Masketts Barn

Nutley near Uckfield

Discover the charm of Masketts Barn, a beautifully converted eighteenth-century grain barn, nestled in the serene Sussex countryside on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. With its oak beams and cosy interiors, this characterful country home offers picturesque views of the South Downs and unforgettable sunsets. Enjoy evenings by the roaring fire or bask in the fresh countryside air with a range of outdoor activities at your fingertips and plenty of ground to explore, all within this secluded, over 200-acre country estate.

Steeped in history, Masketts Barn offers the perfect opportunity for families, friends and couples to come together. With plenty of space inside and out to make memories together, whether gathering around the table for a meal in the spectacular, country kitchen or outside over a competitive garden game and match of tennis, but should you wish to slink away for a moment to yourself, the choice of seating areas will allow you to curl up with a good book and a steaming mug of tea or local Sussex wine in hand for a moments alone time.

With acres of grounds waiting to be explored, or simply relaxed in, with its own, private walled garden for secluded sunbathing and a dining terrace taking in the marvellous, countryside views. Wander around the over 200-acre estate and you may find deer roaming, with a short walk taking you to glades of oak and beech for a peaceful woodland Afternoon walk which children will be sure to marvel in; with dens ready to discover.

Explore the local area with excellent pubs and National Trust properties just a short drive away, including Sheffield Park and Wakehurst Place. Families will love the nearby Bluebell Railway and Ashdown Forest, the inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh. For beach lovers, Bexhill-on-Sea, Brighton, and Eastbourne are all within easy reach, making this barn the perfect base for both the countryside and the coast.

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Facilities

BBQ - Coal
Child Friendly
Christmas Decorations
Cot
Country
Dishwasher
26 Miles To The Beach
6.9 Miles To The Nearest Train Station
1.4 Miles To The Pub
7.3 Miles To The Shops
Fire
Garden
Hot Tub
Hot Tub Towels
Iron & Board
Large Holiday Homes
Linen & Towels
Microwave
Pet Friendly
Smart TV
Tennis
Tennis Court
Washing Machine
Wi-Fi

About the House

Masketts Barn: sleeps 13 in 6 bedrooms

Ground Floor - Split level with steps as detailed
Sitting room with Open Fire, Sky TV and Piano
Hallway with Wood burner and sofa
Kitchen and dining room (3 steps from hallway) with Range cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dining table seating 12. With 3 steps leading to Garden Room with sofa seating with sliding doors to the garden.
Utility area with washing machine
Bathroom with shower cubicle, WC and single washbasin
Steps (3) leading down to:
Bedroom 1 (sleeps 2) in King size bed with doors to the garden
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2) in Twin beds with doors to the garden

First Floor
Bedroom 3 (sleeps 3) in Double bed and Single bed
Bedroom 4 (sleeps 2) in Double bed
Bedroom 5 (sleeps 2) in King size bed
Bedroom 6 (sleeps 2) in Twin beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, WC
Separate WC

Outside
Large lawn garden, patio terrace with dining table and chairs
Hot tub (seats 4-6 people)
Small coal BBQ provided (suitable for small groups only)
Tennis court
Access to the over 200 acre estate with private woodland with bushcraft area

Services
Wi-Fi
Central heating

Things You Need to Know

Towels and Linen provided
Wifi
Central heating
Pets allowed, up to 3. Please note additional pet charges are £35 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged.
Private parking space for five cars alongside property
Small coal BBQ provided (suitable for small groups only)
Early check in and late checkouts may be available on request, subject to availability. Fees will apply. Please contact Bloom Stays for more details.

If you’re wondering how to feed your crowd on holiday, check out our local caterers page. We have a long list of recommended private chefs for brunches, lunches, bbqs and bespoke dinner parties.
House Rules

We hope you have a wonderful stay in Masketts Barn.
We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to our beautiful holiday home. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Please ensure you check out on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Please note stag parties are not permitted.
Please note quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am. Please be respectful to our neighbours.

In the Area

Explore the local area with excellent pubs and National Trust properties just a short drive away, including Sheffield Park and Wakehurst Place. Families will love the nearby Bluebell Railway and Ashdown Forest, the inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh. For beach lovers, Bexhill-on-Sea, Brighton, and Eastbourne are all within easy reach, making this barn the perfect base for both the countryside and the coast. For more recommendations on things to do and see check out our travel guides on Ashdown Forest, Tunbridge Wells, and The Weald.

