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Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs

Family-friendly holiday home in Seaford with a fitness centre

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children’s area
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6143 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Seaford, ENG
  • Place, Seaford Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seven Sisters
  • Place, Seven Sisters Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Seaford

A family-friendly stay in Seaford awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Seaford Beach and Seaford Head Gold Club. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a fitness centre, a games room and a garden. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Seaford holiday home include South Downs National Park and American Express Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Seaford Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seven Sisters Country Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Newhaven Ferry Port - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Brighton Marina - 23 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Brighton Beach - 24 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Seaford Station - 5 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamworks Seaford - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cinque Ports - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Plough - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Wellington - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grumpy Chef - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs

New for October 2016!

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. Playroom. Living Room. Dining Room. 'Snug Room' with wood burning stove. Kitchen. South facing flint walled garden.

Lamb's Knees is a luxury Victorian seaside holiday home, built in 1863 and set within flint walled gardens with off-street parking. Offering enchanting, spacious accommodation, it is perfectly situated less than a five minute walk from the beach, 1 minute to shops & restaurants, 10 minutes walk to the iconic white cliffs, South Downs National Park & Cuckmere Valley. Ideal for families holidaying with grandparents or couples & friends looking for a sophisticated bolt-hole.

Style
Neutral hues, with splashes of colour create a sense of calm and space. Quirky, yet homely, 18th & 19th century furniture in solid elm, oak & copper accentuate the history & curiosity of the house.

Accommodation
Three bedrooms (king-size, double, twin) & Family Bathroom & 2nd Toilet Room
The Master bedroom offers a restful retreat featuring a Simon Horn king-size cherrywood 'Empire' bed with luxurious goose down duvet & crisp white linen, seating area with damson velvet cupid settee, dressing area with bespoke copper clothes rail & cheval mirror. The double bedroom is a particularly sunny, peaceful room with an antique French Empire inlaid mahogany double bed. The twin room is a delightfully cozy room, overlooking the flint walled garden, offering an adult sized White Company bunk bed complete with Hypnos mattresses. Family bathroom with shower overhead & toilet. Second separate toilet. Luxury Arran Aromatics Velvet Isle Hand Wash & Hand Soother are provided in the bathrooms.

Living Space, five rooms (Lounge / Dining Room / Snug / Kitchen/ Toy Room) & Flint Walled Garden
Fabulously cozy 'Snug' with Italian wood burning stove and logs provided, opening onto a brand new oak kitchen fitted with modern appliances. A sophisticated Dining Room with antique oak table under a spectacular chandelier leads into a spacious lounge where you can play one of the many board games supplied or simply relax with your favourite film from our DVD collection. Fully enclosed South-facing flint walled garden provides a fabulous sun trap, cozily sheltered from the sea breeze, where you can hear the waves breaking on the shore.

Technology & Appliances
Fast free Broadband, Smart TV, Nespresso Coffe Machine, integrated USB power socket, hairdryers, washing machine / dryer, dishwasher, iron, ironing board & clothes rack. Dedicated tide-time clock.

Travelling with Children
Lamb's Knees offers a children's paradise with a dedicated in-house playroom occupying the entire 3rd floor of the house accessed via a 'secret' staircase filled with a treasure trove of toys, books & games.
An extensive range of Baby & Toddler equipment is available including: Stokke wooden cot, John Lewis Rocking crib, highchair, bouncer chair, baby gym, baby bath & changing mat, potty, in-built toddler toilet seat, bottle sterilizer, plastic plates & cutlery & disposable bibs. With safety in mind there are stair gates, socket covers, door stops & window restrictors in place.
We have a fabulous childminder available (who looks after our own son), she is fully CRB / DBS checked with professional childcare qualifications & first aid training, but most importantly an absolute natural with children. If you fancy a romantic night out you can be assured your little one is in safe hands.

