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Family Home in Winnie the Pooh Forest, with Stunning View & Heated Swimming Pool

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
TV, DVD player, ping pong, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10213 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Home in Winnie the Pooh Forest, with Stunning View & Heated Swimming Pool

This family home (sleeps 10 ) and would suit a single or two families for the perfect holiday stay. Built in 1936, this very bright and modern interior Sussex home with 3 French windows onto a large terrace, has 3 double bedrooms and 1 quadruple (Bunk bed), 2 bathrooms (both with shower, 1 with bath), downstairs toilet, 3 reception rooms and a boot room.
3 acres of large parkland garden (gardener included) with a heated swimming pool (29/30 degrees from May onwards) BBQ and plenty of outdoor games, including table tennis, badminton, croquet. Plenty of outside tables and chairs and loungers. Inside the house has a TV room with large flat screen TV & DVD. Full Wi-FI internet access is included.
The 'Pooh Sticks' bridge is a 5 minute walk away and the Ashdown Forest beyond.

Property manager

John & Louise

Languages

Danish, English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,293 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Hartfield, ENG

What's nearby

  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 5 min drive
  • Ashdown Forest - 7 min drive
  • Queen Victoria Hospital - 13 min drive
  • Hever Castle and Gardens - 16 min drive
  • Lingfield Park Racecourse and Golf Club - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Cowden Station - 9 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crowborough Cross - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Coopers Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Foresters Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Home in Winnie the Pooh Forest, with Stunning View & Heated Swimming Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family Home in Winnie the Pooh Forest, with Stunning View & Heated Swimming Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Home in Winnie the Pooh Forest, with Stunning View & Heated Swimming Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home in Winnie the Pooh Forest, with Stunning View & Heated Swimming Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Home in Winnie the Pooh Forest, with Stunning View & Heated Swimming Pool located?

This family-friendly Hartfield holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Forest Way Country Park, Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh and Old Lodge Nature Reserve. Groombridge Railway Station and Ashdown Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Family Home in Winnie the Pooh Forest, with Stunning View & Heated Swimming Pool Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyabke week with 3 generations of family
We had a wonderful week with grandparents, parents and kids. A beautiful house with everything you could need. The kids spent all their time in the pool. The house was well appointed with comfy beds and all home comforts. Beautiful landscape views. Hosts were very accomodating and very reactive to any requests. We enjoyed walking to pooh bridge every day and visiting local pubs. Cannot recommend highly enough. We will be back. Beaut
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family break in Ashdown forest
The house sits in a stunning position. The garden is totally private, with fabulous mature trees and abundant wildlife (green woodpeckers on the lawn). The accommodation is perfectly set up for a group, having different ‘spaces’ in the living areas for sitting, eating, watching TV etc. Three large door/windows give panoramic views of the garden. The kitchen is fully equipped. The pool is lovely, being a saline base it’s much kinder on the eyes/skin and it’s beautifully warm. The house was spotless and the bedrooms were very comfortable. We took three generations and we all had a wonderful week. ‘Thank you’ to John and Louise for giving us long-lasting happy of our holiday in Ashdoen forest.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most perfect stay!
We could not have had a more amazing time staying here! The house was gorgeous and welcoming, the garden was peaceful, and the pool was heaven! Hosts could not have been more friendly or welcoming and we already cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susannah and Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Thank you for a glorious stay. Our multigenerational family stayed at this house for a bucket list trip. From the moment of our first contact with John and Louise, it was an absolutely fantastic and magical experience. Everything in the listing and more is what this house was and we were even able to have a big family get together with our family from other parts of England and it was incredible. John and Louise responded to everything within minutes and made us feel so at home that we just can’t say enough about it. You will never be sad that you have rented this house, but you will be sad when you have to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in stunning and idyllic location
Would highly recommend!!! Our visit was for a family of 6 (across 3 generations) and all adored a peaceful relaxing week at this incredible home. There was something for everyone, from learning about Winnie the Pooh to long strolls through the Ashdown forest. The pool was gorgeous, warm, a perfect size and a lovely little oasis for everyone. Some incredible local food providers and restaurants a short journey away. Hosts left us completely to our own devices but were always on hand should we need anything and were super friendly and accommodating. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House and Garden
Lovely house,even better garden and fantastic pool. Well equipped,plenty of space and great views. Owners live on site: I wondered if that might be a problem, but they really do keep out of your way and yet are on hand to help with anything ...a friendly,helpful and interesting couple: I can't believe that they do everything themselves....makes me feel quite lazy. We were grandparents travelling with our son [working from home] and children of 5 and 7. We all had a great time & the children especially enjoyed the pool [heated and salt water chlorinated...so easy on the eyes and skin]. With pool and garden,walks to Pooh sticks bridge,and local attractions there was enough to keep the children occupied all week. thank you John and Louise: you are doing a great job! & forgot to say thanks for the welcome [and delicious] brownies Louise. John and Myra
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pooh
owners welcoming and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to celebrate a special birthday
Everything about The House was perfect for our visit. The living spaces internally and externally were just right for the whole family - all 10 of us! The heated swimming pool was a big hit with the children - they spent many hours every day enjoying themselves (under supervision). The beautifully furnished terrace got plenty of use from first thing in the morning until late evening - courtesy of the fire pit. The views are stunning and we never tired of looking out over the downs and Ashdown Forest. The extensive garden was a treat - the trees are fantastic but with enough open space for the kids to play all sorts of games whilst the adults could keep an eye on them from the terrace. Great kitchen (extremely well equipped) and dinIng spaces and lovely snug for watching TV - plenty of channels from which to choose. John and Louise were brilliant hosts - on hand when required but left us to enjoy their lovely property without interference. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing holiday location!
From booking through to departure John and Louise were a pleasure to deal with. They were welcoming, friendly and extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Their property was very clean and furnished to a high standard, exactly what we were looking for as a base for our family holiday 😊 We made full use of the brilliant swimming pool and one of the highlights for my 8 year old son was collecting the chickens’ eggs each day. Thank-you very much John and Louise x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The absolute dream
I cannot express how much my family and I loved staying in this house this past week. The house and gardens are BEAUTIFUL! Somehow even better than the pictures show. And the pool is unreal! Larger than I’d expected and so lovely and warm. This must be the first holiday I’ve had where the weather was mostly poor and it didn’t matter at all. Swimming in the rain? Why not? Waking early and watching the bunnies quietly playing in the garden was a personal favourite. If you can drag yourself away from the house, garden and pool, there are lovely local walks and plenty of places to visit just a short drive away eg Groombridge Place, Penshurst Place. A little further afield, but well worth the trip if you have young children, is Drusillas zoo park. John and Louise were perfect hosts- friendly, welcoming and always just a message away if needed. The house had everything and more than we could possibly need. Just perfect. I was truly living my countryside dream life. Thanks so much John and Louise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

