Luxury self-catering accommodation in Hartfield
Nestled on the edge of the enchanted Ashdown Forest, Hartfield may be small but is mighty in its reputation. The East Sussex village takes its name from the deer(hart) that abounded in the area when it was a royal hunting park but now is best known as home of Britain's most beloved bear, Winnie-the-Pooh.
The small village of Hartfield is a gleaming treasure trove of history, romantic entanglements and storybook charm. Most famous for being the home of A.A. Milne, author of the 'Winnie-the-Pooh' children's books, it's a must for families holidaying in the area to drop by for a game of Poohsticks on the bridge where it all began. For those wanting a home-cooked taste of East Sussex produce, the village boasts three traditional English inns including The Anchor, The Hay Wagon and Gallipot further out towards Forest Row.
A visit to Hartfield is best tied in with an excursion to Ashdown Forest, or the real 100 Acre Wood. Take children on a whimsical journey tracing the paw prints of Pooh and settle under a shady oak tree for a teddy bear picnic. This ancient area of open heathland occupies the highest ridgetop of the High Weald AONB, soaring to 730 feet above sea level and rewarding walkers with expansive views which reach from the wooded hills of the Weald all the way to the chalk escarpments of the North downs.
Fawn Wood
Hartfield, High Weald, East Sussex, UK
With its own heated pool, Fawn Wood is a luxury retreat in High Weald that started life as a granary, hiding in a sylvan setting on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.
Sleeps: 6 (+2) guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
From: £3,295 per week, £2,750 per short break
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Small-scale outdoor heated pool (available May - September inclusive), professional Trackman golf simulator and SimWay Hunt Pro shooting simulator (advance booking required, incurs an additional cost), Big Green Egg barbeque and outdoor pizza oven.