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Extras and Experiences

Illustration of champagne flutes and bubbles for a celebration

Reviews

Beautiful secluded barn with great views 4.2/5

We stayed at Masketts Barn at the end of June for 4 nights. The Barn is huge, with 6 good size bedrooms, a large kitchen which is well equipped and has a tall fridge and a 5 drawer freezer which is in the utility area. The kitchen table seats 10. The two gardens are huge, one is a walled garden and the other overlooks the fields. There were 6 loungers and 2 tables with around 14 or so chairs in the garden, overlooking the fields. The one major issue we had (which I should have picked up on before booking) is that there is only 1 shower and there were 13 of us. I read it had 2 bathrooms when booking, but didnt realise the second bathroom had a bath and no shower. The ceiling is very low over the bath and is difficult to get in and out, as you cant stand up in the bath. We did manage with the one shower, but it wasnt ideal and certainly would be no good if there were 13 women all wanting to shower before going out. The other issue was it advertised a bbq. This was actually a small round charcoal bbq that would be fine for 3 or 4 people, but certainly not 13!! We had 2 bbqs planned and luckily we managed to get one of our party who came later in the evening to bring our large gas bbq. I really do think that a BBQ should not be mentioned as it is very misleading and could have scuppered our dinner plans. There were a few maintenance problems, one being the latch on the twin bedroom on the ground floor. It was broken so the door could not be kept shut, which meant it banged constantly all night. Although there were a few niggles, the property is beautiful, the grounds are huge and open up onto some lovely walks and you definitely feel like you are in the countryside, no traffic noise at all, just beautiful views. One thing to note is that the garden is not secure. There was a gate to the fields which is broken and doesnt close and there is no gate up to the parking area, which then leads to the outside. We had our dog with us who had a fabulous time running out into the fields and back, but if you have a dog that hasnt got good recall or is likely to wander off it might be a problem. The same goes for young children.

Sharon Tingley | 02 July 2025

A great place for a secluded family weekend in beautiful countryside 4.7/5

The Barn is well appointed and very comfortable for a large group. The walks, tennis court and the hot tub were enjoyed by the whole family from grandparents to grandchildren. We had a great time. A note of caution for parents of young children, the barn has steep stone steps in the kitchen and dining area, and from from the TV room to the lower bedrooms.

stephen Cronbach | 19 June 2025

Beautiful barn 5/5

We had a wonderful stay at Masketts barn. We had a family get-together as our son was over from Australia so this was perfect for our needs. This beautiful barn was full of character, very spacious and very well equipped. The 200 acres of grounds and woodlands was a big bonus as with 3 dogs it was perfect for long walks. The tennis courts were well used and we had taken some outdoor games ourselves so all in all it was a perfect stay. I would highly recommend Masketts barn. Absolutely beautiful!

Elaine Coleman | 10 June 2025

5/5

Attractive 6-bed barn conversion for a large group. Bright and airy. Walks in own woods. Room to play outside games. Good location with many local places to visit. Friendly and helpful owner.

G Sheppard | 03 September 2024

5/5

We stayed as a large family group and had a great time. Accommodation was well laid out and very comfortable. We were there during a heatwave so the large garden was very much enjoyed by us all. The location is stunning with beautiful walks nearby or a short drive away. Our three toddler grandchildren enjoyed the walk to find Piglet and Pooh's houses and playing Pooh Sticks (hint - collect little sticks before you get to the bridge!). We can recommend Masketts Barn. It's a great property.

Anonymous | 04 August 2024

5/5

We had a wonderful stay, lovely location & accommodation that suited us all.

Liz | 29 July 2024

5/5

I booked this for my 25th birthday weekend away. This was such a stunning house!! The garden was so perfect for eating outside as a group and we all were in awe when we first walked in seeing how much space we had. The bedrooms were lovely, there were three toilets which were more than enough, the bath upstairs got utilised quite a bit as there was only 1 shower downstairs. You can see deer from the tennis court and we drove a short while to see the Pooh bridge. Overall such a great house would definitely return.

Ellie | 12 June 2023

5/5

We stayed in Masketts Barn from Thursday 25th to 28th April, it was a family celebration of my husband's 70th, one grandsons 1st and another 4th Birthday's. It is set in beautiful surroundings, the barn is lovely, my five young grandchildren enjoyed the opportunity to attempt hitting ball over net in a great tennis court which we were lucky enough to use. We went walking in Forest, and luckily rain held off till we got back. Can definitely recommend for family gatherings, and would love to go again.

Barbara | 28 April 2023

5/5

Beautiful barn with plenty of space for our extended family in a great location for us.Positives- conservatory escape, lots of different seating areas, beautiful bedding, good sized fridge, basket of wellies a bonus as it was so muddy.

Margaret | 12 March 2023

5/5

We had the most magical time at Maskett's Barn for my birthday weekend with our 1 yr old and friends.The communal spaces; kitchen, dining and living areas are truly wonderful and spacious and encourage good times. There is a fire & a log burner for the cooler months which we made much use of.The kitchen table is large enough to seat big groups of family and friends and there is a lower mezzanine that leads onto the garden that would be so fab for summer.Locally there are some great pubs within walking distance (we like walking so maybe driving distance for some), The Coach & Horses did an excellent pie and was authentically quaint and welcoming. The Hatch Inn also an excellent lunch and atmosphere and a magical walk to get there crossing streams and walking through woods.The hosts were very helpful and friendly and even posted a precious knife I'd left behind, for which I am grateful.We cant wait to book Maskett's Barn again

Liza | 05 March 2023

5/5

We have had a lovely break celebrating a 50th. Would highly recommend this love cottage

Shelley | 19 February 2023

5/5

We all loved it. Very well equipped kitchen, loved the tennis court, cosy in the living room with a fire, nice bedrooms. Lovely to have a delivery of wood too. Thoroughly recommend and incredibly good value in the first weekend of January.

Anonymous | 23 January 2023