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9.4

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Iden

The Chapel Down Winery10 min drive
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve12 min drive
Camber Sands37 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)99 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location, spacious, host was very friendly and helpful left us out some treats and goodies. Only warning is th...

Shantay R.

Feb 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

5 bedroom accommodation in Iden

In glorious rural surroundings, pet friendly cottage ideal for larger groups, with footpath across miles of open countryside close by. . Ground Floor:
Living room: 55" Smart TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Dining room: CD Player
Kitchen: Gas Hob, Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Utility Room:
Games Room: (3 Steps), Pool Table
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 5: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed Garden with patio and terrace with BBQ and outdoor furniture. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: Pond in grounds. . This attractive detached house set in the owner’s grounds provide spacious holiday accommodation situated at the end of a mile-long lane in glorious rural surroundings. Pet friendly and offering a plethora of walks on the doorstep, the cottage offers good quality linen, towels and super fast fibre broadband and is a superb self catering base. There is a public footpath leading off the owner’s drive providing miles of walks across open countryside.
A trip to picturesque Rye enables visitors to sample local foods at the Wednesday morning farmers market which is held at Strand Quay. By taking a stroll along the cobbled streets, there is also the chance to buy a memento from one of the many independently-owned shops and boutiques, art galleries and potteries - or even start Christmas shopping from the wide selection of goods available! Also worth a visit are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Camber Sands and Camber Castle – this area of saltmarsh protects some very special wildlife, and footpaths lead to four birdwatching hides. The picturesque market town of Battle makes for an enjoyable day out, as well as Hastings, the Sealife Centre and Pevensey Castle (where the Romans invaded). The area is also well known for its local vineyards including Chapel Down and Sedlescombe. A trip to Tenterden - often referred to as the Jewel of the Weald - is an alternative and, for garden lovers, Sissinghurst (National Trust) is not to be missed. Further National Trust places to visit include Smallhythe Place, Scotney Castle and Bodiam Castle. Day trips to France are possible with the Channel Tunnel a mere 30-minute drive. An excellent sky venue for astrology, photography, or just wishing on a star. Shops 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.
Free WiFi

There is a water feature/pond on the grounds of this property.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Rye

Located in Rye, this cottage is in a rural area. 1066 Country Walk and Rye Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rye Farm World and South of England Rare Breeds Centre. Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre and Adventure Golf Hastings are also worth visiting.

Iden

What's nearby

1066 Country Walk - 8 min drive
The Chapel Down Winery - 10 min drive
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 12 min drive
Great Dixter House and Gardens - 15 min drive
Camber Sands - 37 min drive

Getting around

Winchelsea Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Queens Head - ‬9 min drive
‪The Kings Head - ‬7 min drive
‪Knoops - ‬9 min drive
‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬8 min drive
‪The Cock Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 bedroom accommodation in Iden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 bedroom accommodation in Iden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 bedroom accommodation in Iden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 bedroom accommodation in Iden located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of 1066 Country Walk, Camber Sands and Landgate. Rye Art Gallery and Rye Castle Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Shantay R.

11 Feb 2024

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

Birthday

Beautiful location, spacious, host was very friendly and helpful left us out some treats and goodies. Only warning is the road leading up to the property and lack of Ubers and transport but that was expected, would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

André W.

7 May 2023

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

Wonderful house lovely quiet location

A great property with fantastic views in a quiet location. The house is warm and the beds comfortable and clean. There was plenty of room for our party of 9 and a dog. The kitchen is well equipped enough space and to cook for our party. The enclosed garden is ideal for a dog, and having an afternoon drink in the sun. We had a good holiday and hope to be back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

steve n.

17 Nov 2021

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

Remote but very nice

All very good only thing is pond could be hazard our dog fell in it even though hates water, other than that lovely place very remote but nice and clean very warm well worth a visit

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Susanna

11 Oct 2020

Loved staying in an Oast House with its round rooms.

Loved staying in an Oast House with its round rooms. Huge open fire, beautiful countryside, enclosed garden for the dog, games room with pool table and table tennis outside. Big dining room table for family meals and lots of comfy, en-suite double bedrooms. There were only 6 of us due to the restrictions but it sleeps 10 comfortably. Rye is a lovely old town and the beach is massive and sandy. All ticks. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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10/10 Excellent

Sibella

5 Oct 2020

Loved the cottage and its location - very convenient for Rye, Camber etc and v nice local walks & pu

Loved the cottage and its location - very convenient for Rye, Camber etc and v nice local walks & pub. Drive could do with a few less potholes, but understand fixing this is imminent. Bathrooms could do with some finishing touches but overall we were delighted with the whole setup. Hosts were very friendly, helpful and accommodating too. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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10/10 Excellent

Gill

22 July 2020

A really lovely place to stay.

