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Beautiful historic cottage with own tennis court

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

East sussex, ENG

Wadhurst Castle3 min drive
Scotney Castle6 min drive
Bewl Water6 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)61 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely very quirky house. Absolutely ideal for a family holiday with a mixture of ages. Lovely garden with beautiful vie...

Maureen S.

Aug 7, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bed 3 upstairs

2 Single Beds

Downstairs bed

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main bedroom upstairs

1 King Bed

Middle bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Toilet upstairs

Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Large house with tennis court in Wadhurst. Sleeps up to 10. Near to Bewl Water.

Colleens Oast has been in the Turner family for over 100 years. It has recently been refurbished but its natural charm and quirkiness has been kept for all to enjoy. The house has its own tennis court and rackets and balls are provided. There is a beautiful private garden ( where boules or croquet can be enjoyed), these are also provided . The house features a sitting room converted from the original Oast house and a large dining room. There are 3 large bedrooms upstairs and 1 bedroom downstairs.

The Oast welcomes up to 10 guests .

Towels and linen are provided.
Toilets rolls and soap are provided for when you arrive.
Travel cot, high chair and stair gates available on request.
Bbq and outside seating and hammocks
Table tennis table, table tennis bats and balls, tennis rackets and balls,books, games and toys all provided.

Large kids climbing dome available in one of enclosed garden areas.

Bedroom 1 super king size bed
Bedroom 2 king size bed
Bedroom 3 two single beds
Bedroom 4 one single bed
1 double sofabed
3 fold up z beds available on request

Use of premises,facilities,appliances and any equipment provided ( hairdryers, toaster, iron, climbing dome) including for recreational purposes is at a guests own risk.

Children must be supervised on the climbing dome.

Gates must be kept closed at all times.

Please throw away general household and recyclable waste in the wheelie bins outside after your stay.

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised on trampoline.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Extra payment of £20 per pet. Maximum 2

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not inside property, outside acceptable with care

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wadhurst

Located in Wadhurst, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Assembly Hall Theater and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bewl Water Outdoor Centre and Nevill Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider BowlPlex Tunbridge Wells, or check out an event or a game at Longmead Stadium. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

East sussex, ENG

What's nearby

Wadhurst Castle - 3 min drive
Scotney Castle - 6 min drive
Bewl Water - 6 min drive
High Weald - 8 min drive
Pantiles - 11 min drive

Getting around

Wadhurst Station - 5 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Halfway House - ‬11 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
‪Elephants Head - ‬4 min drive
‪Camden Arms Hotel - ‬10 min drive
‪The Waterfront at Bewl Water - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large house with tennis court in Wadhurst. Sleeps up to 10. Near to Bewl Water. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large house with tennis court in Wadhurst. Sleeps up to 10. Near to Bewl Water.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large house with tennis court in Wadhurst. Sleeps up to 10. Near to Bewl Water.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large house with tennis court in Wadhurst. Sleeps up to 10. Near to Bewl Water. located?

This family-friendly Wadhurst cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bewl Water and Bewl Water Outdoor Centre. Wadhurst Castle and Scotney Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

7 Aug 2023

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

Family holiday

Lovely very quirky house. Absolutely ideal for a family holiday with a mixture of ages. Lovely garden with beautiful views and full of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Very close to many outdoor and indoor activities so even the weather couldn’t spoil the holiday. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

1 May 2023

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

Great stay, highly recommended!

We were a group of 7 adults and 4 children (8 months to 8 years.) We had a lovely stay in this beautiful, quirky house. There are loads of easy day trips and we were happy to just chill out in the garden at the house. There was plenty of space and the beds (including the campbeds) were all comfortable. Amanda was responsive to emails and when we needed to phone her. We would love to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

david p.

14 Feb 2023

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

Good house for a large group of friends / family

Took a group of 8 friends to stay at the house. Kitchen, dining room and lounge all suitable for that number. Beds very comfortable & plenty of linen & towels provided. Great outdoor area - would be even better in the summer with the large front garden, BBQ and tennis court. Communication with the host excellent. Happy to recommend this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa F.

31 Aug 2019

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

Lovely relaxing break

Our favourite things were playing tennis (badly!) for the first time in years and playing games around the nice big dining table. We were very comfortable and it was nice eating outdoors with a very pretty view including next door's alpacas! Amanda is really lovely to deal with and I'm happy to have found her property for our break.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

7 Dec 2017

Fantastic place with a lovely owner!

Amanda was super helpful the whole way through booking to us arriving, etc. The house is stunning and in a fantastic location. There were 11 of us and we didn't feel too cramped -we spent most of our time outdoors. Great place for dogs (slightly busy road but you can close the gate and lots of outdoor space for doggies to run around) Would recommend it to my friends and would love to come back to explore more of the area. Thanks again Amanda!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

7 Sept 2017

a beautiful spacious house

thank you Amanda for this nice holiday we had at your property. you were very helpful,with any query we had... the house was nice and clean, everything we expected was provided! plenty of towels and bedding! the kitchen is practical, though, a little tired... A couple more keys to lock bedroom or bathroom/toilet doors would be useful... The gardens are wonderful - especially with the nice weather we had during our stay, and so were the figs on the tree... all in all we had a very enjoyable break, without being ripped off - like most uk properties charge. a wonderful location for a relaxing holiday, michael

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

11 Aug 2017

Lovely stay in a beautiful home

Our extended family had a wonderful weekend at this lovely property. The house was clean and ready for us to occupy and relax as soon as we got there. We were let down by the weather a little bit, but managed to take full advantage and used the tennis courts, trampoline and BBQ during our stay, which were all such a treat. The owners have been careful to ensure everything you might need is available, the welcome pack was such a treat. A good selection of games for the children and a TV to relax on a chilly summers' night! Comfy beds, spacious rooms, beautiful location - we also visited Bewl Water and Scotney Castle which are within easy reach of the house. The house slept 7 of us comfortably but we noted that there were camp beds should more need to stay, it wouldn't make the house cramped as there is plenty of room. I would recommend this house to people wanting to have a base to visit the local area, but no need to go out should you just want a get away from it all holiday. Thank you Amanda for making our stay so pleasurable - sorry it's taken so long to review!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Your host

We are a family of 4, my husband Ed ,myself ( Amanda) and our little children Genevieve and Barnie. Not forgetting Teddy our cavapoo dog. Ed works in London and I used to teach English and French in both London and Hong Kong.
We live in Poole in Dorset.

Why they chose this property

The Oast's nickname is The Happy House. My husband and his sister ( who now lives next door), lived here as children. My husband's father also lived here as a child. So we hope you come and stay and experience the magical surroundings the Oast has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Sit and listen to the birdsong while having breakfast in our French bistro style kitchen or cosy up in the sitting room. Play some tennis on your own tennis court. Or run around picking buttercups in the garden. There is everything for every age group available near wadhurst. Local pubs, shopping,castles, adventure playgrounds,fruit picking. Come and see for yourselves . Xxxx