6+ years welcoming 2,000+ guests to our holiday homes
Over 20,000 guest nights across our properties
Over 2,000 guests, Average rating: 4.8 stars across platforms
Off road parking
Ground floor
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Tilgate Park
Go Ape Crawley
Seven Sisters Country Park
Ashdown forest walks
Perfect for nature lovers
Creative Retreats
Conscious living
Margate Holiday Home for 8
Colourful Family Holiday Let by the Beach
Get close to all Margate has to offer! Enjoy a spacious coastal retreat in Margate with family and friends: Ballarat House is brilliantly placed to visit Margate Old Town, Cliftonville and the beach.
Lovingly renovated with quirky, colourful decor, two kingsize beds, two twin beds, two bathrooms, a large open plan living room/kitchen, wood burner, BBQ and walled garden.
Views over the iconic Lido.
Moments from glorious sandy beaches.
You’ll have exclusive access to the entire apartment. Guest access is via the shared front door and up a large internal staircase two floors. There is also a small lift, but the flat is not really suitable for anyone with access issues.
A Tranquil Village Escape on the Edge of Ashdown Forest
Looking for a peaceful countryside getaway with character and charm?
Forest Row, nestled in the rolling hills of East Sussex and bordering the ancient Ashdown Forest, offers the perfect blend of nature, community, and relaxation.
Step into Nature
Direct access to Ashdown Forest – over 6,500 acres of heathland and woodland
Inspired Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood
Ideal for:
Scenic walks & wildlife spotting
Picnics in the open
The Forest Way – a 10-mile flat trail great for:
Cycling
Walking
Horse riding
Village Charm
A warm and independent village vibe
Explore:
Unique local shops
Cosy cafés and bakeries
Restaurants serving everything from pastries to farm-to-table meals
Wellness & Eco Culture
Known for its eco-conscious and holistic lifestyle
Discover:
Organic grocery stores
Biodynamic farms
Wellness centres offering:
Yoga
Massage
Natural therapies
Local Life & Community
Monthly village market – a lively, friendly event with:
Local produce
Handmade crafts
A true sense of community
Weir Wood Reservoir: Great for birdwatching, peaceful walks, or simply taking in the view.
Pooh Corner in Hartfield: Just a short drive away, visit the home of Winnie the Pooh and enjoy a nostalgic cream tea.
East Grinstead: The nearest town, offering historic buildings, boutique shopping, and rail connections for day trips.
GETTING HERE
Crawley 3.3 miles; Seaford 29.1 miles.
Forest Row is a quaint countryside village resting between Crawley and Southborough. The village is known for picturesque countryside and is just a short drive away from Ashdown Forest - the setting for A. A. Milne's world-famous Winnie the Pooh stories. Dining options include Hop Yard Brewing Co and Chequers Inn Hotel, while you can stock up on essentials at the nearby Co-op Food - Forest Row - Hartfield Road.
Just outside of the village is the town of Crawley, where you can find further attractions and amenities such as The Hawth Crawley, the Tilgate Nature Centre, and Ifield Water Mill.
Check in: 16:00
Check out: 11:00
SLEEPS 10
Ballarat House is brilliantly placed to visit Margate Old Town, Cliftonville and the beach. Lovingly renovated with quirky, colourful decor, 10 beds, 3 bathrooms, 2 living spaces with woodburners, walled garden with gas BBQ & views over the iconic Lido sign on the seafront.
Sleep in one of our colourful bedrooms on comfortable beds snuggled in hotel quality linen with plenty of throws. Choose from three bathrooms, ensuring there’s never a big queue to wash.
SLEEPS 10
IF YOU LOVE MARGATE, YOU’LL LOVE HASTINGS TOO!
Hastings Heights is a design-led, Miami pink gable-end Victorian property high on the hill in this artsy Sussex town.
READY FOR SUMMER 2025. (Sleeps 10)
(Currently under scaffolding, but trust me, it’s going to be good).
Spacious seaside house for friends and family getaways
A colourful family holiday home by the beach
Apartment
Spacious seaside apartment, ideal for a midweek break
IF YOU LOVE MARGATE, YOU’LL LOVE HASTINGS TOO!
Hastings Heights is a design-led, Miami pink gable-end Victorian property high on the hill in this artsy Sussex town.
IF YOU LOVE MARGATE, YOU’LL LOVE HASTINGS TOO!
Hastings Heights is a design-led, Miami pink gable-end Victorian property high on the hill in this artsy Sussex town.
Apartment
IF YOU LOVE MARGATE, YOU’LL LOVE HASTINGS TOO!
Hastings Heights is a design-led, Miami pink gable-end Victorian property high on the hill in this artsy Sussex town.
TIME TO GET OUT OF THE CITY?
A picture-perfect clapboard house in the buzzing international Sussex village of Forest Row, surrounded by Ashdown Forest.
Explore the heart of Sussex from this elegant pad.
TIME TO GET OUT OF THE CITY?
A picture-perfect clapboard house in the buzzing international Sussex village of Forest Row, surrounded by Ashdown Forest.
Explore the heart of Sussex from this elegant pad.
Apartment
TIME TO GET OUT OF THE CITY?
A picture-perfect clapboard house in the buzzing international Sussex village of Forest Row, surrounded by Ash down Forest.
Explore the heart of Sussex from this elegant pad.