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A row of colorful beach huts with a clear sky above.
A hallway with a white door leading to a bathroom with a bathtub.
A wooden deck with a table set for breakfast, including bread, pastries, and tea.
A neatly made bed with a tray of croissants, orange juice, and jam, a lamp, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61539 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Seaford, ENG
  • Place, Seaford Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaford Head Gold Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Downs Leisure Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Seaford

Within a short walk of Seaford Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Seaford Head Gold Club. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Seaford Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seaford Head Gold Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Downs Leisure Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Seven Sisters Country Park - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Brighton Beach - 40 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Plough - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gyrohaven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Steamworks Seaford - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cuckmere Inn - ‬4 min drive

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.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

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

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Seaford, a short 5-minute walk from Seaford Beach and also 16 minutes on foot from Seaford Head Gold Club. You'll also find South Downs National Park and Seven Sisters Country Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is there a spa at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with massages.

Are there hot tubs at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is about 29.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs?

Yes, every house at Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs comes with a patio.

Luxury family by the sea on the South Downs Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfy home, great location near beach, shops & restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful time

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Noëlle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and impressive

A great and cosy vacation at Lamb's Knees, very well situated! We enjoyed this house with great facilities and beautiful surroundings very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

We had a wonderful time in the house and in Seaford. In the house we found really everything we needed and it was just a short walk to the beacht, to a great landscape und to very fine pubs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We spent a wonderful week in the house. Everything was perfect ! Thank you

This house is wonderful. Everything in it is lovely, of excellent quality, etc. Moreover we could found all the necessary information to travel around seaford. The perfect house for a family and others. Thanks to Laura’s Help And Seaford is a quiet and nice place to be. We highly recommend to book this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wirklich außergewöhnlich schönes Ferienhaus!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Léonie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geweldige vakantie gehad

Geweldige week vakantie gehad in Lamb's Knees. Het huisje is naast super schattig ook super schoon en heel erg uitgebreid en compleet. Alles is er en overal is aan gedacht. Voor onze kinderen waren de bedjes opgemaakt en hun kamers voorzien van knuffels en boekjes. Voor onze jongste lagen er wat luiers en billendoekjes klaar. Heel fijn! De speelkamer op zolder is geweldig, de kinderen hebben zich er enorm vermaakt. Ook hier weer alles spik en span schoon én alle speelgoed is netjes, compleet en voorzien van batterijen. In de omgeving hebben we genoten van het Lego pretpark (1,5 uur rijden), Drusillas Zoo, dagje Brighton (perfecte verbinding met de trein) en een bezoekje aan de Long Man of Wilmington. In de buurt is een leuke speeltuin en op het strand kun je lekker met de stenen spelen. In het dorpje voldoende plekjes voor koffie en pubs/restaurants om te eten. Wij komen zeker terug!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einfach phantastisch

Ein wunderbares Haus, mit allem was wir für einen tollen Urlaub benötigten. Auf Grund des Wetters haben wir nur auf der Terrasse gegessen. Bequeme Betten, eine große Küche und Bad, Gäste WC. Ein Katzensprung bis zu diversen Pubs und Supermärkten. Auch zum Strand sind es nur ein paar Minuten Fußweg.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaford

Alles Bestens
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einfach wundervoll

Tolles altes Haus! Sehr sauber. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Gastgeberin Laura ist sehr sehr nett. Wir können das Haus nur empfehlen!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mechthild B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

The house is well equipped and very clean. Gorgeous playroom for children. Spacious living room and modern kitchen. Walking distance to the sea and to the supermarkets, bakery and butcher. Good place for holidays. Laura is a very generous and caring host.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

catherine burwell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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