Ovingdean House
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Overview
With Brighton and Hove just a short drive away, Ovingdean House offers eight guests superb, luxurious accommodation in a tranquil, peaceful setting. This beautiful house is located on a private lane in the village of Ovingdean, close also to the stunning South Downs National Park, perfect for country walks, cycle rides and stops and charming pubs. The house is just over a mile from the pebbly Ovingdean Beach which is tucked away under the white chalk cliffs, less than a mile’s walk from Brighton Marina. It enjoys a small cafe and some fun rock pools at low tide.
Ovingdean House is incredibly spacious and very stylish. With four outstanding bedrooms, this Sussex gem sleeps eight guests in supreme comfort. Ovingdean House also has the added benefit of a superb indoor heated swimming pool. When you arrive at the house, you will quickly see how smart it is. The front garden is landscaped and manicured. The large tiled entrance hallway is great for storing coats and boots and leads to three of the bedrooms, the pool room, a shower room and eventually the main hub of the house. The first delightful bedroom enjoys a comfy double bed adorned with luxurious linens and beautiful soft furnishings, a feature fireplace and an armchair. The second offers a beautiful French antique double bed and a vanity sink in one unit with wardrobes and a chest of drawers. These two bedrooms share the shower room with its double walk-in shower. The master bedroom suite is very impressive. You may have to draw straws for this one! It offers an exquisite super kingsize bed and a sublime ensuite bathroom. You will certainly enjoy soaking in the jacuzzi bath or using the multifunctional shower. The owners have thought of everything at Ovingdean House and you even have a trouser press in this room!
Double doors lead from the hallway to the wonderful kitchen diner. The chef in your group will be delighted with the contemporary, shaker style kitchen and its fabulous appliances, a double range cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave. There is a separate laundry room. Dinner can be eaten at the smart dining table or outside on the terrace. Large sliding doors open from the dining area to the terrace where you will find two rattan sun loungers and alfresco dining. The swimming pool annex can be accessed from the terrace or the interior hallway. It is a fabulous indoor pool, perfect for family fun.
Behind the dining area is the final bedroom offering twin beds with an ensuite shower room. It is another beautifully finished space, again in calming neutral colour palettes. Stairs from the kitchen lead to a large landing with a library and the spacious living room. This elegant space enjoys sumptuous sofas, armchairs and a television. It is a lovely, bright sociable space to enjoy cosy evenings in front of the fire or to play family board games.
Ovingdean House is beautifully kept. It is a lovely holiday home, not far from the beach and the delights of Brighton, Hove and the South Downs National Park. You can totally relax and enjoy time with friends or family. The indoor swimming pool is always a major hit with this outstanding property!
What you should know…
- Please do not bring any pets to Ovingdean House
- There is parking for 3-4 cars on the driveway though there is a height restriction of 2m so please take care
Property Features
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Indoor pool room with heated pool (8m x 5m)
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with double bed
- Family shower room
- Bedroom with super-king size bed and en-suite bathroom
Double doors lead to...
- Fully-equipped kitchen and double range cooker with 6 ring hob, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster and dining facilities for 8 guests
- Bedroom with two single beds and en-suite shower room (located behind the dining area)
First Floor (accessed via stairs from the kitchen)
- Living room
Exterior Grounds
- Terrace
- Dining facilities
- Sun loungers
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Washing machine & dryer
- Parking for 3-4 cars (please note there is a height restriction through main entrance of 2m)
Location
About the surrounding area of Ovingdean HouseOvingdean House enjoys a very peaceful location in the village of Ovingdean. It is just over a mile from the coast and very close to Brighton and Hove. Brighton is brimming with cultural delights as well as hundreds of independent boutiques and big name shops. There are many award winning restaurants serving the regular seaside fish and chips as well as creative vegetarian menus. Brighton and Hove offer plenty of entertainment for all ages, some large scale wonders and some quirky and offbeat. One of the classic attractions is Brighton’s Royal Pavilion. The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace with iconic domes and minarets as well as a fascinating history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China. There are fantastic collections to explore which have previously come from Buckingham Palace. A trip to Brighton’s Beach is not complete without a stroll along the iconic Brighton Palace Pier. On the beach, children love Brighton Zip, a thrilling ride on the seafront. Visitors can escape to the skies to see Brighton in another light on British Airways i360 attraction. You will glide up gently to 138 metres in the futuristic glass viewing pod, designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye, and admire 360-degree views across Brighton, the South Downs and, on the clearest days, all the way to the Isle of Wight. Visitors can also enjoy the Nyetimber Sky Bar, an exhibition on how BA i360 was built and its beachside shop for gifts. Those that enjoy shopping can head to The Lanes for an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. For some evening entertainment, Brighton Dome is Brighton’s premier venue for music, theatre and family events. Other popular attractions are Sea Life Brighton, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Booth Museum of Natural History, Preston Manor, Brighton’s Walk of Fame and the Brighton Music Tunnel.
