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Large, private beautiful house with tennis court

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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

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Iden nr Rye, East Sussex
  • 1066 Country Walk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Camber Sands
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single 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.

Property manager

Harriet Holdsworth

Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rye

Located in Rye, this holiday 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 Rye Farm World and Kent and East Sussex Railway. South of England Rare Breeds Centre and East Hill Lift 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

  • Rye Castle Museum - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Camber Sands - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 18 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fig - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

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

Sussex holiday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Maureen W.

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

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

8/10 Good

Virginia C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

lynda rose H.

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

Wonderful time together as a family

We loved the location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette Tideswell

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

Beautiful Highlands.

Wonderful house. Perfect for large families to get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Summer holiday

Lovely old house, loads of room,had great fun on the tennis court , lovely location, had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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English, Spanish
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