Darwin Cottage
The perfect base for exploring the Sussex countryside.
Tanya and Paul would like to offer you a very warm welcome. Darwin Cottage is the perfect place to get away from it all. An idyllic rural location in the quiet Sussex village of Jevington, yet just a short drive away from many nearby attractions including the sea! There are an abundance of stunning walks on the South Downs Way literally from the doorstep – many of which can incorporate a country pub lunch, a nice café or afternoon tea.
Darwin Cottage has been equipped to the highest standard to give guests a comfortable stay. Rated 4-star by Visit England for 2021-2022, the cottage is located in the historic smuggling village of Jevington put on the map due to being the birthplace of Banoffi Pie!
Enjoy the flexibility and comfort of our self-catering cottage just a short drive away to local amenities, places of interest and local attractions. Walkers will want to explore the South Downs Way, the Seven Sisters, Friston Forest and the Cuckmere Valley to name a few.
Should you enjoy a round or two of golf, we are fortunate enough to have five 18-hole courses within a 20 minute drive. These include Willingdon, Royal Eastbourne, Eastbourne Downs, Seaford Golf Club and Seaford Head Golf Club. There are several 9-hole courses worthy of a visit too.
Our Guests:
The location and layout of the cottage means that it is suitable for a wide range of guests whether you are a family, two couples, one couple who prefer to have the additional space of their own rooms, couples with an older parent who needs a downstairs room, cyclists, walkers, golfers…
Local Area
The iconic Seven-Sisters are nearby as is the Long Man of Wilmington, Michelham Priory and Glyndebourne Opera House. Children are well-catered for in the area too with plenty of things to occupy them such as Drusilla’s Zoo Park, Knockhatch and Eastbourne Steam Miniature Railway to name a few. There are pretty towns and villages to visit including Alfriston, Battle, Lewes and Seaford.
What some of our recent guests have said:
Paul and Tanya, thanks for making us feel safe and welcome here during the Covid-19 pandemic: such a lot of work for you but it made all the difference. Thanks especially for ordering some fine weather so that we could enjoy the lovely scenery and walks. We haven’t managed to do all of them, so we hope to be back. 26.09.20
We had a wonderful stay – Darwin Cottage is lovely and we had absolutely everything we needed. Thank you Tanya & Paul for your hospitality, welcome pack and especially the home made bread! 23.10.20
A lovely cottage – warm and cosy and scrupulously clean with a good sized fridge-freezer too! Loved the shower and the delicious home made bread. Thank you for your hospitality and care in making sure our stay felt so safe in these COVID times. 30.10.20
Accessibility:
For our guests with specific access requirements, please follow the link below to our accessibility guide to determine whether our cottage will suit your needs. We are happy to remove smaller items of furniture such as the coffee table and rug in the living area, and the chair in the downstairs bedroom should you require. If you have any questions about accessibility that aren’t answered in our guide, please contact us before you book. We will be happy to help in whatever way we can.