Guests say
Honeysuckle Cottage is praised for its peaceful location, beautiful surroundings, and comfortable bedrooms. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, the property's cleanliness, and the lovely local walks, making it a favourable spot for both human and canine visitors. Some concerns about maintenance and space are noted, yet the charm of the cottage and its setting often outweigh these.
The property is generally regarded as clean, especially the bedrooms and bathrooms. However, some guests mentioned cobwebs and the need for a more thorough cleaning in certain areas, which slightly impacted the overall impression of cleanliness.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its tranquillity, countryside views, and proximity to local attractions. Guests enjoyed the rural setting and the convenience for exploring nearby towns and beaches.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property warm and inviting. Some guests, however, mentioned issues with seating comfort and space constraints in the living area, which affected the overall comfort score.
The property is well-appointed with good kitchen appliances and ensuites. Nonetheless, guests have raised concerns about maintenance issues such as worn outdoor furniture, insufficient storage, and the need for better soundproofing between adjoining properties.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness category.
About this property
Iden 3.3 miles. Discover this exceptional converted barn amidst the magnificent setting of the High Weald AONB, which is celebrated for its historic and much valued landscape. Situated within the village of Wittersham and just a stone’s throw away from the amenities in Iden village, Honeysuckle is a peaceful oasis in which you and your loved ones can use as a base, as you explore East Sussex, Kent and the beautiful coastline. Admire the surroundings of the private vineyard before entering into the open-plan living room to be impressed by the immaculate interior design, featuring a touch of character and all the modern conveniences required for a self-catering stay. To the rear of the space is a sleek kitchen, where you can look forward to making the most of the quality appliances and the elegant worktops to prepare family favourite dishes that can be enjoyed at the corner dining table, which is accompanied by several charming pieces of art to admire as you tuck in. Afterwards, browse the selection of books from the bookcase before curling up on one of the armchairs to get lost in the world of fiction or flick on the TV to unwind before heading to bed. On the ground floor, you will find the master suite, featuring an impressive four-poster bed with plush linens that are awaiting to be snuggled under at the end of each day; begin each morning by throwing open the curtains to reveal the pretty countryside views before preparing for the day in the deluxe en-suite, containing a bath, basin and WC. Climb the wooden staircase to find the second sleeping quarter, a twin bedroom, which features its own TV, perfect for those wishing to escape the excitement of the rest of the group in the open-plan living room. The twin bedroom is served by a contemporary shower room, featuring a spacious walk-in shower, basin and WC. If you and your loved ones are up for a game of tennis, be delighted to find two tennis courts on the grounds of the property, which is shared with the neighbouring holiday cottage, guaranteeing hours of family fun. Bring your loved ones to Honeysuckle for a memorable break at any time of the year. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1062598, together sleeping up to 8 guests.
Situated in the High Weald aonb on the borders of Kent is the small village of Iden. Within the village, home to just 400 people, you will find pub, which serves food and real ale., a church, a riding school, a hairdressers and a village shop, where you can pick up a range of things. The town of Rye is slightly further afield and is home to more amenities, as well as ancient inns and a castle, which has a varied history with roles including defence, private home, prison, mortuary and now museum.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor four-poster bed with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x twin with TV.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Oil central heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, 2 x TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate.
Patio and garden area.
Shared access to two tennis courts, tennis rackets and balls are not provided.
Pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Shop 1 mile, pub 2.7 miles
Reviews (28)
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Alan
Bedrooms and bathroom facilities very good & clean. Main room very dark [dark ceiling & walls] and some light bulbs not working. Although rest of cottage clean, ceiling festooned with cobwebs & also on stairs. There were also some "niggling" aspects that would be simple to resolve i.e. Ironing board cover very flimsy with broken strings; oven instructions not very clear [changing temperature]. No instructions re rubbish recycling/collection day or what to do with dirty laundry. No kitchen scissors; chopping boards [other than wooden board]; draining rack for washing up; small side tables to place drinks. Blind on front door missing. Could do with more storage space & some shelves too high for shorter people. We enjoyed our stay and visiting the surrounding area but the above relatively minor issues did take a little of the shine off our stay..
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Mary
We had a very pleasant stay and would recommend it. There are only a couple of things that could give this cottage a 10 out of 10 and these could be easily be rectified. Remove dust and cobwebs. No shower in down stairs bathroom. Not everyone can climb the stairs to the shower upstairs. The bathrooms were lovely and warm and the upstairs shower was fab. We would stay there again. Thank you
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Ann
Squashed some in the bathroom every day plus one on my bed when I arrived. I know it is the time of year for spiders, but the cobwebs festooning the upper window in the lounge had obviously been there for some time, plus some hanging around the top of the fourposter. Just a bit more care with the cleaning and this would have been perfect.