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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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Broad Oak, ENG
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Dixter House and Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rye

Located in Rye, this cottage is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Great Dixter House and Gardens and 7 minutes from Rye Farm World. .This cottage is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Carr Taylor Vineyard and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Oxney Organic Estate.
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What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Bodiam Castle - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Camber Sands - 20 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Leeds Castle - 49 min drive - 31.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hastings Doleham Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Oaks Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Hart (Beefeater) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Broad Oak - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Salehurst Halt - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Conqurers March - ‬9 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

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
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:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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

Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay, very beautiful and peaceful. Idyllic countryside, even heard an owl at night. Didn't meet the owners or see the dogs so can't comment on that aspect.Bed was massive and comfy.The place had everything you could need for a comfortable break.We did download the 'what 3 words app' which found the words but then directed us to Waze or Google maps, but despite having phones open on each app we had difficulty finding the location as it was 4.30pm and getting dark. We obviously found it and got in after a few hiccups. The place was quite chilly when we arrived so we turned the heaters on which worked a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay! Grant was extremely helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and peaceful property.Challenge, even after repeat arrivals, is seeing the pull-off into the entrance!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We spent a very comfortable and cosy getaway at Little Brook. The property is ideally located for visiting Rye, Hastings, Winchelsea and as keen gardeners, Great Dixter House & Gardens.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie T.

Comfortable bed. Very friendly dogs. Perfect location for our plans. We didn't meet the owners as they were away, but their house sitter was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claire D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Pleasant place to stay, roomy for 2 people. Kitchen not particularly well equipped for guests like us who cook in.Road traffic noise somewhat intrusive but we live in a very quiet place.Friendly owners.Locked gate entrance a bit of a pain but not a deal breaker.Excellent location for visiting gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

My birthday

Very relaxing and enjoyable visit. The sun shone and the views were fabulous. Would like to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Peaceful

The property is in a lovely quiet location. The hosts were always easy to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John C.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Perfect

Lovely property and friendly, helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Warren

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Dino M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Hannah I.

Cute Place!

This place is very cute and cozy, in a very lovely location with parking on site. There's a kitchen if you want to cook for yourself, and it's a nice space to just hang out. My husband and I particularly enjoyed sitting outside and stargazing as we don't normally get those in London! The only things we didn't like was that there were spiders everywhere (thankfully my husband is willing to get rid of them) and also it would benefit from being a bit better stocked. They provided dish soap, but no handsoap in the bathroom and no rubbish bags. It also said tea and coffe was provided, but the instant coffee we found was very old. Overall enjoyed, but if i had been by myself with all those spiders it would have been a bigger problem for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely British Cottage

Charming!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023