The Highlands
About the home
The Highlands is a very comfortable large Edwardian 4 star rated holiday home situated on the ridge above historic Rye. Packed with plenty of character and charm. Perfect for special occasions and large families.
The Highlands is a truly comfortable family home boasting an outside lawned tennis court and wonderful gardens. located in the pretty little village of Iden, the village itself is so old its origin dates back to the Domesday Book!
This large period house has spacious rooms and light streams in through the bay windows with the most stunning views of surrounding countryside towards Rye. It has undergone a complete refurbishment with the happy combination of many period features being retained yet bringing the house completely up to date with high quality new bathrooms and a stylish new kitchen. With five lovely bedrooms to choose from, this property has plenty of room perfect for accommodating large groups/families.
The good sized garden completely surrounds the house with a hard tennis court at one end and lots of parking on the driveway. The south facing brick paved terrace is a lovely sun trap with seating and a barbecue to while away those summer days.
Having plenty to see/do in the area, The Highlands sits in an idyllic spot for exploring what Sussex has to offer. Nestled in the centre of a triangle between Hastings, Tunbridge Wells and Tenterden, as well as only being a short drive to Rye, be sure there is plenty to see, do and visit when staying at this property. There are also plenty of historical attractions to visit including Bodiam Castle and Battle Abbey. Ashford International Station is also within close proximity if a mini trip to France takes your fancy!
The house has been rated 4 star by Visit England.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 11, 5 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Camber Sands, 20km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, Video player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (7), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 11, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The house is entered through the side door from the driveway into a long tiled hallway with coat hooks and plenty of boot space. There is a lovely double aspect sitting room with comfy sofas (seating 8 people), an open fire, TV and doors to the paved terrace and garden.
The dining room with its pretty bay window is at the front of the house with seating for eleven at the large dining table and charming display cupboards full of pretty china and pottery, ideal for sharing a feast with the family. An archway leads into the extremely well equipped kitchen with every machine your heart might desire (including dishwasher, fridge/freezer, radio, juicer electric oven and gas hob). The utility room leads off the kitchen with washer/dryer and useful storage cupboards.
There is a large family bedroom on the ground floor with three single beds, TV, video, DVD and several family games and toys. Opposite the lovely spacious ground floor bathroom with corner Jacuzzi bath, walk in shower, toilet and wash hand basin.
Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor where there are four double bedrooms (one king size double, one standard double, two twin beds). These are charmingly furnished with new beds and pretty floral bedspreads picking out the pastel shades of the fresh colour scheme. The family bathroom has bath with integral power shower, toilet and wash hand basin. The landing and front two bedrooms have truly stunning views of Romney Marsh and towards the sea beyond.
Further details outdoors:
Outside there is a large garden laid mainly to lawn - ideal for the odd game of footie (or cricket!) with hard tennis court. The spacious terrace has seating and a barbecue overlooking the main lawn. The driveway will take several cars.
Further details
A security deposit of £250.00 is payable. A £26.40 booking fee is payable.
Please note that the changeover day for this property during high season is Saturday.
Conditions
Coal and logs for the fire are provided. There is a stairgate at the top of the stairs, and there is one highchair available at the property - no cot.
Well behaved pets are welcome
Smoking is not allowed inside the house. Unfortunately, if guests do not comply with this request, deductions may be made from the security deposit.
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Book nowThe South East England / Sussex region
The South East England region is well known for its wonderful countryside. Sussex is a county in South East England which has a long coastal area. The coastal towns include Hastings, Brighton, Worthing and Bognor. The Ashdown Forest provides wonderful walking in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The weather in Sussex is some of the best in Great Britain: it has on average more sunshine than any other mainland county.
There are good communications with Gatwick airport and ports to the South.
The Iden area
This self catering Sussex holiday cottage is situated in Burwash, near Heathfield, a pretty rural village in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Weald of Kent. This quintessential English country village has two excellent pubs, and there are wonderful walks in all directions for guests to enjoy during their stay in Sussex. Burwash is on the edge of The Weald area which is an area of natural outstanding beauty and a delight to visit. There are plenty of National Trust properties, one of which is Batemans and is walking distance from this property. There are others in the area and gardens and castles to visit. It is not far from the sea too, with lovely beaches at Camber Sands, and activities such as sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Gatwick: 45 km |
| Railway: | Heathfield: 10 km |
| Ferry: | Dover: 76 km |
From the M25, take the A21 at Junc 5 and travel south, then take the A267 to Heathfield, turn left to Burwash, follow signs to Burwash.
Activities near Iden
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 11 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Period 1 | 16 May 13 | 25 May 13 | £ 1416 | £ 810 | £ 810 | 1 Night |
| Period 2 | 25 May 13 | 1 Jun 13 | £ 1566 | £ 900 | £ 900 | 1 Night |
| Period 3 | 1 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 1416 | £ 810 | £ 810 | 1 Night |
| Period 4 | 29 Jun 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 1566 | £ 900 | £ 900 | 1 Night |
| Period 5 | 31 Aug 13 | 28 Sep 13 | £ 1416 | £ 810 | £ 810 | 1 Night |
| Period 6 | 28 Sep 13 | 26 Oct 13 | £ 1116 | £ 630 | £ 630 | 1 Night |
| Period 7 | 26 Oct 13 | 2 Nov 13 | £ 1416 | £ 810 | £ 810 | 1 Night |
| Period 8 | 2 Nov 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 1066 | £ 600 | £ 600 | 1 Night |
| Period 9 | 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 2066 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Pricing for short breaks is calculated as follows: - 2 nights = 60% of weekly rent, 3 = 65% of weekly rent, 4 Nights = 75% of weekly rent (unless otherwise stated).
Short Breaks are not available for the periods 2nd July - 2nd September '11 and 21st December '11 - 4th January '12
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Availability notes:
Short Breaks are not available for the periods 2nd July - 2nd September '11 and 21st December '11 - 4th January '12
Please note that the changeover day for this property during high season is Saturday.
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