Down Studio

Whilst our hosts were very welcoming & supplied us with a lovely welcome pack we were quite disappointed with the accommodation & lack of information about general things such as where to put the recycling & provision of change of bedding/towels. There was no information about the local area & no visitors book to jot down comments. We could have done with a few more kitchen utensils & the lack of a door on the bathroom was very off-putting. We've done a lot of self catering in the past & this one was by far the most disappointing.

Published on: 2022-08-27

Perfect for us as we were just seeking a temporary hoe whilst major alterations were taking place at our new home. Our hosts were great and provided fresh eggs from their hens. The only downside was the entrance steps which were rathe steep and precarious for my wife who uses a walking aid.

Published on: 2022-07-10

Great stay, lovely location perfectly equipped place - comfy bed, will definitely stay again next year! Many thanks to Tom and Claire for their hospitality.

Published on: 2022-06-22

Lovely studio surrounding area great for dog walks and not too far from Ashdown Forest Milk in fridge on arrival and given free range eggs and a duck egg on leaving Downside no outside space but lovely green just a minutes drive away

Published on: 2022-04-21

Not very clean, no control over heating, would not use again or recommend.

Published on: 2022-03-30

Pros: The property was very conveniently located for visiting friends, family and favourite places in Kent and East Sussex. The description in the listing is fair and, although it didn't mention linen and towels, these were provided. Fresh flowers, milk and biscuits were also provided. The sofa was comfortable. The lane alongside the house was quiet and suitable for walking the dog. The price for a week in November was very competitive, hence my rating. Cons: As other reviewers have said, the living area is subject to traffic noise from the B-road, the bedroom is subject to noise from the main house, the television has reception issues, the hob is slow to warm up and no local information is provided. It also takes some time for water to come through the shower. Although the property is on one level, small and uneven steps outside the door make it unsuitable for anyone with poor sight or mobility.

Published on: 2021-11-14

I've stayed here a number of times and for as much as a month. I would certainly return. Cleaning is better since a cleaner has been employed. Comfy bed. TV and internet good. All kitchen appliances there. My only real issue is with the front step. It could be made easier to negotiate.

Published on: 2021-11-09

+ve - close to Tunbridge Wells, parking place, lovely, clean white bed linen and towels, 'shabby chic' decor -well planned. Generous bottle of wine and cake on arrival. Friendly owners, pity we found negative points too. -ve - Little ventilation - none in bedroom, fan in shower room, windows didn't open much; gap under door helped. Drain smell in shower room - probably due to waste from kitchen sink affecting drainage. Fridge freezer compartment door broken. Didn't use dishwasher only 3 dinner plates. No leaflets/info at all - about the area/recycling/heating or use of cooker. Very thin walls, in bedroom and between next door's garden. Didn't help my head when they laid a patio at the weekend then dug it up during the week! When the rain storm poured water through and under the front door on the last day - we burst into hysterical laughter.

Published on: 2021-11-05

TV had issues large white dot on screen bed very comfortable some lighting wasn't working elec cooker hob was no good at all couldn't cook on it as didn't get hot enough took 25mins to cook a bacon sandwich everything else was great it was cosy and the couple were lovely too but Def needs some tweaking done and front door threshold strip was moving about and step to appt was a bit dodgy as not big enough to get secure footing

Published on: 2021-09-09

This accommodation is full of charm and is very comfortable. I marked the location down only because it is very close to a main road and the traffic noise is not easily ignored. That is less noticeable in the bedroom area so it didn't adversely affect.my sleep. The hosts are warmly welcoming and very helpful. I would certainly consider booking it again.

Published on: 2021-08-25

Really enjoyed our stay. Tom and Claire were lovely people albeit a bit noisy at times. Closer to the road than would have liked and lacking private outside space.would stay again.

Published on: 2021-08-10

The owners were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The property was ideally situated for where I wanted to visit and near to a friend. However the property itself was disappointing. Doors were hanging off, it clearly had not been decorated for some time, the oven was dirty, most of the crockery was chipped. There were no instructions for appliances or tourist info. This was unlikely to be due to COVID as pictures, books and ornaments were in place. Overall it needed a deep clean, redecoration and general maintenance. Because of this I could not recommend it.

Published on: 2021-07-13

We moved from East Sussex a few months before staying here. So for us it was ideal for visiting friends in various directions. The studio was interesting with an outside seat. It was rather simple and cosy but we liked that. Bed was very comfortable. The owners were friendly and helpful. We would certainly return.

Published on: 2021-06-23

Down Studio is clean and comfortable. It was a good location for us as a base enabling us to see our family. Although there is no view from the property it's on the end of a lovely country lane and the surrounding countryside is very pretty. It is good value for money.

Published on: 2021-04-24

Published on: 2022-03-14