To escape the hustle and bustle, visitors also enjoy Preston Park which is home to the Preston Twins which are believed to be the oldest Elm trees in the country. Hove’s St Ann’s Well Gardens and Stanmer Park are also popular.
Away from Brighton, Borde Hill Gardens in Haywards Heath is a wonderful excursion. In the springtime there are magnificent displays of early flowering magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas. Summer brings the glorious fragrance of hundreds of roses and colourful blooms. Autumn transforms the colours of the mature and award winning trees in its Grade II listed landscape. Warren Wood and Stephanie’s Glad come alive with carpets of bluebells and wood anemones. Families enjoy the adventure playground and the numerous family events hosted throughout the year. Borde Hill House is an Elizabethan Tudor mansion built in 1598. It provides a fabulous backdrop for the formal 17 acre garden which flows in a series of stunning garden rooms.
Wine lovers enjoy exploring the vineyards across the county who produce sparkling wine to rival champagne. Many visitors also head along the coast to Rye, Hastings and the beautiful Camber Sands. Helifly at Shoreham Airport organise helicopter tours over the area and trips to country houses for elegant lunches or afternoon tea.
The South Downs Devil’s Dyke, just five miles north of Brighton, boasts stunning panoramas, a record breaking valley and a curious history. At nearly a mile long, the Dyke valley is the longest, deepest and widest 'dry valley' in the UK.
The medieval town of Rye is today home to a myriad of art, curiosities and cosy pubs and restaurants. Built on timeless tales and smuggled secrets, Rye offers charm and intrigue with nooks and crannies to explore and beautiful distant views across Romney Marsh. You will discover ancient, characterful buildings, cobbled streets and secret passages which attract film crews in search of historical settings for period productions. The Rye Castle Museum was originally a bottling factory and now boasts a unique 18th century fire engine as well as relics from the town’s shipbuilding past. The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has a wonderful network of criss crossing footpaths on the saltmarsh and shingle ridges with fabulous views across to Camber Sands and the cliffs of Hastings Country Park. It is a twitcher’s paradise with five hides where you can watch the wildlife. You can take boat trips or lessons in windsurfing, dinghy sailing or paddleboarding from Rye Watersports. Camber Sands is a fabulous beach in the village of Camber. It is the only sand dune system in East Sussex, east of the estuary of the River Rother at Rye Bay, and stretches 3 miles to just beyond the Kent border.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town/City |
Brighton
(7.4km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Rottingdean
(2.4km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Ye Olde Black Horse, Rottingdean
(1.3km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Tesco Express, Rottingdean
(3.2km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
East Brighton Golf Club
(4.5km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Rottingdean Beach
(3.5km) |
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Region
With beautiful countryside, charming coastal haunts and some great cities and culture (with London itself just a short train ride away) Sussex is full of surprises. But with all the history, culture and landscapes of both East and West Sussex to explore, how do you know where to start?
Luckily, our fantastic Sussex travel guide is here to steer you in the right direction whether you’re looking for the top sights, unforgettable activities or just some well-earned R&R – and our cottages in Sussex make the perfect place to stay while you’re making the most of this beautiful county.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesChildren love Ovingdean House. The swimming pool is such a positive factor for holidays with swimming and games every day. It doesn’t matter what the weather is like, children can have fun. The living room is also wonderful with lots of space for games.
