Welcome
Welcome to The Acorns Bed & Breakfast. The Acorns is situated in the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty and has far reaching views of the weald.
We hope you might join us and enjoy your stay.
Your hosts,
Kevan and Dee Open
We have a 5 star hygiene rating from the environmental officer.
About Us
Our
Story
We have a small holding consisting of 6 acres where we have bred a herd of 20 alpacas. We also have 15 free range chickens which supply the Bed & Breakfast with fresh eggs and 7 free range ducks who roam the garden. You would be more than welcome to feed the alpacas who love carrots and enjoy the company (wellies recommended in the wet weather because of the mud).
I also produce alpaca hats and scarfs from our own alpacas. They are environmentally friendly as the only miles involved are the miles taking the item to the customer. You can see the process from fibre, carding, spinning and weaving or knitting through to the finished product. These are made to order only.
The B&B
Your Room
Your room offers a king sized bed with an en suite show room. Free wifi, tea and coffee, mini fridge, hair dryer, towels and complimentary shampoo and soap. In your room there is a Juliet balcony with a double door opening out to stunning views over 62 acres of apple orchard and our fields.
There is ample parking and safe storage if you come by bike.
Included in your room price is a full breakfast menu. Breakfast is served in our conservatory where you can admire the views, there is also the option of alfresco breakfast on the decking on those lovely warm mornings. We can also provide you with a continental breakfast picnic that you can take and eat out with the alpacas whilst enjoying the view. Please note this is pre order online & weather permitting.
Walks
There are many walks you can take from The Acorns of which there is a byway that runs through the property which we have direct access to and incorporates a footpath that takes you around the orchard which is around 30 minutes, or for a longer walk past the Merry Harriers pub in Cowbeech and up the road back to the Acorns (approx 1hr).
The night sky is stunning here, there is a great view of the stars due to minimal light pollution and you can go into our fields to view the constellation.
Places of Interest
Herstmonceux Village
15 Minutes Walk
Herstmonceux village has a local pub called The Brewers Arms as well as a French restaurant, an Indian, fish and chip shop, village shop, hair dressers, coffee shop, bakers and an information centre.
Herstmonceux Castle & Observatory
5 minutes drive
Herstmonceux Castle is the oldest brick building in the country with lovely gardens and tours of the house (these need to be pre-booked).
There is also an Observatory which is the home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There are always events on, see their website for details.
Pevensey Bay
15 minutes drive across the Pevensey levels
Pevensey Bay beach is shingle and sand at low tide. There are a range of shops including Rosies fish and chip shop. You can also visit Pevensey Medieval Castle Ruins. After this and a short drive along the coast is Eastbourne marina which has a good variety of restaurants and Asda superstore. A short drive on and you'll find yourself in Eastbourne town with it's pier and just outside the town you'll find yourself on the South Downs National Park and Beachy Head.
Hailsham Small Market Town
10 minutes drive
Hailsham is a small market town. On Wednesdays it has a cattle market. There are a variety of shops including Tescos, Waitrose, Pound Land, Lloyds Bank and many more lovely gifts shops, cafes, hairdressers etc. This is our main town and there is ample free parking (apart from Tescos car park, a purchase is required for this).
Michelham Priory
15 minutes drive
Michelham Priory house and gardens boast the longest medieval water-filled moat. It's well worth a visit if you're in the area.
Battle 1066 Historic Town
20 minutes drive
Battle, the historic town with 1066 connections and Battle Abbey founded by William The Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings.
The Windmill
5 minutes drive
The Windmill at Windmill Hill is worth visiting. It's the largest post mill in the UK!
There is so much to do in the area we couldn't list it all!
Price List
Room Price
£110 per night - breakfast or picnic breakfast included.
Terms & Conditions
- Check in from 3pm, check out by 11am.
- Maximum two people sharing per room
- Payment by cash on departure or BACS payment on departure or arrival. We have no facilities for card transactions.
*Please note we are unable to accommodate dogs here due to our own animals*.
