Our Guestbook
Stables
Sept 2024
Another great stay this time with my parents who also had a great time. R&R much needed. Thank you!
Stables
Sept 2024
A great little gem in the countryside of East Sussex. It was lovely to relax and visit Battle and Sedlescombe especially the pub! Very clean and presentable stable with everything you need. It was a nice treat to have the hamper bits. Would love to return. Thank you for a restful stay.
Sawmill
April 2024
Had a wonderful stay at the Sawmill Cottage. Close to everything we needed and the hamper was great.
Jessie
Oct 2023
A lovely place to relax and unwind to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Weather pretty awful but didn't matter knowing we were tucked away nice and cosy. Had a lovely day in Battle and recommend the Abbey restaurant. We have really enjoyed our stay in Jessie. Thank you for the perfect stay and all the lovely touches that made it special. The dog towels and treats were really needed especially with all the rain!
Stables
October 2023
This was our first time here and probably won't be our last! I loved the fact that the bedroom had a television in it so that I didn't have to watch whatever boring thing my parents were watching! The landscape is really amazing and it is so good that you're allowed to bring dogs. It makes things so much easier. The beds were so comfortable and we slept really well. The basket with treats in was so nice and the dog biscuits too! The juice you left on the fridge for us was delicious. Thank you so much for our stay
Jessie
Oct 2023
We've been really looking forward to coming back to Jessie to celebrate our 15th anniversary and it didn't let us down. We really love it here. It till amazes us how we can feel so cosy (especially with the fire lit) yet don't feel cramped. We will definitely be returning next year. Thank you for all the little personal touches!
Stables
Sep 2023
Another lovely stay at Castlemans with friends and family. Weather was warm and even had a barbie! Great that we had all the accommodation which worked really well and we loved Jessie. High standard as always - we will be back
Stables
Sep 2023
Very enjoyable stay apart from the weather tail end of USA hurricane. Recommend village pub, sunday roast, good range of beers and v friendly & dog welcoming. Rye is very good, Hastings lots of road works and traffic lights, garden centre on main road is very good. The field in front of us was great for our 2 dogs and lovely views.
Stables
July 2022
The best equipped accommodation we have stayed in. You have thought of everything and the welcome pack is so lovely. It is so dog friendly and you don;t have to worry about them escaping, with a lovely big area to run around in. The heatwave was a challenge but we still managed to get out and do things. Loved sitting on the terrace in the evenings just chilling out. The local pub is great and dog friendly. Can recommend the White Hart at Netherfield - beautiful view from the terrace. We will definitely be back to this amazing place which is so clean, comfortable and relaxing. Thank you
Stables
July 2022
Lovely accommodation and thank you for the welcome pack. I would and will recommend to friends. Thank you
Stables
June 2022
Lovely cottage and very well equipped. Comfortable and quiet. Beautifully kept and a thoroughly lovely place to stay. Would certainly recommend to our friends. Lovely welcome hamper too!
Stables
June 2022
OUTSTANDING
Stables
June 2022
Absolutely love this cottage. So well equipped and spotlessly clean. Love all the little 'extrea' ie food basket on arrival, all cleaning products supplied. We enjoyed sitting on the decking, sipping wine and enjoying the beautiful view! We visited Rye (old & quaint) Dungeness Power Station, the old lighthouse worth a visit where the strange landscape can be viewed. Battle Abbey 1066 and all that, Bodiam Castle & the nearby steam train (loved this!), ate a lovely meal at the local village pub the Queens Head. Thank you for a lovely cottage!
Stables
May 2022
Wonderful stay for a family wedding locally. One of the cleanest places we have rented with our every need catered for. Sue - owner very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend. Perfect!
