Stables Cottage

48 Customer Reviews

• "Comfortable cottage & great base for the area."

  Many National Trust properties & about 30 mins from Eastbourne & Hastings.

  Hi Anthony, Thank you so much for your review, this means a lot to us. Hope to see you again soon. Rgds, Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Nov 2024

• "We have had a wonderful time at the stables."

  The cottage is very spacious and well decorated and forms a great base for exploring the beautiful countryside. We really loved the comfortable bed. There are many nice walks nearby, and cycling the Cuckoo Trail is great fun. Shops and pubs are about five minutes drive.

  Reviewed by Neline4.7★Oct 2024

• "Excellent cottage, a real home from home with a super comfy bed."

  Sadly didn’t get to use the brilliant outside area due to poor weather but maybe next time. Didn’t meet the owners but Katya kept in touch via txt. Plenty things to do and see in the area and local Heathfield had plenty choice of supermarkets, restaurants and takeaways… We highly recommend The Stables…..Margaret and Tom

  Many Thanks Margaret and Tom for your review, we really appreciate it. Sorry we didn’t get to see you, we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. All the best. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2024

• "Our 3rd visit and rally enjoyed our stay."

  We have family who live nearby and this is a lovely place relax after spending time with the grandkids. The equipment,bed,bathroom and general furnishings are all first class. The road is busy and needs care when leaving but nothing the owner can do. Hope to keep returning.

  Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Sep 2024

• "We spent two weeks in this cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  The cottage is in a great location, we managed to fill every day visiting places of interest from coast to countryside. The cottage is well decorated and maintained to a good standard. The interior has been carefully thought out with good quality paintings, plants etc throughout. Happy to stay here again in the future, still lots more to see and do.

  Many Thanks Paul for your comments, we really appreciate it and hope to see you again soon. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2024

• "Enjoyed the cottage itself , just found the noise from the road a bit much It being a main road and people making the most of the straight stretch in front of the cottage."

  Many Thanks for your review, sorry to hear the noise disturbed you. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vivienne4.7★Jun 2024

• "A very comfortable, well equipped, convenient place to stay."

  The hosts were very welcoming and amenable. The cottage suited our needs perfectly.

  Many Thanks Malcolm for your review. Hope to see you again. Rgds, Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Apr 2024

• "Very comfortable and cozy and in a great location."

  Hi Helen, Many Thanks for your review, we really appreciate it and hope to see you again soon. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Apr 2024

• "A clean and cosy cottage in lovely surroundings, everything you could need provided, including the much used wood burner."

  We booked a week and despite the weather after a couple of days booked the following week and stayed for two. Thank you Jamie and Katya, hope to see you next year.

  Many Thanks Annette, it was a pleasure hosting you both. We look forward to seeing you again. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Annette5.0★Nov 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage, it was a real home from home and the first with a Nespresso machine!"

  Everything you could want is provided including the most comfortable bed out of all properties we have stayed in this year. This cottage is in a great location enabling us to visit many places including Beachy Head, Seven Sisters, Brighton, Scotney Castle, Batemans, Canterbury Cathedral and many more. The owner is very friendly and gave us a few steers for things to do in the area. We would highly recommend this property!

  Many thanks Dawn, We hope to see you both again. All the best, Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Oct 2023

• "Our second visit to this lovely cottage."

  The furnishings and appliances are great and the Bed is really comfortable. We were lucky to have warm and sunny weather and enjoyed sitting in the courtyard garden with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. Jamie the owner was at hand if we had any questions. The area is great for visiting National Trust houses plus many famous gardens. Hope to revisit next year.

  Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Sep 2023

• "We visited Stables Cottage for the first time just before the second COVID lockdown."

  We loved it then and coming back was if anything even better. This is a great place to stay and within easy access of lots of interesting places (we visited 14 National Trust properties and the beach at Camber Sands!). We could not recommend this more highly.

  Thanks so much for your comments, we look forward to seeing you again. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Sep 2023

• "Our week at the Stables Cottage was brilliant."

  The cottage had everything that we needed to make it a cosy and comfortable stay. The owners were on hand to help us with recommendations about the area. It was a perfect base to explore. Lots of places accessible within a 30 minute drive. We got the train to London and Brighton from local train stations. All in all it was a perfect getaway enjoyed by all if the family.

