Standard Hill Cottage

53 Customer Reviews

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Standard Hill Cottage."

  It was comfortable, clean, spacious and everything we needed was provided. Happy to return at a future date.

  Reviewed by Clive5.0★Oct 2024

• "Although quite small but very well equipped we had a lovely stay at the cottage ..."

  Although quite small but very well equipped we had a lovely stay at the cottage the owner was very helpful and we were very lucky as we had a very sunny week so sitting in the evening sunshine finished your day off perfectly lots to see in the area and I would highly recommend the kings arms for food within easy walking distance from the cottage

  Reviewed by Gary4.1★Sep 2024

• "We loved our stay in this wonderful cottage."

  Everything was just perfect and we highly can recommend it!

  Reviewed by Josefine5.0★Jun 2024

• "The owner was extremely helpful and welcoming."

  We had a few reservations before arriving in view of previous reviews given, however, we found them not to be justified as the issues mentioned had been resolved. Perhaps the photographs should be updated to reflect this i.e.. sofa has been replaced. If you book a cottage in the country you have got to expect a few creepy crawlies. The cottage was in a beautiful setting of the owners home and we enjoyed the walks and the wildlife. Excellent location with a good bus service which we utilised. Perfect for Glyndebourne.

  Reviewed by Stephen3.8★Jun 2024

• "The cottage was perfect and the owner was lovely"

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★May 2024

• "This property was not what we were expecting as described on the Sykes website."

  We were greeted by the owner, who was very welcoming and the cottage appeared ok on arrival. However, there were several aspects that have left us extremely disappointed with our stay: 1. We found the shower to be grubby and woodlice on the cubilcle floor - so we did not use it. 2. The settee was very low, well worn and stained on the arms. The covering blankets smelt musty. 3. The windows were difficult to open and the wooden frames are rotting away. 4.One of the electric fires had a faulty on/off button and did not work. 5. Kitchen equipment was well worn - saucepan and frying pan badly scratched - and we had to wash everything before using. 6. Woodlice, slugs and a worm were found in the kitchen, by the sink area, on the floor and back door throughout our stay. 7. Overall the property needs a good spruce up and problems raised above need addressing We felt that the description of the *cottage on your site was misleading and that on this occasion the fee we paid was excessive for this property.

  Reviewed by Trish1.9★Dec 2023

• "This is a very nice cottage in a pleasant location."

  We stayed during the winter, and the cottage was not occupied prior to our visit, so it was cold initially and did not warm up to a comfortable temperature for a couple of days. From then, it was generally fine, although the kitchen was cold, especially the tiled floor. I should have brought slippers. Just outside the bathroom there is a small step that is hard to see as the tile and carpet are virtually the same colour, and i nearly fell there. The settee was very soft and hard to levitate from. These are small points, by and large we enjoyed our stay, the owner was very pleasant and the price was very reasonable for this area.

  Reviewed by Jamie4.4★Dec 2023

• "Everything allright for us"

  Reviewed by George H5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely break and very restful , convenient for for visiting places like Battle and Eastbourne."

  The grounds consisted of a very large area with plenty of exploring to be done Lovely lady that is adjacent to the cottege to see that you are cared for. Thanks for a nice holiday

  Reviewed by John4.7★Sep 2023

• "Wonderful accommodation."

  Very clean and well situated in beautiful surroundings. Kitchen was as good as being home everything supplied, Super little touches like fresh milk in the fridge on arrival, there was also tea and coffee in the cupboard. My host went out of her way to make me feel at home, even, on hearing I have disabilities, putting up some grab rails for me. A wonderful host always concerned that all was well with me. I would recommend this property to couples and single people alike. It would make a super escape from all your troubles. Totally all round brilliant

  Reviewed by Wendy4.4★Sep 2023

• "First Of All I Would Like To Say That The Owner, Is Such A Lovely Lady And The Garden Is Beautiful."

  BUT the accommodation is a lot to be desired.The building smells very musty and damp. The interior needs updating badly.. It was advertised that we could use a DVD, when we opened the cupboard to use it, it was full of cobwebs and not connected, plus smelt so bad of damp. I went into the kitchen and there was a slug on the kitchen floor, this happened twice, plus wood lice was in one corner of the lounge. There mold around the shower glass. Plus it was advertised the pool can be used by appointment. You can see it has not be used for some considerable time, as it is overgrown with weeds. I did not even unpack my suitcase as i was frighten my clothes wold smell musty,. Because of the accommodation was so bad we only stayed for 2 nights instead of 4.

