March 2024
Surprise treat for my husband’s birthday and the Tack Barn did not disappoint. Beautifully decorated with a lovely touch of spring flowers - loved the cowslips in the bathroom. Corina was very welcoming, enthusiastic and helpful. I don't feel I would have hesitated to ask for anything if there were a problem. The Ram at Fire was excellent after our walk along the Downs. Even when the weather turned yesterday it was a relief to return to the cosy barn and light the woodturner. The barn is inspirational in its decor and clean, organic interior. Thank you for a lovely experience, so much to see and do here - sorry to be leaving today. 
February 2024
What a wonderful place to stay. Amazing walks, loved Lewes - especially the Bloomsbury exhibition. Loved my visit to Charleston Farmhouse and the 'David Hockney - Love Life’ exhibition. That sums up our visit - love life! We hope to return. December 2023 Thank you for a great stay. We have enjoyed the Christmas atmosphere in the house... so beautifully and artfully done. The surroundings of the Tack Barn are sublime. December 2023 A second trip to the Tack Barn and just as lovely as the first. Had a fabulous time at the Glyndebourne Christmas Concerts, but what a treat to return to the lovely cosy barn with added beauty of decorations for Christmas. Such a peaceful relaxing place to stay. October 2023 This is a very special place to stay. Not only is the Tack Barn very beautifully decorated with a well-appointed kitchen, and great library of local interests and history, but you are surrounded by all the things that make Sussex so special. Corina, the host, is an amazing resource for local food, art, and wonderful places of interest and natural beauty. I was welcomed with juice from their orchard, flowers from their garden, eggs from their hens, and other delights. I enjoyed eating meals in the covered outdoor space, watching the sun rise over the pond and gardens, and listening to the bird song from the hammock, hung in the little woodland out back. This stay was a delight for the senses. August 2023 The Barn is fabulous and has everything you need for a comfortable stay, together with unexpected touches such as the great selection of books by the bed and in the bureau. Outside the deck provided the perfect spot for early morning yoga and welcoming the sun as it rose over the pond... We've lounged in the hammock under a canopy of leaves and watched the squirrels, we've climbed the tree-house and chatted to the donkeys, and eaten outside as often as we could. This break has enabled us to live in the moment for a while and re-set. We feel a little more refreshed and ready to navigate life again! July 2023 Such a calm, peaceful and very comfortable place to stay. I particularly loved being able to throw the bedroom french windows to let the morning in. Corina and Dominic were very welcoming, lovely extra touches meant such a lot, beautiful fresh garden flowers in the house, welcome basket of goodies, picking veggies from the garden for dinner and being able to use the EV charger on site took away the angst of searching for chargers. Such a great base from which to explore the wonders of East Sussex. Hope we can return soon. More reviews and articles here... |
From the Sawday's website;
"You’ll feel peaceful and cosseted in this airy, light space with oak floors, plenty of interesting books (Bloomsbury Group novels, Kipling poetry, books about Charleston) and a big wood-burner to keep things cosy. The living room/kitchen is open plan so nobody need feel lonely when cooking and there’s everything you need to get started; you’ll also find a welcome basket with homemade apple juice and jam, fresh local bread, eggs from their own hens – and milk and butter in the fridge. Big glass doors bring the surrounding woodland in but there’s much to explore and you can row on the natural pond, discover two great white cherry trees on the terrace near the house (spectacular in spring), visit the kitchen garden brimming with organic veg in season and stroll the orchard filled with apples, pears, quince, greengages and damsons. Wildlife abounds: hedgehogs, owls and many other birds to spot. This area is renowned for its farmers’ markets and vineyards, you’re close to the South Downs for bracing or gentle walks and pretty Lewes is nearby. In summer you can light the fire pit and enjoy watching the sun go down by the pond." 
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