Name: Starnash Bed & Breakfast
Address: Starnash Farmhouse, Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3PY, United Kingdom, Polegate, Polegate, Polegate, BN27 3PY, United Kingdom
Rating: 10

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Beautiful little farmhouse in the middle of nowhere but very close to BEDE's school and also not far from Eastbourne and Brighton, so to speak not far from the sea.
The house is fantastic, the landlords very friendly and helpful people.
The breakfast as the headline says was the best english breakfast I had, served in a personal and friendly manner.

Thanks a lot Vicky and best regards to your husband and Winnie.


Best english breakfast in the country

We spent a night here while walking the Wealdway close by. It is a really excellent B&B. We had a large, comfortable and well appointed room. Our hosts were very helpful and friendly and the food was very good indeed. Would happily return.

Excellent B and B in a lovely location

Peaceful quiet location, in a lovely Sussex farmhouse.
Calm and relaxed with delicious breakfast including homemade yoghurt and jam. Thank you Vicky. 😊
Good sized room very comfortable, a home from home.
Charming guest sitting room with a good choice of classic reads and art books relevant to the local area and places of interest.
Would definitely stay again and recommend as an option for Sussex exploration.

Mini Break

I assume that all the glowing reviews are from guests who did not stay in the small twin attic attic room at the top of the house.  The farmhouse is lovely in a great, quiet location surrounded by fields, oozing charm and character and our hosts were friendly and helpful.  We are not strangers to older style properties having lived in a listed 17th century thatched property with two vaulted, exposed beam bedrooms for 14 years, but this was a whole different experience and such a disappointment.  The room (Robin) was at the top of two flights of stairs: the en-suite bathroom was a tiny wet room across a small landing, not forgetting the shower cap we had to place over the smoke detector above the top stair to prevent steam from setting it off.  The free WiFi was unavailable at this level: the hot water could be hit and miss, presumably because it was being used elsewhere.  The only facility for hanging was a shop dress rail and there were no drawers or shelves for your bits and pieces, no room for such luxuries.  We banged our heads on the steep sloping walls so many times, I was beginning to feel like Quasimodo from all the crouching and stooping.  Breakfast was OK especially if you like your bacon really well done and crispy, which on day one we thought was just a culinary mishap, but as it bordered on cremation on day two, we assumed was the norm.  The adorable Labrador, however, a regular at breakfast, loved it.  The requested time limit to be out of the property between 11.00 and 16.00 was (no mention on the website) was unexpected: only so much sight-seeing us old fogies (mid-70s) can soak in one day.  I dare say the other three rooms at this property are lovely with all the bells and whistles and perhaps I am being unreasonable in expecting better for what we paid, or at least a description of what to expect.  Lesson learned.

Not what we expected

We’ve had the most wonderful weekend staying in The Shepard’s hut at Starnash Farm it really is delightful and just a minute’s walk from the farmhouse where we could use the sitting room if we wanted to and enjoy a lovely farmhouse breakfast (at extra cost) it was optional we would recommend it breakfast is Served from 8.30 -10 we opted for the full English which was delicious and very hearty to say the least the Shepard’s hut is well equipped with a really comfy bed,  shower, chemical toilet a small oven, a small kitchen area and a small dining table there is no TV in the hut or the lounge /diner in the house but there is various books Vicky & Dave are excellent hosts they have 3 friendly cats ,& 2 dogs & some chickens so we were never short of company there is a table & chairs outside the hut to enjoy a glass of wine there are lights in the trees and an outside light if it starts to get dark whilst there are no pubs within walking distance there is a Shell garage just 5 minutes drive on the main Rd which sells beer and wine & has a well stocked shop including ready meals sandwiches & lots of fresh fruit we had a truly lovely relaxing weekend in our first ever stay in a Shepard’s hut we will definitely make a return visit 
B&B is also available in the farmhouse should you prefer a more traditional break

Weekend away from it all

We stayed here three nights and had the most enjoyable and lovely stay.  Vicky and David could not have made us any more welcome.  The house itself is a rambling delight and our room was light, bright and spotless.  The shower was excellent as were the toiletries - hand made on site.  The breakfasts were just fabulous, and sitting down with other guests to chat over yoghurt and compote and some of the best sausages I have ever tatsed was a daily treat.  There is just something of "wellness" about the place which comes from its setting, the ethos that Vicky and David are building and the charm of the building.  We can't wait for another opportunity to go and stay.

A wonderful oasis

What did we do before TripAdvisor?

This little gem was getting amazing reviews.... So got it booked... Vicky and Dave were lovely... So was Vinny the friendly Labrador!

Our room (Pidgeon) was really beautiful. Opening up two windows created a beautiful breeze....

The handmade toiletries were fabulous and smelt amazing... I loved having a little bottle of milk in the fridge for a cup of tea. Perfect. 

Breakfast was plentiful and delicious and the homemade yogurt was lush.

Thoroughly recommend this little gem. This is how B&Bs should be. 

What an absolute gem! 

Thank goodness everywhere in Alfriston was booked on Bank holiday Sunday otherwise we would not have found this wonderful B & B. Such a lovely and comfortable stay - made even more special because the body products in the bathroom are all made by Vicky, using the most delicious oils.
Breakfast was excellent - particularly for me, a vegetarian, the home made compotes were a real treat.
Vicky and Dave could not have been more welcoming and helpful - we will be back!

Gem of a find

My wife and I spent our wedding night here in May 2019. My mother booked it and it was absolutely lovely. Both Vicki and David were the perfect hosts, accomodating my fussy mother with the arrangements to make the time we spent there that much better. The breakfast was amazing. Bacon cooked perfectly, delicious home-made yogurt and compote, lashings of coffee and a hostess who knew more or less everything about the local area. It was beautiful and we had an amazing time there, kicking off our married life in lush, green surroundings. Thanks Vicki and David!!!

Perfect way to spend a few days!

We stayed here for one night while walking the Weald Way. Everything felt luxurious when we'd walked half way across an OS map to get here - the bed was very comfortable, and both shower and bath were clean and functional. The location is quiet and dark at night (if you're accustomed to city living), conducive to a sound night's sleep. Breakfast was lovely (even for us awkward vegans) - especially the fresh and still warm sourdough tin loaf and cafetière coffee. The home-made bathroom products were a nice touch.

We'ld definitely stay again, and would have no hesitation recommending Starnash to friends and colleagues.

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