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Cottage |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Bodiam in South East England

from £60 / night

£420–£1175 / weekBookable online

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3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

9 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car essential, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

This large semi-detached cottage – originally part of the Guinness hop farm – has been tastefully refurbished to offer comfortable, spacious accommodation for the larger family/group.

Located on a working farm, the property is perfect for family get-togethers, walking holidays or those wishing to explore the beautiful Kent and Sussex countryside. With views down to our vineyard this is ideal for those who wish to paint, walk, or just relax.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Entrance via front door into dining room with seating for 10 people; door through to kitchen, which is well equipped with cooker (seven-ring gas hob and four ovens), free-standing American fridge-freezer and all the equipment to cater for your family's needs. There is a "mud room" with downstairs toilet, washing machine, tumble dryer and plenty of space for your walking/outdoor clothes (also perfect for drying off dogs after a long walk!). Door leading to garden.

The main lounge has seating for eight people with large TV, DVD player and Freesat. Views overlooking the side garden from the patio doors.

The sitting room has a double sofa bed and can be used either as a fifth bedroom or as somewhere quiet to read or listen to music.

UPSTAIRS
Master bedroom with ensuite. Large King-size bed, wardrobe and units, TV, Freesat. The ensuite has large walk-in shower, basin and toilet.

Bedroom 2 (The Teddy Room). Comfortable twin beds, wardrobe and units.

Bedroom 3 (The Green Room). Double bed, built-in wardrobe, units and views overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 4 (The Black Room). Double bed, built-in wardrobe, units and view to the front of the cottage.

Family bathroom. Large bathroom with Victorian-style roll-top bath with mixer/shower attachment, separate walk-in shower cubicle, toilet and basin.

Further details outdoors:
This large semi-detached property is surrounded on three sides by garden, all of which is enclosed with secure fencing, making it ideal for families with young children or dogs.
The patio areas are equipped with seating for 10, sun loungers and a large charcoal barbecue.

Further details

Welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread and home-made cake is provided. Also eggs from our farm.
We will also take in and put away any deliveries of your online shopping prior to your arrival. Please arrange a time slot with us prior to booking your delivery.

Conditions

Well-behaved dogs are welcome but we ask guests not to let them in the bedrooms. A cost of £5.00 per animal per stay applies.
No smoking inside the property.
25% deposit to be paid on booking to secure booking. Payment in full 8 weeks prior to arrival.
All late bookings, less than 8 weeks before arrival: payment in full on booking.
Stays from 3 nights available during low and mid season; minimum 1-week stays for high season.

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The South East England / Sussex region

The property is within 2 miles of the Kent/Sussex border and therefore offers visitors the chance to explore both counties. There are a multitude of places to visit including BATTLE (Abbey, historic battlefield and Yesterday's World), HASTINGS (Blue Reef Aquarium, Adventure Golf, Clambers Play Centre, Fishermen's Museum, Shipwreck Museum and Hastings Museum and Art Gallery) and RYE (Castle Museum, nature reserve and Camber Castle), numerous gardens including Pashley Manor, Merriments and Great Dixter, as well as Bateman's (the former home of Rudyard Kipling), Bewl Water, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Scotney Castle. For walkers, the area is criss-crossed with footpaths. For cyclists, the roads are generally quiet and there are miles of off-road tracks for all the family at Bedgebury, where cycle hire is available. Unspoilt countryside and open-air activities abound in this area. There are also plenty of places to eat, with a wide variety of menus.

The Bodiam area

Bodiam is a small village boasting a magnificent castle with moat and grounds. Visitors on foot are welcome to wander through the grounds and around the castle and are usually admitted free to the many events that are held here throughout the year. However, there is a small charge to go into the castle itself.

The River Rother runs through the village and in peak season a ferry operates from Bodiam Castle to Northiam. The castle is run by the National Trust and has a tea room and giftshop. The Castle Inn offers a warm welcome and serves a wide range of excellent food.



The Bodiam terminus of the Kent & East Sussex heritage railway is in walking distance of the cottage and hosts many events incuding The Hop Pickers Weekend. Visitors can also go from Bodiam to Tenterden by steam train. Tenterden is a charming old market town and offers a wide range of shops.

How to get there

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By air: Fly to Gatwick Airport. Car hire available at Gatwick Airport. We strongly advise having a car as public transport is limited.

By rail: Both Robertsbridge and Etchingham stations are within 5 miles of the property, with direct services from London (Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge). However, local transport is limited and use of a car is advisable.