  Many Thanks for your comments, we hope to see you again in the future. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Jul 2023

• "Cottage of excellent standard overall and ideally placed for a number of attractions."

  Owners had made a real effort on the finish of the cottage and it was well stocked with kitchen items etc.

  Many Thanks for your comments. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathryn4.4★Jul 2023

• "We were pleased with our stay at Stables Cottage, having an enjoyable week staying in a quiet rural location in a part of the country we have never visited before."

  The weather was good enough for us to make use of the enclosed patio garden. Jamie was available on the end of the phone to help with any queries. The owners of the local Spar shop were very friendly and helpful, including recommending a visit to Seven Sisters and the Long Man of Wilmington, which was a very pleasant day out. We also enjoyed visits to Battle Abbey, Sissinghurst, Bateman's and the RSPB nature reserve at Dungeness.

  Many Thanks for your comments, we hope to see you again. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Jun 2023

• "We were very pleased with Stables Cottage – it was tastefully decorated, comfortable & well-provided with everything we needed, an excellent base to explore the beautiful countryside of East Sussex & Kent."

  There is so much here to see & do – we visited castles at Dover & Pevensey, houses at Bateman’s & Ightham Mote, gardens at Sheffield Park, saw the Poohsticks bridge at Hartfield & travelled on the Bluebell Railway. The weather was outstanding, 28 degrees nearly every day, so we were really spoiled for sunshine. Thanks to our hosts, Jamie & Katya, for their friendly welcome & helpful tips. We should be delighted to return here in the future, as it has been such a lovely week.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2023

• "We booked the cottage as we were visiting family who live locally."

  We found the cottage lovely and comfortable and the owner very helpful.There was a very good level of equipment and importantly a very comfortable bed. The area has lots of places to visit but sadly the weather was very poor whilst we were their. We have booked a return visit later in the year..hopefully better weather so we can enjoy sitting out in the garden.

  Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Mar 2023

• "A great space for a stay."

  Very comfortable bed too!

  Many Thanks Andy, Glad you enjoyed your stay! All the best. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Feb 2023

• "Another lovely stay at Stables Cottage."

  My second time to stay here and as before the cottage is warm,clean,spacious and well decorated. The kitchen has everything one needs for cooking including a coffee machine.The owners are on hand to answer any queries,always a quick answer from Katia or James.Katia kindly got me some emergency food as I had arrived late the night before from Edinburgh with no car.Which was most helpful of her.( hope you found the envelope with the £ on the coffee table)? Just such a great place for either a staycation or to explore beautiful East Sussex.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Nov 2022

• "Such a convenient little holiday gettaway."

  We loved it. It was very clean, and modern, and cozy at the same time.

  Many Thanks Jose, we appreciate the feedback. Hope to see you again. All the best. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jose5.0★Sep 2022

• "A lovely central base and everything you want from a cottage."

  Spacious for two, most comfortable holiday cottage bed we've slept in, comfortable chairs, smart TV, internet, clean, nice kitchen and bathroom. The weather was very hot but this cottage remained relatively cool and a comfortable temperature. Slightly more expensive than a basic holiday cottage but everything is in really good condition, stylish and works as it should, so worth the extra in this case.

  Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope to see you again in the future. All the best. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jul 2022

• "Very nice cottage with everything required for a holiday."

  Very clean and a lovely location.

  Hi David, Thank you very much for your review. We really appreciate it and hope to see you again. Rgds, Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2022

• "Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting!"

  The Stables cottage is very comfortable with lovely furnishings, and has everything you could possibly need, even its own private garden, and Jamie and Katya were very welcoming and helpful. It's perfectly situated for everywhere we wanted to visit, and we felt totally relaxed; we didn't want to leave! Thank you, Alan and Bryan

  Alan and Bryan, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to seeing you again. All the best. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Apr 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay at Stables Cottage."

  It's a beautiful place, very comfortable and well equipped. The owners were super helpful when needed. We would definitely stay here again.

  Jennifer, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again soon. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Apr 2022

• "Review Positives: lovely messages from the hosts prior to arrival to welcome us ..."

