Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle Cottage is in a good location for exploring the Kent countryside and coast A very peaceful setting We found the accommodation awkward to live in There is no provision to store any food other than a very small fridge The oven is not intuitive and I found it very difficult to use The paintwork is very dark and together with north facing windows and dim lights made the interior quite gloomy The mattresses were comfortable to sleep on but the double duvet is very lumpy There was plenty of hot water but the heating which is controlled remotely came on at random times Various small issues were flagged up to the housekeeper - there is a lack of attention to detail The oven and shower both needed a good clean and overall all there is a feeling of lack of care for the property hence the 3 stars

V clean, nice, spacious, well-kitted-out cottage.

The owners were super responsive to messages and questions. We have two dogs that love to bark at anyone daring to go past but had a wonderfully peaceful week as the privacy the cottage gave was excellent (and a feature you could highlight more in advertising). Lots of great fields, woods, orchards, vineyards for walks.

A really great place to stay, private and peaceful with lovely local woodland walks.

The accommodation was very comfortable and had just about everything required. Tennis courts are a bonus. Some urgent attention needed to the weather-beaten wooden garden furniture. Overall a very enjoyable holiday and we would be happy to visit again.

All too often, holiday cottages feel like they exist just to make money — a bit bland, a bit unloved.

Honeysuckle was completely different. You can tell someone really cares about this place. It’s thoughtful, cosy, and beautifully decorated — it actually feels like a home, not just a rental. The location couldn’t have been better for me — perfect for visiting family in the same village, just a lovely 10-minute walk across the vineyard. A couple of small niggles (which others have mentioned too): it’s a real shame there’s no downstairs shower. With two toilets downstairs, one could easily make way for a shower, which would make it much more accessible — I’d love to bring my elderly parents, but my mum can’t manage the stairs. Personally, I prefer a quick shower over a bath, so I didn’t end up using the bath at all. And yes, there were a few cobwebs, but honestly, it’s the countryside — a few friendly spiders come with the territory, and they’re mostly in those impossible-to-reach high spots anyway! Overall, though, I absolutely loved my stay and will definitely be booking again (hopefully before it gets snapped up!). It’s by far the best fit for me when visiting my family.

The property was lovely, but on arrival the lights don't work.

However on calling the contact number, it was sorted out very quickly. We were made very welcome by her, and shown where the fuse box was, in case it happed again. The bed was super comfy, and the curtains made the bedroom VERY dark. There were no scissors in the kitchen, but again, when mentioned to the contact at the end of the stay, I was told it would be rectified for the next renters. All in all, a very nice stay, and the property is gorgeous....

A beautiful hidden gem, comfortable, quiet, and.

Looking out on lush greenery , yet easy to go to the surrounding area, Love Rye, and near the sea and so many interesting, historical places to visit in easy reach.we were reluctant to leave.

Great location for exploring the area and for just relaxing and unwinding.

Comfortable accommodation, well equipped, with fun decor. Lovely walk around vineyard and in the area generally. Garden not secure for dogs that might stray, so a watchful eye may be needed. Would thoroughly recommend Honeysuckle as a holiday home.

Lovely building but does need some attention.

No room to store food, bulbs need replacing over dining table (5 out of 15 were defective), garden is not secure for dogs and needs fans as building gets hot very quickly when warm outside. Shame because could be very good.

This was advertised as Dog friendly , this was Not the case , the garden wasn’t secure so my dogs kept escaping down the lane so I couldn’t relax .

We had to keep the door open as it was so hot in the property ( understand they can’t do anything about the weather ) but fans should be provided . There was white dog hair all over the sofa so this hadn’t been cleaned . No where for you to store food . Had to leave it on the sides . I’m so sad about this property as it seemed so promising .

This property was an absolute delight, beautifully converted and comfortable too.

Such a quiet location, good walks for the dogs and a great view to wake up to. Also perfectly situated for the beach, Rye and Tenterden. Great parking and the property has all the facilities you could need. Wifi was excellent, never had any problems connecting. Would 100% recommend Honeysuckle Cottage and would like to thank the owners.

We enjoyed our stay visiting old friends Cottage was comfortable and everything that we needed

Very nice accomadation spacious and quite well appointed.

Only minor issue for me was that the lightning in the kitchen area was a little poor. That being said, I would definitely recommend the property. Great location for us and plenty of space to take the dogs for a run

The property is set away from traffic, quiet and very convenient to Rye and Tenterdon.

We enjoyed many nice walks in the surrounding countryside.

The cottage was lovely and in a peaceful location.

We had a very pleasant stay and would recommend it. There are only a couple of things that could give this cottage a 10 out of 10 and these could be easily be rectified. Remove dust and cobwebs. No shower in down stairs bathroom. Not everyone can climb the stairs to the shower upstairs. The bathrooms were lovely and warm and the upstairs shower was fab. We would stay there again. Thank you

Generally well appointed.

