Large, private beautiful house with tennis court
4.7
Outstanding(46 Reviews)House in Rother District
11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
This large secluded Victorian house has breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside towards Rye. Inside rooms are light and airy. The property has just undergone a total restoration and refurbishment. Period features have been lovingly restored and the ambiance of the family home maintained. The house is surrounded by three quarters of an acre of enclosed gardens and in addition there is a fenced, hard tennis court. The south facing brick paved terrace is a gorgeous suntrap with lots of flexible seating. The driveway provides parking for at least four cars.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Rother District
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(46 Reviews)4.7
The tennis court and garden were a big hit.Relaxing place to stay.
4.7
Lovely stay in idyllic house and grounds!
4.7
We booked The Highlands for a family birthday trip and really enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortably large enough for our 4 person group but also really cosy with a great kitchen and dining room for preparing meals. We didn't get a chance to use the tennis courts but maybe next time!
4.7
Our stay in Highlands was as lovely as last year! It is very well equipped, warm, comfortable, spacious and in a beautiful location.
We love that we can all sit around in the living room knitting, and we can walk to Rye, walk on the beaches, walk in the bird sanctuary.
We have already booked for next year!
4.7
The house was beautiful, clean and tidy, with lovely country side views. Would recommend!
4.7
We had such a great time at this house. Plenty room although lounge could be a bit bigger for larger groups. Everything you need here. Croquet and tennis was fab. Totally secure garden for dogs. Beds very comfortable. Q0 mins drive to camber sandals and 6 mins to lovely Rye. Would highly recommend this property.
4.7
We are a group of friends of many years standing who go away together for a few days every year. This house fitted our needs exactly - enough space inside and out, well equipped, good location, comfortable beds in good sized rooms. Couldn't have been better.
4.7
Girls weekend
The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. The owner was great and helped with quite a few queries. Thanks so much for a great stay!
Rachel
4.7
Fantastic house in a beautiful location
We stayed at Highlands as a group of friends. The house is well set up for friends with lots of single beds. The kitchen is very well equipped and the essentials like toilet roll, soap, washing up liquid, tea towels are provided. The garden is large with plenty of space for a game of croquet (also provided) and the tennis courts were great too. Communication with the owner was great; always quick to respond and helpful. The area is beautiful with a small village about half a mile away and the lovely Rye a 5-10 min drive away, plus stunning beaches not much further. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back.
4.7
Delightful property in a gorgeous setting
We had a fantastic stay at Highlands, the house is so comfortable and well equipped, and the setting is beautiful. Really enjoyed using the tennis court as well, such a bonus!
4.7
Truly home from home!
We had a most enjoyable weekend at the house. It was clean and comfortable with everything you could want or need, from well stocked cupboards of books and toys, to tennis racquets for the tennis court and plenty of the essentials. Thank you for a lovely stay.
4.7
We spend a delightful weekend knitting, catching up, eating and resting in this lovely property. Warm, well stocked, well equipped with comfortable beds and an open fire, the house is perfect. We loved the area and walked every day into Rye and on the beach.
Highly recommended for a large family group or group of friends.
4.7
Knitting Weekend
We spend a delightful weekend knitting, catching up, eating and resting in this lovely property. Warm, well stocked, well equipped with comfortable beds and an open fire, the house is perfect. We loved the area and walked every day into Rye and on the beach.
Highly recommended for a large family group or group of friends.
4.7
The property was so clean and everything you needed was there. The garden is lovely and spacious. The rooms are big and the beds are comfy. Would definitely come back!
4.7
Perfect stay start to finish.
The property was so clean and everything you needed was there. The garden is lovely and spacious. The rooms are big and the beds are comfy. Would definitely come back!
4.7
Wonderful family weekend away
Relaxing family break in a beautiful house with a gorgeous garden. Tennis court was a fav with the teenagers and adults, even the dog!! Would highly recommend to any family looking for some quality time together in beautiful surroundings xx
4.7
Great location & very comfortable
4 of us stayed at the house for 2 nights, to explore the local area and have some sociable time. The accommodation is really comfortable and homely, we had a room each and shared the 2 bathrooms. We cooked in on one night and found everything we needed in the kitchen. We even made use of the tennis court. The only problem we had was with the patio door from the sitting room which seemed to be jammed, so we couldn’t access the terrace direct, but had to walk around the side of the house. Apart from that, it was all good. And there are fabulous views all round- a bonus!
