Newly built in 2025 and winner of Sustainable Build of the Year, Vine Cottage is an award-winning eco bungalow in the Sussex village of Westfield — 10 minutes from Battle, 15 from Hastings and the sea. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and open-plan living sit under vaulted ceilings, with a log burner, underfloor heating and a private south-facing garden. Add the wood-fired hot tub for a soak under the stars. Sleeps 6, plus an infant in a cot. Family built, family run.
The space
Everything is on one level once you're inside. The heart of the cottage is a bright open-plan kitchen, dining and living space under vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a real log burner and a 65" Smart TV. The kitchen is set up for proper cooking: induction hob, combi oven, full-size fridge freezer, air fryer, Dolce Gusto machine, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
The master has a king-size bed and en suite rain shower. Bedrooms two and three have zip-and-link beds that can be made up as kings or twins — just tell us how you'd like them and they'll be ready. Every bedroom has its own TV, and hotel-quality linen and towels are included. Travel cot and high chair on request.
Outside, the south-facing garden is a screened sun trap with outdoor dining, a BBQ and room for children to run about. Solar panels with battery storage, an air source heat pump and an EV charger (myenergi Zappi) mean the eco credentials are built into the fabric of the house, not bolted on.
Guest access
Self check-in from 3pm using a door code sent in the 24 hours before you arrive; check-out is 10am. Private driveway with easy parking for four cars. You'll get a digital welcome pack at least a week before you travel.
Other things to note
The wood-fired hot tub is an optional extra, priced per stay and available all year. It's chemical-free and filled fresh for every stay, and lighting it is part of the experience — it takes three to six hours to heat, so on winter arrivals we suggest lighting it after breakfast the next day for an evening soak. If you would like to add the hot tub onto your booking please contact the hosts 5 days before arrival to ensure the hot tub is included in your stay
There is stepped access from the driveway to the front door, so the cottage isn't step-free, though everything inside is on one level. No pets (registered assistance dogs welcome with notice). Strictly non-smoking indoors, including vapes, with a designated area outside.
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Vine Cottage - Luxury Eco Retreat with Wood-Fired Hot Tub 

Vine Cottage is a beautiful, well laid out house. It had every amenity we could want, was beautifully clean and welcoming. The pre-visit communication and information was exceptional. Anything you could possibly want to know was there. We were attending a wedding in the location - three couples staying, all with cars - no problem. The area was quiet, the garden great, there is nothing more to say - top notch, I would highly recommend.
Lucy helped us prior to arrival and even assisted with taking in a delivery for us!
Nothing - there was nothing to make a negative comment about.

Marvellous, well-equipped, airy property with excellent and helpful hosts.

What an amazing Jewel , we have our kids in School in England , so we come often, this was the BEST cottage we ever stayed !Brand new, very cozy, clean , felt right at home, everything is there , even milk and cereals, so clean, so beautifully decorated, every little thing that you may need is there , loved every bit of it.Highly recommended !Lucy is very responsive and very kind, she even put a banner with balloons for my son's birthday , we find a cake ,cookies and milk on our arrival.Prosecco for us !Thank you lucy we had a fabulous stay ,and we will definately be back !

BEST cottage ever

We had such a wonderful stay at Lucy’s l. Super comfy beds, cosy wood burner and amazing hot tub. You are also so close to rye and battle and wonderful walks. We also had the best food at the wild mushroom! The Christmas decorations at the house were so pretty and Lucy was super helpful and responsive. Would recommend and 100% return . Thank you for a fabulous stay

Pretty Christmas Decorations

Lucy is an amazing host & Vine Cottage was an exceptional holiday home. From the moment I booked, Lucy's communication has been brilliant & the digital guide was so informative & such a brilliant idea! The videos for how to use things in the house was inspired & came in useful a number of times.Vine Cottage has been so well thought out & had everything we needed & more! The hot tub was brilliant & we were amazed how warm it stays, loved the shower & the blue light bug zapper was brilliant in this hot weather! The cottage was spotless & beautifully presented.We found the location in Westfield was fantastic for days out. Nothing was too far away by car & there are some absolute lovely places to visit. On the hottest day we chose to for stay at the cottage & had a fantastic day with plenty to do & lots of shade.It was lovely to meet Lucy. She is such a friendly lady. We have all had the BEST week away & would definitely love to return again to Vine Cottage.

Definitely Return Again

We had a great stay and would highly recommend. The hot tub was a nice bonus. The fans helped stay cool. Well equipped kitchen. Amazing shower!

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