Mandy Foss

Your Guide to Stargazing at Alfriston Cabins, within the South Downs Dark Sky Reserve

November 4, 2025

Imagine a place where the stars aren’t just faint flickers, but a breathtaking, all-encompassing canvas. That place is Alfriston, nestled deep within the South Downs National Park, a designated International Dark Sky Reserve. Here, the commitment to reducing light pollution means you can experience the cosmos in a way that’s become nearly impossible in most urban…

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Martyne & Gordon – September 2025

September 10, 2025

It was so quiet and peaceful. We loved staying here and Mandy was very friendly and helpful! Will definitely recommend. Everything we needed was provided and some.

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Owen – various dates in 2024 and 2025

September 10, 2025

It has been an absolute pleasure to stay at Alfriston Cabins many times in recent times. I spent around 23 weeks spread across the last year staying in one of Mandy and Darran’s shepherd’s huts whilst studying on the south coast and it has been a joy to be there. The huts are really well…

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Jinti – August 2025

September 10, 2025

We really loved our stay in Robins Retreat. I thought the accommodation had been really well thought out and we were very comfortable. What a lovely setting amidst the apple orchard.

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Stephen – August 2025

September 10, 2025

By far the best Shepherds Hut we’ve stayed in. We had a memorable time. Would definitely recommend and consider coming back ourselves. Great location and view. Peaceful. Good layout of the hut with plenty of space. Well equipped and we enjoyed sitting out in the evenings at the top and using the firepit.

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Jo – July 2025

September 10, 2025

We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our weekend at Badgers Rest. We stayed there to attend a wedding at the nearby Rathfinny Estate which was very handy. Charming cabin, felt very secluded, calm & in the middle of nowhere. Yet it was only a short walk into the lovely Alfriston village.…

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Helen – April 2025

April 30, 2025

Thank you for another wonderful staycation. It’s been a blessing to have found you guys all those years ago. If you need a reset this is the only place to come. Generous hosts , the perfect peaceful setting. Sympatico !

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Marieanne – April 2025

April 22, 2025

This place is wonderful for some R & R! This was our second visit to Alfriston Cabins, having visited previously in 2020 not long after it had opened. That time we stayed in one of the cabins set in the woods and had a brilliant time. Since that first visit they have added the three…

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