This luxury self-catering Sussex holiday cottage is located in Iden, a pretty and picturesque Sussex village with renowned pub and post office/general stores, all within an easy walk of the holiday house. Nearby is the picturesque town of Rye, which is steeped in history with outstanding views towards the sea. The cobbled winding streets and excellent boutiques, antique shops and cafes are also worth a visit. There is a good train service from here to Ashford International (why not take a day trip to France?) and Hastings, or continue along the beach road to the East, to the vast sandy beaches of Camber Sands.

The Highlands in Sussex is well placed in a triangle between Hastings (10 miles) Tunbridge Wells (15 miles) and Tenterden (8 miles). All three towns have much to offer for the holidaymaker staying at this holiday house in Sussex, from the historic in Hastings, in Sussex, to the wonderful shopping in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and the antiques and collectables found in Tenterden, Kent. The castles of Battle and Bodiam are also within easy reach of this luxury holiday house in Sussex.

The Hythe to Dymchurch Light Steam Railway is also well worth a visit during your stay in this Sussex cottage as it winds its way from Dungeness to Hythe all along the coast. Thomas the Tank Engine makes an annual visit to this charming railway in Sussex and also to the Spa Valley Railway in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

National Trust properties are well supported in this area, with a choice of Lambs House, home to Henry James from 1898 - 1916; Smallhythe Place with their charming 17th-century thatched Barn Theatre which provides an opportunity to attend a show; Sissinghurst Castle, with the fabulous gardens created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson and Rudyard Kiplings' Batemans within a 15 miles radius.

If you're interested in local art you could look no further than Rye Pottery which has been established for 200yrs and is open to the public for their wares of beautiful figurines, crockery and tiles. Or pay a visit to the recently opened Jerwood Gallery in Hastings showcasing 20th and 21st Century British Art.

For the children, why not visit Port Lympne Wild Animal Park (17 miles) , Yesterday's World in Battle (17 miles) and Underwater World in Hastings (14 miles).

Visitors to the area are well catered for with eateries. Whether you prefer traditional English food or something more exotic, you can find it in this area. Or why not buy some fresh fish from Rye/Hastings beaches and cook it yourself.

All in all there's lots to see and do and for more ideas please look at the 'things to do' section of our website

This luxury self-catering Sussex holiday cottage is located in Iden, a pretty and picturesque Sussex village with renowned pub and post office/general stores, all within an easy walk of the holiday house. Nearby is the picturesque town of Rye, which is steeped in history with outstanding views towards the sea. The cobbled winding streets and excellent boutiques, antique shops and cafes are also worth a visit. There is a good train service from here to Ashford International (why not take a day trip to France?) and Hastings, or continue along the beach road to the East, to the vast sandy beaches of Camber Sands.