Ditsys Den

This was a handy place to stay for us to visit relatives and friends, but a challenge to find in the dark when we arrived.

The bed was comfortable once you were in it, the mattress being very soft. The work top/ breakfast bar by the kettle was a little high but overall a nice little place.

A sweet, well equipped little base for us to venture out into Kent and East Sussex from (Rye is unbelievably beautiful as is the sea/promenade at Hastings) and we both found the property to be clean and the bed very comfortable.

A couple of things do need addressing though: 1. Most of the garden furniture in the image is long gone leaving a rickety wooden bench we didn't dare try and a small table with the 2 x wicker chairs. The pads/cushions on those need to be replaced with something waterproof as some black mould was evident from them being left out in the rain so we had to cover them over with bin bags before being able to sit on them. 2. The latch on the freezer compartment doesn't work so ice-creams etc. didn't freeze properly. 3. We didn't see the owners who live next door at all during our stay other than the man to nod to briefly in passing. Would have been nice for someone to swing by early on in our stay and we certainly would have felt more able to mention the above points if they had. All in all though an enjoyable holiday in a nice place and we had lovely weather all week which was an added bonus.

Very well looked after property.

Clever conversion to turn property on land into a holiday home. All facilities available. Reviews mentioned path to door is narrow which it is but not a hazzard. Looking at garden there is a manageable fire exit fence panel to escape by. Spoke to owner very pleasant and sociable lady. Sadly my arrangements with family did not allow me to stay full 3 days which was a shame.

This is the third time we have stayed at Ditsys.

It's the perfect location for us for family. This time was the best because of the Internet working properly. It made all the difference in such a rural location.

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances I had to vacate the property a day earlier than booked.

A delightful little pad, ideal for me and my small Dog.

every nices lady and frienly

Lovely place clean and well organised.

Memory mattress not for me as I have a bad back. Entrance a bit tight hard to get cases in.

Very nice place.

Well equipped. Clean. Owners very helpful and pleasant.

Ditsys Den was very comfortable and the hosts were very welcoming and helpful.

A big thank you to them.

The first thing we were told was we are not allowed pets and told the owners dogs will kill my small cat even though it said pets allowed.

We weren't allowed out after 9 as the host did not like that . Were told to keep noise level down although i have a 3 years old son who just likes to play in the garden with the little stones. Then we were sent a rude message after we left. They also blamed us for previous broken stuff even though we cleaned up really well before we left. I am 29 years old asian man that stayed there with my 3 years old son and my pregnant wife . But they made us feel very uncomfortable and i felt like we were treated bit different . Bit sad and disappointed :(

Positives: Clean and nicely decorated, extra sofa bed if two single occupants arrive, well-stocked with equipment and mod cons.

Negatives: The picture of the garden, that is used as the primary selling point, is misleading. The last autumn's leaf fall had not been raked up, the furniture was old, tatty and falling apart. The garden has had about three years of usage since established (according to the guest book entries), and it looked like no-one was bothering to maintain it. It was a big disappointment, as we had expected to see something more well-maintained like the picture. No guestbook, and occupant information like an updated wi-fi password or local area information was clearly displayed/provided. We used a clearly displayed sign for the Wi-fi password which was out of date, battled with it for half an hour, and eventually had to go and knock on the door of the main house to ask for the information. Eventually, we found informational items tucked in behind the TV, a day later. We felt that it was a bit of an oversight to not make the location of these much clearer or to update their sign. We felt that the owners of the accommodation could have attended better to the small things, and the garden was a big disappointment.

My only negative comment would be to echo what some people have already said about the bed.

It has a memory foam mattress which doesn't suit everyone and indeed one does tend to slide off the edge if one is not careful! Otherwise the place is great. Very cosy and warm, which suited us well as the weather was not the greatest the week we were there.

All I would like to say yes I do think the mattress on the bed should be changed as I don’t believe it’s now overused so changing it would be brilliant, but I do say you get an excellent welcome other than the bed I have no other complaints

There was a miscommunication somewhere between Sykes and the owner so we were not expected on arrival.

Michaela sorted the problem and we were able to enjoy the property an hour later. Inside the den is modern and tastefully decorated. Essential kitchen area with bar stools and separate dining table and chairs. Small double, boat bed not ideal for tall people.

My stay at Ditsys Den was just what I needed.

It was quiet and comfortable and in the perfect spot for heading out for some walks along the river.

Beautiful location and when the weather was good sitting in the secluded garden was bliss surrounded by trees and the birds singing.

Very friendly hosts and very dog friendly with everything needed for a relaxing and restful stay. Having lived in the area until 1994 I knew my way around. The only downside for me was I am a very cold being and I did find it a little cold at times - not enough to put me off visiting again though!!

We had a very enjoyable few days at Ditsys Den.

Unfortunatly we had to leave a day early for personal reasons,but would definitly stay there again.

Narrow passageway to property, with pipes protruding as well.

Concern over exiting if fire occurred. Some normal equipment missing, such as teapot, dish drainer, no instruction manuals for equipment etc.

Very welcoming host and cottage.

Everything you could possibly want at hand. Loved all the extras such as fresh eggs. Very comfortable bed and a beautiful shower room. Wonderful part of the country so much to see and do. Definitely visit again.

No dishwasher and seatee uncomfortable after a short while.

Otherwise a very pleasent place to stay and good location for site seeing Kent attractions

We enjoyed our stay in the spacy and comfortable cottage very much.

Very friendly people. Good starting point for visiting all kind of well known gardens , houses , castles like Cartwell , Sissinghurst , Scotney , Bodiam , etc.

We had a great week visiting the national trust properties.

Ditsy Den was tastefully decorated and very well equipped. Owners where very friendly. Bed was very comfortable. if i had a complaint it would be there was not enough cupboard space to put food we had brought. but was not a problem as we left it in bags. all in all we had a lovely week.

TOILET CISTERN REQUIRES ATTENTION Noticed a dirty roasting tin, old and dirty coffee pods apart from that loved the Den, comfortable bed, and lovely courtyard ( including the little robin family)

Lovely cottage but access was slightly difficult especially at night because of the narrow path.

Super facilities ideal for a weekend break

Wonderful cottage.

Had everything we needed. Completely secure garden for our dog. Lovely owner. Left us some eggs from her own chickens. First clas

Our host was extremely friendly and helpful.

The cottage was cosy and well equipped.

Ditsy Den was really comfortable ,the host went beyond expectations with friendliness and hospitality .

The place was spotless and had every piece of equipment you could need would recommend it to any one looking for a home from home in the great Kent countryside

Lovely and generous host.

Property small but comfortable and well equipped. Ideal for exploring Kent and the surounding area. Thorougly recommended.

Very clean and comfortable accommodation everything you need in the studio apartment.

Great location for exploring Kent and lovely walks all within a very short drive. Owner very friendly and helpful.

Lovely, clean accommodation with a lovely host who went out of her way to make us feel welcome.

Beautiful location with easy access to lots of places.lovely to have a bit of outdoor space especially if you have a dog.