01323 811741 or
07971 465851 or
sam@littleshiplake.com
Based in the village of Laughton, East Sussex, 5 minutes from Glyndebourne, Little Shiplake is very rural and the property boasts 15 acres of South Downs’ fields which lead straight from the property. At the foot of the fields you will find a secluded woodland and stream, and pathway access to the local village church. In the spring the floor of the woodland is a carpet of beautiful Bluebells for a few weeks, and must be seen to be believed.
For a small additional cost, a picnic hamper can be arranged for you to enjoy in the fields and woodland areas.
Little Shiplake is a two minute walk from the village pub, and shop and about 10 minutes from the village church and school.The Roebuck Inn Set at the foot of the South Downs, Laughton is a quiet and pretty village, perfect for walking holidays and relaxing with nature.
The historical town of Lewes is 7 miles to the West, Eastbourne is 15 miles to the East and Brighton is 15 miles to the South. There is a mainline station at Lewes with links to London on a regular basis.
For families staying there is plenty to do within a 5 mile radius of Little Shiplake, for instance Blackberry Farm, Knockhatch Adventure Park, and Monkey Business .For walking the South Downs Way is nearby and the famous Cuckoo Trial is within a 10 minute drive from us. East Sussex National golf course and spa are also only a few miles away. The Love Supreme Festival which is held every July is two miles away in the village of Glynde.
Glyndebourne opera house is 3 miles away in the neighbouring village of Glyndebourne and for guests attending the opera we may be able to help out with transport to and from the venue, which saves you worrying about driving and parking, and encourages a more relaxing stay.
We are available to help with any other requests you may have and are happy to accommodate most situations to help improve your stay. There are plenty of lovely pubs and resturants we can recommend in the local area, some of which we have listed below with links where possible.The Roebuck Inn our local village pub, is only a 5 minute walk away and serves delicious food.
The Wok Inn – Laughton(1 mile away)
The Gun Inn – Gun Hill (5 Miles)
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Great to be back in Sam's cosy cottage! Little Shiplake is a perfectly comfortable bolthole from which to explore this area of East Sussex. We'll be back! 
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We had a great stay here last summer.
Used it as a base to explore along the coast.
We went to Lewes Priory, Glyndebourne, Newhaven Fort, Seaford, Eastbourne, Middle Farm,... read more 
- This was the perfect cosy cottage, set in a stunning location. Beautiful gardens surround it with a private outside area. The cottage is detached and well equipped.
The owner Sam... read more 
- Lovely cottage, perfect for our overnight stay. Nice and warm when came back.on a cold evening ,everything you need for a comfortable break. Off road parking which is always a... read more
- We had a great time at Little Shiplake, clean and comfortable and great character. Lovely horses and chickens in the courtyard. Sam was very communicative and the location is perfect... read more
- This is an amazing cottage, set in a stunning location. Beautiful gardens surround it with a private outside area. The cottage is detached, spotlessly clean, well equipped and charming.
- Great location for visiting South Downs and coastal areas. Good standard of accommodation adjacent to stables with private garden. Main road traffic quiet at night. Sounds of horses hooves and... read more
- Very pleasant, spotless, comfortable accommodation for two in a great location for exploring the beautiful East Sussex area. Two observations/suggestions: 1. An additional small arm chair 2. Larger TV screen.
- I booked Sam’s cottage at very short notice and I was thrilled with my booking. The cottage has everything needed for a comfortable stay , great location and Sam’s communication... read more
- I was brought up in Lewes, so this wasn't a holiday of discovery.
i needed a pied-a-terre for easy visits to Ringmer and Lewes.
The accommodation was well appointed... read more 