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Spacious 4 Star Period Cottage, log fire, large garden, countryside, near Rye

Family-friendly cottage in Rye

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Large private back garden
Real fire in the cosy lounge
Close to Camber Sands a 3 mile long sandy beach
Kingshoath Cottage front door surrounded by roses
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Great Dixter House and Gardens
  • Place, Bodiam Castle
  • Place, Camber Sands

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious 4 Star Period Cottage, log fire, large garden, countryside, near Rye

Kingshoath Cottage is a charming, well-equipped grade II listed 16th-century character cottage situated on a country lane on the outskirts of the village of Beckley, between Rye and Battle. The cottage is a short walk from the "Rose & Crown" country pub and less than 8 miles from the Sussex coastline and sandy beaches of Camber Sands. See our website for more local information.

The property is Visit England-graded 4-star gold and accommodates up to 8 guests, although smaller parties often book and enjoy the space (small party discounts available for parties 4 and under). It has four bedrooms (the master with our four poster, a second king bedroom and two twin-bedded rooms), and a large enclosed garden, in the heart of English history, with delightful walks but also has access to London.

The ground floor consists of a utility room leading to a large formal sitting room with open log fire, a separate dining room with a table to seat 8, ideal for formal dining, French doors opening onto the large garden, a further cosy seating area small seating area, a country style kitchen with a large cooker, study with desk and library and a bathroom with bath, overhead shower, toilet, washing machine and dryer.

The first floor includes the 2 king-size bedrooms and the 2 twin bedrooms, together with a further bathroom with corner bath, a seperate shower and toilet.

To the rear of the cottage is a well-maintained enclosed mature lawn garden complete with summer house and is child friendly - children's swing, garden furniture/toys, BBQ. To the side of the cottage is off-road parking for three cars.

At the property we provide towels, bed linen, kitchen supplies (washing up liquid, tea towels etc) and toilet rolls ready for when you arrive. There will also be a basket of logs for winter use.

Under occupancy discount for smaller groups (4 and under) applies (please note only 3 bedrooms will be made available for this size group).

Mobile reception is reasonable at the property, the cottage is fully centrally heated, which is guest controllable.

Within 400m of the cottage is a traditional English country pub (Rose & Crown) which serves good home-cooked food in a genuine working countryside atmosphere.

If required we can provide a cot and hich chair.

This is a truly wonderful location for exploring 1066 countryside, providing easy access to the Sussex Coastline / Beaches as well as the ancient towns of Battle, Rye, and Tenterden or just relaxing with a good book.

If you are seeking something different, take the steam train from Northiam to the picturesque Bodium Castle or the antique and coffee shops in Tenterden. There is a very good factory outlet shopping center at Ashford (McArthurGlen) that caters to many luxury designer brands. Alternatively, either take the Euro shuttle for a day of shopping in France or a light aircraft flight from Lydd to Le Touquet. Plenty of good walking, horse riding, golf, water sports, or simply relaxation in front of an open fire.

ACCESS:- If you have mobility issues, please check with us as the cottage is a period property, there are some steps, and the main stairs are a little steeper than a modern house.

BEFORE BOOKING:- We work very hard to provide a pleasant stay; however, please note if you have very specific requirements or expectations, please contact us before booking. For example, the cottage roots lie in the 1650's, thus the cottage is not built to modern building regs, floors can slope a little, door heights are lower, we have some friendly country spiders that no matter when we evict them, can come back overnight, with an open fire it generates more dust than a house without no matter how much it is dusted, however, it all adds to the charm.
We seek to be fully transparent.

See our website blog for further information on events. Lastly, we recommend all guests take out travel insurance as you would for any holiday in case the unexpected happens.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
When accompanied by parents.
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Events

No events allowed
Family gatherings are fine strictly no stag/hen.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please place used towels in bath(s), close all windows, turn off lights, and empty all waste bins into the green bin (all waste to be contained in black sacks provided)
Return all house keys to kitchen drawer, toys back into storage, parts to the games back into the boxes.
Let us know in the maintenance book on side about any breakages/accidents or defects that we need to address.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
!Check-Out is strictly by 10 am - Please plan ahead to depart by this time to allow the house to be prepared for incoming guests
!No loud noise levels after 11pm. *Avoid cutting directly or placing hot pots/pans on any work surface as costly to repair * No candles or Tea lig
* No visiting additional people unless agreed prior. *Leave the cottage in a reasonably similar condition to found. * deposit impacting.

