Holiday Accommodation with a Private Pub!
Merrieweathers Country Estate is a luxurious retreat located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Sussex/Kent border. Accommodating up to 16 guests, it is ideal for large groups looking to enjoy weekend breaks, special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, or festive holidays like Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and summer getaways. Set within 50 acres of stunning gardens, fields, woodlands, and lakes, the estate offers a picturesque countryside escape that will leave a lasting impression.
The Stables
Guests enter The Stables through an oak door into a bright, high-ceilinged entrance hall filled with natural light from skylights. The 50-foot-long Great Hall, with its oak beams, chestnut floor, and Victorian-style chandeliers, serves as a versatile space divided into dining, sitting, and entertainment areas. French doors open onto two courtyards, offering flexibility for indoor-outdoor living. The hall is furnished with plush sofas, a piano, a drinks cabinet, and a descending cinema screen.
The spacious kitchen includes an AGA (available in winter), electric ovens, gas and induction hobs, a microwave, dishwasher, and an American-style fridge with an ice maker. The adjacent dining area seats eight around a large oak table. A cosy sitting room with a 65-inch TV and open hearth opens onto the courtyard, perfect for evening barbecues.
The Stables features four elegant bedrooms, two of which are located on the ground floor:
Orchid Suite: A serene, Japanese-inspired room with a zip-linked super king bed, wooden floors, underfloor heating, and an en-suite with a jacuzzi, walk-in shower, twin basins, and a marbled statement wall.
Delphinium Suite: A high-ceilinged room with whimsical lighting, a double bed, and an en-suite with a walk-in marble shower, basin, WC, and underfloor heating.
Cornflower Suite: A sea-themed room with a zip-linked super king bed, a single bed, and an en-suite featuring a boat-shaped tub, walk-in shower, and porthole lighting.
French Rose Suite: A luxurious room with a super king bed, two singles, and an en-suite with a roll-top bath, walk-in shower, and antique washstand.
The Hayloft
The Hayloft is a detached property located across from The Stables, offering privacy for guests. It includes a spacious, light-filled living/dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms, a separate shower room, and an open-plan mezzanine level sleeping four. Accessed by an internal staircase, the first floor features a 32-foot open-plan space with sofas, a TV, and a large oak dining table, all illuminated by full-height windows overlooking the estate.
The mezzanine, connected by a chestnut wood bridge, offers two open sleeping areas with privacy screens, making it ideal for older children or adults. The Hayloft includes two main suites:
Badger Suite: A four-poster double bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and an en-suite with a WC, basin, and shower.
Pheasant Suite: A walnut and maple bed, a single bed, dressing table, wardrobe, and an en-suite with a marble-walled wet room, WC, and double basins.
The Cock and Bull: Merrieweathers’ Private Pub
The games barn at Merrieweathers offers endless entertainment with its charming replica of a traditional English pub, just 75 yards from The Stables and The Hayloft. Inside, guests can enjoy a pool table, bar billiards, air hockey, table football, darts, a cinema screen, and a log burner. Guests can even order a cask of local beer to use with the beer pumps, or enjoy a gin and tonic from the in-house optics. This private pub is the perfect place for fun and relaxation, day or night.
Onsite Facilities
The outdoor kitchen at The Stables is perfect for al fresco dining, featuring a brick-built charcoal barbecue, gas barbecue for vegetarians, a sink, granite work surfaces, and teak furniture for outdoor meals. From May to September, guests can enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool, located 75 yards from the manor house and exclusively available to Stables and Hayloft guests between 9 am and 6 pm.
For additional entertainment, outdoor draughts and table tennis are available at the front of the property. Guests also have exclusive access to the estate's tennis court, with racquets and balls provided for friendly games. Nearby, the estate’s kitchen garden and chicken coop invite guests to explore and gather fresh produce or eggs.
Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy the estate’s natural lake, stocked with trout, carp, and coarse fish. Guests can relax by the lake or engage in a friendly fishing competition, all while appreciating the scenic surroundings.
Exploring the Area
Merrieweathers opens directly onto miles of public footpaths and beautiful woodland walks, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Guests can explore the nearby woodlands and streams, and in the spring, marvel at the stunning bluebells in bloom.
With its luxurious accommodations, a wide range of onsite activities, and stunning countryside location, Merrieweathers Country Estate provides an unforgettable experience for large groups looking for a peaceful yet entertaining retreat.
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The Stables & Hayloft, Mayfield, East Sussex (Self Catering)
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