Bedrooms and bathroom facilities very good & clean. Main room very dark [dark ceiling & walls] and some light bulbs not working. Although rest of cottage clean, ceiling festooned with cobwebs & also on stairs. There were also some "niggling" aspects that would be simple to resolve i.e. Ironing board cover very flimsy with broken strings; oven instructions not very clear [changing temperature]. No instructions re rubbish recycling/collection day or what to do with dirty laundry. No kitchen scissors; chopping boards [other than wooden board]; draining rack for washing up; small side tables to place drinks. Blind on front door missing. Could do with more storage space & some shelves too high for shorter people. We enjoyed our stay and visiting the surrounding area but the above relatively minor issues did take a little of the shine off our stay..

Too many cobwebs and spiders for my comfort.

Squashed some in the bathroom every day plus one on my bed when I arrived. I know it is the time of year for spiders, but the cobwebs festooning the upper window in the lounge had obviously been there for some time, plus some hanging around the top of the fourposter. Just a bit more care with the cleaning and this would have been perfect.

Beautiful quiet surroundings, however decor and some fixtures in need of updating.

The decor is very striking but the dark colour on all the walls is not an attractive feature. On the whole we really enjoyed our stay at Honeysuckle. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean and ensuites great. I did struggle in the kitchen area reaching things as I'm only 5ft tall, luckily my partner's 6ft

Fabulous location, The cottage is ideally located for exploring the local countryside and beaches.

The garden was not secure for dogs as they can get out and there is a private lane next to the property but if you have a dog that doesn't wander far and has good recall it's fine and they will enjoy the meadow and woods that are part of the land and lovely to explore.

The house is in a prefect location, it is close to Rye and Tenterden.

The house is situated on a lovely country estate, with access to wood and vinyard walks. It is a wonderful location for a country and beach holiday. Unfortunately, there are problems that could easely corrected. 1 cleanliness, old cobwebs at high level, must be at least two years old. Crisps found between sofa cushions. Not ours as we dont esat crisps! 2 The vacuum is not up to standard, many long dog hairs in the carpet. 3 Cooking pans old and worn 4 Glasses, no matching glasses. There are not four matching glasses. Including wine, champagne, beer, or water. 5 Outdoor furniture, We noted this on last years revews the outdoor furniture is worn, rotting and dangerous. If you use the deck in the garden, you take your life in your hands. 6 Lack of occasional tables, the furniture placed like a coffee table is style over funtion, just leather foot stools. No way of placing cups on them. 7. No shower in the downstairs bathroom. 8. There were many lamps not working in light fittings especially in the kitchenette area making it difficult to work in, especially for the visually impaired. On the plus side the the beds were extremely comfortable with good quality bedding. To sum up it could be magnificent with a bit more care and attention to detail.

This property was very comfortable and in a beautiful quiet location.

We also rented the property next door for a family weekend away. The living area could've been a bit more spacious if it had only one rather than 2 large coffee tables. it made the area quite cramped with 2 small children. The cottage is dog friendly but the outdoor area is not secure. We hope to return for another family weekend away.

We absolutely loved our stay, thank you.

Lovely little cottage and very well positioned for Rye and Tenterden.

Enjoyed our stay with our daughters and dogs. The cottage is in need of a spruce up - paper coming down in the bathroom. Kitchen is well equipped but quite dark and could do with better lighting. The strip light under the top unit didn’t work. Really liked our stay, it was very peaceful and enjoyed the tennis courts.

It’s beautifully furnished.

It was the time that I had to clean directly after arrival. Sanitary facilities and kitchen were clean, other parts not. The outside table and chairs are in a poor state and we didn’t like to use them.

Excellent accommodation and facilities, in a pleasant rural location.

On the whole, a lovely, likeable cottage with lots of good features.

Particularly liked: paved entry path with ramp to front door, extra wide front door, comfortable beds and bedding, luxurious towels, large shower and plenty of hot water, well equipped kitchen, good WiFi, interesting art decor. Greatest inconvenience was steep stairs with no bannister rail, making shower access difficult for the infirmed. Minor inconveniences were: heavy kettle with loose handle, basic seating cushions, basic terrestrial TV channels, couldn't find any guidance on rubbish disposal.

This property is set in beautiful immediate surroundings near to great towns in both Kent and Sussex.

Inside, the house was one of the most well equipped we have stayed in and was very clean and comfortable. The outside area was fabulous with a mix a mown lawn, wild areas, vines (of course) and plenty of sun and shade. The garden is not secure if your dog wanders but there are plenty of posts and trees to attach long cables to. I would definitely recommend this property.

Great rural location.

Well placed to explore the local area, and it was good to have the use of a local map, and nice to enjoy a game of tennis. However, we found the creaky floors intolerable and would not return because of this. The wooden flooring in the ground floor ensuite bathroom was swollen from a water leak so the door would not shut and the wallpaper was hanging off the bathroom wall. The whole living area is too small and there would not be enough space for 4 people. The oven, hob and microwave are good, but there is nowhere for guests to store their food, and there is no step stool to reach the high kitchen shelves. The dining corner is cramped and the bench seating is uncomfortable. Despite comments from guests last summer the owners had not replaced the ancient garden table and chairs so it was not possible to eat outside in the lovely garden. This property is advertised with a 5 star rating which we don't feel it merits.

