Albie’s End

Super stay at Albie’s End Just spent a great week in East Sussex.

Albie’s End is a fantastic property …. spotless, extremely comfortable and very well equipped (there was nothing that I wanted to use that I couldn’t find). Nice and peaceful despite being by a busy road, it was lovely to watch the many birds in the garden in the evening after our days out - there are so many places to visit on the doorstep (Battle Abbey, Rye, Sissinghurst, Bodium, Bexhill on Sea to mention just a few). We only ate out once but found the White Hart in Catsfield suited us down to the ground … a friendly pub with good food that was reasonably priced. We would definitely recommend staying at Albie’s End - thank you Kim and Mark for the use of your lovely property and for the sweet Easter treats you left out for our arrival.

Home from home!

This was our second stay at Albie's End. More facilities than my own house (!), and perfectly situated to take advantage of the many footpaths and sights in the East Sussex area.

Albie's End is comfortable accommodation with all the necessary facilities.

Good broadband and TV reception. Easy reach of the coast with lots of good footpath walking nearby. I didn't meet the owners all week, but had no cause to trouble them. Plenty of room for parking. Access to the property is through large gates, which need to be opened and shut for each entry and exit. The road outside is fast, so care needed arriving and departing the property. I had a great week, out all day, and only returning at dusk or just before.

The accommodation was excellent.

Clean warm and cosy, well equipped with everything we needed for a very enjoyable week’s holiday. We would return and recommend it to others.

This is the second time we have stayed at Albies End, it is a lovely cottage a perfect getaway for a couple.

It was an excellent place to base ourselves to discover Surrey and parts of Kent, loads of amazing National Trust properties to visit and coastal areas too. The cottage is so cosy, the owners live next door so if there is a problem they are only too happy to help, it is well equipped if you want to cook, or, there are several places to eat out nearby. We had a lovely meal at The Squirrel Inn and had breakfast a couple of mornings at cafe just down the road that had fishing lakes. We will be back again.

Superb place.

Comfortable bed and sofas, spotlessly clean with all the essentials you need. Spacious secure off street parking at the property. We met the owners, who were lovely and wanted to ensure we had everything we needed and recommended local attractions to visit. Perfect peaceful holiday home.

This property is in a good location for visiting attractions in East Sussex and Kent.

It is situated on the outskirts of Battle and is physically attached to the owner’s property. The pictures were accurate. Parking is behind the owner’s gates on their drive with easy access for unloading. The entrance is reached by walking along past the front of the owner’s property and then around to the rear. There is a small entrance porch which is useful for coats and shoes. The entrance leads to a small galley kitchen and a downstairs living room/eating area. It is a reasonably well equipped kitchen with good sized fridge/freezer and a washing machine. The Wifi was good for emails and browsing the internet. The TV was a smart TV and good for terrestial programmes but streaming programmes was a little slow probably because of a rural internet service. The stairs to the upstairs bedroom lead off from the kitchen and are steep with 2 landings and are of an unusual design presumably to accommodate for the small space and steepness. Since it was mid-summer when we visited we did not use the heating. Each radiator had its own thermostatic control valve but since the heating comes from the owner’s property next door there were no timing controls for heating or hot water in the property. There was plenty of hot water from the sinks (which came from the owner’s property next door) and an adequate electric shower over the bath. We had the bedroom windows open at night and there was some early morning traffic noise from the nearby road. Otherwise it was a very quiet neighbourhood. The bed was comfortable and the owners provided good sized towels. There were lots of NT properties nearby and of course Battle Abbey with its own car park in the centre of Battle. The nearest shopping was in Battle but there were also a variety of good supermarkets in nearby Bexhill on Sea. There was a property information folder and lots of information about local sights. There were some general fiction books as well as a very good book about the 1066 battle between William and Harold [Secrets of the Norman Invasion by Nick Austin] in the property which was well worth reading if interested in the local history. The owners were very helpful during our excellent stay and I would recommend the property to others with the proviso that they have no mobility issues with steep and somewhat difficult paddle stairs which the owners do mention in their property description. It was the only downside for us since it made access to the upstairs bedroom a little problematic for people of our age (in the mid 70’s) with minor mobility issues.

the cottage was clean and well maintained.

Beautiful places nearby and the hosts were kind and accommodating thank you

We really enjoyed our stay and travelling in the local area by car, local bus and taxi.

Albie’s End was very well equipped with everything we needed. Owners very helpful throughout our stay. Nice welcome pack most appreciated. We would recommend the property.

A warm welcome by the owners and very nice garden setting for secure parking behind high locked gates.

House was modern, clean and with all conveniences for our holiday. Nice hot shower with good water pressure, fluffy towels and a comfortable bed. Peaceful location with a good pub just up the road. Well positioned to visit coast and country.

A delightful annexe for two.

Well equipped, clean and very comfortable. Steep staircase to first floor, fine for us, but wouldn't suit everyone.

Kim and Mark the owners are a friendly couple and made us feel very welcome.

We enjoyed our stay at Albie's End and seeing the area where the famous 1066 battle took place. Recommend Pevensey Castle for interest and Hailsham is a nice town for shops. A slight negative were the paddle stairs for us which were quite steep, however we got by without any mishap.

