Guests say
Holly Cottage receives glowing feedback for its spacious, well-equipped interiors, beautiful gardens, and peaceful rural setting. Guests particularly appreciate the comfortable beds, large kitchen, and proximity to local pubs, tea rooms, and scenic walks. The property is praised for being clean and ideal for families or groups. Minor issues such as occasional road noise, some maintenance points, and water pressure are mentioned but do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience. Thoughtful touches like welcome gifts are appreciated, though not guaranteed. Overall, Holly Cottage is highly recommended for a relaxing countryside getaway.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as clean, tidy, and well-kept, with only rare minor mentions of maintenance or staining. The overall impression is of a very clean property.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to beaches, countryside, and local amenities such as pubs and tea rooms. Some mention of road noise and narrow lanes, but these are minor compared to the positives.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a homely atmosphere. The cottage is described as warm and suitable for large groups or families.
The cottage is well-equipped with a large kitchen, games, and outdoor space. Some minor issues are noted, such as maintenance on decking, water pressure, and the need for updated frying pans, but these are outweighed by the positives.
Many guests mention welcome gifts such as bubbly and chocolates, as well as good communication from the host. Please note, these thoughtful touches are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This spacious cottage sits in a peaceful area, enjoying beautiful views of the countryside within a pretty village..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, French Doors To Decking
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, French Doors Leading To Balcony
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Sofa Bed (Single)
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating (underfloor on ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Peacefully situated and enjoying splendid views over local farmland, this spacious detached house is set back from the quiet village road. It has been skilfully refurbished to a good standard, and makes an ideal holiday destination for two families or one extended family. Pett is a charming village, with a butchers’ / shop (open Monday to Saturday), a tea room directly opposite Holly Cottage, and two pubs serving a variety of local and guest ales as well as excellent food.
The unspoilt shingle beach, about a mile away, is good for rock pooling and fossil hunting. It is also a haven for birds and there is a public hide at Pannel Valley Nature Reserve near Pett Level. The sandy beach and dunes at Camber are a short drive away. Also nearby are the picturesque village of Winchelsea and the medieval town of Rye with its many antique shops, tea rooms, historic inns, fine restaurants, and 12th-century tower. Here there is also a museum housing a number of relics from Rye’s past and a lovely art gallery that houses temporary exhibitions by local artists as well as a small permanent collection of works by artists associated with Rye.
This a popular holiday place all year round with plenty of sites to visit locally, including Battle with its abbey ruins, Hastings with its 1066 links and smugglers’ caves, and Tenterden with its steam railway. There are also many National Trust houses and beautiful gardens within easy reach, including Bodiam Castle, Smallhythe Place and Batemans. Ashford, 30 miles away, offers day trips to France by Eurostar. Alternatively there is a ferry crossing at Dover. There are many scenic walks in the area, both coastal and inland, and it is common to see ramblers in the village, mostly heading for the popular pub! Also locally, there is golf, riding, cycling, sea and freshwater fishing. Post office/shop opposite.
Free WiFi
There are low banisters at the property.
Reviews (34)
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Confirmed Guest
An absolutely fantastic place for a family getaway. Really good location, clean and spacious, with all the facilities you need. We loved our stay here celebrating a family birthday.
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Noel Raine
We had a family holiday for 7 over three generations. The house was comfortable, spacious and well-equipped. It also had a lovely garden - a tranquil and attractive natural sun trap - which we enjoyed. With a small cafe opposite with lovely terrace views (not open everyday) and a nice pub a few minutes' walk away, we were very happy. Pett is nicely central for Rye and Hastings and Pett Levels provided a good swim (but watch out for mud at low tide!)
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Helen
Really well provisioned house with games, plenty of kitchen equipment and comfortable beds. Nice outdoor seating and well kept outdoor space. Cava and chocolates on arrival to welcome us. Thank you