GAYLE LEESING

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Break
Brilliant accommodation in a beautiful and relaxing location. John the owner was very welcoming and informative on our arrival and Louise very kindly provided her homemade brownies which our girls said tasted delicious. The house is really clean and extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need to enjoy a great stay. We particularly enjoyed using the outdoor space which as a good choice of seating areas and is really lovely and also private. The pool and garden was perfect. Luckily we had great weather and took advantage of using the bbq, fire pit and outdoor games. My teenage girls loved playing archery. There are many walks in the local area via the Ashdown Forest and into Hartfield village. We recommend a visit to Nick the butchers for great quality meat. We also enjoyed cream tea in the courtyard at Pooh Corner and the food and garden at the Anchor was really good. The Red Thai curry was amazing. With regards to other eateries, we would recommend for takeaways both the Roochi Indian and Thai Time at Forest Row. Our favourite restaurant for quality food and friendliness was the Hatch Inn at Coleman’s Hatch. Would definitely recommend this stay. Which certainly provides something for everyone. My family are often difficult to please, but all four of us had a fabulous time. Thank you John & Louise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family retreat
We had a wonderful week at the fabulous property. It was beautifully presented with everything you could wish for. The owners were the perfect hosts, there to help if you needed anything at all. The pool was amazing and the reason that we choose this property yet we had several wonderful trips out to nearby attractions. The views / grounds are to die for. Thank you so much John & Louise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property with fantastic facilities and stunning gardens and play space
We had a fabulous week in this property. The 3 acres of lawn and gardens are stunning with plenty of wildlife on offer. The terraces and numerous seating areas overlooking the grounds give the perfect entertainment space or place to relax. The swimming pool was always warm and provided great fun for all the family. The property itself is large with loads of space even for our group of 8 and large sliding doors everywhere to enjoy the views. John and Louise were very welcoming hosts who were on hand for anything we needed. An excellent stay and we would consider booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House Garden and Pool
The owners were very welcoming and helpful and although they were onsite were unobtrusive. The house, garden and pool were perfect for a large family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, top quality throughout, fabulous location, excellent hosts.
Property is ‘as new throughout’ with every conceivable appliance and utensils you may ever need. Decoration fit-out and furniture are in great condition and of a very high standard. All outdoor facilities totally perfect and the location is stunning. John and Louise are available if required but you wouldn’t know they are there as they remain discreet and unobtrusive at all times. Excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex L., Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Don't hesitate to book; this place is great!
We have just returned from a wonderful week in this beautiful property. There were 7 of us, with ages ranging from 17 to 81. The property was perfect for everyone, whatever their age. The rooms are large, airy and light, with clear Scandanavian influences in their design. The beds were all extremely comfortable, and the duvets and sheets were of excellent quality. There are many floor to ceiling windows/doors on the ground floor that give access to the terrace and the garden. The garden is beautifully kept. The garden furniture and BBQs (both gas and charcoal) were both of very good quality. We spent many happy hours simply sitting on the terrace reading or swimming in the pool, which was kept at a balmy temperature but not too hot! The house comes with lots of outdoor games, and all the equipment for these are well maintained. The neighbourhood is very quiet: this house is down a private road that consists only of houses with large gardens. Pooh bridge is a 5 minute walk away. There is lots to do within a 20 minute drive radius. I especially recommend Hever Castle, the Bluebell steam railway (with a museum at Sheffield Park). and Tunbridge Wells. There are also lots of great pubs in the immediate area. We had dinner at The Anchor in Hartfield and it was delicious with very large portions! The owners of this property, John and Louise Dryden, could not have been nicer. Their responses to all queries were prompt and informative, both before we arrived and during our stay. They are super friendly and charming, but were totally unobtrusive during our stay. Louise welcomed us with some of her fantastic brownies. She runs a baking business, and her brownies were so delicious we bought some to bring home with us. Overall, I recommend this property in the highest possible terms. You won't regret it! And we look forward to returning ourselves in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location with all amenities
We stayed at Oaktree House for almost 2 weeks and had a fantastic time. Everything was thought of, both inside and outside the house. The kitchen includes all the appliances, utensils and crockery you could ask for. The garden is glorious and was in full-bloom, with a lush lawn and plenty of visiting wildlife. The pool was a great size, clean and well looked-after, and the temperature was ideal. We enjoyed playing the various lawn games, archery, table tennis, and the boardgames provided. John and Louise were excellent hosts and communication with them was very easy. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nic C.

