Located near South Downs National Park, Lamb's Knees offers a charming seaside retreat with spacious accommodation, perfect for families and couples alike. This luxury Victorian home features neutral hues with splashes of color, creating a sense of calm and space. With three bedrooms and two bathroom areas, you'll enjoy the restful Master bedroom featuring a king-size cherrywood bed or relax in the cozy 'Snug' room by the Italian wood burning stove.
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Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6143 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Gym
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs
New for October 2016!
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. Playroom. Living Room. Dining Room. 'Snug Room' with wood burning stove. Kitchen. South facing flint walled garden.
Lamb's Knees is a luxury Victorian seaside holiday home, built in 1863 and set within flint walled gardens with off-street parking. Offering enchanting, spacious accommodation, it is perfectly situated less than a five minute walk from the beach, 1 minute to shops & restaurants, 10 minutes walk to the iconic white cliffs, South Downs National Park & Cuckmere Valley. Ideal for families holidaying with grandparents or couples & friends looking for a sophisticated bolt-hole.
Style Neutral hues, with splashes of colour create a sense of calm and space. Quirky, yet homely, 18th & 19th century furniture in solid elm, oak & copper accentuate the history & curiosity of the house.
Accommodation Three bedrooms (king-size, double, twin) & Family Bathroom & 2nd Toilet Room The Master bedroom offers a restful retreat featuring a Simon Horn king-size cherrywood 'Empire' bed with luxurious goose down duvet & crisp white linen, seating area with damson velvet cupid settee, dressing area with bespoke copper clothes rail & cheval mirror. The double bedroom is a particularly sunny, peaceful room with an antique French Empire inlaid mahogany double bed. The twin room is a delightfully cozy room, overlooking the flint walled garden, offering an adult sized White Company bunk bed complete with Hypnos mattresses. Family bathroom with shower overhead & toilet. Second separate toilet. Luxury Arran Aromatics Velvet Isle Hand Wash & Hand Soother are provided in the bathrooms.
Living Space, five rooms (Lounge / Dining Room / Snug / Kitchen/ Toy Room) & Flint Walled Garden Fabulously cozy 'Snug' with Italian wood burning stove and logs provided, opening onto a brand new oak kitchen fitted with modern appliances. A sophisticated Dining Room with antique oak table under a spectacular chandelier leads into a spacious lounge where you can play one of the many board games supplied or simply relax with your favourite film from our DVD collection. Fully enclosed South-facing flint walled garden provides a fabulous sun trap, cozily sheltered from the sea breeze, where you can hear the waves breaking on the shore.
Technology & Appliances Fast free Broadband, Smart TV, Nespresso Coffe Machine, integrated USB power socket, hairdryers, washing machine / dryer, dishwasher, iron, ironing board & clothes rack. Dedicated tide-time clock.
Travelling with Children Lamb's Knees offers a children's paradise with a dedicated in-house playroom occupying the entire 3rd floor of the house accessed via a 'secret' staircase filled with a treasure trove of toys, books & games. An extensive range of Baby & Toddler equipment is available including: Stokke wooden cot, John Lewis Rocking crib, highchair, bouncer chair, baby gym, baby bath & changing mat, potty, in-built toddler toilet seat, bottle sterilizer, plastic plates & cutlery & disposable bibs. With safety in mind there are stair gates, socket covers, door stops & window restrictors in place. We have a fabulous childminder available (who looks after our own son), she is fully CRB / DBS checked with professional childcare qualifications & first aid training, but most importantly an absolute natural with children. If you fancy a romantic night out you can be assured your little one is in safe hands.
Spa treatments Indulge & rejuvenate yourself with an in-house pamper session. Select from a range of individual treatments including massage, facial, pedicure & manicure. For the ultimate holiday relaxation, immerse yourself in a luxury pamper package.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Golf
Gym
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,539 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Extremely well equipped for children & babies
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Seaford, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Brighton Marina.
Travelling with kids? Consider Brighton Pier, or check out an event or a game at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Seaford travel guide
Is Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs located?
This family-friendly Seaford holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Seaford Beach, Hope Gap and Seven Sisters Country Park. Drusillas Park and South Downs National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Seaford Station is 5 minutes by foot and Bishopstone Station is 27 minutes.
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Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs Reviews
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We had a wonderful time in the house and in Seaford. In the house we found really everything we needed and it was just a short walk to the beacht, to a great landscape und to very fine pubs.
There was lots of room for us...parking! There was a great outdoor space. Unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperating all the time. Lots of foot traffic, but a quiet street. Perfect location for site seeing. Several places to walk to, to eat dinner. Easy walk to beach and walk to see the seven sisters.
Steven S.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Grzegorz
24 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing host with great attention to detail, very quick with help. Property well equipped, close to all shops, sea and anything you need. Lots of info at home what to do etc. Best of all attic prepared for playroom for children - both our children did not want to leave this place. Amaizng place, thank you
Lovely period house, very clean, lots of room and perfectly placed gor walking to the town ( 2 mins) and beach (4-5) mins. Had the added benefit of an off street parking space right next to the house.
Laura our host was extremely helpful and responsive before, during and after the booking. She had carefully laid out a wealth of information about where to go, what to see, where to eat - better than any host of any accommodation we have stayed at previously.
I would highly recommend this accommodation!
The Lambs Knees is the best holiday home you could ask for when traveling with children. The house has everything you need (and more!) and Laura was incredibly accommodating to all our needs, including an impromptu check-out extension as our 1 year old was taking an exceptionally long nap - a testament to how comfortable her room and cot was!
