Rent Find self catering and cottages with a garden in South East England

The Gate House, Dover, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £301 to £ 582

Self catering accommodation in Dover sleeps 4.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: This Grade II listed mini Gothic castle was built in 1850 and now makes an unusual and unique holiday home. It is believed to have been built as the gate house for the officers accommodation for the Dover Castle Garrison who were housed in an impressive crescent of homes in Victoria Park. The Gate House stands part way up a hill close to both Dover Castle and the town itself. The accommodation offers a turret exposed beams throughout upstairs and down open fireplaces and other historical features. Dover has plenty to offer visitors including Dover Castle the wartime tunnels Roman painted house easy access for trips to France and walks along the famous white cliffs. Castles at Walmer and Deal; the medieval town of Sandwich; many beaches around the east Kent coastline are all easily accessible and well worth a visit. Pub 0.3 miles shops 0.5 miles. Sitting room with double sofa bed (for + 2). Dining room. Well equipped kitchen. Narrow stairs to first floor: Bedroom with four poster canopy bed and turret. Bathroom/WC. Beamed throughout.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Rookwood Lodge, Bethersden, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599

Self catering accommodation in Bethersden sleeps 3.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: In the heart of rural Kent, this attractive hoilday cottage is ideally placed for exploring the area, and just a short drive from the coast. It stands in the owners’ beautiful landscaped grounds, complete with shared outdoor swimming pool, yet is detached and secluded with its own patio. Renovated to a high standard with terracotta-tiled floors and large first floor bedroom, it makes a cosy base for a couple or a family. Tenterden with many antique shops, medieval Rye, Battle, and Tunbridge Wells for shopping are all easily reached. On the coast are New Romney and Hythe, with Folkstone and Dover just an hour away for day trips to France. Shops 2½ miles.

Modern fitted kitchen, with dining area, terracotta-tiled floor, additional TV and French doors to patio. Living room with sofa-bed (alternative sleeping only). First floor: Twin sleeping area and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Stable Cottages - Church View, West Meon, Hampshire, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599

Self catering accommodation in West Meon sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set along a country lane, these attractive and skilfully converted self catering holiday cottages offer a very good specification of holiday accommodation, and being single storey, they are suitable for all ages. They lie within beautiful rolling countryside and farmland, within the grounds of a working farm, next door to the local pottery. Offering plenty of light, they have been tastefully refurbished, furnished with guests’ comfort in mind. Spacious, open-plan Church View is wheelchair-friendly with large windows to take advantage of the superb countryside views. These pet friendly properties enjoy shared use of a large lawned garden and direct access to miles of scenic walks. Just under a mile from the quaint village of West Meon with pubs serving fine fayre, and where the founder of Lords cricket rests. Within easy reach are the glorious South Downs, Portsmouth and Spinnaker Tower, waterside dining, extensive designer shopping, ferry trips to the Isle of Wight, Winchester Cathedral, Southampton with its extensive maritime history, the vast heathland walks and riding in the New Forest, historic Chichester, beaches at Witterings or Hayling Island. London is about an hour by train from nearby Petersfield. Shop and pub ¾ mile.

The Cart Lodge, Hooe, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

Self catering accommodation in Hooe sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This converted single-storey detached holiday barn with two shower rooms lies adjacent to the owners’ and is beautifully presented and enjoys far reaching views. The village of Hooe was once surrounded by sea although 2 miles from the coast now, it is possible that William the Conqueror landed here. The remoteness of the area and distance to the sea made this an ideal smuggling haunt and the landlord of the Red Lion, James Blackman, was a member of the Groombridge Gang in the 18th century. Pevensey Levels are an ornithologist’s and walker’s delight. Pevensey is one of the south’s leading locations for windsurfing and water sports. Battle takes its name from the 1066 battle, and was once home to one of the country’s largest gunpowder works. Shop 1 mile, pub ½ mile.

Living/dining room with wooden floor and French doors/kitchen. Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet with slate floor. Two steps up to double bedroom. Shower room with toilet and slate floor.