East
Sept 2024
Thank you Sue and team. Another enjoyable stay. Hopefully we will be back again in the spring
Stables
Sept 2024
Lovely peaceful break, thank you. The welcome hamper was much appreciated. Beautiful areas we particularly enjoyed visiting - Hastings, Battle & Batemans
Sawmill
April 2024
A perfect blend! On one side an amazing choice of the best restaurants and shops (dog friendly) and on the other a Common which the dog loved every morning! With a lovely well appointed Cottage in the middle. Thank you!
Stables
Oct 2023
First time here, when we arrived lovely clean and tidy. Loved the layout, everything you need is here. Also whats a lovely thought is a hamper was left with lots of goodies inside. Went for a walk in your lovely grounds, beds were lovely and comfortable to sleep in. Went to Battle for the day yesterday, lovely little town. Will definitely come and stay again.
Jessie
Oct 2023
We had a wonderful few nights in Jessie, it was really the perfect spot to relax! We really enjoyed exploring the area, particularly Hastings seafront and Battle. It was a real delight seeing the sheep through the mist each morning and cosying up with the log burner in the evenings. We're sure this won't be our last visit! Thank you
Stables
Oct 2023
I think this is our 10th stay at the Stables and we continue to love it. So homely and cosy with luxurious touches such as lovely fluffy towels & thick, high quality bedding. The welcome hamper is always well received as are the dog treats! A very special place for us, thank you.
Stables
Sep 2023
Another wonderful weekend at the stables - this time we came as a group using both stables & Jessie. Fantastic time was had by all. Thanks Sue, can't wait to come again.
Jessie
Sept 2023
After selling our caravan after 6 years we are new to glamping! We have stayed on some lovely dog-friendly caravan sites but nothing tops Jessie's orchard. Our Cairn terrier has loved the space and freedom and it has made a very relaxing break for us. Jessie is a quaint home from home, very comfortable bed and a surprising amount of space. We have really enjoyed it here and whilst its lovely to go exploring, just relaxing outside Jessie is perfect. We have been so lucky with the weather, rain was forecast and never arrived. The local pub is great for lunch and dinner and the village stores stock everything you need (the emergency bottle of wine and snacks). We hope to return in the near future.
Stables
July 2022
Ideal location and facilities for us and our two dogs. Great accommodation and so very clean on our arrival. We'll be back.
Jessie
July 2022
We had a lovely weekend here, private and an absolute joy. Reggie our dog has loved the freedom to run all day. Jessie is cute and all you need.
Jessie
June 2022
What a quaint bijou stay at Jessie! Everything you need for a relaxing private stay away from it all. Thankyou. Will tell all our friends and family!
Jessie
June 2022
We're back again for our 2nd stay at Jessie. Absolutely love this shepherds hut and the beautiful setting. Our dog loves running around the garden and chasing the odd squirrel or two while we relax in the sunshine sipping our drinks and looking out at the beautiful views again. We really don't want to leave! We will be coming back again next year - can't wait!
Stables
June 2022
The cottage is perfect set up and was everything we were looking for. From welcome basket, comfy beds to the incredible tranquility, it has been lovely. Plenty to see and do within a short drive too - beach, crazy golf, lovely villages through to the Abbey in Battle! An abundance of great pubs for both lunch and dinner - really friendly at the Queens Head up the road, The George Inn at Robertsbridge was great with live music too. A lovely find, we'll certainly return.
Stables
Sept 2024
We had such a lovely stay at the cottage. Plenty of space and so well equipped. The welcome basket was fantastic also one for the dogs with beds, blankets and dog bowls. The area has so much to see. We enjoyed Sissinghurst Castle gardens, Battle Abbey, Rye and Royal Tunbridge Wells. It was really a pleasure to stay here. We hope to visit again. The Union in Rye has delicious veggie food and is accommodating for dogs - lovely!
Stables
Sept 2024
We had a wonderful time staying here, a lovely clean, tidy and comfortable place. Our friends with their dogs had a very enjoyable time here too with us. Thank you for the welcome basket and everything provided. And what a great view of the countryside! Many thanks
Sawmill
Mar 2024
Rain every day but it was always a joy to come back to a warm comfy cottage.
