Crown House is a cosy, grade II listed, tastefully decorated, 16th Century house, full of character, books and art, exposed beams and an open fire with rooms boasting kingsize beds; fine down duvets and pillows, Egyptian cotton sheets and sympathetically designed, modern bathrooms.
With 4 double bedrooms (3 king and 1 twin) and 3 bathrooms, the cottage sleeps 8. The Garden Room is situated on the ground floor and has a shower room with a huge walk in shower. The Turret Room, the most romantic of the 4, located on the first floor with stairs up to the bathroom above with a huge roll top bath and a view of the parkland of Glemham House (belonging to the Earl & Countess of Cranbrook). There are steep winding stairs and a low beam in the bathroom. The Rose Room, also on the first floor, is very prettily decorated. It is a double aspect room with a family bathroom - shower over bath. All the above rooms have king-size mahogany sleigh beds with low footboard; pocket sprung mattresses, fine down pillows and duvets and white Egyptian cotton bed linen. The Blue and White Stripy can be a twin room or a double. The kitchen boasts a 4 ovened Aga (switched off in the summer), electric cooker, dishwasher and a dining table that seats 8 comfortably. There is a large sitting room, an open log fire and a smart TV. The Garden is about a 3rd of an acre and is split between 2 cottages. There is an Indian fire bowl for outdoor cooking and outdoor dining furniture. The owner Sasha lives next door with her Boston Terriers and a cat and can be on hand to assist if any issues arise. Opposite Crown House you will find The Crown Inn, which offers home cooked food and a fine selection of ales. (Check for opening times) and there are many idyllic walks on offer in the fields and woods surrounding the village. Ground floor Entrance hall (please leave your shoes and boots here) Downstairs loo Kitchen/breakfast - complete with dishwasher, Aga with 4 ovens and a dining table that seats 8. Sitting room, 2 4 seater sofas, open fire, Smart TV. Bedroom - Garden Room, Kingsize bed Shower room First Floor Bedroom - The Turret, Kingsize bed Bedroom - The Rose Room, Kingsize bed Bedroom - The Spare Room - can be made up as a double or twin Bathroom - shower over bath Second Floor Bathroom - Huge roll top bath and a view Outside There is parking for 3 vehicles and the garden is split between the 2 semi-detached cottages. Indian fire bowl and out door table and chairs. |