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If you’re yearning to spend some time catching up with friends and family, or are looking for a place to gather for a special event, then a stylish holiday home in Sussex might just offer the perfect solution. There might be an upcoming occasion to celebrate – a big...

Sussex is a dream destination for families with children, of all ages. Whether it is the space for kids to be kids on unspoilt beaches and in wide-open countryside, the history and cultural attractions, or the plethora of family-friendly attractions that appeal, there...

The Goodwood Estate are running a brand new dog event later this month, dedicated to all things canine, brilliantly named Goodwoof. It takes place in the stunning grounds of ‘The Kennels’ - the Estate’s stylish private members club - and as with all events at...

It may be famous for its annual Bonfire Night festivities, but there is lots more to Lewes than the 5th November. This traditional Sussex market town is just a short hop from better-known Brighton, but plays host to historic buildings, a castle, antique and boutique...

When Effie Gibson and Darren Phizacklea first came across the Forest House, it was in a very sorry state indeed. This late 16th / early 17th Century timber-framed, thatched house had belonged to part of a wider family estate, but hadn’t been lived in for around 25...

Take even a brief glance at the seriously stylish, eclectic collection of properties here on Cabins and Castles, and it will be obvious that you don’t need to head for the city for a dose of interiors chic! We asked two of our property owners more about what inspires...

A winter break in Sussex can be just as delicious as a summer holiday; with cold air, cosy country pubs, Christmas markets and events, and (even) fewer people than during the rest of the year.  Here is our round-up of a few of our favourite things to see, do and enjoy...

So much more than swimming: Kitty Dimbleby explains the benefits of wild swimming and lists the top places to take the plunge in Sussex In February, when temperatures dropped to freezing, I grabbed my swimsuit and headed to a small lake a few miles from my house....

Well, 2020 has been quite the year, hasn’t it? But if these months of uncertainty have proved anything, it is that reconnecting with nature is the tonic many of us had forgotten we needed. Throughout everything the great outdoors has stayed open for business-here to...

While plans for larger get-togethers may now have to be put on hold for the time being, we are not despairing here at Cabins and Castles! We have a great selection of properties that work brilliantly for staycations for six; whether that’s a larger family, or a blend...

It looks like we’ll all be holidaying here in the UK for the foreseeable future; but even for those of us that love our trips abroad (and we definitely do!), this need not be just a poor second choice. Skip the check-in queues, flight delays, lost luggage, expensive...

We are thrilled to announce an exciting competition to brighten up this rather dull January; a chance for you and three girlfriends to win a two night trip to beautiful Sussex, staying at the chic, stylish Loft in Midhurst, with lunch or supper at the Noah’s Ark in...

Collecting fallen leaves and carving pumpkins - ideas for an Autumn escape. With warmer coats, feather filled duvets and log fires all starting to appear, this makes it the perfect time to check out some of our cosy cottages as we approach the Autumnal break.Little...

Enchanting steeply cobbled streets, quaint hidden corners, vintage treasure troves and stylish hang outs… oh, and plenty of history, of course. Once known as a smugglers’ haunt, the medieval Cinque Port town of Rye is one of Sussex’s real gems, and nestled between...

Whether you’re a die-hard romantic who loves any excuse to make a fuss of the one you love (and for them to make a fuss of you), or you think Valentine’s Day is just a bit of consumer-driven nonsense, what better way to brighten up the long winter days-and nights,...