Being close to Brighton and Hove ensures that children are never bored. There is so much entertainment, you couldn’t possible see and experience everything in one week. Sea Life Brighton, close to the pier, is seriously old. As well as enjoying 5,500 mesmerising creatures, children enjoy the Victorian architecture of this fabulous attraction built in 1872. The pier and its attractions are amazing. The fun fair offers some thrilling fun and the slot machines are so addictive. One attraction that is not so well known is Let’s Cocoa, an engaging chocolate workshop. Children can step into a topsy-turvy world of fun at Brighton’s Upside Down House. You can step into this crazy optical illusion packed full of fun, making your way across the floor or ceiling while balancing on top of kitchen cupboards. You will enjoy taking photos here! Paradox Place is another wonder with interactive exhibits and classic illusions. You can try out the Ames room with new interpretations of magic tricks, you can transform into a live hologram, a Punch and Judy character or even a skydiver. It is fun for all the family.
The beaches of Hove, Brighton and Ovingdean are all pebbly. You can enjoy some watersports from Brighton Beach as well as plenty of ice creams and fish and chips. If you are looking for a sandy beach, you can head to the village of Camber, East of Rye, for its wonderful, golden stretch of paradise. This rugged, natural, picturesque beach offers gorgeous clean sand, pretty dunes and a huge open space. The beach is zoned for separate activities making it ideal for families.
Drusillas Park is home to over one hundred exotic animals. Children love meeting the cheeky monkeys, sloths, the adorable red pandas and giant anteaters. You can stroll though one of the walk-through exhibits at Lemurland and Lory Landing or hop aboard the Safari Express train into the heart of the zoo. As well as the animals, children can swing, jump and climb in the adventure play areas, get lost in Mungo’s Maze or enjoy some of the thrilling rides. There are many attractions including the Hippospotabus, Hello Kitty Hopper, Jurassic Jungle and SPARK.
Not far away, in a wealth of historic landscaping, Bodiam Castle is picturesque and very interesting. Visitors can enjoy a glimpse of Medieval splendour at the 14th century fortress with its spiral staircases, battlements and wooden portcullis. It also boasts massive towers, a moat with fish and fabulous picnic spots. Colourful characters wander around in costume.
For picnics and beautiful views you can head into the South Downs.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Cycling
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
Onsite Facilities
- Indoor Pool
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 10am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Internet access? | Yes, Wi-Fi is included in the rental price |
| Changeover day | Friday |
