Dog friendly self catering and cottage accommodation in East Sussex

Smugglers Rest, Udimore, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Udimore sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This attractive Georgian house, once the doctor’s surgery, is delightfully situated in the cobbled High Street of the picturesque medieval town of Rye, and enjoys far reaching views across the Romney Marshes to the sea from its rear garden. It offers accommodation arranged over five floors, with a family room on the lower ground floor, as well as a first floor sitting room, giving plenty of room for larger groups. Tastefully renovated, it boasts wood floors, an open fireplace and a four-poster bed in the master bedroom, while outside is a wooden deck, barbecue and outdoor games area in a terraced landscaped garden.
Rye is a lovely old town, once attached to the Cinque Ports and a notorious smuggling base, but now 3 miles inland from the sea. There is a maze of streets with charming timbered, weather boarded and 18th-century houses, including Lamb House (NT) where Henry James lived. Surrounding the property are restaurants, tea houses, inns and antique shops, making this a fascinating location, with all amenities on the doorstep, so ideal for a holiday at any time of year.
Less than 3 miles away is the long stretch of sand and dunes at Camber, the pebble beach at Winchelsea, and Rye’s yachting harbour, and excellent walking, boating and fishing trips are all available locally. The town makes a splendid base for visiting the many castles and historic houses in the area, including Bodiam Castle, Great Dixter with its famous gardens, and Smallhythe Place (NT), all nearby. Within an hour’s drive are Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury and Eastbourne, while Ashford is only 20 minutes, offering day trips to Paris and Brussels by Eurostar. Shops 10 yards, pub 25 yards.

Lower ground floor: Family room with TV and stone floors. Shower room with large shower cubicle and toilet. Utility. Ground floor: Panelled dining room with wooden floor. Well-equipped modern fitted kitchen with electric range (for cooking). First floor: Living room with open fire, window seat and wooden floor. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, one with four-poster bed. Separate toilet. Third floor: Double bedroom with 4ft bed (for 1+1). Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.

The Orchard, Northiam, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 13
Weekly prices from £1307 to £ 3162

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Northiam sleeps 13.

Features include: Non Smoking • Indoor Pool • Pub Close By • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: A majestic family home complete with an indoor heated swimming pool The Orchard sits in an acre of land which includes a private paddock for outdoor pursuits. Sitting in a picturesque location in Northiam adjacent to the last rolling meadow of East Sussex as it joins the Kent border The Orchard is perfectly located for exploring the many treasures of Kent and East Sussex. There is a steam train just a few hundred yards away serving the Rother Valley with stops at Tenterden and Bodiam. Alternatively Bodiam Castle can be visited by taking a gentle boat trip or more traditionally by car. The village features the Church of St Mary’s which dates back to 1090 and the Great Dixter Tudor House and Gardens are just 0.25 miles away. There are many places to explore including Hawkhurst Sandhurst Beckley and a little further afield are Hastings Tenterden and Camber Sands. Spacious sitting room with open fire. Second sitting room with double sofa bed (for +2). Dining room. Kitchen with dining area. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Double bedroom. Three twin bedrooms (zip and link can be 6’ double) two with en-suite shower room/WC. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Waggoners Cottage, Peasmarsh, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Peasmarsh sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Converted to a high standard, this Grade II listed, 17th-century beamed barn is located on a 500-acre arable and sheep farm, just 4 miles from the historic cinque port of Rye with its cobbled streets and antique shops. Standing detached, the property has oak floors and French doors opening onto an enclosed decked terrace, which makes the perfect place in which to relax in the evenings. Ideally placed for visiting the local vineyards at Biddenden and Sedlescombe, there are also many beautiful gardens to tour, including Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, Pashley Manor and Scotney Castle. Bodiam moated castle 10 miles. Tenterden 8 miles. Shop 1 mile.

Beamed living/dining room with oak floors and French doors to decked terrace. Beamed modern fitted kitchen with oak units. Double bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and tiled floor.

Glen Cottages, Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £283 to £ 582

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Hastings sleeps 2.

Features include: Non smoking Close to the Sea Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: High above the old town area of Hastings right on the edge of the Country Park these charming cottages offer very comfortable and attractive accommodation. Attached to the owner's home they enjoy a peaceful setting with miles of wonderful walks from the door yet is only minutes from the beach and buzz of the town. Rye with its antique shops and restaurants Battle castles at Pevensey and Bodiam Eastbourne and Brighton – all within easy reach. Sailing riding and golf close by. Shop and pub ½ mile.