Spa treatments
Indulge & rejuvenate yourself with an in-house pamper session. Select from a range of individual treatments including massage, facial, pedicure & manicure. For the ultimate holiday relaxation, immerse yourself in a luxury pamper package.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,539 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Extremely well equipped for children & babies

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs House Seaford
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs House Seaford
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs House
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs Seaford
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home South Downs
Family Seaside By The Downs
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home by the South Downs Seaford
Luxury Family Seaside Holiday Home by the South Downs Seaford
Family Seaside Downs House

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

Yep, Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs is a short 5-minute walk from Seaford Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Does Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and baby baths, it's no surprise that Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

No, Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

There isn't one on site, but Seaford Head Gold Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

Reviews

Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely comfy home, great location near beach, shops & restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful time

very spacious and comfortable homelocation great and a good time was had by all
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

There was lots of room for us...parking! There was a great outdoor space. Unfortunately the weather wasn't cooperating all the time. Lots of foot traffic, but a quiet street. Perfect location for site seeing. Several places to walk to, to eat dinner. Easy walk to beach and walk to see the seven sisters.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing host with great attention to detail, very quick with help. Property well equipped, close to all shops, sea and anything you need. Lots of info at home what to do etc. Best of all attic prepared for playroom for children - both our children did not want to leave this place. Amaizng place, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Wonderful location, lots to do , House was very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy

The house was roomy and cosy with a lovely gift basket and local to amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonny A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation Haven!

The Lambs Knees is the best holiday home you could ask for when traveling with children. The house has everything you need (and more!) and Laura was incredibly accommodating to all our needs, including an impromptu check-out extension as our 1 year old was taking an exceptionally long nap - a testament to how comfortable her room and cot was! Our visit to the UK has brought us to other hotels, all of which pale in comparison to The Lambs Knees. Thank you so much for the generosity and flexibility, Laura - we (Pippa especially) appreciate everything! Xx The Andrews Family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seafood Break

Lovely period house, very clean, lots of room and perfectly placed gor walking to the town ( 2 mins) and beach (4-5) mins. Had the added benefit of an off street parking space right next to the house. Laura our host was extremely helpful and responsive before, during and after the booking. She had carefully laid out a wealth of information about where to go, what to see, where to eat - better than any host of any accommodation we have stayed at previously. I would highly recommend this accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen T., Lake Arrowhead

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Victorian home you'll want to come back to again and again!

Laura and Ian are absolutely wonderful and very dilligent hosts and could not do enough to truly welcome us making sure that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Excellent communication too! There are so many helpful baby/child items in the house too it really does take the stress out of having to bring them yourself. Plus the playroom is the loveliest we've experienced - neatly stocked full of toys and books for every age. :) It allowed us to have child visitors who could play together in a safe and happy environment. It is all child gated. The home itself is simply beautiful with lots of fabulous Victorian features while still being chic and modern, spacious and very warm and cosy. No Victorian drafts here! This was our first family trip to Seaford and, despite the rain, we shall never forget what a wonderful time we had there and will certainly be coming back again one day. Ideal location too so you can potter about in the town or head to the promenade...just a few minutes walk away. Thank you Laura and Ian for making our New Year so very welcoming and special (and keeping that lovely Christmas tree up!) The welcome pack full of delicious treats was very welcome too. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in a perfect location

We spent a week here with 5 adults and one child in April. The house was as impressive as in the photos. Although it is right off the High Street there was no noise and the street is one-way, so not much traffic. You can walk to everything. The train is a short walk which gets you into Brighton in minutes. The beach is also just a few minutes away with great sunsets and the Seven Sisters as a backdrop. The house is well appointed and spotless. We felt immediately at home. The owner is great, she provided lots of information and went out of her way to be helpful. We could not recommend this place more highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exquisite

A beautiful, elegant home. Gorgeous decor and furniture. Ultra comfortable and well equipped. Magical toy room upstairs. Perfect location for access to town and beach. A gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic accommodation!

We booked our holiday based on finding this property to stay in and we were not disappointed! The house was lovely, clean and very well equipped. We had a three year old and one year old with us and their rooms/beds had been set up so thoughtfully and they absolutely loved the playroom! Communication from the owner Laura was great from the moment we booked and it was so helpful to receive full information about the house and local area in advance of our visit so that we could make plans. The house is in a great location to access Seaford and the beach; plus lots to do locally - had some great days out with the kids. Thank you Laura!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

catherine burwell B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Town house - best of both worlds

This is a spacious, comfortable, and well appointed Edwardian/Victorian semi-detached with high ceilings and steep staircases. Lots of extras are provided for arrival and the owners pay attention to needs quickly. The location near the little town and the beach a few minutes walk away gives the best of both worlds - shopping door to door done in 10 minutes, beach in about 8. Cliff walk is spectacular too, with drives nearby to Cuckmere meandering river for kayaking etc, and other beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was amazing!!

