked/furnishedthe lodge is very clean and has everything you need and is in a great locationwell-equipped very clean and comfortable accommodation lovely setting delightful neighbours (two and four-footed) very helpful hostsquiet clean and comfortable lodge on the farm close to the animal yards and grazingHost:
the hosts are almost as lovely as the animals who are great to sit and chat withmost of all i'd heartily recommend this accommodation because of the hostschris and vicky are wonderful hostschris and vicky are great hosts and really share their knowledge on alpaca lifelovely property set in nice county side with very helpful and polite hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great it feels remote but with towns shops and very good pubs not far awaywe really enjoyed our alpaca/llama walkwell situated for lovely walks in sheffield park ashdown forest chailey common and the coastthe alpaca walk was amazing - learnt so much about them and i loved walking melvin the llamaplease please please if you stay here be sure to book an alpaca walk
Uncover the delights of East Sussex
From historic wonders to the natural spectacles of land and sea, East Sussex promises a range of delightful attractions to visitors of all tastes and ages. Farms play an important role here, and many of them are happy to take in guests. Book any of the above accommodations in East Sussex and enjoy the holidays.
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