  Reviewed by Elsie2.5★Sep 2023

• "We spent a very happy and peaceful week at Standard Hill Cottage."

  The cottage is spacious and very comfortable. The environment is beautiful and we had several walks in the neighbourhood. The owner is very friendly and supportive and talked with us about the house and the surroundings. There are several welcoming restaurants in the vicinity offering delicious food. The break was everything we wished for and more and hope to visit again soon.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Aug 2023

• "Generally good but some parts were dirty; window frames, cups and some mould on the walls."

  No electrical certification. Kitchen electrical switches need to be labelled. Refrigerator defrosted one night so food lost. Bed excellent comfortable and clean. Settee rather uncomfortable as it was very low and the throws constantly moved! Lovely garden and setting.

  Reviewed by Chris4.1★Jul 2023

• "A nice comfortable,clean cottage,slight road noise but not intrusive."

  Lovely grounds,swimming pool not in use, Only issue ,used cooker had to turn off and get out of kitchen due to the overpowering smell,when cooled down looked inside to find pool of old cooking fat on bottom.wiped it out and ok.The top cooking plates on hob were corroded.?

  Reviewed by Chris3.8★Jun 2023

• "Lovely stay, convenient location."

  Although it’s near the main road through the village we were not disturbed by any noise. Very clean and comfortable

  Reviewed by Andrew4.1★May 2023

• "Lovely cottage in lovely grounds."

  Owner very friendly and helpful. Just what we wanted for our stay

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★May 2023

• "We had a lovely week weather was reasonably kind to us The host was really lovely and gave us some background to the house and invited us to share the land which belonged to her."

  The cottage was clean the bed very comfortable plenty of space. We explored the area every day. Had enjoyable stay . Thank you

  Reviewed by Pauline4.1★Apr 2023

• "This was our third stay at Standard Hill Cottage."

  A lovely quiet setting in a very convenient location for exploring the local area and eateries. We cooked two simple pasta meals at the cottage during our stay, having pre planned to eat out at other times. The Red Lion in nearby Hooe is a favourite and we discovered Pierre Bistrot and The Pilot, both in Eastbourne on fhis visit too. The gardens at Herstmonceux Castle are constantly changing with the seasons so it was lovely to see them in April this year. Whilst it’s lovely to be out and about it’s also so to come back to somewhere that feels welcoming and homely and we feel both welcomed and at home at Standard Hill Cottage. Mary, the owner of the large house in whose grounds the cottage sits is unobtrusively on hand if needed. And the large gardens and adjoining fields and wooded area are there to enjoy for those more active than us. All being well another visit is definitely in the cards.

  Reviewed by Stuart4.4★Apr 2023

• "Comfortable and met with our needs."

  Enjoyable stay, maybe the Tv needs sorting but no problems. Nice location for visiting East Sussex.

  Reviewed by Brian4.7★Mar 2023

• "Beautiful setting even in winter and I would certainly like to return in summer."

  The owner was very helpful and welcoming. Wonderfully comfortable bed which is important to me as I suffer a lot of pain and really appreciate comfort.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Nov 2022

• "The cottage suited our particular needs very well."

  It was clean, comfortable and the owner was very helpful. The welcome pack was much appreciated. The access to the interesting, extensive grounds was a much valued bonus for exercise in the lovely peaceful surroundings. We hope to re-visit sometime in the future.

  Reviewed by Gillian4.4★Jul 2022

• "Mary is a wonderful host who went above and beyond to assist me during my stay at her beautiful little cottage, never could I ask for a better host, I hope to stay at Standard hill house again soon."

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Jun 2022

• "We loved our stay at the cottage."

  Very nicely decorated Friendly owner Beautiful big garden, very relaxing

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Mar 2022

• "This is ideal summer accommodation, and a great base for visiting lots of places of interest (Battle, Bluebell railway, Rye, Batemans, Bodiam castle)."

  The owner, Mary, was lovely and welcomed us with home-made scones!