| Minimum stay | Please note that there is a 3-night minimum stay, this may be increased across peak dates |
| Pets welcome? | No pets |
| Smoking Allowed? | No smoking |
| Stag & Hen Do's Allowed? | No Stag or Hen do's allowed. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 8 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th 2024 - May 4th 2024 | £3,087 | £3,485 | £3,883 | £4,081 |
| May 4th 2024 - May 11th 2024 | £3,208 | £3,622 | £4,036 | £4,243 |
| May 11th 2024 - May 18th 2024 | £3,314 | £3,742 | £4,171 | £4,385 |
| May 18th 2024 - May 25th 2024 | £3,362 | £3,796 | £4,231 | £4,448 |
| May 25th 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 | £3,926 | £4,435 | £4,945 | £5,200 |
| Jun 1st 2024 - Jun 8th 2024 | £3,926 | £4,435 | £4,945 | £5,200 |
| Jun 8th 2024 - Jun 15th 2024 | £3,197 | £3,609 | £4,022 | £4,228 |
| Jun 15th 2024 - Jun 22nd 2024 | £3,337 | £3,768 | £4,200 | £4,415 |
| Jun 22nd 2024 - Jun 29th 2024 | £3,451 | £3,897 | £4,343 | £4,567 |
| Jun 29th 2024 - Jul 6th 2024 | £3,591 | £4,056 | £4,521 | £4,754 |
| Jul 6th 2024 - Jul 13th 2024 | £3,892 | £4,397 | £4,902 | £5,155 |
| Jul 13th 2024 - Jul 20th 2024 | £4,096 | £4,629 | £5,161 | £5,427 |
| Jul 20th 2024 - Jul 27th 2024 | £4,120 | £4,656 | £5,191 | £5,459 |
| Jul 27th 2024 - Aug 3rd 2024 | £4,216 | £4,765 | £5,313 | £5,587 |
| Aug 3rd 2024 - Aug 10th 2024 | £4,580 | £5,177 | £5,774 | £6,072 |
| Aug 10th 2024 - Aug 17th 2024 | £4,580 | £5,177 | £5,774 | £6,072 |
| Aug 17th 2024 - Aug 24th 2024 | £4,216 | £4,765 | £5,313 | £5,587 |
| Aug 24th 2024 - Aug 31st 2024 | £4,216 | £4,765 | £5,313 | £5,587 |
| Aug 31st 2024 - Sep 7th 2024 | £4,216 | £4,765 | £5,313 | £5,587 |
| Sep 7th 2024 - Sep 14th 2024 | £3,392 | £3,831 | £4,269 | £4,488 |
| Sep 14th 2024 - Sep 21st 2024 | £3,300 | £3,726 | £4,152 | £4,365 |
| Sep 21st 2024 - Sep 28th 2024 | £3,181 | £3,592 | £4,002 | £4,207 |
| Sep 28th 2024 - Oct 5th 2024 | £2,962 | £3,343 | £3,725 | £3,915 |
| Oct 5th 2024 - Oct 12th 2024 | £2,962 | £3,343 | £3,725 | £3,915 |
| Oct 12th 2024 - Oct 19th 2024 | £2,962 | £3,343 | £3,725 | £3,915 |
| Oct 19th 2024 - Oct 26th 2024 | £3,677 | £4,154 | £4,630 | £4,869 |
| Oct 26th 2024 - Nov 2nd 2024 | £4,391 | £4,963 | £5,535 | £5,821 |
| Nov 2nd 2024 - Nov 9th 2024 | £4,391 | £4,963 | £5,535 | £5,821 |
| Nov 9th 2024 - Nov 16th 2024 | £2,604 | £2,937 | £3,271 | £3,437 |
| Nov 16th 2024 - Nov 23rd 2024 | £2,604 | £2,937 | £3,271 | £3,437 |
| Nov 23rd 2024 - Nov 30th 2024 | £2,604 | £2,937 | £3,271 | £3,437 |
| Nov 30th 2024 - Dec 7th 2024 | £2,604 | £2,937 | £3,271 | £3,437 |
| Dec 7th 2024 - Dec 14th 2024 | £2,604 | £2,937 | £3,271 | £3,437 |
| Dec 14th 2024 - Dec 21st 2024 | £2,604 | £2,937 | £3,271 | £3,437 |
| Dec 21st 2024 - Dec 28th 2024 | £4,014 | £4,535 | £5,056 | £5,317 |
| Dec 28th 2024 - Jan 4th 2025 | £4,014 | £4,535 | £5,056 | £5,317 |
| Jan 4th 2025 - Jan 11th 2025 | £2,230 | £2,513 | £2,797 | £2,939 |
| Jan 11th 2025 - Jan 18th 2025 | £2,230 | £2,513 | £2,797 | £2,939 |