By sea: 90 mins from Dover car ferry and Folkestone EuroTunnel terminals

Activities near Bodiam

Reviews

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10 Apr 2013

“Perfect Stay for us” My family stayed in this lovely big house for the Easter holiday and it was perfect for us. Terrie is an amazing friendly lady who will do anything for you to make your stay top class. We were very... more Response: Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased that the cottage worked well for you and look forward to seeing you again soon.

22 Sep 2012

“What a find! Excellent in every way possible!” We all had a fabulous time at this wonderful cottage. Everything you could possible want is catered for. The house is spotless and the furniture and beds extremely comfy. The garden is well laid... more Response: We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your kind comments. We look forward to seeing you again.

14 Sep 2012

“absolutely top notch” Terri went out of her way to fit us in at short notice when my family could not fit us in at her house. Knowle cottage was perfect. The peace and quiet at Knowle was such a treat as I was having a... more Response: Thank you for your comments. We are delighted that the cottage worked well for your family and hope to see you again some time.

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23 Aug 2012

“An idyllic Summer break with superb location and facilities” Have just spent a superb week with my mum, my sister and her two young children as well as myself, teenage daughter and dog! The house is beautifully equipped and Terri has thought of everything to... more Response: Thank you for your kind comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

16 Jul 2012

“Lovely location, beautiful cottage and lovely welcome” Used 1 Knowle Hill to stay near family for a function, and it was perfect Can't recommend the cottage enough, perfectly situated in a rural location (but not far from many things to do)... more Response: Sorry about the weather. Better luck next time. Pleased you enjoyed your stay amd look forward to seeing you again in the future. Laura's cake will be waiting for you.

19 Jun 2012

“A lovely stay in an extremely well equipped house” We stayed here as a group of 3 couples with 5 young children for a lovely long weekend. The house had so much space and was very well equipped making the stay very easy for us. The house was very... more Response: Thank you for your comments. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and found all you needed for your holiday. We are pleased the children enjpyed feeding the pigs . They are always a hit with... more

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06 Jun 2012

“A Brilliant Holiday Cottage” We stayed with two other families from the 1st to the 6th June 2012. The cottage is fantastic - It is so well equipped it became something of a standing joke to find something that we needed that wasn't provided - we failed to come up with anything! The owners were really friendly and we did feel like nothing was to much trouble and the cakes and eggs on arrival were a lovely touch - thank you. The house is a short stroll across the fields to Bodium castle but is in a lovely quiet location. we had a great holiday here and are already planning next year.... Response: Thank you for your comments. We are delighted you found everything you needed and enjoyed your stay at the cottage. We have picked up that the directions were not too good and have now given better instructions to future guests. Thank you for your feedback as this helps us to make our guests stay as relaxing as possible.

01 Jun 2012

“Very rare to find, such a peaceful retreat, of such a very high standard.” We stayed here for one week. The location is lovely, with views around the countryside. The attention to detail on the cottage, couldnt be any higher. As a young family, we had plenty of areas of interest to visit, with some very nice walks on our doorstep. Its one of the best short breaks we have taken, and i would stay again. Thanks to terrie and mick who we booked the holiday with, who couldnt do enough to make us feel welcome. I would recommend a stay here, to anybody. Thanks again Response: Thank you for your kind comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and hope to see you again some time.

