Sunshine House, Sussex | Oliver's Travels

Britain & IrelandEnglandThe South EastSussex

Sunshine House

10 - 11 guests

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

Discover the enchanting Sunshine House, a beachfront retreat with stunning sea views and charming living spaces.

Key Highlights

Wi-Fi/Internet

Walk to Beach

Pets on Request

Ground Floor
- Sitting room
- Library
- Fully-equipped kitchen with range cooker, deep ceramic sink, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, table and seating for 10
- Cloakroom

First Floor
- Bedroom with super king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom with shower, bath and WC
- Bedroom with king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom, with shower and WC
- Bedroom with super king-sized bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Family bathroom with shower, bath and WC

Exterior Grounds
- Garden
- Terrace
- Seating

Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Washing machine
- 1 travel cot & 1 highchair available on request
- Parking for 3 cars
- Foldaway bed can be made to accommodate one person. Please request at time of booking
- Drip/filter coffee machine

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1

1 King Size Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Size Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Size Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Sunshine House is an exquisite coastal retreat set in the tranquil surroundings of Norman’s Bay, between the historic towns of Bexhill and Pevensey. Once a charming café and boutique hotel, this beautifully restored beachfront home offers a seamless blend of heritage, elegance, and contemporary luxury, making it an idyllic setting for a memorable escape.

From the moment guests arrive, they are greeted by sweeping sea views and an atmosphere of warmth and refinement. The spacious living room is a sanctuary of comfort, with deep, inviting sofas, a striking feature fireplace, and French doors opening onto the garden. The adjacent dining area, lined with bookshelves, provides a delightful space for long, leisurely meals, while the thoughtfully designed kitchen, with its range cooker and sociable island, is a chef’s dream. Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor adds an extra layer of indulgence, ensuring a cozy retreat whatever the season.

Upstairs, five beautifully appointed bedrooms provide a haven of calm and serenity. Two luxurious master suites offer stunning panoramic sea views, each with an en-suite bathroom and charming window seats perfect for watching the waves. A further double bedroom and two elegant twin rooms ensure ample space for families and groups, while a stylish family bathroom completes the accommodation.

The outdoor spaces at Sunshine House are equally enchanting. A furnished courtyard alongside the house invites guests to enjoy morning coffee in the sunshine, while the private rear garden provides the perfect setting for alfresco dining or an afternoon spent unwinding on a sun lounger. With the beach just steps away, days can be spent strolling along the shore, exploring the historic coastline, or simply relaxing in the fresh sea air.

Tucked away on a quiet lane yet within easy reach of Pevensey Castle, the De La Warr Pavilion, and the golden sands of Camber, Sunshine House is a truly exceptional destination. Whether seeking a luxurious family getaway or an intimate retreat by the sea, this remarkable home promises an unforgettable stay.

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

Location

Sunshine House enjoys a fabulous beach front position in Norman’s Bay, between Pevensey and Bexhill-on-Sea. It is peaceful, unspoilt and enjoys panoramic sea views for as far as you can see, a truly idyllic location. Trips to Eastbourne, Hastings, Rye, Winchelsea and the gorgeous Camber Sands are all very easy.

Eastbourne is bursting with activities. The Beachy Head Story is a new exhibition that allows visitors to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Beachy Head and the South Downs. You can visit theme parks, zoos, find out about the area’s history, discover 1066 castles, museums and excellent art galleries. There are also local vineyards to visit where you can taste delicious wines and other produce and farmers markets. The South Downs National Park offers acres of beautiful scenery and the seaside towns offer outstanding dining and shopping opportunities. Eastbourne’s marina is amazing. It offers brilliant walks around the harbours and a buzzy waterfront complex. The fabulous Towner Art Gallery is transforming its outdoor walls with a large scale colourful geometric mural.

Soaring above Bexhill’s seafront, the De La Warr Pavilion is a modernist masterpiece that feels fresh and contemporary. It was built with thanks to the 9th Earl de la Warr.

Hastings boasts a fascinating history.The town was attacked by the French during the Hundred Years War and in 1377, a second attack all but destroyed the town. The Old Town’s architecture ranges from Medieval to Victorian with one of the oldest buildings, the Court House, being built around 1450. The town boasts many passages and narrow streets known as the twittens, many cafes, bars and restaurants and some excellent shops and art galleries. The Castle, originally built by William the Conqueror, lies in ruins at the top of West Hill and can be visited using the steepest funicular railway in Britain. The Hastings Museum and Art Gallery boasts an exhibition dedicated to American Indians, Grey Owl, an early conservationist who came from Hastings and John Logie Baird who pioneered television in Hastings. There are many architectural and cultural attractions including a theatre, parks and gardens. Hastings hosts man events including the Hastings Half Marathon, the Jack in the Green Festival, Hastings Beer Festival, Coastal Currents and the Old Town Carnival.

Rye, a Medieval citadel huddled against invaders and the sea, is today home to a myriad of art, curiosities and cosy pubs and restaurants. They serve the best that Sussex has to offer. Built on timeless tales and smuggled secrets, Rye offers charm and intrigue with nooks and crannies to explore and distant views across Romney Marsh to enjoy. St Mary’s Church tower is open to the public and offers the best viewpoint to show the warm terracotta roofs of the many timbered houses. These ancient, characterful buildings, cobbled streets and secret passages 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 bird watcher’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 for three miles to just beyond the Kent border.

Those with an interest in art will enjoy visits to both Charleston House, a home of the Bloomsbury group in Firle, and Farleys Farmhouse near Chiddingly, the former home of the photographer Lee Miller and the surrealist artist Roland Penrose. Both are located within a 30-minute drive of Sunshine House.

Getting to and around

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.

Nearest Beach: Norman's Bay (Beachfront)
Nearest Golf: Cooden Beach Golf Club (4km)
Nearest Restaurant: The Star Inn Restaurant, Norman's Bay (1km)
Nearest Supermarket: Asda, Eastbourne (6.5km)
Nearest Town/City: Bexhill-on-Sea (6.4km)

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