I have an 16 month old and it was amazing, as I barely needed to bring anything for him. The house has everything you can possibly need!! Plus the loft play room is an unexpected extra, for children of all ages!! It kept my son entertained!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Fabulous holiday

Lovely property, ideal location ,Grandchildren (and some of the parents) would have been quite happy to spend the week in the playroom. Perfect home from home. Thank you Steve & Maggie Arden
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Birthday and grandchildren treat

Lovely long weekend with grandchildren,accommodation of a high standard,comfy beds and more than needed was supplied for the young ones,Cots, high chair and playroom etc good quality. Would definitely would return..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

A lovely house and a very warm welcome.

A perfect venue for a family get-together; very well situated for outside activities and eating out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marion A.

The perfect holiday home for families with young children

We were welcomed by Laura, who had kindly had provided wine and basic food. The property was ideal for families with young children. Our grandchildren loved the special play room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Penny J.

Pleasant, good size, well laid out and equipped

Really enjoyable place to stay, relaxing space, well kitted out, great location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Beautiful warm welcoming house, very well equipped, friendly & helpful owner

Lamb’s Knees is a beautiful, comfortable, warm and very well equipped house. Off road parking for 1 car, hairdryer, coffee machine, microwave, playroom, all towels, shampoo/conditioner. Even bread, milk, wine, treats, tea/coffee/sugar left for us, so many little touches that make such a difference to your stay. Food shops & lovely cafe ‘The grumpy chef’ just around the corner from the house was great. Train to Brighton runs regularly, makes it so easy to visit Brighton. Laura even arranged a fab babysitter (my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her company!) for us so we could go to a gig in Brighton. Thank-you so much Laura & Frances!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W., London

Wonderful house.

I would like to thank Laura for her help during our stay and all the little things we were presented with on arrival. I wonderful house in a lovely position. My wife and I really enjoy the stay and our young girls also loved the playroom. Great location, great little town. Perfect for Brighton and Eastbourne visits as well as walks on the stunning coast line as well as rockpooling which the girls loved ! Regards The Wheelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzie S.

Fabulous place

Great location great place, perfect for family get together. Amazing toy room.. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ann B.

great family holiday

Laura gave us a lovely welcome into the holiday home and made us very welcome . The house had everything we needed and more,and was very clean and tidy. It was a great location for us with a wide age range of folk staying, so was great for my father in his 80's being able to get into town and walk along the seafront. It was a good place for the younger ones (20's) with the cafes and pubs at walking distance. We had a great week catching up with family and exploring old places again. Prawning at Birling Gap, Swimming at Tide Mills, Walking to Hope Gap, a visit to Charleston house,(book tickets) as tour was very good. Ending with a fish and chip supper from the 'Trawlers'. Once again a big thankyou to Laura and Ian for making it so easy to stay in their homely holiday let.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Outstanding service; a real delight. Highly recommend.

Incredibly thoughtfully prepared by the owners taking into account our children's ages which the owners had checked in advance. The house really has almost anything you could need including an amazing playroom for kids, was very comfortable and in a great location only minutes from the beach and all amenities. Plenty of information provided by the owners about local shops, restaurant recommendations etc. The local area has lots to offer and we were also provided with really useful guides to walks, local tourist attractions etc. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Amazing, 5* beautiful house with every added touch you can imagine!

We visited this half term with our three children aged 7, 3 and 1. If you have children and would like to actually relax on holiday then this is the place! There's stairs gates on every stair (top⊥) which saved us having to constantly follow our adventurous 1 year old. There's plastic cutley and sippy cups and every thing you could possibly need for a newborn up to toddler! The cot was beautiful! Makes a nice change from the normal travel cots you normally get when you travel. Nice soft mattress and gorgeous blanket to keep them cosy. The carpet in the bedroom was just as soft as the bed! Was a real treat! To top it off the playroom! WOW every kids dream! Our kids have never been so occupied for so long! The selection of toys was so vast I can't think of much that wasn't in there! The children are still talking about it now we are home :) The garden is a lovely place to enjoy a cup of tea in the morning. You can hear the sea! So peaceful! The house was spotlessly clean! It's close to the shops which is handy. We will be going back again in the summer for another stress free, comfy break. :) Thank you Laura for being so friendly and understanding when we arrived so late and all the extras. You made us feel welcome and at home :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016