Guests say
Russett Cottage offers a peaceful and picturesque stay on a working sheep farm, with beautiful views, abundant wildlife, and easy access to Rye and local attractions. Guests appreciate the tranquil setting, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. The cottage is ideal for families, especially with children, and provides a cosy atmosphere. Some guests noted that the lounge furniture could be more comfortable and mentioned minor issues with kitchenware and cleaning, but the overall experience is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and suitable for their needs, though a few mentioned that a more thorough clean would have been appreciated.
The location is frequently praised for its peaceful farm setting, lovely views, and convenient access to Rye, Camber Sands, and local attractions.
Guests consistently enjoyed the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere, but several found the lounge furniture, such as the sofa and chairs, to be uncomfortable.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and offers good outdoor seating. Some guests noted a lack of plates and bowls, but overall facilities met expectations.
There are no specific mentions of thoughtful touches or gifts from the hosts in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Lovely cottage, only 3 miles from beaches at Winchelsea and Camber, Battle Abbey, Sissinghurst and Bedgebury Pinetum nearby..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs, French Doors Leading To Terrace
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Wi-Fi available on request. Travel cot and highchair. Terrace with lawn, garden furniture and barbecue. Small dogs welcome (working farm, sheep country). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced pond, 50 yards away.. Nestling in the heart of the Tillingham Valley and located on a 200-acre family-run, traditional working sheep and fruit farm, these holiday properties (refs 19652 and 19745 ) are ideally based for exploring the Kent and Sussex countryside. A walkers paradise, with an apple orchard and sheep filled fields to wander over and connect with several public footpaths. See the lambs under the trees of apple blossom in spring, or visit the ancient Cinque Port town of Rye, with its cobbled streets, tea rooms, art galleries and far reaching views over the Romney Marsh. Rye activities include the Scallop Festival in February, the Maritime Festival and Raft Race in August, an arts festival in September and Rye Fawkes Bonfire in November. Camber, Bodiam and Scotney castles are all nearby, along with Battle Abbey and the beautiful gardens of Sissinghurst, Pashley, Great Dixter and Bedgebury Pinetum. Fishing, golf, swimming, sailing, horse riding, cycle hire and rowing boat hire are all available locally, or take the time to explore the wonderful nature reserve at Rye Harbour. Beaches at Winchelsea, 3 miles, and the fabulous golden sands at Camber, 6 miles. Enjoy a tour around and sample the produce of the local vineyards or ride on the vintage steam railway to Bodiam. Rye railway station provides access to London in 1 hour 45 minutes. Shops and pub 2 miles.
Refs 19652 and 19745 can also be booked with refs 29071 and 29072 to accommodate up to 18 guests.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
The property is located on a working farm.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
The velux window does not have a lock.
The owner provides a 02G3 internet dongle, available on request (deposit required), however, this facility cannot be guaranteed to be available at all times due to the unpredictability of Service Providers.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Camber Sands Beach
- Amberley Castle
- Battle Abbey & Battlefield
- Ashford Designer Outlet
Reviews (10)
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Sascha
We did enjoy the place very much. It's a very tranquil environment, we loved to wake up to see the sheeps on the pastures.
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Paul Aspinall
The cottage was ideally suited for us. The setting was perfect. Very peaceful. Loved the fact that we could walk into Rye from the cottage. Enjoyed sitting on the patio, watching the birds flying in and out of the tree over the pond. We would recommend it, and would revisit.
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Confirmed Guest
The setting was beautiful, overlooking the pond and surrounding fields. It was a lovely walk into Rye from the cottage and there were several National Trust places to visit in the area.The cottage itself was fine, but quite basic. The beds were comfortable, but the lounge furniture unfortunately was not. It would have benefited from a more thorough clean, too. However, we still enjoyed our stay and the location made up for any deficiencies the property had.