4.7
Wonderful time together as a family
We loved the location
4.7
We have enjoyed our stay in this lovely property in a peaceful location celebrating parents/grandparents golden wedding anniversary. The garden was perfect for the children and tennis courts kept us all busy. Bedrooms are all a great size and living space/layout was Good. Location is great a short drive to the beach and Rye and local shop just up the road.
4.7
Perfect home for quality family time...
We have enjoyed our stay in this lovely property in a peaceful location celebrating parents/grandparents golden wedding anniversary. The garden was perfect for the children and tennis courts kept us all busy. Bedrooms are all a great size and living space/layout was Good. Location is great a short drive to the beach and Rye and local shop just up the road.
4.7
Beautiful Highlands.
Wonderful house. Perfect for large families to get together.
4.7
Family Holiday
Wonderful house very well equipped. Location great, near wonderful places to visit. Children loved the garden, tennis court and of course the jacuzzi. Would not hesitate to recommend this property.
4.7
Summer holiday
Lovely old house, loads of room,had great fun on the tennis court , lovely location, had a great time.
4.7
Very nice property, just right for our big family, the children loved the garden. All communication was via app, no problems. Would happy to come back, enjoyed Rye as well
4.7
Wife's 60th birthday
Very nice property, just right for our big family, the children loved the garden. All communication was via app, no problems. Would happy to come back, enjoyed Rye as well
4.7
8th New Year at The Highlands 9th Booked
Our 12th visit to The Highlands & still the exceptional standards throughout. A great place to relax or celebrate a family occasion. Fantastic location in a small village with a traditional pub at the end of the lane Good food, Pet & child friendly. Next visit planned would highly recommend.
4.7
11th visit to The Highlands fantastic house home from home
Ideal for a birthday celebration this lovely large house with beautiful gardens tennis court & fantastic pub(The Bell) at the end of the Lane good food. Exceptional value for a large group best we’ve stayed at.
4.7
Fabulous house in a lovely place.
We had an amazing holiday. The gardens and tennis court were great for us all to relax, play games and generally enjoy being together. The house was everything we could hope for...and we fell in love with it. Hopefully we will return at some point in the future.
4.7
Spacious house in super location
This holiday home has a great location for getting out and about to visit places of interest, including the beautiful (National Trust) Scotney Castle. The bedrooms are large and airy, the garden is wonderful for evening BBQs al fresco, and the kitchen is well equipped. The grandchildren loved the tennis court, it was well used over our week's stay. We would highly recommend this property.
4.7
Tranquil surroundings, relaxing holiday house
A lovely house, with plenty of space for the 10 people staying, ranging from grandparents to 4 year olds.
So peaceful and quiet, with a gorgeous garden wrapping all the way around the house. We were so lucky with the weather and used it a lot. The owner sorted out the problem we had with a missing shed key, meaning we couldn't access garden furniture cushions and parasol.
The house was lovely and tidy, great toys, books and games for the kids too. Perhaps would have been good to have a TV in the lounge with a DVD player?
We will be booking again next year and would recommend this house to anyone.
4.7
Perfect for large family group plus dog,a casual relaxed house with garden and tennis court for family to play on. It is surrounded by footpaths, excellent for the dog and walking distance of pub and village shop.
4.7
An excellent family house
Perfect for large family group plus dog,a casual relaxed house with garden and tennis court for family to play on. It is surrounded by footpaths, excellent for the dog and walking distance of pub and village shop.
4.7
Enjoyable location, lovely stay
We really enjoyed staying in this lovely house for a family get together and celebration. The kitchen was well appointed and we loved playing tennis and football in the large garden, spotting rabbits in the mornings in the lawn was great! We explored the local area and enjoyed pony riding at the near by stables, the bell served delicious Sunday roast. Also explored Rye and went for a day trip to camber sands, all highly recommended!
4.7
Ideal space and tranquillity for a family gathering
We enjoyed a wonderful long weekend at The Highlands to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday, with 6 adults, 4 children and dog. The space to relax. play tennis, explore the garden or simply chill out round the log fire was idyllic. At the same time, the location was close enough to visit nearby Rye and Hastings and we enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch at the King's Head in Playden. I think a fire guard would be a sensible addition to the open fire though. Would definitely book again.
4.7
We were two families ranging in age from 6 months to 93 years, here for a week over Xmas 2017.