  Review Positives: lovely messages from the hosts prior to arrival to welcome us etc, good base to visit surroundings, comfy and cosy, smart tv and internet, adequate level of cleanliness, coffee pods and tea bags provided Negatives: had to clean the oven as was dirty, water heating went off twice during our stay but was, at least in the first occasion, quickly resolved, quite cold and only enough logs for one fire, poor communication from hosts following leaving and asking if they could sign out from tv apps (still have not heard from them), no welcome pack - not even a little butter or milk, lack of cleaning products

  We are very sorry to read this review and learn that your stay was not entirely satisfactory. We endeavour to make every guests stay as positive as we can and will take your comments on board. In response however to your comments, we would like the opportunity to respond. Cleanliness: The cottage is cleaned before every stay and checked. Wood: We provide more than enough wood for several fires including kinding and firelighters, more is available upon request and is stacked up outside the cottage and in the cottage garden wood store for guests to re stock. Heating. The cottage is fitted with Hive technology and can be controlled via the thermostat and independently at each radiator. Hot Water. this was unfortunate and irregular, however the fault was fixed as soon as we were notified. As with any home, occassionaly issues with boilers arise and we hope our guests understand this. Communication: With regards to communication and signing out from TV apps, we did explain that we were on holiday and we had to send someone round to do this despite the fact the cottage was occupied. Unfortunately, it was not easy for us to continue to respond once we had left the country as we were taking a break as a family. However, the apps were signed out as soon as we recieved word from you that you had left them on. Welcome Pack: We provided all cleaning products including dish washer and washing machine capsules, nespresso coffee pods, tea and sugar for the duration of a stay. As this is not a B&B, we unfortunately do not provide milk, butter etc.. which can be purchased at the local shop, In our welcome communication we always ask if there is anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable, however we will take this on board for the future. We thank you for your feedback, and welcome all guests if they have any issues to speak directly to us at the time as we live next door. All the best. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel3.8★Mar 2022

• "Finding myself between properties I booked Stables Cottage for nearly 3 months from January up-to late March."

  It was a brilliant choice.The cottage is of a very high standard with great attention to detail from everyday requirements to the interior decor.The kitchen has everything one needs to cook in,the heating plus wood burner make it so cosy in the cottage.The bathroom is great and the bedroom has a very comfortable bed.The owners Jamie and Katya are very helpful and friendly.Any question was answered quickly,the communication is so quick.The cottage is private and quiet but also close to amazing walks and not far from local villages and towns.The best cottage I have stayed in,Will try for a staycation later on.Can highly recommend Stable Cottage.

  Many Thanks Diane for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure meeting you. We hope the next phase of your move goes well, and hope you come and stay again soon. All the best Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Mar 2022

• "Beautiful cottage with great amenities."

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Dec 2021

• "Stables cottage is a beautiful place to stay in and perfect for a country escape."

  It has everything you need utilities wise and is extremely cosy and comfortable. You won’t be disappointed staying here.

  Thank you so much Alison, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you come back again soon. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Nov 2021

• "A superb refurbishment of a former stables providing perfect holiday accommodation to explore the surrounding area."

  Beautiful flooring throughout with the added comfort of a log burning fire. Everything that you would want from a holiday cottage, topped off with a superbly comfortable bed.

  Many Thanks for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. All the best. Jamie and Katya Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Nov 2021

• "We had a bad experience on leaving the property."

  The exit onto a busy section of the A265 is very narrow & the bank & shrubs on either side of the drive partially obscure vision of traffic when turning out left. When making the turn left the back nearside tyre crashed into an obstruction at ground level resulting in a burst tyre. We managed to drive to Broad Oak village hall & had a 3.5 hour wait before assistance arrived to replace the tyre.

  We are sorry that you had an unpleasant experience when leaving the property. We would have been very happy to assist had you let us know. The road is busy but is of a standard width and the driveway is extremely wide, allowing for generous turning space upon leaving.The bank at the property is raised but the shrubs and planting is cut back to ensure sufficient view points. We are very sorry that the pleasure of your stay was affected but we have not experienced any issues ourselves or from our guests using the drive since opening. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret4.1★Oct 2021

• "Lighting in the cottage was excellent - the best we have ever had in holiday accommodation."

