Large, private beautiful house with tennis court

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9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Iden nr Rye, East Sussex

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve10 min drive
The Chapel Down Winery10 min drive
Camber Sands20 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)96 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

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 South of England Rare Breeds Centre. East Hill Lift and Blue Reef Aquarium 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 cycling and horse riding nearby.

Iden nr Rye, East Sussex

What's nearby

1066 Country Walk - 5 min drive
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 10 min drive
The Chapel Down Winery - 10 min drive
Gusbourne Estate Winery - 12 min drive
Camber Sands - 20 min drive

Getting around

Winchelsea Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Kings Head - ‬4 min drive
‪Knoops - ‬6 min drive
‪The Queens Head - ‬5 min drive
‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬6 min drive
‪The Globe Inn Marsh - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, dogs are allowed at this 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?

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).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn O.

8 July 2024

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.

2 February 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

15 December 2022

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.

17 September 2022

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.

9 September 2022

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

Rachel L.

11 July 2022

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

Verified traveller

4 July 2022

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.

22 June 2022

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.

14 April 2022

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.

10 April 2022

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.

17 January 2022

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.

11 July 2021

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.

27 June 2021

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.

4 June 2021

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.

30 December 2019

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.

29 September 2019

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

3 September 2019

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.

31 August 2019

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.

27 July 2019

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.

30 May 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon s.

8 January 2019

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jon s.

21 October 2018

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annette Tideswell

31 August 2018

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.

8/10 Good

Linda R.

15 August 2018

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

21 May 2018

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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018