The Cottage in the Garden

Rotherfield, Sussex
Self-catering
+44 (0)1892 852429
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Per night
£190 - £220
Per week
£1330

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

An enchanting hideaway with sensational views in a flowery English semi-wild country garden, near Sissinghurst and Great Dixter

Per night
£190 - £220
Per week
£1330

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£190 - £220 per night

£1330 per week

The Experience

You arrive down a wooded lane reputed to be one of the oldest in England: gates open to the mansion house and garden with swathes of lawn and frothy flower beds; your lovely cottage-on-one-floor is perched high beside your own private terrace with views across the Weald to the South Downs. It really is the dearest space for lovers, with a hugely inviting bed, a wood-burning stove and a round table in the window for meals looking over the garden.

Owner Jackie, who lives in the big house, leaves you a cream tea on arrival day. The kitchen is well stocked with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices, teas and fresh coffee, homemade marmalade and jam. Glyndebourne picnics are also one of her specialities – she’ll even send you off with chairs and a picnic table. Stride out to the village, Rotherfield, for pubs, café and village shop.

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We think you'll love

  • Arriving here and having all your needs met (fire lit, supper and wine to order) in such a romantic space
  • The wonderful views over the garden to the South Downs from the veranda
  • Having such seclusion and privacy
The Cottage in the Garden - Gallery

You should know

  • Shoes off at the front door please - slippers provided
  • You must walk a grassy path to the front door once you've parked - bring a torch in winter

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £190
Weekly price
£1330
Damage deposit
£200
1 Cottage for 2
From £1901 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
4-7.30pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 5 nights in high season. Short stays of 3 nights, £660 from October till.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Welcome arrival cream tea.

Reviews

Jacky and Paul are very welcoming and will do everything they can to make your stay the best experience ever! It's a lovely, romantic cottage with a gorgeous bed and stunning views. It's stylishly decorated and everything is top quality, from the pans and sharp knives to the bed linen and soft towels. There are pretty fresh flowers everywhere. The food sounds amazing too.
Inspected Alison Sawday's Inspector

Ash, Wilmslow

There is something very magical about this place. It is a delightful cottage with very good views over the Sussex landscape. It is very well appointed and tastefully decorated. There are some excellent walks close by and pubs which provide good food. Jackie and Paul are wonderful hosts with a wide variety of interests. I was unwell when went there but left feeling much better and refreshed. We will always carry very fond memories of the ‘Cottage in the Garden’.


Ofer, Jerusalem

We have only good things to say about our stay with Jackie and Paul at the "Cottage in the Garden". The surrounding countryside and views from the cottage terrace are breathtaking. the cottage is situated inside a tasteful garden a mixture of wildflowers and cultivated. The cottage is 2 rooms + fully equipped kitchen, and is comfortable and tastefully furnished. It's a quaint old cottage which adds to the charm. Jackie and Paul were lovely hosts, helpful when needed but the cottage is separated from the main house by the garden with its own garden terrace gives you total privacy when you want.


Wiebke, Passau

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. It is a beautyful and peaceful place to stay. The cottage is ideally located to explore the Kent and Sussex countryside. Glyndebourne is just around the corner for an exquisite opera experience. Jackie and Paul are the most caring hosts we ever met. They made our stay perfect. Thank you again Wiebke and Timo


Jo, Tavistock Devon

I booked the Cottage in the Garden as part of my husband’s 60th birthday celebrations. The idea of staying in a cosy cottage in the midst of a stunning garden and wildflower meadow was too good an opportunity to miss. We weren’t disappointed and the Sawday description was accurate - the views and location are wonderful, so peaceful. The owners Jackie and Paul have thought of everything to make their guest’s stay very comfortable and their attention to detail is second to none. We felt totally relaxed the moment we arrived. A cream tea awaited us with homemade scones. Everything was perfect!


Location

The neighbourhood

You're in the narrow country lanes of the East Sussex countryside, tucked away in the corner of the owners' extensive and pretty garden, completely separate from the main house. There are NT gardens and houses to visit, Crowborough is 10 minutes by car, shopping in the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells (15 mins) is fun and the whole area is an antique hunters paradise. Glyndebourne is 20-25 mins.

Local points of interest from Jacqueline Evill

  • You can rest in utter tranquillity in this beautiful cottage for two which nestles in the heart of the Sussex High Weald AONB, surrounded by wonderful walks and historic villages, close to Ashdown Forest. Glorious birdsong, spring bluebells & wildflowers.
  • A romantic hideaway in the depths of an enormous and beautiful garden with stunning views. Huge, immensely comfortable bed, made up with exquisite linen. Fresh flowers in all the rooms.Full central heating and, in addition, a woodburner for chilly nights
  • We greet you on arrival with cream tea. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and provided with extras for guests. You can eat under the covered veranda whilst gazing at the huge views or stargaze at night wrapped in luxurious rugs.
  • A special Glyndebourne package for the festival is available , which includes a luxury Opera picnic - you can find full details through the property website.
  • We are surrounded by some of the most exquisite gardens and country houses in England. Sissinghurst, Penshurst, Hever, Chartwell, Batemans, Scotney Castle, Borde Hill, Nymans, Sheffield Park,Pashley Manor, Perch Hill, Ightam Moat, Knole, Firle, & many more
  • Nature lovers will love to visit the South Downs and Sussex and Kent Coast. Cuckmere Haven, Rye, and a fascinating coast are a short drive away. Bedgebury Pinetum is close as is Bewl Water with sailing and watersports. You can ride on the Ashdown Forest.

Introducing

Jacqueline Evill

Jackie and Paul set about the renovation of this cottage with one aim in mind. They wanted to make it the most welcoming, private, romantic and beautiful sanctuary that they could imagine. They've thought of everything to make your stay very special: rugs for stargazing, jugs of fresh garden flowers, help and advice if you do want to venture out.