Pipers Cottage, Petworth, West Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299

Self catering accommodation in Petworth sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This charming period cottage, one of a pair, stands in a rural area, overlooking open countryside to the rear. Situated on the edge of Northchapel, 10 minutes’ drive from Petworth with antique shops, beautiful stately home and gardens; and an hour’s drive from London. Cowdray Park with its world class polo and Goodwood, with its motor and horse racing is nearby. The South Downs are within easy driving distance, the Rother Valley Trail is close by. Village shop and pubs 2 miles.

Living room with open fire and French doors. Dining room with ornamental fire surround and wooden floor. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with tiled floor. Boot room. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower. Second floor: Double bedroom with 6ft sleigh bed, TV, en-suite bathroom with Victorian roll-top bath and toilet.

Wentwood Cottage, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899

Self catering accommodation in Bembridge sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This characterful refurbished cottage, one of a pair, and its sizeable lawned garden sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, both bedrooms have superb views over the surrounding countryside. The picturesque and sandy beach of Whitecliff Bay is only a few minutes’ walk away and is ideal for swimming. A walk along the coastal path and up to Culver Down provides spectacular panoramic views across the island to the mainland beyond. Only a mile away is the popular sailing village of Bembridge which has a scenic harbour, yacht club, extensive sandy beaches and a fine array of restaurants, pubs and shops. Nearby attractions include the NT Windmill, Brading Roman Villa, Dinosaur Museum and the Garlic Farm/tearooms. Pleasure flights, watersports, golf and fishing are available locally. Shop 200 yards, pub 1/4 mile, bus stop 35 yards.

Living/dining room. Kitchen. External toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom. Bathroom, over-bath shower and toilet. 10 paddle stairs to second floor attic bedroom with 5ft bed and additional Z-bed (for +1).

Smugglers Rest, Udimore, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £300 to £ 599

Self catering accommodation in Udimore sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated in the grounds of the owner’s farmhouse, this attractively converted, detached stable with the original ‘eyebrow‘ windows, offers stylish accommodation allegedly built over the old smugglers runs as the area was once frequented by the infamous Hawkhurst Gang! Rudyard Kipling was a regular visitor to the farmhouse. The holiday property is ideally placed for enjoying walks in the picturesque Brede and Tillingham Valleys and a stone’s throw from the heart of Rye, a beautiful medieval town suspended in time. Enjoy the sand dunes at Camber, Great Dixter Gardens, Bodiam Castle and the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway. Shops 2 miles, pub ½ mile.

Gravel slopes to entrance. Beamed, open plan living/dining room and kitchen area with wooden floor and French doors to terrace. Double bedroom. Shower room with toilet and tiled floor. Mezzanine with twin beds (for +2) and sloping ceiling.

Park Field House, Toppesfield, Essex, South East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Toppesfield sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Park Field House has been recently renovated and now affords every comfort for an enjoyable and relaxing holiday, perfect for family celebrations or get together with friends. Providing bright spacious accommodation this detached house, with unspoilt view over open countryside, is well equipped with excellent facilities including an outdoor heated swimming pool and tennis court in the enclosed lawned garden. Set on the owners farm a stay here will provide the opportunity to enjoy rural life including long walks on numerous footpaths directly outside the house, bird watching and cycling whilst offering the convenience of being just a few minutes walk from the centre of the picturesque village of Topperfield on the Essex/Suffolk border. Within easy reach are numerous nearby attractions including Constable Country, Lavenham, Castle Hedingham with Britain’s finest and best preserved Norman keep,and the market town of Sudbury, home of the artist Gainsborough. A short drive away are the Colne Valley railway and museum and Gosfield Lake which offers 18 hole golf, water skiing, fishing and nature walks. Also within an easy drive are historic Cambridge, Newmarket for a day at the races and Colchester which is Britain’s oldest recorded town with a castle, museum and zoo.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove and French doors. Spacious dining room with wooden floor and French doors. Kitchen with breakfast area, electric Aga (for cooking) and tiled floor. Utility. Games room. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1). Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, dressing area and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle, toilet and bidet. Further double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom with additional pull-out bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.