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
Note from host: Family gatherings are fine strictly no stag/hen.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rye

Located in Rye, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. High Weald and St Helens Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rye Farm World and Kent and East Sussex Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider Alexandra Park and West Hill Lift. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clayhill, Beckley, England

What's nearby

  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bodiam Castle - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Camber Sands - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 21 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Hastings Doleham Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Oaks Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bell at Iden - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Broad Oak - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 4 Star Period Cottage, log fire, large garden, countryside, near Rye pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious 4 Star Period Cottage, log fire, large garden, countryside, near Rye?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 4 Star Period Cottage, log fire, large garden, countryside, near Rye?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 4 Star Period Cottage, log fire, large garden, countryside, near Rye?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 4 Star Period Cottage, log fire, large garden, countryside, near Rye located?

This family-friendly Rye cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rye Farm World and Great Dixter House and Gardens. Bodiam Castle and Oxney Organic Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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A beautiful house set.in a lovely large garden with everything we could possibly need. The welcome pack was much appreciated. We visited Rye and the Romney Hythe railway. We also had a good lunch at the Rose and Crown. A good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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

Family holiday

Beautiful, just what we imagined It would be. Quite and plenty of space. Had a wonderful time cannot wait to return. Would recommend 100%
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this lovely cottage. After the warm welcome, the hosts Carol and Ian gave us plenty of ideas of what to do in the area. Very nice and helpful hosts. The kitchen was equipped with everything needed to cook there were 2 living rooms to relax and a wonderful garden for the kids to play. Thanks Carol and Ian again for the great time at your cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisha B.

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

Great Holiday Home

Lovely house, has everything you need. Really spacious for a family weekend for 7.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice F.

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

Great

Lovely property, great location with lots to do and see nearby. Would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage

Beautiful, comfortable, cozy, relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

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

Excellent stay

The property is of a really good standard, exactly as described. We only wished we had more time to relax and enjoy the facilities. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

karla b.

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Wonderful cosy break

The cottage was an excellent getaway with a lovely garden. In a great location - close to lots of interesting spots but staying in was also a treat. It's a cosy place with bags of charm but was also comfortably big enough for 8. The beds and linens were excellent. The hosts were great communicators and they had thought of everything to make the stay easy. Would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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Well-placed characterful cottage

We had an excellent weekend here (party of 8) The cottage is well-equipped inside and out, with comfortable beds and sofas and a lovely garden and terrace with outdoor toys for the children. We weren't there long enough to take advantage of everything that was provided for our entertainment! There was a great welcome hamper and we really appreciated the flexibility of our hosts in accommodating our arrival and leaving times. We enjoyed time at the beach (20 minutes away), Bodiam Castle (15 minutes away) and a really good traditional pub lunch on Sunday at the Cross Inn in Staplecross (10 minutes away). An excellent stay all round, and we would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

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

Easter holiday

We spent a week over Easter at Kingshoath Cottage and had a great time. The landlords contacted us with information days before we arrived. Check-in was smooth. The cottage is fully equipped. Nothing is missing. Communication with the landlords was easy and helpful. From Kingshoath Cottage we were able to explore the surrounding area, Rye and Hastings are close, London is also easily accessible. The pub nearby is well worth a visit. The garden is spacious and has everything you need, there were lots of toys for the children. We liked it very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anoek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hebben een heerlijke tijd gehad met een grote familie, alle voorzieningen waren prima en het huis vol karakter!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely period family house. Warm, friendly welcome, lots extras to ensure all family catered for and plenty of space to enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

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Great

Nice family home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Selten ein sooo tolles Haus gesehen, einfach empfehlenswert.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

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

Lovely spacious cottage!

We had a fantastic stay at the cottage! Open fireplace, lots of games and movies made a wonderful family time in the evenings.During the day it was plenty to do visiting ancient town of Rye, steam railway nearby, lots of castles with walks and local pubs. Carol and Ian are fantastic hosts - we had a welcome goodies basket, Christmas tree and cottage was beautifully decorated for new year celebration. Ian and Carol also gave us recommendations what to do with kids, local walks and pubs.Thank you very much for your hospitality! Olga and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Birthday cottage

Overall a very easy journey down and the instructions from Carol and Ian were pretty much spot on. The weather could have been kinder to us but we loved the cottage and the different areas and space was great for everyone. We all loved the Xmas tree and it added that bit extra of Christmas spirit and we relaxed straight away. We ventured up to the local pub on the first evening to share a pint with the locals and made sure we took the torches for the walk up there and back but only one dark road up but that added to the adventure of the weekend. We all loved it so much. Thank you Ian for sorting the heating out super quick too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

martijn D.

