Holly Cottage | Rural Sussex Retreat | near Bodiam | Seclusion, Views, Log Fire

A private countryside hideaway with panoramic valley views, total privacy, and walks from the door — designed for slow mornings, cosy evenings, and effortless escapes from London.

Stylish interiors, log fire & stunning sunsets. A peaceful countryside retreat for relaxing, unwinding & exploring. Perfect for couples, walkers, cyclists & London escapes seeking style, privacy & countryside calm. Parking & WiFi.

This unique place offers breathtaking views in all directions. Guests love the peace, quiet, and seclusion. Pour yourself a drink, take in the scenery, and feel yourself relax and unwind.

A cottage with a story:
Once a 18th-century workers’ cottage on a fruit farm estate, Holly Cottage fell into disrepair — even featuring a tree growing through its old kitchen.
Lovingly restored in 2025/26, it now blends original beams and inglenook fireplace charm with modern comfort and open countryside living.

Since then, the cottage has been thoughtfully transformed, including a south-facing extension that introduced a new kitchen. Most recently, it has been lovingly restored in 2025/2026, carefully preserving its original character, from exposed beams to the inglenook fireplace, while showcasing sweeping countryside views.

Current layout:
Today, the cottage offers a more spacious and comfortable layout, with an entrance hall and boot room, a split-level kitchen, a dining area and an open-plan lounge with a large, original brick fire place and wood burning stove. Perfect for cosy evenings in.

Holly Cottage sleeps 4 comfortably, 5 by arrangement. A downstairs double bedroom with en suite bathroom provides flexible accommodation. Upstairs, the dual-aspect master bedroom enjoys beautiful views to both the east and west. There is also a small reading room, which can be converted into a single bedroom on request, along with a family bathroom boasting views you may never want to leave, especially from the bath.

We welcome well-behaved dogs, with endless countryside walks right from the door. There is a large, private garden for guests to enjoy, boasting sweeping views over the local Sussex hills.

Why guests love Holly Cottage:
✓ Panoramic countryside views
✓ Total privacy
✓ Log fire
✓ Beautiful sunsets
✓ Dog friendly
✓ Walks from the front door
✓ Two bathrooms
✓ Historic character
✓ Near Rye, Battle, Bodiam & vineyards
✓ Easy weekend escape from London

Why guests book Holly Cottage:
✓ Anniversary breaks
✓ Cosy winter escapes
✓ Cycling weekends
✓ Walking weekends
✓ Wine tasting and vineyard weekends

Bringing a dog?
✓ Boot room for muddy boots and paws
✓ Garden space
✓ Walks from the front door
✓ Dog-friendly pubs nearby

Nearby attractions:
✓ Robertsbridge - charming Sussex village
✓ Bodiam Castle - 14th-century moated castle
✓ Rye - beautiful hill top Cinq port town
✓ Battle - 1066 battlefield, Abbey, pubs, shops
✓ Sussex vineyards - Oxney, Tillingham, Oastbrook, Mountfield, Charles Palmer

Ideal for:
✓ Couples
✓ Two couples
✓ Dog owners
✓ Walkers
✓ Cyclists
✓ Vineyard visits
✓ Rye weekends
✓ London escape

Not ideal for:
✗ Guests with significant mobility issues
✗ Large groups seeking nightlife

Enjoy exclusive use of the entire property, including a private, spacious garden with uninterrupted 360° countryside views and seating areas, perfect for outdoor dining, sunset drinks, and relaxed moments in the open air.

Guests will be left in peace for the entirety of their stay but the owners are on hand for any queries.

Holly Cottage is a historic 18th-century cottage with character features including low beams, uneven floors and several internal steps. It may not suit children or guests with significant mobility restrictions. There are 12 steps to enter the property.

Please note there is parking for 1 large car, or 2 small cars, directly in front of the cottage (c.4 x 6m). Additional parking is available nearby for a small fee, by prior arrangement.

10 minutes drive to Battle, 20-30 minutes driving time to Rye, St Leonard's and Hastings (also accessible by train). 35 minutes to Tunbridge Wells and 1 hr to Brighton.

You can also arrive by train to Robertsbridge and walk 30 mins to the cottage.

Re: pets - we absolutely love dogs 🐶, but please note that the cottage is really only suitable for small-medium sized dogs. The garden unfortunately isn’t fully enclosed, so dogs must be on a lead when outside, as there's usually livestock in the neighbouring fielding. Other than that, they'll absolutely love the cottage.

Nearest EV charging point at end of Poppinghole Lane on A21 - Route 1066 Cafe, TN32 5JH