A really lovely place to stay. Great location. Very spacious, clean and well equipped. I would definitely recommend it. Thank you. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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8/10 Good

Marion

8 July 2020

The Oast House is a great place if you want to get away from it all.

The Oast House is a great place if you want to get away from it all. Loads of space for everyone and a great games room in the basement. The property was very clean, beds comfortable and for me, two particularly welcome features, decent kitchen equipment and a properly enclosed garden for the dogs to roam in freely! David (the owner) was very friendly and helpful. The local pub the Bell in Iden serves lovely food and the staff there are extremely friendly. All in all a wonderful place for a break. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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8/10 Good

Pamela

5 Mar 2020

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Lovely place to stay, easy to get to places of interest Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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10/10 Excellent

Chris

18 Feb 2020

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Lovely oas house nice location we all had a really enjoyable break would certainly book it again Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

21 Jan 2020

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

Family Gathering

Ages ranged from 7 to 75 and we all equally loved our stay. The house was perfect with plenty of room for 9 of us and plenty of equipment and facilities too. Can’t fault it at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

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10/10 Excellent

12 Oct 2019

We are a group of middle aged friends who visited for our Christmas weekend break.

We are a group of middle aged friends who visited for our Christmas weekend break. Everything was perfect. Beds were comfortable, loads of seating, the dining area suited us brilliantly as we cooked in. The boys had great fun using the games room, the kitchen was lovely to sit and enjoy the amazing views.. We ate out just 10 minutes down the road in Rye which was stunning. We also visited Battle which was really lovely too and had its Christmas parade on, all very quaint... On the way home we stopped at the Ashford outlets for some real Christmas shopping (about 15-20 mins away) and managed to catch Black Friday deals... Fantastic.. We all had a wonderful time and would highly recommend Thornsdale Oast house to everyone.

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10/10 Excellent

Wo

19 May 2019

A beautiful property set in a lovely country surrounding.

A beautiful property set in a lovely country surrounding. Amenities were a fair distance so a car is definitely needed. The oast house was clean and catered for all the family. The owners thought of everything needed from kitchenware to the games room, that was a real bonus. There were 10 of us in our family plus 2 dogs and we had loads of space in the house, good parking too. A lovely retreat for us, and would certainly come again. Rye is a lovely place to visit.

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8/10 Good

Lesley

8 May 2019

Good house for a family get together, plenty of space downstairs although we did think the bedrooms

Good house for a family get together, plenty of space downstairs although we did think the bedrooms (apart from the one in the roundel) were a little small. Very well equipped kitchen but the house did feel a bit “tired”. A stair gate would be useful if there we’re toddlers in the party.

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8/10 Good

7 May 2019

My whole family (mixed ages) enjoyed the house and location.

My whole family (mixed ages) enjoyed the house and location. My suggestions for improvement would be: Yard needs weeding and additional relaxing garden furniture would enhance the stay. The front porch is in desperate need of a clean up. Cleaning materials needed to ensure visitors can maintain the cleanliness. 2 dishwasher tablets does not cut it. Deep clean to brighten the house.

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10/10 Excellent

LAURA

5 May 2019

A very lovely and comfortable 5 star rated Oast house in a delightful rural location but easy car ac

A very lovely and comfortable 5 star rated Oast house in a delightful rural location but easy car access to Rye, sights and all the gardens of Kent and the beaches. The dining room and kitchen are particularly worth mentioning if staying as a group as theres tons of space and an abundance of kitchen utensils! the dining table seats 10 comfortably and we took great joy in eating in every evening and bought some fine rye candles for the table ! The range cooker is great for cooking for large numbers. our Labradoodle loved his stay too. The owners are easily contactable and very helpful. I would highly recommend this gorgeous holiday home ! We will be returning soon.

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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

18 Mar 2019

This is a stunning unique property set in beautiful countryside near Rye.

This is a stunning unique property set in beautiful countryside near Rye. It is very well equipped and was ideal for our family reunion. The property is on various levels and we did take a stair gate which helped with 20 month old twins! I would not hesitate to return.

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10/10 Excellent

Anthea

9 Mar 2019

This is a lovely house with lots of space and very well equipped throughout.