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.1★Sep 2021

• "Studio cottage in the grounds of the owner Surprisingly big enough inside and more than adequate for 2 people."

  There could have been more kitchen utensils but managed with what was available. Grounds lovely and swimming pool an added bonus. Owner was very friendly and accommodating with all needs catered for.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Sep 2021

• "Standard Hill Cottage is tucked at the side of the owners large house and gives out onto a large and mature garden space with a lot of well cut grass."

  It’s just lovely to open the curtains in the morning after a very dark and peaceful nights sleep and see nature on your doorstep. Then sit with a coffee outside. The cottage has everything that’s needed and Mary the lovely owner whose there but unobtrusive unless needed is more than willing to assist in making your stay as good as possible. The cottages location gives easy access to the local area. And some good pubs and restaurants. The Red Lion in Hooe is worthy of note as is the Sovereign Marina between Pevensey Bay and Eastbourne. Here you’ll find an Asda, petrol station Boots, M&S, and other stores alongside the many restaurants and cafes etc around the marina itself. Parking is free here too and ideal for anyone with mobility or access issues. This was our second visit to Standard Hill and I hope not our last

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Jul 2021

• "I have sent a email explaining all our grievenses."

  The property is in need of new photos for website. Overgrown and trip hazards everywhere. 100yds to walk from off road parking. Fish pond stagnat water, plants overgrown ouutside of kitchen door and bedroom window. The windows in lounge area could not be opened, because there was a separate panel of glass (double glazed). No covid measures in place only the a loose sheet of instructions about the property.

  Reviewed by Joan1.9★Jun 2021

• "The owner was very friendly and helpful."

  The garden and grounds well kept and swimming pool was pleasant in the hot weather. A good base to visit local areas. Our first time to explore this part of the country.

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Jun 2021

• "Location was spot on for our needs"

  Reviewed by Roger4.7★May 2021

• "Beautiful part of the country with lovely views from comfortable cottage of gardens and countryside"

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Apr 2021

• "Lovely host made us feel very welcome, and left chocolate cake, wine and milk for us to enjoy."

  We loved the bright and sunny outlook and the comfortable accommodation. The garden is beautiful and I especially loved the horses. Everything was good quality and well thought out. We would love to visit again and use the pool in the warmer months.

  Reviewed by Anita4.7★Apr 2021

• "Compact. clean and cosy."

  Very pleasant host. Beautiful grounds.

  Reviewed by William3.8★Oct 2020

• "A delightful cottage so quiet and peaceful."

  Mrs Williams is lovely and so helpful nothing is too much trouble. When we arrived two lovely scones , a bottle of wine and milk were waiting for us. A lovely place to explore East Sussex from.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Aug 2020

• "We were made very welcome."

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Aug 2020

• "The photo on the website did not do it justice."

  We were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the outdoor setting. We had a very hot week and it was fantastic to sit in the grounds and enjoy the shade and read. Mary was a very good host and nothing was too much troubled. We felt very welcomed and appreciated the kindness of the offer of BBQ and charcoal, plus the offers to swim in the pool.

  Reviewed by Andrew3.8★Aug 2020

• "Delightful location, very peaceful with restful surroundings."

  Helpful and friendly owner.

  Reviewed by Neil4.1★Aug 2020

• "We were friendly welcomed by the owner!"

  Lovely cottage and everything was there,what we needed!

  Reviewed by Harry4.1★Feb 2020

• "Good accommodation and a very peaceful location."

  Well equipped with everything we needed.

  Reviewed by Pam4.4★Feb 2020

• "A very comfortable studio style apartment with a good kitchen and shower room."

  Ideal for a couple wanting a peaceful break. The garden has many varieties of birds and there are plenty of walks nearby. The host is on site but apart from the welcome and being available is not seen. An easy drive to a number of towns on the south coast. Our second time staying there.

  Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Dec 2019

• "We had the most comfortable and relaxing of stays at Standard Hill Cottage."

