Ditchling Cabin
Escape to a luxury lakeside cabin with exclusive access to your own private lake in the South Downs.
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Sleeping arrangements
The cabin comfortably sleeps up to four guests, making it ideal for couples, families or friends looking for a unique countryside escape.
Upstairs: One luxurious emperor-size bed with beautiful views over the lake.
Downstairs: Two full-size adult bunk beds, thoughtfully positioned within the open-plan living space.
Interior layout
Designed for relaxed countryside living, Ditchling Cabin combines rustic charm with modern luxury.
The ground floor features a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area centred around a cosy log burner, perfect for evenings after a day exploring the South Downs. Two adult-sized bunk beds are tucked into the living space, alongside a convenient downstairs WC.
Upstairs, you'll find a stunning emperor-size bed, a freestanding bath with uninterrupted lake views, and a wash basin, creating a peaceful and luxurious retreat.
Exterior
Set on its own private lake within the South Downs National Park, Ditchling Cabin offers a truly unique outdoor experience designed for relaxing, dining and making the most of the surrounding nature.
The spacious lakeside deck is home to a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, complete with a BBQ, oven, hob and warming drawer, making alfresco cooking and dining effortless throughout your stay.
Guests also have exclusive use of:
A private lake
Canoe, rowing boat and paddle board
Fire pit for evenings under the stars
Outdoor hot shower
Wetsuits for exploring the lake
Whether you're preparing breakfast in the outdoor kitchen, spending the afternoon on the water, or unwinding around the fire pit as the sun sets, Ditchling Cabin is the perfect place to slow down, reconnect with nature and enjoy a luxury countryside escape.
Facilities
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Cooking hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Linen provided
- Bath towels provided
- Bedding provided
- Cot
- Travel cot
- Hair dryer
- High chair
- Coffee machine
- Dining area
- Smoke Detectors
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Bath
- Shower
- Toilet
- Kitchen
- Radio
- Board games / puzzles
- Internet access
- Free Wifi
- Main door / Private entrance
- BBQ
- Private garden
- Boat mooring
- Patio / Decking
- Garden dining furniture
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Designated/ Private parking
- Personal meet & greet available
- Free parking
- Open fire
- Wood burning stove
- Seating Area
- Pool or beach towels
- Pets allowed (fees may apply)
- Bathroom(s) 1
Everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay is provided, so you can simply arrive, switch off and enjoy your time by the lake.
Kitchen & Dining
- Fully equipped indoor kitchen with fridge, induction hob, toaster and kettle
- Outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ, oven, induction hob and warming drawer
- Outdoor pantry with wine fridge, ice machine, freezer and additional refrigerator
- BBQ utensils and gas supplied
- Cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils provided
- Tea, coffee pods, hot chocolate, salt and pepper included
Relax & Unwind
- Wood-fired hot tub, heated to approximately 40°C
- Cosy log burner with complimentary firewood
- Fire pit with firewood supplied
- Outdoor hot shower
- Bluetooth speaker and DAB radio
- Selection of board games, including Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit and playing cards
On the Lake
- Exclusive access to your own private lake
- Canoe, rowing boat, raft and paddle board available for guests
- Wetsuits provided for cooler days
- We recommend bringing swimwear, a torch and wellington boots during the winter months.
Family Friendly
- Children's books and toys
- Families are very welcome; however, children must be supervised at all times around the lake.
Comfort & Essentials
- Wi-Fi throughout the cabin
- Mobile phone reception
- Bath towels, swimming towels and luxury dressing gowns provided
Additional Guests
- For an additional guest fee, a small tent can be pitched in the garden to accommodate extra guests.
Great for
- Adventure
- Countryside
- Family
- Secluded
- Luxury
- Romantic
Accessibility
The property is accessible by wheelchair, with downstairs loo, outside shower ( hot) and bed ( bunk bed) on the ground floor. It's a long distance from car park to cabin - but we can give people lifts in a utility vehicle.
Rules
- No parties
- No smoking
Floor plans
Top facilities
Sleeps 4 +0 (Max) 2 Bedroom(s) 1 Bathroom(s) Whole house Wifi
Check-in begins at 14:00.
You will be asked to check-out before 11:00.
Prices from £420 - £750 (Nightly).
Location
Parking
- Free parking (outdoor)
There is a car park in the lane. There is parking for maximum 2 cars.
Nearby
- Horse riding
- Swimming (Outdoor)
- Cycle paths
- Golf
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Shops [2 miles]
- Supermarket [2 miles]
- Express supermarket [2 miles]
- Bar / Pub [2 miles]
- Café [2 miles]
- Museum [2 miles]
Food & Drink, Local shops
There is a Waitrose supermarket in nearby Burgess Hill, as well as a Tesco Burgess Hill. There is also a Budgens and a Sainsburys Local down the road in Hassocks.
The Mac's Farm in Ditchling sells amazing organic eggs! On Thursday's the Sussex Peasant sell local produce from their converted horse box behind the church in Ditchling.
Places to eat:
Bull and White Horse in Ditchling
Ginger Fox in Albourne
Jolly Sportsman in East Chiltington
Green Welly Cafe in Ditchling
The Griffin in Fletching
Reviews
Guestbook reviews
Ditchling Cabin, felt like a few days away from the real world into a magical retreat. The cabin was remarkable, and the lake is emerald green adding to the mystical feeling. It’s hard to do anything but relax. We really loved our stay, and I did yoga every morning looking out across the lake to the hills. Even in winter with the frost, the outdoor hot showers and wet suits still made all the activities accessible. I didn’t think such a place could exist on our very own Sussex doorstep! The wood fired hot tub was an absolute luxury out in the stars, and the constant burning log fires really created a relaxing atmosphere in nature. The outdoor hot shower was amazing, and waking up to the lake views is a picture that will stay with me for a long time. Char and the hosts were extremely helpful and hospitable and I’ve already booked my next stay! I’ve never been anywhere quite like this before. The upstairs bed is enormous, and the two spare beds are decent sized singles. Marshmallows for the fire was a lovely touch, and all other accessories to cool were provided. Couldn’t have asked for anymore.
- 14 Jan 2022
We recently stayed at Ditchling Cabin for a well overdue, relaxing weekend away and had the most incredible time - and so I wanted to send a quick review.
From start to finish, the experience was 10/10. Especially the kindness and hospitality shown by Char, our host, who went above and beyond to make our stay as special and comfortable as it could be. She even let me borrow her wellies for the weekend, as I turned up slightly under prepared!
Pre-arrival communication was impressive, the cabin itself was stunning - with a very warm welcome and everything you could need for a relaxing weekend away. Location was stunning, with lots of privacy and a whole lake to yourself! The bed was heavenly, with beautiful views over the lake to wake up to.
Cannot express how much of a lovely weekend we had, and we will definitely be back!
Myk & Olly x
- 14 Dec 2020
I am reluctant to write this review as I fear the cabin will get booked up! It’s already fully booked for the Summer. We had a wonderful time even though we stayed during storm Dennis! The location is perfect especially for your dog as they can roam off lead as it is fenced. The cabin inside was well equipped and had the most comfortable 8ft bed and a dreamy bath tub. We didn’t get to go on the water because of the storm which is why we really need to go back in better weather.
- 15 Feb 2020
The photos, although amazing, do not do it justice. We were there for my husbands birthday and both instantly relaxed. It was an amazing feeling having the lake as our private playground. The details were incredible from the invigorating outside shower, the luxury of an 8ft bed, roll top bath with an incredible view. We have already booked to go back next year! A reminder of what life is about!
- 20 Jun 2019