  Hosts, Jamie and Katya, were very friendly and helpful but never obtrusive. The outdoor patio space was super but weather was not good enough to use it. Parking space very roomy. The only slight quibble we had that it would have been nice to have a walk-in shower rather than over the bath as headroom wasn't very good but obviously many guests may want a bath.

  Reviewed by Madeleine5.0★Oct 2021

• "If you are looking for somewhere to relax and unwind, Stables Cottage is for you!"

  Situated between the South Downs and Royal Tunbridge Wells, you're spoiled for activities (walks, bike rides, swimming etc) - especially if you visit by car. The cottage is very spacious, modern and has a fully equipped kitchen and BBQ in the garden (which is great for when you don't fancy eating out). The visitor guide provide is very comprehensive and includes a number of day trip and restaurant ideas. My wife and I had a great time at Stables Cottage and highly recommend if you are looking for an opportunity to explore Kent and Sussex.

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★Jul 2021

• "Stables Cottage is as impressive as it looks in the photos."

  We were very comfortable in the stylish , modern, spacious, clean cottage. The road next to the cottage is busy but not much of a bother. Located close to good walks and a 30 minute drive from the beach. We found bags for rubbish and food recycling, tin foil and dishwasher tablets in the kitchen cupboards. And the nespresso machine was nice to have. The little outdoor space was very welcome and nicely enclosed. Even though the cottage is right next door to the main house it still feels private. There’s a good Greek restaurant- Pilio in Heathfield. Try it. The lovely cottage helped us relax even more.

  Reviewed by Kanusha5.0★Jul 2021

• "Very smartly appointed cottage with plenty of room, a comfy bed, well equipped kitchen and private outdoor space."

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2021

• "This is a lovely small cottage off quite a busy main road which was perfect for our very necessary change of lockdown scenery."

  Stylishly furnished and well-equipped - one of the best we have stayed in. It has a lovely courtyard garden (a bit of a sun trap) with some interesting plants. We used the gas-fired barbecue a couple of times and the wood burner in the lounge. It is set in some beautiful countryside. There are plenty of walks and many National Trust properties and gardens, as well as the coast, all within a 30 minute drive. The owners were very helpful.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★May 2021

• "We really enjoyed the location and relaxed atmosphere of being in the country."

  The hosts were really helpful in providing local info to make our stay more pleasant. Would definitely recommend to anyone for a weekend or week away. The cottage was a high standard and we thoroughly enjoyed relaxing at it.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Apr 2021

• "Absolutely fantastic property, extremely comfortable, stylish, cosy and has everything you could need."

  Really enjoyed staying here. Lovely owners who left us to it but were there if we needed anything. Complete privacy and the most relaxing stay away I’ve had in ages.

  Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Dec 2020

• "Cottage was lovely and just as advertised."

  The furnishings were high quality and the refurbishment was done to a high specification. The area was lovely too, but as mentioned previously very close to the main road, though it didn't really bother us much - but obviously thats a personal thing. Did find it hard to find, turning could do with larger signage. Bed was very comfy and everything was spotless. There were a few very minor issues - a woodburner with a few pieces of wood, but no kindling/fire lighters. The kitchen was lovely but surprisingly no where to put food (except a fridge). No additional items that have normally been provided in previous cottages I've stayed in eg tin foil, clingfilm, spare bin bags, etc. Though the welcome pack did have a washing/diswasher tablet, wine and coffee capsules for the machine. The TV signal dropped out alot, it as easier to use the wifi enabled apps - wifi was really good. We will be back, as it was in all a fab holiday - perhaps next time you could organise better weather!! ;)

  Reviewed by Deana4.7★Oct 2020

• "We really enjoyed staying in Stables Cottage."

  It was clean, bright and very well furnished with everything we needed. It provides a great base to stay and then explore the Sussex and Kent area. With its mix of countryside, sea, and wonderful old towns and villages. We would certainty come back again.

  Reviewed by Frederic5.0★Oct 2020

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Stables Cottage."

  It is within easy reach of a wide variety of attractions and the coast. The cottage is very comfortable and stylishly furnished in a modern way. It is extremely well equipped. Jamie and Katya made us very welcome.

