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Alfriston, Sussex
A charming cottage for six overlooking the village green in Alfriston, in the South Downs, with a wood burner, a fully enclosed garden and one dog welcome.
The Shieling overlooks the village green in the pretty village of Alfriston, right in the heart of the South Downs National Park, and footpaths lead out across the Downs from the doorstep. This charming, dog friendly cottage sleeps six, and one dog is invited along on all of them.
There is space in the entrance for dropping off coats and shoes, and the hallway leads to the dual aspect lounge, where an armchair overlooks the pretty garden and a Smart TV and a handy desk sit ready. Across the hallway, the separate dining area has a wood burner, the setting for family evenings of board games, and next to it the kitchen leads through to a wonderful, light-filled conservatory holding a second dining table for more relaxed meals. The dog finds the warmest spot by the wood burner long before the game is over.
Upstairs, three good size bedrooms are the king-size, which has a Smart TV, plus a double and a twin, and the Jack and Jill bathroom serves as the king-size room's en suite. The ground floor has its own shower room too. In the fully enclosed garden, a cantilever parasol shades the patio table, a charcoal BBQ stands ready and a charming seating set invites a long evening, the dog never far from the action.
Alfriston Clergy House, the first National Trust property, is close by, and the South Downs offer trail after trail for a dog to explore, with village refreshment stops along the way. Birling Gap, 8 miles away, opens onto walks along the Sussex coastline, and families will love the lemurs and meerkats at Drusillas, 1 mile off.
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from £931 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with patio furniture, cantilever parasol and charcoal BBQ | Private parking for 2 cars | Beach 5 miles, shops, pub and restaurant within 500 metres | 1 dog allowed
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £931 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Shieling - Sussex dog friendly?
Yes, The Shieling welcomes one dog. The house has an enclosed rear garden with furniture where your dog can be let off the lead safely, which is genuinely useful in a village where the pavements are narrow and traffic passes through regularly.
Are dogs allowed at The Shieling - Sussex year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the property is presented as dog friendly without caveats around time of year. If you want to be certain, it's worth checking directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting The Shieling - Sussex with my dog?
The house accommodates one dog, so if you're travelling as a group of six it's worth confirming this before your party is finalised. One of the bathrooms is on the ground floor, which means an older or less mobile dog can be kept entirely off the stairs. From the door you have the South Downs Way passing straight through the village, a river path along the Cuckmere, and the Long Man of Wilmington reachable on foot within a morning.
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The Shieling - Sussex from £931 for 7 nights
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