The property was excellent in every way---Much effort has been made to ensure that guests are comfortable and made welcome.

Lovely cottage, very cosy.

everything you need for a relaxing stay. Kim and Mark are a very welcoming and friendly couple .We would definitely recommend a stay at Albie's End.

This is a very well equipped and comfortable holiday home in a pleasant area.

The owners were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed watching the large variety of birds visiting the bird. Being of mature years we did find the steep stairs in little tricky.

Kim and Mark were very welcoming.

Albie’s end was perfect for us. Comfortable, well equipped and met our needs for a great week in East Sussex. We would certainly recommend it and hope to return in the not too distant future.

Owners were very helpful would go again in the future

It was a joy to have a short brake at Albie's End, very clean and comfy with everything you could wish for and easy to visit Hasting Bexhill and Battle with it Abbey (well worth a visit) and we would not hesitate to go back in the future.

Ron M

A lovely annex very comfortable everything you need and very friendly hosts.

Set in the heart of lovely countryside. we highly recommend Albis end. we will be back next year!

We had a delightful stay at Albie`s end .

The cottage was comfortable, warm, clean, well equipped and a real home from home experience. The owners Mark and Kim were very friendly and were on hand to answer any queries whilst still respecting your privacy whilst staying in their property. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Would highly recommend.

Lovely comfortable cottage, everything you could need provided.

Had a great stay. Owners friendly, welcoming and really helpful. Highly recommend.

Excellent, comfortable well maintained property.

Warm welcome from the owners, always on hand if needed for local knowledge & help. Plenty to do in the area.

A very comfortable property well placed for visiting nearby south coast resorts & other places of interest.

Had a wonderful week at Albie’s End.

The accommodation was very well equipped with everything we needed. Immaculately clean Very welcoming hosts. Excellent location to visit the coast or the many NT properties.

We had a lovely stay.

The cottage had everything we needed and the hosts Kim and Mark were very welcoming and helpful. We even found the "paddle" stairs a bit of a novelty. Ideally placed for a 40 minute walk into Battle on the 1066 country walk, and a good location to get to lots of National Trust and English Heritage locations.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay last week at Albie’s End.

It’s a lovely property and provided everything we needed for our week. It is tastefully furnished, well equipped, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It’s in a great location too, and a good base for walks and days out in the surrounding countryside and on the coast. We would be very happy to return for another visit. 10 out of 10 to Kim and Mark.

Really enjoy our staying in Albie’s Cottage.

Great point to visit a lot of NT places and other sights of places of interest. Including having breakfast at Wyland Park

Albie's End is a fabulous cottage, brilliant for the two of us, well equipped and immaculate.

Had an amazing stay and plan to visit next year.

A lovely annex, spotlessly clean and well equipped.

We had an enjoyable week at Albies End.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Albie's End.

The cottage has everything we needed and the owners surprised us with a nice welcome pack. The new cottage is warm and comfortable, but you should be aware of the steep staircase up to the bedroom. Albie's End is the right place to explore the South Downs and the coast, we especially enjoyed our walks at Beachy Head. A great plus is the White Hart Inn in walking distance which serves excellent food in a very friendly atmosphere. Strongly recommended!

Albie’s End is a wonderful retreat, ideal for a couple/singleton who want some quiet time and an opportunity to venture out and see some local sights.

It is ideally situated for Battle, Hastings and the south coast as well as Bodiam Castle and The Science Observatory. The station is only a few minutes away too so access further afield without driving is also an option. The property is an annexe to the hosts’ home but other than checking everything was ok on arrival and offering to help unload the car, we would never have known. Albie’s End is equipped with everything you need and arriving to find tea/coffee and milk in the fridge was much appreciated (as were the snacks/Prosecco). We were also delighted to find a teapot as we had forgotten to pack the one we usually travel with. Kim and Mark were also wonderfully understanding when due to an unexpected hospital appointment we had to push our arrival back to Sunday evening. A highlight of the week was definitely watching the birds on the strategically placed bird feeders. We would definitely return and fully recommend this rental.

Kim and Mark were very friendly and helpful.

The Cottage was very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Great touches with milk, snacks and Fizz left for us. Even the weather was kind in February! All in All a great Get-Away. We intend to return. Thank you!

It is an immaculately clean and well resourced property.

Everything we needed was there and we really appreciated the Christmas tree, mince pies and Prosecco (thank you). `The stairs are dangerous for anyone infirm but this was clearly stated in the information we received. Our only small complaint is that the water pressure in the shower is rather feeble.

It was everything it said on the tin.

Comfortable clean and with all you needed. It had the most comfortable sofa and chair of all the Sykes accommodation that we have stayed in. Kim and Mark gave us a warm welcome and could do no more.

A lovely property in a wooded rural area.

Kitted out with all you'd wish for. Hosts were very helpful on arrival yet left managed to leave us alone despite being just next door if needed. Spotlessly clean and ideal for a couple if like us hoping to explore the local area with is great for its history and walking and cycling. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Albie's End.