Saddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill (NT)
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Overview
Saddlescombe Farm is a hidden gem on the South Downs Way. Near Devil's Dyke in West Sussex, the hamlet is only five miles from Brighton. Documented in the Domesday Book, this unique example of a Downland farm recounts what life was like through the last 1,000 years. Intriguingly, it was, even once home to the Knights Templar. Newtimber Hill, one of the finest examples of chalk grassland in the country, borders the farm and offers walks with superb views of the sea and the South Downs. In early autumn, the hill is covered in a purple blanket of Devil's bit scabious, and is a great place to discover other rare flora and fauna, like the silver spotted skipper butterfly, burnt orchid, and juniper tree. The north face of Newtimber Hill is home to woodland which has been here for thousands of years.
About the area
East Sussex is a land of stately homes, castles and the South Downs, with miles of chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel. For history buffs, there are a great many historic landmarks within Sussex, such as the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, or visitors can enjoy pretty towns such as Lewes, Rye and Uckfield and the city of Brighton.
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Self-Catering
Newtimber Holiday Cottages - Moatside 1&2
- Total units: 2
- Lawn area
- Garden furniture
- Dish washer
Self-Catering
Newtimber Holiday Cottages - Orchard
- Total units: 1
- Private garden
- Lawn area
- Garden furniture
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Newtimber Holiday Cottages - Moatside 1&2
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Newtimber Holiday Cottages - Orchard
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