James's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning gardens and lakes to wander around. Famous white wallabies and newly planted vineyard for wine tastings
37 residents recomanen
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Brighton RoadStunning gardens and lakes to wander around. Famous white wallabies and newly planted vineyard for wine tastings
Fiducià Nacional - Nymans
Beautiful gardens on the edge of Handcross village
Private gardens belonging to a country house destroyed in WWII after being hit by a bomber limping back from Europe. Whilst the house doesn't exist the grounds are beautifully kept. Dogs allowed on leads.
9 residents recomanen
High Beeches Garden
High Beeches LanePrivate gardens belonging to a country house destroyed in WWII after being hit by a bomber limping back from Europe. Whilst the house doesn't exist the grounds are beautifully kept. Dogs allowed on leads.
City/town information
Consistently voted one of the top ten places to live in the UK.
Historic market town with large pedestrianised areas, plenty of shops, restaurants and entertainment options.
Only 15 minutes drive with plenty of parking options
52 residents recomanen
Horsham
Consistently voted one of the top ten places to live in the UK.
Historic market town with large pedestrianised areas, plenty of shops, restaurants and entertainment options.
Only 15 minutes drive with plenty of parking options
A market town developed around the mainline train station. Shopping options and easy access to the train
10 residents recomanen
Haywards Heath
A market town developed around the mainline train station. Shopping options and easy access to the train
Seaside town famous for it's pier but also worth getting lost in East or North Lanes, wandering out to Kemp Town, exploring the theatre district or simply hitting the clubbing scene. Only 25 minutes drive from the house.
112 residents recomanen
Brighton
Seaside town famous for it's pier but also worth getting lost in East or North Lanes, wandering out to Kemp Town, exploring the theatre district or simply hitting the clubbing scene. Only 25 minutes drive from the house.
Food scene
South Lodge Hotel
Brighton RoadAmazing local spa facilities and a Michelin starred restaurant
Excellent local pub offering gourmet food. Short walk from the house
8 residents recomanen
The Half Moon
The StreetExcellent local pub offering gourmet food. Short walk from the house
Stunning food in a beautifully restored pub. A short drive or a longer hike through the woods.
6 residents recomanen
The Crabtree
Brighton RoadStunning food in a beautifully restored pub. A short drive or a longer hike through the woods.
Neighbourhoods
Pretty Sussex village bordering Haywards Heath. Nice organic market, and a scattering of small shops and antique dealers.
Check out Tom's for an excellent coffee and cake.
11 residents recomanen
Cuckfield
Pretty Sussex village bordering Haywards Heath. Nice organic market, and a scattering of small shops and antique dealers.
Check out Tom's for an excellent coffee and cake.
Medical
Cuckfield Medical Practice & The Vale Surgery
Glebe RoadClosest GP Surgery
Princess Royal Hospital
Lewes RoadNearest A&E
Outdoor Activities
Views of the Sussex Ouse Valley and the Balcombe Viaduct. Challenging compact 18 hole golf course, supplemented by nearly refurbished restaurant and pro shop
Cuckfield Golf Centre
Staplefield RoadViews of the Sussex Ouse Valley and the Balcombe Viaduct. Challenging compact 18 hole golf course, supplemented by nearly refurbished restaurant and pro shop
Centre of equestrian activities in Southern England
7 residents recomanen
The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead
Centre of equestrian activities in Southern England
Incredible gardens and occasional host to Cross Country and Eventing competitions
31 residents recomanen
Jardí de Borde Hill
Borde Hill LaneIncredible gardens and occasional host to Cross Country and Eventing competitions