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The Highlands
Living area
Kitchen
The Dining Room
Twin Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Large, private beautiful house with tennis court

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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Rye

Located in Rye, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Rye Castle Museum and Tenterden Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tenterden Leisure Centre and Kent and East Sussex Railway. South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Phoenix Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Iden nr Rye, East Sussex

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Camber Sands - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 55 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell at Iden - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knoops - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Globe Inn Marsh - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large, private beautiful house with tennis court pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Large, private beautiful house with tennis court?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large, private beautiful house with tennis court on Apr 20, 2026 start from $496, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large, private beautiful house with tennis court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, private beautiful house with tennis court?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large, private beautiful house with tennis court located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Landgate, 1066 Country Walk, and Rye Art Gallery. Rye Castle Museum and Church of St Mary the Virgin are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay. We would definitely recommend it and hopefully return ourselves one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very traditional property with a big garden and tennis courts
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely stay in idyllic house and grounds!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a wonderful stay, sadly we weren't there long enough to use the tennis court!!Very spacious for a large group of friends and a lovely warm house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

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Sussex holiday

The tennis court and garden were a big hit.Relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoroughly enjoyable

A lovely, characterful property. Lots of outdoor space for children to run around and do an Easter Egg Hunt.Rooms were a nice size and spacious.Communication with the host was easy, she was helpful and always responded quickly to any queries we had in the run up to the booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Highlands for our family Christmas. The house was comfortable and very well equipped. In fact the kitchen was probably the best equipped of any holiday rental we have ever had, which was just what we needed for all the Christmas cooking! A real Christmas tree was in place and decorated for us, which was a lovely touch.The Highlands is set in lovely countryside, not far from Rye, a quaint, characterful and charming town which we fell in love with.The Highlands is a big, Victorian house, so cold and draughty in winter. That being said, there were no restrictions on using the central heating, no shortage of blankets, and plenty of wood to throw on the fire in the sitting room.Before, during and after our stay, Hilary the host was always responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas with all the family

6 adults & 3 children (3 - 7). It was absolutely perfect for our 3 families to celebrate together under one roof
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Family Trip

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Family Break

Great place to stay.All you could want for an extended family weekend.House and garden couldn't be better.Lots to do without leaving the grounds yet if you do.......Lovely countryside and interesting places very local to the house.Award winning wines just a stones throw away.Great beech ten minutes by car.Historic towns an villages all aroundPity the local pub is closed and up for sale
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend for 2 night break with friends. Huge amount of crockery, cutlery etc. 8 of us so 2 bathrooms at times was a little difficult, on the last day the boiler kept tripping out meaning we had to have cold showers. It was cold when we arrived, but the heating soon kicked in and the open fire was a good addition, with lots of logs in the wood store. Ample parking for 4 cars, comfy beds and clean crisp linen. Overall a very good value break, the house a little dated in parts but for the money it catered well for our group. Do not go to the Kings Head in Playden however, food was terrible!Rye was a short drive and lots of good things to do locally, nice walks and a convenient shop a stone throws to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Knitting in Rye

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The house was beautiful, clean and tidy, with lovely country side views. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen W.

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Great house

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia C.

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4-day break with friends

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raf V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideale familievakantie

Het vakantiehuis is de ideale plaats om met kinderen een heerlijke vakantie te hebben in het Zuiden van Engeland. Wij verbleven er met twee gezinnen van onze kinderen en 3 kleinkinderen, jonger dan 3 jaar.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lizzie i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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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!

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