Sitting room partitioned area with double bed. Kitchen with dining area. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Cider Cottage, Etchingham, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Etchingham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A spacious, detached, beamed holiday cottage dating back to the 1800s, recreated by the present artistic owners, offers 360-degree breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The house has a wood-burning stove and a beautiful oak staircase with a minstrels gallery. There are extensive wild gardens with deer, rabbits and pheasants, with plenty of space for outdoor activities. Take time out to explore the beautiful 8 acres of grounds and small lake - a haven for moorhens and ducks. Situated in an AONB see how many follies are on the skyline, created by the local eccentric Mad Jack Fuller in the 18th century. Travel just 2 miles to the picturesque village of Burwash, once renowned for its smuggling connections - hence the skull and crossbones on some of the gravestones in the churchyard - and also marking the northern boundary of 1066 Country being 8 miles from Senlac Field. Visit Batemans, home to the author Rudyard Kipling (NT), or further afield find Royal Tunbridge Wells and the Chalybeate Spring at 15 miles. Several gardens including Sheffield Park, Wakehurst Place and Merrimans are a short drive away. There are good connections to London from Etchingham Station, 3 miles. Shops, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Entrance to boot room leading to large farmhouse-style, beamed kitchen with oil fuelled Aga (for cooking), two butler sinks and wooden floor. Four steps down to spacious beamed living room with large wood-burning stove, oak floor and five sets of French doors leading to terrace. Spacious dining room with ornamental fireplace in hearth and views of garden. Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft zip & link bed and one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Separate toilet. Access to games room on lower ground floor. Open tread oak staircase leads to first floor minstrels gallery: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and double sofa bed (for +2). Further double bedroom with 5ft bed and open-plan en-suite bathroom with toilet. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom and toilet. All bedrooms have sloping ceiling and views of countryside.

Thornden Farm - The Coach House, Ashburnham, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Ashburnham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated in an AONB in the Sussex High Weald, this detached holiday barn conversion has delightful rural views and footpaths right on the doorstep. Forming part of the owner’s grounds with 15th-century thatched cottage, this smallholding residence is shared by Golden Guernsey goats, ponies, ducks and an abundance of wildlife. Visit Battle Abbey and the 1066 Battlefield site, stunning moated Bodiam Castle, Herstmonceaux, Heritage steam railways, Weald gardens and stately homes. Eastbourne 15 miles. Tunbridge Wells 18 miles. Brighton 30 miles. Shop 2½ miles and pub 2 miles.

Beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove, well-equipped kitchen area and French doors to Juliet balcony. Two double bedrooms, one with zip & link bed, can be twin. Bathroom with bath, shower attachment and toilet. Shower room and toilet.

The Granary, Rye, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Rye sleeps 10.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Tucked away with just sheep for company, yet less than 1 mile from Rye, is this adjoining holiday barn, the ideal spot for walks into Rye or Playden. Cycle to Rye and experience what this 800 year old cobbled market town and Cinque Port has to offer. Enjoy miles of golden sand dunes at Camber or for nature lovers, Rye Harbour and its reserve offers a unique experience where wildlife can be observed. Winchelsea, Battle and Hastings are all within a short drive. Shop 1 mile, pub ½ mile.

Open-plan beamed living/dining room with kitchen area, wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed; each with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

Thornsdale - The Granary, Iden, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299

This pet friendly self catering accommodation in Iden sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This attractive detached house set in the owner’s grounds provide spacious holiday accommodation situated at the end of a mile-long lane in glorious rural surroundings. Pet friendly and offering a plethora of walks on the doorstep, the cottage offers a superb self catering base. There is a public footpath leading off the owner’s drive providing miles of walks across open countryside. A trip to picturesque Rye enables visitors to sample local foods at the Wednesday morning farmers market which is held at Strand Quay. By taking a stroll along the cobbled streets, there is also the chance to buy a memento from one of the many independently-owned shops and boutiques, art galleries and potteries - or even start Christmas shopping from the wide selection of goods available! Also worth a visit are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Camber Sands and Camber Castle – this area of saltmarsh protects some very special wildlife, and footpaths lead to four bird watching hides. The picturesque market town of Battle makes for an enjoyable day out, as well as Hastings, the Sealife Centre and Pevensey Castle (where the Romans invaded). The area is also well known for its local vineyards including Chapel Down and Sedlescombe. A trip to Tenterden - often referred to as the Jewel of the Weald - is an alternative and, for garden lovers, Sissinghurst (NT) is not to be missed. Further National Trust places to visit include Smallhythe Place, Scotney Castle and Bodiam Castle. Day trips to France are possible with the Channel Tunnel a mere 30-minute drive. Shops and pub 1½ miles.