Lovely quiet property with fabulous countryside views.

Appreciated the ability to walk cross country to the local shop - I'd suggest that it would've been helpful to have the route sketched out in the house booklet (the first attempt took me along the road which was a bit hazardous) Facilities good: note that the wi fi is fairly slow and only just capable of streaming on the TV (via our Amazon Fire stick). If anyone asks you, the download speed is around 12Mbps and upload is 1.8 Mbps. Thank you

Honeysuckle is a nice and quiet cottage if there are no neighbours then you hear each other.

Rye is a beautifull old town with lots of nice shops. Some furniture could be more functional like the coffee tables its is difficult to put a glass or cup on there. But never the less we stayed a nice week in Honeysuckle.

It was a lovely holiday, thank you so much.

Lovely warm property very clean well appointed.

We think the coffee tables should be solid rather flexible so we could place glasses etc on them. All the appliances were excellent but the cooker is difficult to alter the temperature. Apart from the outdoor table and chairs which are poor the whole package is excellent. A lovely area to walk from as well. Thankyou.

The weather was really good unfortunately the outside furniture table and chairs unusable.

Inside furniture comfortable , but dishes and plates etc were on an open shelf and dusty had to wash them before use. Property is in a good area for sightseeing and situated on the edge of a vineyard

Really loved the cottage and surroundings, very very peaceful and wonderful countryside.

My dogs loved being able to go for great local walks

The barn is compact but well laid out, nicely decorated and very comfortable.

It is beautifully situated in a very quiet setting next to a private vineyard with some beautiful country walks past wild flower meadows, woodland, fields and on one occasion, a random giant gnome. We were really lucky with the weather and had the most blissful relaxing break and I was sad to leave. The property allows dogs which was great but sadly the garden was not secure and it would be helpful to have that made clear in the listing. Also, the barn has been divided into two separate properties and the garden for the other side backs onto the ground floor bedroom. If the other barn had been occupied while we were there, I think the lack of privacy may have been quite stressful so I think configuring the gardens would be an improvement.

Lovely quiet spot and everyone we met was friendly.

A bit tight moving around kitchen area with adults and dog and would of liked a washing up bowl but apart from these minor points it was extremely nice. Beds and pillows very comfy. Good for dog walking. Would recommend and go back again.

Very nice property only slight fault sound proofing between the two houses could be better.

Can clearly hear voices, squeaky floor boards and dog barking from living room. Fortunately our neighbours were out most of the time but a noisy family would have really spoiled the quiet ambiance.

The cottage was exactly as described.

It was beautifully decorated with great facilities. A lovely area for a holiday. We would go back again.

More storage for everyday food would be good, Nowhere for Corn Flakes, tea, coffee, dog food etc, We used shelves where crocks were displayed.

We also found using the high tech oven and hob a challenge, but that is because we are in our 80,s and used to knobs! Wonderful place for our dogs! and we really enjoyed Honeysuckle.

What a lovely find.

.such a nice little place. The cottage is so lovely inside, everything you could need. The beds were so comfy, the shower superb, lounge/diner very nice, and warm inside.. Such a shame we had to cut our break short, and such a shame we didn't bring our dog.. the fields and surrounding areas were lovely, he would have loved it there. Thanks for having us..5*

What a fantastic property, with one main room we wondered if we would be on top of each other, but the space was great and it meant we were all together doing what we all wanted.

Being right out in the country was so amazing. Views and walks in incredible. Loved it!

Beautiful, stylish and comfortable.

Highly recommended. Dining table a bit wobbly but everything else exemplary.

We had a really wonderful stay as a family of four plus two dogs, and loved the cottage.

It was beautifully presented, well located and very clean. We enjoyed eating in the lovely local pubs and walking on the beaches at Rye Harbour and Pett Level. Thank you so much!

Great stay .

Also booked cottage next door . Great if you want to meet up but have your own space. Recommend booking both property’s. Will be back.

We had an incredible stay at Honeysuckle Cottage, a very clean, well equipped & beautifully restored barn/cottage - we weren't out of sort for anything!

The location is great too, you will likely need a car to get around as Wittersham is a quiet village, however very close to the coast & also bigger towns like Rye, Ashford ect, but we also took trips further, which was easily done to places like Rottingdean/Brighton, Eastbourne/Seaford & Hastings, so equally a great location to explore, or get to the cottage and not leave for a few days! Our only recommendation would be to have slightly better wifi, but understand thats sometimes out of ones control with more rural locations - otherwise, a completely perfect stay and would 100% come again & have already recommended to others. Thank you for being dog friendly too, our pups enjoyed the huge grounds and quiet dark nights!

Wonderful cottage in a tranquil location, perfect for exploring the Kent countryside.