The condition of the metal entrance gate gave a dreadful first impression
on arrival and the two industrial waste bins were equally unattractive.
It was not helped by the very poor condition of the external paintwork and
the outside light not working, making it very difficult at night.
The kitchen was well equipped, but three out of six ceiling lights were blown and lighting under the cabinets was not working. The fridge was certainly not big enough for the claimed maximum of 11 people.
A loud noise like a fog horn in the water pipes occurred after flushing the downstairs bathroom toilet, which was heard throughout the house and woke people up when it was used at night. The bathroom was cold all of the time as the radiator never worked, nor did the flat heating panel above it. (The owner did try to find a plumber to come and fix things, but unfortunately no one was available)
The downstairs bedroom was also cold most of the time. The single radiator in the bedroom was covered by the headboard of a bed so the heat couldn’t radiate properly, and it’s a large room.
The fire in the sitting room had no fire guard, which was a serious safety
hazard with an open fire, or for young children. There was also a lack of
comfortable seating even for 9 in the sitting room.
Paint was flaking paint off the wall near the shower in the upstairs bathroom. The blind was badly stained and a ceiling lamp bulb was blown over the mirror making it difficult to see to shave or apply make-up etc.
On the positive side we found the house very clean when we arrived and the beds and pillows were comfortable. Apart from the items above, everything else worked.
I am sure the house is better for a large group during the summer months when the heating and inside seating issues would not be such a concern, but we really felt quite disappointed with our stay and had been so looking forward to it for a long time. Perhaps things will be put right in the future....just be aware if you are considering this house.
4.7
Unfortunately there were some issues
We were two families ranging in age from 6 months to 93 years, here for a week over Xmas 2017.
The condition of the metal entrance gate gave a dreadful first impression
on arrival and the two industrial waste bins were equally unattractive.
It was not helped by the very poor condition of the external paintwork and
the outside light not working, making it very difficult at night.
The kitchen was well equipped, but three out of six ceiling lights were blown and lighting under the cabinets was not working. The fridge was certainly not big enough for the claimed maximum of 11 people.
A loud noise like a fog horn in the water pipes occurred after flushing the downstairs bathroom toilet, which was heard throughout the house and woke people up when it was used at night. The bathroom was cold all of the time as the radiator never worked, nor did the flat heating panel above it. (The owner did try to find a plumber to come and fix things, but unfortunately no one was available)
The downstairs bedroom was also cold most of the time. The single radiator in the bedroom was covered by the headboard of a bed so the heat couldn’t radiate properly, and it’s a large room.
The fire in the sitting room had no fire guard, which was a serious safety
hazard with an open fire, or for young children. There was also a lack of
comfortable seating even for 9 in the sitting room.
Paint was flaking paint off the wall near the shower in the upstairs bathroom. The blind was badly stained and a ceiling lamp bulb was blown over the mirror making it difficult to see to shave or apply make-up etc.
On the positive side we found the house very clean when we arrived and the beds and pillows were comfortable. Apart from the items above, everything else worked.
I am sure the house is better for a large group during the summer months when the heating and inside seating issues would not be such a concern, but we really felt quite disappointed with our stay and had been so looking forward to it for a long time. Perhaps things will be put right in the future....just be aware if you are considering this house.
4.7
Beautiful house for a big group
This house was perfect for a surprise 50th weekend away. It was in great condition, really clean and a very well stocked kitchen. Wish we had have been there in the summer to utilise the gorgeous garden, bbq and tennis court! Thanks for having us :)
4.7
Great property in a quiet but convenient location
This is the second time we have stayed there. The house is v well laid out with 5 good size bedrooms and good size sitting and dining rooms. The kitchen is very well equipped so great for those who like to cook. The tennis court is well maintained and the garden is spacious and good for croquet and other games.
4.7
Lovely Property but....
We had a lovely time at the property and particularly enjoyed the garden and tennis courts as we spent a family weekend celebrating a diamond wedding anniversary. The bedrooms were comfortable and the kitchen and bathroom facilities were perfectly adequate for our needs. However, some of the furniture in both the house and garden is now a little tired and in need of upgrade in terms of both comfort and safety.
4.7
Wonderful
A fantastic house in a great location, we had an amazing holiday.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rother District?
The average price for a rental in Rother District is $208 per night. This rental is $461 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Large, private beautiful house with tennis court. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Large, private beautiful house with tennis court pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Large, private beautiful house with tennis court?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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