Lamb’s Knees Holiday Home

Despite its quirky name, Lamb’s Knees was built in 1863 and is a modern-day version of an elegant, Victorian home in the seaside town of Seaford, on the East Sussex Coast. Just as well-to-do Victorian’s had a children’s nursey, BFB really love the light and spacious attic that’s been completely kitted out as a fabulous children’s playroom – the only problem is that parents may struggle to get their little darlings back downstairs!

Discovering the secret staircase to the attic, children’s eyes will pop out at the treasure trove of toys, books and games for all ages, including a dedicated corner for babies and toddlers. To reel off just some of the imaginative fun and games up here, there’s Sylvanian Families, Action Men, Lego, a train table and car garage, dolls house, play kitchen and Baby Annabelle dolls with a buggy to take her on a stroll to the shops and beach, just minutes away.

While the children play, grown-ups can have some peace to relax, sipping a frothy cappuccino by the Italian wood-burner in a cosy snug, snuggling into the sofas in the lounge to watch the smart TV, or dawdling over dinner in the elegant dining room beneath a sparkly chandelier. The house is brimming with beautiful antiques and period furnishings but the designer oak kitchen is bang up to date with all mod cons, including a Nespresso. Luxurious polished wood beds guarantee a good night’s rest and children will be happy clambering into the White Company bunk beds, while babies can be settled in a John Lewis rocking crib or Stokke Sleepi cot which converts into a toddler bed. And this is only the start of the comprehensive list of baby gear provided. If parents fancy a romantic evening out, the owner can also arrange the babysitter of their own son, who’s a qualified child-minder, fully CRB/DBS checked and a natural with Children.

At the back of Lamb’s Knees is a sheltered, flint-walled garden where little ones can hunt for mini beasts among the many plants and shrubs. It’s a real sun trap, with a bistro table for breakfasts on a patio deck and a garden bench to sit in the sun, listening to the waves breaking on Seaford beach.

Accommodation overview

Lamb’s Knees is a spacious 3-bedroom Victorian house which sleeps up to 6 people plus babies in cots, with a John Lewis rocking crib, travel cots and Stokke Sleepi cot/toddler bed provided. Children and adults can always find some space for themselves thanks to the house having a cosy snug with a wood-burning stove, a comfy lounge with a smart TV and a large, light playroom in the attic, full of toys for boys, girls of all ages, plus shelves of books and boards games. While children watch a movie in the lounge, parents can also be close at hand in the adjoining period-style dining room, with an antique table and chairs beneath a big chandelier.

The oak kitchen has all the modern appliances including a large fridge freezer, electric double oven and hob, Nespresso machine, dishwasher, washer/dryer and all the baby and toddler feeding time essentials. In the luxurious master bedroom, a king-size Simon Horn ‘Empire’ bed, in polished cherry wood, takes centre stage, made up with a soft goose down duvet and crisp white linen, plus there’s a damson, velvet cupid settee and a dressing area with a bespoke copper clothes rail and cheval mirror. The second bedroom is a lovely sunny room, with an antique mahogany Empire double bed, and the third bedroom has adult sized White Company bunk beds with Hypnos mattresses.

There is space for a cot in both double bedrooms and in the bunk bedroom if unoccupied. The house has a large, gleaming family bathroom on the first floor, with a bath and overhead shower, plus there is a separate WC, both with Arran Aromatics toiletries. A sheltered enclosed walled garden is at the rear which is a real sun-trap.