Our visit to the UK has brought us to other hotels, all of which pale in comparison to The Lambs Knees. Thank you so much for the generosity and flexibility, Laura - we (Pippa especially) appreciate everything!
Xx The Andrews Family
We spent a wonderful week in the house. Everything was perfect ! Thank you
This house is wonderful. Everything in it is lovely, of excellent quality, etc. Moreover we could found all the necessary information to travel around seaford.
The perfect house for a family and others. Thanks to Laura’s Help
And Seaford is a quiet and nice place to be.
We highly recommend to book this house.
Marie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Julia F.
5 Mar 2018
Beautiful warm welcoming house, very well equipped, friendly & helpful owner
Lamb’s Knees is a beautiful, comfortable, warm and very well equipped house. Off road parking for 1 car, hairdryer, coffee machine, microwave, playroom, all towels, shampoo/conditioner. Even bread, milk, wine, treats, tea/coffee/sugar left for us, so many little touches that make such a difference to your stay. Food shops & lovely cafe ‘The grumpy chef’ just around the corner from the house was great. Train to Brighton runs regularly, makes it so easy to visit Brighton. Laura even arranged a fab babysitter (my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her company!) for us so we could go to a gig in Brighton. Thank-you so much Laura & Frances!
Stunning Victorian home you'll want to come back to again and again!
Laura and Ian are absolutely wonderful and very dilligent hosts and could not do enough to truly welcome us making sure that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Excellent communication too! There are so many helpful baby/child items in the house too it really does take the stress out of having to bring them yourself. Plus the playroom is the loveliest we've experienced - neatly stocked full of toys and books for every age. :) It allowed us to have child visitors who could play together in a safe and happy environment. It is all child gated. The home itself is simply beautiful with lots of fabulous Victorian features while still being chic and modern, spacious and very warm and cosy. No Victorian drafts here! This was our first family trip to Seaford and, despite the rain, we shall never forget what a wonderful time we had there and will certainly be coming back again one day. Ideal location too so you can potter about in the town or head to the promenade...just a few minutes walk away. Thank you Laura and Ian for making our New Year so very welcoming and special (and keeping that lovely Christmas tree up!) The welcome pack full of delicious treats was very welcome too. :)
Geweldige week vakantie gehad in Lamb's Knees. Het huisje is naast super schattig ook super schoon en heel erg uitgebreid en compleet. Alles is er en overal is aan gedacht. Voor onze kinderen waren de bedjes opgemaakt en hun kamers voorzien van knuffels en boekjes. Voor onze jongste lagen er wat luiers en billendoekjes klaar. Heel fijn! De speelkamer op zolder is geweldig, de kinderen hebben zich er enorm vermaakt. Ook hier weer alles spik en span schoon én alle speelgoed is netjes, compleet en voorzien van batterijen. In de omgeving hebben we genoten van het Lego pretpark (1,5 uur rijden), Drusillas Zoo, dagje Brighton (perfecte verbinding met de trein) en een bezoekje aan de Long Man of Wilmington. In de buurt is een leuke speeltuin en op het strand kun je lekker met de stenen spelen. In het dorpje voldoende plekjes voor koffie en pubs/restaurants om te eten. Wij komen zeker terug!
Ein wunderbares Haus, mit allem was wir für einen tollen Urlaub benötigten. Auf Grund des Wetters haben wir nur auf der Terrasse gegessen. Bequeme Betten, eine große Küche und Bad, Gäste WC. Ein Katzensprung bis zu diversen Pubs und Supermärkten. Auch zum Strand sind es nur ein paar Minuten Fußweg.
Tolles altes Haus! Sehr sauber. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Gastgeberin Laura ist sehr sehr nett. Wir können das Haus nur empfehlen!
The house is well equipped and very clean.
Gorgeous playroom for children.
Spacious living room and modern kitchen.
Walking distance to the sea and to the supermarkets, bakery and butcher. Good place for holidays. Laura is a very generous and caring host.
We spent a week here with 5 adults and one child in April. The house was as impressive as in the photos. Although it is right off the High Street there was no noise and the street is one-way, so not much traffic. You can walk to everything. The train is a short walk which gets you into Brighton in minutes. The beach is also just a few minutes away with great sunsets and the Seven Sisters as a backdrop.
The house is well appointed and spotless. We felt immediately at home. The owner is great, she provided lots of information and went out of her way to be helpful.
We could not recommend this place more highly.
A beautiful, elegant home. Gorgeous decor and furniture. Ultra comfortable and well equipped. Magical toy room upstairs. Perfect location for access to town and beach. A gem!
We booked our holiday based on finding this property to stay in and we were not disappointed! The house was lovely, clean and very well equipped. We had a three year old and one year old with us and their rooms/beds had been set up so thoughtfully and they absolutely loved the playroom!
Communication from the owner Laura was great from the moment we booked and it was so helpful to receive full information about the house and local area in advance of our visit so that we could make plans.
The house is in a great location to access Seaford and the beach; plus lots to do locally - had some great days out with the kids.
Thank you Laura!
This is a spacious, comfortable, and well appointed Edwardian/Victorian semi-detached with high ceilings and steep staircases. Lots of extras are provided for arrival and the owners pay attention to needs quickly. The location near the little town and the beach a few minutes walk away gives the best of both worlds - shopping door to door done in 10 minutes, beach in about 8. Cliff walk is spectacular too, with drives nearby to Cuckmere meandering river for kayaking etc, and other beaches.
I have an 16 month old and it was amazing, as I barely needed to bring anything for him. The house has everything you can possibly need!! Plus the loft play room is an unexpected extra, for children of all ages!! It kept my son entertained!