| Jan 18th 2025 - Jan 25th 2025 | £2,230 | £2,513 | £2,797 | £2,939 |
| Jan 25th 2025 - Feb 1st 2025 | £2,230 | £2,513 | £2,797 | £2,939 |
| Feb 1st 2025 - Feb 8th 2025 | £2,279 | £2,569 | £2,860 | £3,005 |
| Feb 8th 2025 - Feb 15th 2025 | £2,279 | £2,569 | £2,860 | £3,005 |
| Feb 15th 2025 - Feb 22nd 2025 | £3,426 | £3,869 | £4,312 | £4,534 |
| Feb 22nd 2025 - Mar 1st 2025 | £2,628 | £2,964 | £3,301 | £3,469 |
| Mar 1st 2025 - Mar 8th 2025 | £2,344 | £2,643 | £2,942 | £3,091 |
| Mar 8th 2025 - Mar 15th 2025 | £2,359 | £2,660 | £2,961 | £3,111 |
| Mar 15th 2025 - Mar 22nd 2025 | £2,374 | £2,676 | £2,979 | £3,131 |
| Mar 22nd 2025 - Mar 29th 2025 | £2,374 | £2,676 | £2,979 | £3,131 |
| Mar 29th 2025 - Apr 5th 2025 | £2,374 | £2,676 | £2,979 | £3,131 |
| Apr 5th 2025 - Apr 12th 2025 | £2,864 | £3,232 | £3,600 | £3,784 |
| Apr 12th 2025 - Apr 19th 2025 | £4,335 | £4,900 | £5,464 | £5,746 |
| Apr 19th 2025 - Apr 26th 2025 | £4,335 | £4,900 | £5,464 | £5,746 |
| Apr 26th 2025 - May 3rd 2025 | £3,087 | £3,485 | £3,883 | £4,081 |
| May 3rd 2025 - May 10th 2025 | £3,208 | £3,622 | £4,036 | £4,243 |
| May 10th 2025 - May 17th 2025 | £3,314 | £3,742 | £4,171 | £4,385 |
| May 17th 2025 - May 24th 2025 | £3,362 | £3,796 | £4,231 | £4,448 |
| May 24th 2025 - May 31st 2025 | £3,926 | £4,435 | £4,945 | £5,200 |
| May 31st 2025 - Jun 7th 2025 | £3,926 | £4,435 | £4,945 | £5,200 |
| Jun 7th 2025 - Jun 14th 2025 | £3,197 | £3,609 | £4,022 | £4,228 |
| Jun 14th 2025 - Jun 21st 2025 | £3,337 | £3,768 | £4,200 | £4,415 |
| Jun 21st 2025 - Jun 28th 2025 | £3,451 | £3,897 | £4,343 | £4,567 |
| Jun 28th 2025 - Jul 5th 2025 | £3,591 | £4,056 | £4,521 | £4,754 |
| Jul 5th 2025 - Jul 12th 2025 | £3,892 | £4,397 | £4,902 | £5,155 |
| Jul 12th 2025 - Jul 19th 2025 | £4,096 | £4,629 | £5,161 | £5,427 |
| Jul 19th 2025 - Jul 26th 2025 | £4,120 | £4,656 | £5,191 | £5,459 |
| Jul 26th 2025 - Aug 2nd 2025 | £4,216 | £4,765 | £5,313 | £5,587 |
| Aug 2nd 2025 - Aug 9th 2025 | £4,580 | £5,177 | £5,774 | £6,072 |
| Aug 9th 2025 - Aug 16th 2025 | £4,580 | £5,177 | £5,774 | £6,072 |
| Aug 16th 2025 - Aug 23rd 2025 | £4,216 | £4,765 | £5,313 | £5,587 |
| Aug 23rd 2025 - Aug 30th 2025 | £4,216 | £4,765 | £5,313 | £5,587 |
| Aug 30th 2025 - Sep 6th 2025 | £4,216 | £4,765 | £5,313 | £5,587 |
| Sep 6th 2025 - Sep 13th 2025 | £3,392 | £3,831 | £4,269 | £4,488 |
| Sep 13th 2025 - Sep 20th 2025 | £3,300 | £3,726 | £4,152 | £4,365 |
| Sep 20th 2025 - Sep 27th 2025 | £3,181 | £3,592 | £4,002 | £4,207 |
| Sep 27th 2025 - Oct 4th 2025 | £2,962 | £3,343 | £3,725 | £3,915 |
| Oct 4th 2025 - Oct 11th 2025 | £2,962 | £3,343 | £3,725 | £3,915 |
| Oct 11th 2025 - Oct 18th 2025 | £2,962 | £3,343 | £3,725 | £3,915 |
| Oct 18th 2025 - Oct 25th 2025 | £3,677 | £4,154 | £4,630 | £4,869 |
| Oct 25th 2025 - Oct 31st 2025 | £4,391 | £4,963 | £5,535 | £5,821 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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