Stables
Oct 2023
This is my first stay and I was very pleasantly surprised. I loved it. I came with family staying in East. It felt like being home. Thank you
Stables
Oct 2023
I love this place, beautiful and clean, I could move here! We had lunch at the village pub. Yesterday we went to Bodiam Castle, we only walked in the grounds as my dog couldn't go in the castle. But it was beautiful and then we had lunch at the Hub. Highly recommend it.
Stables
Oct 2023
Such thoughtful and 5* accommodation & welcome - Thank you! Sadly we only had time to visit Great Dixter, Old Hastings and Rye so we will have to come back!
Jessie
Sept 2023
We have just spent 2 lovely nights in Jessie. It didn't matter that the weather was stormy as we had the fabulous woodburner which made the hut nice and toasty. The hut has absolutely everything and even though I'm not used to glamping, I loved it! We would recommend brunch in Rye at the Fig, dinner in the local Queens Head and dinner in the recently opened Curlew at Bodiam. The dog loved her walk at Brede Woods. Thank you for the treats - very much appreciated. Best wishes
Stables
Sep 2023
What a beautiful place in a lovely spot - never tired of the view - terrace was a welcome retreat in the heatwave! Thank you for your hospitality - welcome pack absolutely brilliant, dogs made very welcome in village pub, Queens Head and Royal Oak at Whatlington. Fabulous Sunday lunch at Rose & Crown (food served all day) after visiting Batemans - Rudyard Kipling's home, also dog friendly. All in all a wonderful holiday.
Stables
July 2022
We have had a wonderful week! Our friend from Tonbridge was staying in Jessie and she had her two beautiful Viszlas with her who got on incredibly well with our Pointer Poppy - we had great walks together in Battle Woods and a very tasty BBQ all together on our decking terrace! We took the dogs and went to our favourite Italian restaurant in Tenterden (Montalbano) and there were very welcoming to us and the 3 dogs and gave us part of the terrace to spread out in - wonderful food and nice bottle of Pinot Grigio! Weather has been hot and sunny but there is always a breeze to make it bearable. Don't want to go home! but look forward to our next visit! Thank you Sue
Stables
July 2022
One of the loveliest places we have stayed. The cottage is beautifully maintained & is both cosy and yet spacious. Quality throughout & the beds are excellent. The decking area is great for BBQs and safe for dogs - as per the last group who stayed here, we also used the fire guard to block the side entrance. Stunning views and great places to visit are only a short drive away. The wifi glitched whilst we were here but Sue looked to resolve this quickly and kept us informed of progress. Sue her team were really friendly & clearly go out of their way to make their guests feel welcome. This is a fantastic cottage for a chilled getaway. Thank you!
Stables
June 2022
It has been a pleasure staying here in this well appointed cottage - thank you for being so dog friendly. A gate at the side of the deck to stop little wanderers would be the icing on the cake! I suspect many people like us, use the fireguard. Cottage is super clean, very tasteful & comfortable - perfectly positioned to enjoy the delicious countryside and glittering coastline. Brede Woods great for burning off canine energy before visiting other places. Large areas of Camber Sands are all year round dog friendly (at the kite surfing end). Lovely walks at Hastings Country Park with huge sea views - great lunches at The Bale House. Tasty food at Eggs to Apple Farm shop & Battle Bakes & Cakes do very generously filled sandwiches. Fish & Chips at Hastings but watch those sea gulls! A very lovely time in a lovely spot.
Jessie
June 2022
J'ai passe un sejour magnifique et inoubliable avec mon amoureux!!
Stables
May 2022
Thank you so much for an amazing stay. Beautiful accommodation with attention to detail second to none in a picture perfect location which even included friendly sheep! We visited Hastings which we all loved and 'Maggies Fish & Chip restaurant' is a must - would love to return again. PS. Thanks so much for the fab foodie gift basket which was so lovely!!