1 / 23Rushfields Barn
Poynings, Sussex
A two bedroom barn for four at Poynings beneath the South Downs, with an enclosed garden, a wood burner and one dog welcome, on the escarpment above Brighton.
Four people, one dog, two bedrooms and a barn to put them in. Rushfields Barn is dog friendly, sleeps a double and a twin, has a shower room and an enclosed garden furnished for eating outside, and stands in Poynings under the north face of the Downs. What it is really selling is the position: a village at the foot of an escarpment with open chalk above it.
The barn is a single, straightforward shape and works better for it. Two bedrooms, one shower room, a lounge holding the wood burner and its logs, and a garden that is enclosed and level enough for a dog to be turned out into first thing without anybody supervising the operation. A double and a twin means two adults and two children, or four adults who know each other well.
Consider what a week actually looks like from here. The chalk is directly behind the house, so the walking begins on foot and not in the car, and a dog that gets up onto that ridge every day is a different animal by Wednesday. Come down, feed everybody, light the burner, and the ridge is still there in the morning waiting to be done again in the other direction.
The South Downs Way runs along the top of the escarpment and can be joined straight from the village, going west over Truleigh Hill or east to Ditchling Beacon, which stands higher than anything else on this run of chalk and shows you the Weald on one side and the sea on the other. Saddlescombe and its old farm sit in the fold between. It is open access up there and a dog gets a very long way without a stile.
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from £660 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with charcoal BBQ and patio table and chairs | Private parking for 2 cars | Beach 5 miles, pub 1 mile, farm shop and café within walking distance | 1 dog allowed
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £660 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Rushfields Barn from £660 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Rushfields Barn dog friendly?
Yes, Rushfields Barn welcomes one dog. The barn has an enclosed, level garden which is particularly handy for letting your dog out first thing in the morning without needing to supervise — a small but genuinely useful detail if you're travelling with a dog.
Are dogs allowed at Rushfields Barn year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. What's clear is that the location makes it a strong choice in any season — the South Downs escarpment is right on the doorstep, and the open chalk above the village can be walked straight from the barn without getting in a car.
What should I know before visiting Rushfields Barn with my dog?
The barn accommodates one dog, so if you're travelling with more it's worth checking with the owner beforehand. On the practical side, the enclosed garden means your dog has a safe space to roam without you having to be hands-on from the moment you wake up. The South Downs Way is accessible directly from the village, and much of the chalk ridge is open access with a dog getting a long way without encountering stiles.
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Rushfields Barn from £660 for 7 nights
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