  Reviewed by John Malcolm5.0★Oct 2020

• "We were impressed with the overall standard of welcome and accommodation."

  The cottage has a private sunny garden which was an unusual extra. The countryside is beautiful and the grounds overlook a splendid view of the Weald. There are lots of interesting places to explore, particularly on the coastline. The only downside is a fast moving road. Otherwise, full marks.

  Reviewed by Ray5.0★Oct 2020

• "The cottage and holiday could not have been better."

  The cottage is beautifully and tastefully decorated and very much a 'home from home'. All of the furnishings, fittings and appliances are first class and everything you could possibly need is provided. Jamie was the perfect host; there to meet us on arrival but very respectful of our private space. There was no sense at all of the owner keeping an eye on us, but at the same time he was always available if we needed his advice (he gave excellent guidance on local pubs and restaurants!). We could not recommend Stables Cottage more highly; it is a real gem and perfectly placed to explore the East Sussex and Kent countryside (especially the many excellent National Trust properties in the area).

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Sep 2020

• "This was a great location for exploring East Sussex."

  The stables have been thoughtfully converted to create a really comfortable home-from-home. From the well-equipped kitchen through to a comfy bed and cheerful sun-trap of a back garden complete with barbecue and fire pit. Highly recommended. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Sep 2020

• "A really lovely holiday cottage with everything you need - great hosts and lovely area to explore"

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Sep 2020

• "We had a wonderful holiday at Stables Cottage."

  It is the perfect place for a restful break. Jamie and Katya are friendly, kind hosts, constantly helpful - they went out of their way to make us feel at home. The cottage is really beautifully renovated, stylish and cosy, with lots of space and light, as well as very comfortable beds. The kitchen is well-equipped and we enjoyed the nespresso machine. The outdoor seating and dining area is very pretty and secluded and we enjoyed eating outside and admiring the lovely roses. Our two small children loved the owner's paddock, a huge field up the hill from the cottage where they could run around safely with us as it is entirely fenced and securely gated. The views from the paddock are fantastic across the Sussex countryside and we found it a very relaxing place to spend time. The cottage is also near a whole range of great places to visit. We spent several days at the seaside and visited Herstmonceux Castle. We really felt that we had found a gem with this cottage and travelled home with lots of happy memories of a great holiday.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Aug 2020

• "Stables Cottage was absolutely fantastic - everything was pristine, well thought-out and nothing was missing."

  The hosts were great; they gave us privacy but were careful to make sure we had everything we needed. We couldn't have hoped for a better experience. Sykes Cottages booking process was simple and straight forward, all relevant points were covered in the information and the app is really handy for accessing what you need. We really enjoyed exploring East Sussex!

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2020

• "We have just returned from a perfect week at Stables Cottage."

  What an absolute gem this charming cottage is! The cottage has just been completely refurbished to the very highest standard, with amazing attention to detail. The kitchen is lovely and really well equipped, the lounge/diner is really homely, the bed is really comfy and the garden is just perfect - we ate outdoors all week! Jamie and Katya are lovely, and so accommodating. In all honesty, we are surprised that this gorgeous cottage doesn't have 5* (or 5tick) rating. There are plenty of fantastic places to visit - we walked around Bewl Water, drove down to Eastbourne via Beachy Head and a short walk to Belle Tout lighthouse, and took a slightly longer (but very worthwhile) trip to Dungeness and New Romney, with a ride on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. There are local farm shops to buy fresh produce and quaint high streets in tiny local towns to stroll along. We will definitely be visiting again!

  Reviewed by Jan5.0★Aug 2020

• "A lovely, spacious property, furnished to a high and comfortable specification - little details made it feel just right."

  The garden was a delight in the sun and the bed was very comfortable. The views from the adjacent field were great, and though we didn't use the fire pit, it was a perfect spot for one. We had a four month old with us and she loved looking at herself in the little garden mirror. The owners were very nice to chat to and very helpful with local recommendations. We visited some fantastic spots - Bateman's, Bodium Castle, Ashdown Forest and Alfriston were all lovely and very close. We had a really lovely break and highly recommend the area and the cottage.

  Reviewed by Aaron5.0★Jul 2020

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