Rectory Gardens

Balcombe is an idyllic village found in Sussex surrounded by picturesque views with the infamous Balcombe Viaduct running over the Ouse Valley adding to to the landscape. Balcombe has an excellent selection of local schools including Balcombe CofE Primary school just 0.2 miles away and only 15 minutes away from Crawley, a large town offering a wide variety of retail and leisure amenities. For international trips, it is only an 18 minute drive to London Gatwick Airport and for those  leading active lifestyles can find many local sports clubs to join, including Balcombe Cricket Club, Balcombe Tennis Club and Balcombe Football club. Balcombe caters to all. 

Popular local eateries include the vibrant social club, The Balcombe, and The Half Moon Inn which is a fantastic community owned pub nestled in the heart of the village offering a locally sourced, seasonal menu. Nearby Crawley offers a wide range of eateries with an array of different cuisines including The Italian Kitchen, Chopstick Noodle bar and Sultan Restaurant if you fancy the Turkish cuisine. Your everyday food shop options range from M&S and Tesco Express in the nearby town of Crawley for all your essentials, to renowned local farm shop, The Balcombe Estate Game Shop just a 5 minute drive away. Other local amenities include The Balcombe Tea Rooms just down the road to Rectory Gardens, where you can indulge in traditional cream teas or treat yourself to their offerings of cakes.

Balcombe is a nature lovers’ paradise as it is surrounded by luscious countryside providing endless walking route options through the West Sussex countryside. Discover the history of Wakehurst Place and take in the eclectic array of plants found in its expansive gardens. For those enjoying an active lifestyle, local sporting groups include Balcombe Cricket Club, Balcombe Tennis Club and Balcombe Football Club. Or if the arts are more up your street, local theatre company, The Victory Players put on shows and attend local events throughout the year, providing family fun for the local community. For a bit of retail therapy, head over to Crawly and visit the County Mall Shopping Centre which has over 80 stores under one roof. 

Balcombe has great transport location with Balcombe station just a 10 minute walk away offering journey times to London Bridge within 40 minutes, and Brighton just under 25 minutes. The nearby large town of Crawley is only a 15 minute drive away and offers a plethora of retail, leisure and dining amenities. The M23 is a 10 minute drive away with links to the M25. For when you fancy exploring a bit further away, London Gatwick Airport is only an 18 minute drive away. 

An excellent selection of local schools including Balcombe CofE Primary school just 0.2 miles away and rated 'Good' (Ofsted Oct 20), and Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool rated 'Good' (Ofsted May 23), 0.5 miles away