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Holly Cottage | Stylish Rural Retreat | Sussex near Bodiam, Rye, coast vineyards provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1346 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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

Holly Cottage | Stylish Sussex Cottage | Seclusion, Views, Log Fire

A private countryside hideaway with panoramic valley views, total privacy, and walks from the door — designed for slow mornings, cosy evenings, and effortless escapes from London.

Stylish interiors, log fire & stunning sunsets. A peaceful countryside retreat for relaxing, unwinding & exploring. Perfect for couples, walkers, cyclists & London escapes seeking style, privacy & countryside calm. Parking & WiFi.

This unique place offers breathtaking views in all directions. Guests love the peace, quiet, and seclusion. Pour yourself a drink, take in the scenery, and feel yourself relax and unwind.

A cottage with a story:
Once a 18th-century workers’ cottage on a fruit farm estate, Holly Cottage fell into disrepair — even featuring a tree growing through its old kitchen.
Lovingly restored in 2025/26, it now blends original beams and inglenook fireplace charm with modern comfort and open countryside living.

Since then, the cottage has been thoughtfully transformed, including a south-facing extension that introduced a new kitchen. Most recently, it has been lovingly restored in 2025/2026, carefully preserving its original character, from exposed beams to the inglenook fireplace, while showcasing sweeping countryside views.

Current layout:
Today, the cottage offers a more spacious and comfortable layout, with an entrance hall and boot room, a split-level kitchen, a dining area and an open-plan lounge with a large, original brick fire place and wood burning stove. Perfect for cosy evenings in.

Holly Cottage sleeps 4 comfortably, 5 by arrangement. A downstairs double bedroom with en suite bathroom provides flexible accommodation. Upstairs, the dual-aspect master bedroom enjoys beautiful views to both the east and west. There is also a small reading room, which can be converted into a single bedroom on request, along with a family bathroom boasting views you may never want to leave, especially from the bath.

We welcome well-behaved dogs, with endless countryside walks right from the door. There is a large, private garden for guests to enjoy, boasting sweeping views over the local Sussex hills.

Why guests love Holly Cottage:
✓ Panoramic countryside views
✓ Total privacy
✓ Log fire
✓ Beautiful sunsets
✓ Dog friendly
✓ Walks from the front door
✓ Two bathrooms
✓ Historic character
✓ Near Rye, Battle, Bodiam & vineyards
✓ Easy weekend escape from London

Why guests book Holly Cottage:
✓ Anniversary breaks
✓ Cosy winter escapes
✓ Cycling weekends
✓ Walking weekends
✓ Wine tasting and vineyard weekends

Bringing a dog?
✓ Boot room for muddy boots and paws
✓ Garden space
✓ Walks from the front door
✓ Dog-friendly pubs nearby

Nearby attractions:
✓ Robertsbridge - charming Sussex village
✓ Bodiam Castle - 14th-century moated castle
✓ Rye - beautiful hill top Cinq port town
✓ Battle - 1066 battlefield, Abbey, pubs, shops
✓ Sussex vineyards - Oxney, Tillingham, Oastbrook, Mountfield, Charles Palmer

Ideal for:
✓ Couples
✓ Two couples
✓ Dog owners
✓ Walkers
✓ Cyclists
✓ Vineyard visits
✓ Rye weekends
✓ London escape

Not ideal for:
✗ Guests with significant mobility issues
✗ Large groups seeking nightlife

Enjoy exclusive use of the entire property, including a private, spacious garden with uninterrupted 360° countryside views and seating areas, perfect for outdoor dining, sunset drinks, and relaxed moments in the open air.

Guests will be left in peace for the entirety of their stay but the owners are on hand for any queries.

Holly Cottage is a historic 18th-century cottage with character features including low beams, uneven floors and several internal steps. It may not suit children or guests with significant mobility restrictions.

Please note there is parking for 1 large car, or 2 small cars, directly in front of the cottage (c.4 x 6m). Additional parking is available nearby for a small fee, by prior arrangement.

10 minutes drive to Battle, 20-30 minutes driving time to Rye, St Leonard's and Hastings (also accessible by train). 35 minutes to Tunbridge Wells and 1 hr to Brighton.

You can also arrive by train to Robertsbridge and walk 30 mins to the cottage.

Re: pets - we absolutely love dogs 🐶, but please note that the cottage is really only suitable for small-medium sized dogs. The garden unfortunately isn’t fully enclosed, so dogs must be on a lead when outside, as there's usually livestock in the neighbouring fielding. Other than that, they'll absolutely love the cottage.

Nearest EV charging point at end of Poppinghole Lane on A21 - Route 1066 Cafe, TN32 5JH

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,346 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Historic property: uneven surfaces + sharp edges.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Located in Robertsbridge, this cottage is in a rural area. Bodiam Castle and Pashley Manor Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and Old Roar Gill. Phoenix Arts Centre and Alexandra Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Robertsbridge travel guide
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Robertsbridge, England

What's nearby

  • High Weald
    High Weald
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bodiam Castle
    Bodiam Castle
    11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Sand dunes with sea in background on a sunny day in summer - Camber Sands, East Sussex, England, Shutterstock ID 201696383, Purchase Order: -
    Camber Sands
    36 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Leeds Castle
    Leeds Castle
    48 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    46 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Robertsbridge Station
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ostrich Hotel
    3 min drive
  • White Hart
    7 min drive
  • Abbey Hotel
    7 min drive
  • Judges Bakery Robertsbridge
    2 min drive
  • Salehurst Halt
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holly Cottage | Stylish Rural Retreat | Sussex near Bodiam, Rye, coast vineyards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holly Cottage | Stylish Rural Retreat | Sussex near Bodiam, Rye, coast vineyards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holly Cottage | Stylish Rural Retreat | Sussex near Bodiam, Rye, coast vineyards?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holly Cottage | Stylish Rural Retreat | Sussex near Bodiam, Rye, coast vineyards located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Merriments Gardens, Battle Abbey and Battlefield, and Church of St Mary the Virgin. Bodiam Castle and Sedlescombe Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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