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Character Beamed Country Retreat with self check in/out in historic 1066 country

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character Beamed Country Retreat with self check in/out in historic 1066 country

With self check in and check out and situated in the owners’ stunning 2 acre grounds which includes an orchard that guests can enjoy on their own, this attractive beamed, spacious detached character property is perfect for a relaxing break. The property is accessed via its own external oak open tread stairs. We have fibre broadband with the Little Brook WiFi router connected directly to it. It is wonderfully finished with a recently refurbished balcony off the living area affording countryside views and conveniently set back from the A28. There are many country walks directly from the property, several fine pubs are within a 5 - 15 minute drive and beaches are around a 20 minute drive away. Around 20 minutes to Battle, with its famous battlefield and abbey, built to commemorate the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Relive one of the most famous days in history, and join the 1066 walk. Take a trip on the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway from Tenterden, also known as ’The Jewel of the Weald’, through the Rother Levels to Bodiam, one of the most evocative moated castles (National Trust), built in 1385. Discover the one time coastal smuggling town of Hastings and medieval Cinque Port town of Rye just 8 miles away with its cobbled streets. Picturesque sand dunes and interesting wildlife can be explored at Camber Sands around 30 minutes away.

Property manager

Janet and Grant

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Character Country Retreat Historic 1066 Country Many Attractions

About the area

Map
Broad Oak, ENG

What's nearby

  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bodiam Castle - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Camber Sands - 20 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Hastings Doleham Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harrow Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Will's Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northiam Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character Beamed Country Retreat with self check in/out in historic 1066 country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character Beamed Country Retreat with self check in/out in historic 1066 country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Beamed Country Retreat with self check in/out in historic 1066 country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character Beamed Country Retreat with self check in/out in historic 1066 country located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Great Dixter House and Gardens and within 6 miles (10 km) of Carr Taylor Vineyard and Rye Farm World. Oxney Organic Estate and Bodiam Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Character Country Retreat with no contact check in/out, in historic 1066 country Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 207 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Lovely place, very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Awesome
It was the 2nd time we have stayed there and we had a lovely relaxing time
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Paul D.

Douglas 13-18 April 24
An unusual layout which was very nice. Well provided for and very helpful hosts. Lovely views.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

A lovely stay
This is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful area. All that it looks to be on the website it is. The only thing worth foregrounding (though the website is actually clear about this) is that the property is located in the middle of the owners' property, opposite their house, so if you want complete rural isolation, you're not going to get that. But the owners are friendly and very much keep to themselves if you don't want to chat. This is typical of the consideration they show in the upkeep of such a nice place to stay--which in all other respects is quiet with a lovely spacious garden to sit in and relax on your own and undisturbed--so in that resepct you absolutely do feel you are in the heart of the countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda B.

Perfect
Lovely property and friendly, helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

New Year getaway
Perfect out of the way, spacious but cosy property. Even though the weather was incredibly wet and windy, we had a lovely few days- combination of slobbing comfortably and visiting local places of interest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy C.

Great fr garden visits
Wonderful time , the accommodation was ideal for us two. In an ideal location for all the activities we had planned for that part of sussex and kent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

So cozy and romantic; perfect hideaway in the countryside.

10/10 Excellent

nina c.

Relaxing stay
Beautiful gardens and orchard. Hosts friendly and great communication. Lovely old building sympathetically decorated and very comfortable. Highly recommend for a tranquil break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

So cosy
What an amazing few days relaxing had everything we needed So can't wait to go there again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

A complete experience
Hospitality by the owners was great, the property was comfortable and spacious, nice decor and with all amenities. The location is very good, close to many attractions and places of interest. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

This property in such a beautiful and peaceful location! We had the best sleep It has everything you need in terms of comfort and the hosts were lovely, even leaving a yummy chocolate cake for us on arrival Rye town is a short drive away as is Bodiam Castle, both definitely worth a visit Will definitely go again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Great cottage!
We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was clean and peaceful. Lovely garden + views! The owners are really helpful and respectful of your privacy. We will definitely want to come back in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L., Colorado Springs

Lovely British Cottage
Charming!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony and Lee L.

Cute and Comfy
We found Little Brook to be Cute, Clean and comfortable with everything needed for your stay. (With the exception of soap or handwash in the bathroom sink). Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a quiet stay in a good location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dino M.

Little Gem
My wife and I had an amazing time. We went exploring every day but it was so nice to come back to 'Little Brook' for us it was home from home, thank you for a lovely stay. Dino∋cki
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Feedback
We loved it here. Was so relaxing and beautiful. Hosts were lovely, kind and welcoming. We didn’t want to come home. Absolute beautiful scenery and peaceful and calm.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora P.

Lovely cottage with a view
We had a lovely stay at Little Brook, the cottage had a very welcoming feel and the balcony is great for having breakfast with a view. Beautiful countryside, great for cycling. We received clear instructions to find the house and to check in from Janet and Grant, though we'd recommend adding the property on Google Maps to make it even easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R., New Hope, PA

Charming Property
We had a very nice 2-week stay at this charming country property. The hosts were lovely and very timely with responses. Gorgeous garden. Kitchen was well stocked for a long stay and had just about everything we needed. Super comfy bed. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

great stay
I just loved the property, cosy and quiet. Janet and Grant were lovely and helpful. Great location if you want to rest from the noise of the city. Plenty of walks and things to see around the area. We had great weather and so were able to enjoy beautiful starry skies at night-something impossible to see in the city. Overall I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely recommend to friends :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

Accurate description.
Very accurate description and welcoming hosts. Basically a large bedroom/living room with a downstairs kitchen all in a very nice location. Easy to find (east side A28). To make it easier I used Google Street View and entered the exact location on my Sat Nav.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alison M., Ash Vale

Recovering break
We had spent a week with our daughter family and so wanted a quiet slow break. Fulfilled all expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N., Surrey

Little Brook is a perfect place to stay
We found little brook was perfect exactly as the photos on the website show. The hosts are perfect. friendly and helpful if needed. The place was well equipped and very well presented. We really enjoyed our stay and would fully recommend it. While there we visited Bateman house which was the home to Rudyard Kipling, Camber sands an amazing sandy beach with sand dunes, Bodiham Castle very impressive and Rye Old Town. We also went to the Rye Nature reserve.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Scott S., Cazenovia, NY USA

Nice spot in Broadoak
Perfect location in the south Sussex/Kent area of UK- lots of good gardens nearby, and things to do. Cottage was a bit worn (outside steps need replacing to access!), and musty, but neat and tidy otherwise, & nice garden & views; cute friendly dogs too. Very well equipped in the kitchen, including a nice washing machine and espresso maker :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcel C.

Highly recommended
We spent two very pleasant weeks in this atmospheric holiday home. We immediately felt at home. It was very pleasant to talk to Janet and Grant, they were always ready with interesting suggestions tailored to our needs. We enjoyed our walks in their beautiful garden. There is much to see in the area, especially for those who enjoy gardens and historic buildings, but there are also plenty of quiet and easy walks that almost literally start from their garden. Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023