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

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 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 Country Retreat with no contact check in/out, in historic 1066 country

With self check in and check out and situated in the owners’ 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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
Onsite 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 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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Character Country Retreat Historic 1066 Country Many Attractions

About the neighborhood

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

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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

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xmas break
The property was very clean and tidy. Everything was excellent about the property. Looked out of the French doors on Christmas Eve and the field it looks out on had a herd of reindeer’s running around in it , how festive. Will book this property again, Many Thanks , Wendy& Peter
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely country escape
A good base to explore East Sussex. A very spacious sitting room / bedroom with a separate kitchen & shower room. We enjoyed visiting Rye, Tenterden & Bodiam Castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
The property is in a lovely quiet location. The hosts were always easy to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed and very peaceful great views . X❤️
Property absolutely fantastic. Bed just amazing. Comfortable sofas. Loved everything about the place. Great to seat outside on the balcony. Host just fabulous x❤️🌹
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

damien c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay with lovely hosts
We were pleasantly suprised by the hospitality of the hosts. Super cosy and characterfull cottage. Perfect getaway for 2.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
Perfect place for visiting the many houses, gardens and seasides of Kent and East Sussex.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic short stay
We only stayed here for 2 nights, but what a lovely property. Well proportioned, lovely setting , and quiet. All you need to be happy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place, very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Lucinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Lovely property and friendly, helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So cozy and romantic; perfect hideaway in the countryside.

10/10 Excellent

Roy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

nina c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely British Cottage
Charming!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect getaway
Little Brook is the perfect place if you are after a peaceful few days away from the hustle and bustle of life. We did not meet the owners as they were away but the dog/house sitter, Brian was extremely helpful and welcoming, the 3 dogs were so friendly and funny. The cottage was fully equipped with everything you would need and very clean. It is decorated lovely with extra thick curtains and blinds and the bed was extremely comfortable . The gardens and orchard were lovely to walk around and take in all the lovely plants. It was so nice to sit out on the balcony in the evening and listen to the different birds and watch the sheep in the adjacent field. There is so much to do and see and in our 3 days we had here, we explored Rye, Dungeness, Hastings and Battle as well as a couple of the many farm shops near by. We would love to visit again and would definitely recommend it, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony and Lee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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