This is a lovely house with lots of space and very well equipped throughout. Great kitchen, lots of bathrooms etc. The garden was totally dog proof - even for our very lively spaniel - which made a huge difference as she could sniff around and explore outside in total safety. Our only issue was that we hadn't realised prior to arrival that the property wasn't entirely suitable for an extremely fast moving toddler. It is open plan with quite a few stairs so someone had to be on suicide watch most of the time she was up and about which wasn't altogether relaxing. For slightly older children it was ideal. Lots of games, puzzles etc plus a dedicated games room with pool, bar footie plus table tennis in the garden. We would certainly revisit but not for a few years. Lots to do locally. We went to Great Dixter, Rye town and a lovely walk along the coast from Rye Harbour, Hastings, Winchelsea and - favourite of the dog and the toddler - Camber Sands. Would definitely recommend.

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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

19 Feb 2019

Beautiful, comfortable house where we celebrated a birthday.

Beautiful, comfortable house where we celebrated a birthday. There were 10 of us and we had no issues at all with size of rooms or facilities. Just two things to note. On the instructions on how to get there, please state the name of the pub as we got a bit lost! Secondly, we found traces of mice in kitchen and upstairs left bedroom, which put us on edge a little, but hey, it's the countryside!!

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10/10 Excellent

Eunice

16 Jan 2019

We had a very relaxing time with plenty of space for everyone.

We had a very relaxing time with plenty of space for everyone. Very peaceful and only wish we had known there was no table tennis equipment as the weather was lovely and we could have played outside even though it was March. Loved the views from Most of the bedrooms and also loved the open fire to sit round During the evenings.

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8/10 Good

Chloe

11 Jan 2019

Lovely cottage and great location.

Lovely cottage and great location. We all had a fab weekend. Could do with a good clean (lots of cobwebs) and don't rely on the Wi-Fi as hardly worked at all

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8/10 Good

9 Jan 2019

An interesting property in an interesting area.

An interesting property in an interesting area. The property is large but cosy. The owners provide a range of maps and leaflets to help you decide what to do. If you don't what to do much at all, there is a generous outdoor area and and gas barbecue. Local pub a c. 20 minute (brisk) walk, but worth it for excellent beer and very good, and reasonably priced, food.

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10/10 Excellent

Darren

6 Jan 2019

We recently stayed at the Oast House for a birthday gathering.

We recently stayed at the Oast House for a birthday gathering. We all loved our stay there. It has such a homely feel. We had 8 in our party and there was lots of room. Plenty of places to hang out so you're not on top of each other and you don't have to all be in the same room. It has an outrageous amount of board games! If board games are your thing then it's a winner. There's also the games room area which is great. Can't beat an open fire too. The surrounding area is lovely. Very quiet and peaceful. We were not disturbed at all. We left a bag at the property which is annoying but the owners were great in sorting that out. Would definitely recommend!

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8/10 Good

ALAN

3 Nov 2018

Cottage worked for a weekend family get together, but bedrooms are small, apart from the one in the

Cottage worked for a weekend family get together, but bedrooms are small, apart from the one in the Oast section. Kitchen and cottage in general could do with some TLC and tidying up - plastic bags in cupboards and wellingtons etc in storage box by front door.

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8/10 Good

Sue

12 Apr 2018

Very comfortable, clean bedrooms, two of which had en-suite, with soft clean carpets.

Very comfortable, clean bedrooms, two of which had en-suite, with soft clean carpets. Great sized dining table. Well planned kitchen with more than enough cutlery and crockery. Cosy lounge with easy access to the games room. Superb views from most of the windows. The oast is surrounded by farmland. I should imagine good walking in the warmer months but we visited a during a cold, wet weekend in December. We certainly needed the roaring wood fire! Easy to contact the helpful owners with reference to key collection

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

8 Apr 2018

Lovely oast house, fully equipt.

Lovely oast house, fully equipt. Beautiful rooms. We had cakes & milk in the fridge on arrival, plus a Bag of logs too. ( I would suggest bringing own coal / logs as we got through 3 bags in one day) Once we got the fire going we realised we were running low. I called David & he brought us 2 more Sat afternoon, £5 a bag. Bedrooms, sofas & front room very comfortable. Games room absolutely fab. Just one thing to be mindful of, The last leg of the journey is a track of about 0.5 mile and is in need of a bit of attention. I did mention to David, and is due to be attended too once we have better weather. This weekend was for my 50th birthday & way exceeded expectations. I have great memories, had a wonderful time, thankyou