18 Apr 2012

“A gem of a rural retreat” Having stayed for 2 months at the start of 2012 at the sister property, The Old Cricket Pavilion, I am fortunate enough to be back under the wing of Terrie and Mike at this new addition to the lettings portfolio, 1 Knowle Hill Cottage, for 6 weeks. A much larger property, it sits high on the hill overlooking fields and vineyards, whilst still on the working farm (lambing currently in full swing!). Whilst this is an attached property, it is still very quiet with no noise from the neighbouring cottages at all. You still feel secluded and in the middle of countryside. Loads of parking for a large group at the front makes unpacking easy. The house itself has a huge, unoverlooked garden, that wraps around from the front to the side and back....it is turfed and is totally secure (even my two terriers were unable to find an escape route!). There is a large patio area with chairs and table, BBQ and washing line. Internally, Terrie has painstakingly refurbished every room and decorated it with the same detail and high quality that she did at The Old Cricket Pavilion. The kitchen houses a huge stove and triple oven with griddle, dishwasher, utility room for wet dogs plus tumble dryer and washing machine. The kitchen is well equipped with loads of crockery and utensils - even a slow cooker, coffee machine and a big American fridge. Both the kitchen and dining room have lovely feature open fires for colder weather. 2 further reception rooms, comfortable and practical, are downstairs, both of which are light and airy. Upstairs there are 2 good sized doubles, a twin and the master suite, which is large, light and has a big ensuite shower. There is plenty of storage space in each room and the family bathroom has a massive free standing bath, which is delightful, as well as another shower. The rooms are tastefully themed in colour and beds are very, very comfortable with good quality linen and loads of big fluffy towels. Walks are from the front door, with Bodiam Castle a 10 minute stroll away. Once again, Terrie has transformed this property into a fantastic holiday let, ideal for family or friends, with dogs welcome (a huge bonus and a rarity) in a delightful, rural part of East Sussex. If you are looking for a restful, relaxing, comfortable, home from home, with a warm welcome (and wonderful homemade cake!) from Terrie and Mike, look no further. You won't beat this property or the smaller, but equally charming, Old Cricket Pavilion. Book now, as everyone else will be! Response: Thank you for your kind comments. We are delighted you are happy with the cottage.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low	6 Jan 13	17 Feb 13	420£ 420	-	-	1 Week
mid	17 Feb 13	24 Feb 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
low	24 Feb 13	31 Mar 13	420£ 420	-	-	1 Week
high	31 Mar 13	14 Apr 13	730£ 730	-	-	1 Week
low	14 Apr 13	26 May 13	420£ 420	-	-	1 Week
high	26 May 13	2 Jun 13	730£ 730	-	-	1 Week
mid	2 Jun 13	28 Jul 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
high	28 Jul 13	8 Sep 13	730£ 730	-	-	1 Week
mid	8 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	550£ 550	80£ 80	100£ 100	3 Nights
high	26 Oct 13	4 Nov 13	730£ 730	100£ 100	130£ 130	3 Nights
low	4 Nov 13	22 Dec 13	420£ 420	85£ 85	100£ 100	3 Nights
high	22 Dec 13	6 Jan 14	730£ 730	100£ 100	130£ 130	1 Week
low	6 Jan 14	15 Feb 14	420£ 420	85£ 85	100£ 100	3 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low	6 Jan 13	17 Feb 13	540£ 540	-	-	1 Week
mid	17 Feb 13	24 Feb 13	750£ 750	-	-	1 Week
low	24 Feb 13	31 Mar 13	540£ 540	-	-	1 Week
high	31 Mar 13	14 Apr 13	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Week
low	14 Apr 13	26 May 13	540£ 540	-	-	1 Week
high	26 May 13	2 Jun 13	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Week
mid	2 Jun 13	28 Jul 13	750£ 750	-	-	1 Week
high	28 Jul 13	8 Sep 13	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Week
mid	8 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	750£ 750	110£ 110	135£ 135	3 Nights
high	26 Oct 13	4 Nov 13	1000£ 1000	150£ 150	165£ 165	3 Nights
low	4 Nov 13	22 Dec 13	540£ 540	80£ 80	100£ 100	3 Nights
high	22 Dec 13	6 Jan 14	1000£ 1000	150£ 150	165£ 165	1 Week
low	6 Jan 14	15 Feb 14	540£ 540	80£ 80	100£ 100	3 Nights

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low	6 Jan 13	17 Feb 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
mid	17 Feb 13	24 Feb 13	840£ 840	-	-	1 Week
low	24 Feb 13	29 Mar 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
high	29 Mar 13	14 Apr 13	1175£ 1175	-	-	1 Week
low	14 Apr 13	26 May 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
high	26 May 13	2 Jun 13	1175£ 1175	-	-	1 Week
mid	2 Jun 13	28 Jul 13	840£ 840	-	-	1 Week
high	28 Jul 13	8 Sep 13	1175£ 1175	-	-	1 Week
mid	8 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	840£ 840	125£ 125	135£ 135	3 Nights
high	26 Oct 13	4 Nov 13	1175£ 1175	160£ 160	200£ 200	3 Nights
low	4 Nov 13	22 Dec 13	650£ 650	90£ 90	110£ 110	3 Nights
high	22 Dec 13	6 Jan 14	1175£ 1175	160£ 160	200£ 200	1 Week
low	6 Jan 14	15 Feb 14	650£ 650	90£ 90	110£ 110	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

During mid and low season short breaks of 3 nights (weekends: Fri/Sat/Sun) or 4 nights (midweek: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs) are available at a cost of:

Mid season: £475.00

Low season: £375.00

Based on Maximum occupancy.

Please contact us for discounts for smaller groups for weekend breaks.

Availability

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