Liked: Cleanliness
30th get away at Oak tree house.
This property is absolutely brilliant. We decided too stay here for my wife’s 30th and it was perfect. Stunningly beautiful, great facilities and everything sorted for arrival. John and Louise were so kind and are a message away at all times for anything you could possibly need. Will definitely rebook again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family & friend get away
The property was booked for 2 families to enjoy a get away in half term and very much delivered that. Upon booking we were contacted with information around local knowledge and items included such as towels etc. This added a lovely personal touch and also helped with planning. Upon arrival we were met and welcomed to the home and from this point nothing was too much, the level of interaction was perfect and the house and gardens were stunning. The combination of the pool and wildlife on the doorstep kept 5 children amused for a week. Would highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yuri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had absolutely fabulous time
Hosts are very kind. The property itself was even better than advertised on the website (which is quite a rare thing these days I’d say). Ashdown forest is right around the corner and we loved it. Highly recommend (and going to come back another day ourselves).

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
a fantastic property !
the property was in a stunning rural location with beautiful grounds and a lovely heated outdoor swimming pool. the house was spacious and well equipped for 8 adults. John and Louise were unobtrusive but helpful and kind - great hosts. we all had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

dominique h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best ever holiday home!
The house is amazing ! Beautifully Designed and furnished, with huge windows and glass doors looking out on amazing views , whatever the weather ! Lovely garden and fantastic heated pool. We did not want for anything and John and Louise could not do enough for us .

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical stay at hundred acre wood
we had a perfect and relaxing time in oaktree villa, there was lots to do for everyone: beautiful large and super comfortable house, clean comfy beds with gems everywhere (kids loved the old tin tin books) , magical scenery from every window, beautiful garden and grounds , lovely deep, clean and warm pool - so worked anytime rain or shine. in rainy day lots to do inside with netflix , sky , wifi everywhere, and lots of board games, when weather good we enjoyed playing badminton , football & ping pong. for cooking lovers lovely kitchen with everything you can think of , bbq (gas and coal) outside , we didn’t have to buy or bring essentials like toilet paper, dishwasher tablets, coffee pods - everything there and in generosity . John and Louise where such lovely and welcoming hosts with lots of tips on where to go , all turned spot on. we couldn’t have asked for more . thanks so much !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
FUN TIMES HAD BY ALL THE FAMILY!!!
My family and I spent a fabulous week at Oak Tree House, and would absolutely give it a 6 out of 5 for everything. Weather was great, which meant we could take full advantage of the amazing gardens, swimming pool, and outdoor areas. The property was immaculate, clean, well designed for a large family to enjoy themselves, and have both a relaxing and action packed holiday all in 1 week. Owners were extremely helpful leading up to the holiday answering questions, giving advice, and ensuring we could prepare for the holiday ahead. When we arrived they welcomed us and gave us a tour of the property, and even created a Whats App group should we have any questions during our stay (which was a lovely touch indeed). We had 4 boys and 3 girls with us all under the age of 14, and they absolutely had a great time in and out of the pool every day. Once thing I would say is the picture of the pool does not do it justice, as its actually bigger than it looks in the photo which was another pleasant surprise when we arrived, and all 9 of us could play water polo, inflatables racing, etc... all together. Great times, and thank you to John & Louise for everything you done for us (including the lovely brownies on arrival) :-) Hopefully come back and stay another time in the future! Best wishes, Lloyd & family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent house in a beautiful spot
We booked this at fairly short notice as a treat “end of lockdown” trip with our family. We’re so glad we did. The house is so beautiful and in the most idyllic spot. It kept everyone from the 8 month old baby to the 60-something grandparents really happy. Would not hesitate to book again. Thank you also to Louise for the brownies. They were a really lovely touch and went down very well! Thank you Louise and John and we hope to see you again for another stay in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020