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

Beautifull accomodation

Very friendly, kind and helpfull hosts, wit an absolute beautifull cottage and location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Günther F.

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Ein Cottage zum Wohlfühlen

Das Haus liegt in wunderschöner Umgebung, im Grünen, ein großer, gepflegter Garten befindet sich dahinter. Im Haus wurde an alles gedacht, es ist sehr gepflegt, steckt voller liebevoller Details. Von den Badtüchern über das Besteck bis hin zum Willkommenskorb, es bereitet alles Freude. Man fühlt sich sofort sehr wohl. Der Kontakt zu den Eigentümern ist unkompliziert und herzlich. Wir haben eine sehr schöne Zeit in dem Cottage verbracht, vielen Dank an Carol und Ian!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie P.

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Short stay

Thank you for the use of your lovely house. It was cosy, welcoming and beds were comfortable. Only criticism was showers could have been a little more powerful and the temperature more reliable would recommend though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk G.

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

Beautiful Cottage

The cottage is a beautiful house with a lot of thoughtful decorations that makes it comfortable and a warm welcome. With a nice garden and space to play for kids of every age. The age of the cottage is fascinating and gives it a unique aura. We had a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard S.

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Wonderful holiday in a beautiful cottage

Many thanks to the hosts. We are having a wonderful vacation. The cottage was lovely and we explored the country from there. If we come back to Sussex, we will book the cottage again. Many thanks to Ian and Carol for the wonderful time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamsyn R.

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Lovely Stay

Beautiful home and a great base for visiting local attractions. Fantastic backyard to sit and relax. Our favourite stay in the UK.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela Z.

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Urlaub in Südengland

Wir waren eine Woche in diesem sehr charmanten, sehr großzügig geschnitten Haus, ein toller Garten.Das Haus ist mit allem - wirklich mit allem ausgestattet.Wir haben und willkommen gefühlt. Da fehlt nichts.Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.Die Besitzer haben ein sehr ausführliche Beschreibung geschrieben. Auf jeden Fall lesen.Das macht schon Sinn. In der näheren Umgebung gibt es sehr viel zu besichtigen. Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit, das Wetter hat aber auch mitgespielt. Lieben Dank an Carol und Ian.🌸
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

The cottage and garden are really wonderful and we enjoyed our stay a lot. It was very clean and well equipped, comfy beds, a lot of love for detail everywhere, great hospitality - we can only recommend a stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marleen v.

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Perfect

Perfect. Beautiful house with all amenities. Nice and clean and nice beds. We really felt at home straight away. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to visit the beautiful south of England.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carol or Ian

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We purchased Kingshoath in 2001 and lovingly restored the cottage to a place where you can truly unwind and relax with people you love. We regularly spend time there with our family, and have many happy memories of our own holidays spent on the East Sussex coastline and countryside. We find the cottage a happy place that wraps itself around you. We hope you enjoy spending time in our much loved home. We have discovered a lot about the surrounding area for interesting things to do so feel free to ask for any information.

Why they chose this property

Holidays are precious moments when we can truly relax with our families; this is what Kingshoath offers. Located in an area of outstanding beauty, in the East Sussex countryside, it is an ideal base to enjoy the spacious surroundings and offers the freedom to explore without the restrictions of a hotel.
The advantage of a friendly working village pub just a walk away, and so many famous gardens and historic sites a short drive away, there is just so much to do.
Its proximity to both the South Coast beaches and seaside resorts, short drive from the channel tunnel, and ease of access to London make the cottage an excellent location for all.

What makes this property unique

Kingshoath offers pure relaxation both in winter and summer, with a beautiful cosy log fire to relax by in winter after those long walks, together with a wonderfully large private garden with dining area and BBQ to enjoy the warm barmy nights in summer.
The master bedroom offers a large four poster bed with drapes and lovely views over the garden and beyond.
The cottage is full of character, with some original wattle and daub walls, original exposed beams and offers spacious accommodation.

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