  Mary was so very welcoming and we really enjoyed her scones, wines and chats. The cottage was very spacious and cosy having everything we needed for our six night stay, and the bed was large and very comfortable. The gardens were beautiful and I greatly enjoyed watching the busy squirrels gathering their nuts and as well as the visiting pheasants. We also enjoyed our walks down the lane and through the chestnut woods. Standard Hill Cottage is perfectly positioned for easy day visits to so many sites of interest such as Battle for the Abbey and the Battle of Hastings, Scoutney and Bodiam Castles, Rudyard Kipling's Jacobean home and Sissinghurst Castle's beautiful gardens, to list but a few.

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Oct 2019

• "A beautiful and well equipped cottage in idyllic secluded location, close to a range of interesting attractions."

  Only spoiled by the almost continuous rain. A wonderful break in a beautiful rural location.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Oct 2019

• "The cottage was comfortable and had views across the garden and the fields beyond."

  There were plenty of heaters ensuring that, although it was really cold outside, it was beautifully warm. There is a walk on an uneven path from where the car is parked which is lit at night. It is somewhere that we have put on our list to return.

  Reviewed by Raymond4.7★Dec 2018

• "We have stayed at Standard Hill Cottage before and enjoyed it so much we returned."

  Mrs Williams is so warm and welcoming and the cottage is equipped with everything you could wish for, it's ideal for a couple. The cottage has wonderful views over the garden and is very peaceful. We will certainly be back.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2018

• "This comfortable cottage was in the perfect quiet location for exploring the local area."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the owner was friendly and knowledgeable, Thank you.

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★Sep 2018

• "This attractive cottage is in a lovely setting with beautiful country views."

  Quiet situation but good road links to nearby towns.

  Reviewed by Ruth4.4★Aug 2018

• "A calm, comfortable and stylish interior, plus friendly kitchen and smart bathroom."

  A very friendly welcome from the owner Mrs Williams, plus milk and wine and pastries to get us started. A great sweep pf garden leading down a track to a bluebell wood. Altogether an atmosphere of peaceful contemplation. Glorious in April, we hope to return in other seasons.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2018

• "With hindsight, booking a converted outbuilding for the coldest week for years with temperatures barely going above freezing when the "Beast from the East" arrived, was probably not the best choice."

  But we survived. The cottage was well insulated with secondary glazing to stop any drafts and although there was only electric heating we were not cold. When out, the sun shone through the large windows and sitting inside watching the sunset was beautiful. The owner had wisely gone on holiday to somewhere much warmer and left a relative in charge. They checked we were OK in the extreme conditions and would have provided anything extra we needed. We left a couple of days early to ensure safe travel home and because the places we'd liked to have visited were closing due to the extreme weather. The cycling and walking we'd like to have done was also not going to be pleasant. We'll probably return in better weather to do the things we'd missed out on. In normal weather I'm sure the cottage would be very pleasant.

  Reviewed by Andy4.4★Feb 2018

• "A beautiful little cottage, perfect for 2 people to enjoy a restful break."

  The owner was very friendly and made us welcome on our arrival; with a bottle of milk in the fridge and a bottle of wine on the table.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Feb 2018

• "Beautiful area and a great place to relax and unwind."

  The owner very accommodating to visitors whilst we stayed there. This helped with my recovery.

  Reviewed by Edward4.7★Feb 2018

• "Cottage was perfect for our holiday needs, location in East Sussex was perfect."

  the owner of the cottage was very friendly and helpful regarding places to visit.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Aug 2017

• "The cottage is set in the grounds of the beautiful house, with the gardens and woodlands, a perfect place to relax."

  Reviewed by M5.0★May 2017

• "Mrs Williams gave us a very warm welcome and that set the tone for the whole stay."

  The cottage was comfy cosy with every amenity you could wish for and the views over the garden are superb. It was the perfect spot for a quiet break.

  Reviewed by Heather4.8★May 2017

• "Bed wa very comfortable and furnishings comfortable."

  Lovely carpeting but would suggest people bring slippers with them. A broom or brush to sweep the floor would have been useful rather than just a dustpan and brush. Welcomed the fresh home made scones, milk etc was very nice indeed. Mrs Williams was very kind and helpful. We loved the location and the peace and quiet too. There is a very good farm shop in Catsfield the next village over towards Battle and the food in the local pub in Ninfield was good. A cosy place to stay and plenty to see and do in the area. Would recommend this a place to get away from it all.

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★Nov 2016

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