WADHURST CASTLE COTTAGE
Family Holidays
Wadhurst Castle Cottage is family friendly in a secluded position overlooking the walled garden of historic Wadhurst Castle. The cottage has three spacious bedrooms; the master and second bedrooms can be arranged as king or twin beds and the third bedroom has twin beds. There is also a sofa bed in the sitting room which can accommodate 2 additional guests, if required.
Children are very welcome – there is a high chair and cot in the cottage for families holidaying with toddlers and the cottage has a small, private garden providing an enclosed place where toddlers can play. Babysitting services can be arranged as required with a CRB/ DBS checked sitter.
The cottage is conveniently located a short walk from Wadhurst village which has a good selection of local shops, pubs and places to eat. Local supermarkets – Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury also deliver. If you arrange for a delivery on your arrival day, please choose the 12 noon-2pm delivery slot and we will put the perishables in the fridge ready for your arrival.
There are plenty of things to keep older children entertained as the cottage is especially well positioned for family days’ out and many local outdoor activities such as golf, clay pigeon shooting and water sports at Bewl Water.
If you would like your dog to holiday with you, we allow one large or two small well-behaved dogs.
Family Days Out
Arlington Bluebell Walk, East Sussex
Open from mid April to mid May, this local bluebell walk and farm trail was developed to support local charities. It offers eight interesting walks around three farms. With free car parking, dogs on leads welcomed, and a picnic area and refreshments provided by the duty charity, it makes a great day out for all the family.
Drusillas Zoo
Voted the best small zoo in the UK, with a miniature railway adventure play area.
Bluebell Railway
Enjoy a journey on the UK’s first preserved standard-gauge passenger railway. The station is used frequently for television and films.
Rye and Camber Sands
One of the best preserved medieval towns in England, Rye is home to the enchanting cobbled Mermaid Street, the impressive Norman Church of St. Mary’s, a rich selection of specialist shops and a thriving fishing fleet.
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Brighton and Brighton Pavilion
Between the South Downs and the sea on England’s stunning south coast, Brighton offers everything from Regency heritage to beachfront chic. Offering a fantastic mix of iconic attractions, famed nightlife, award-winning restaurants, funky arts, culture, and year-round festivals and events, Brighton really does have it all.
Royal Tunbridge Wells
In Georgian times, this historic spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen. Today, visitors can wander through the Pantiles of that Georgian area, enjoy shopping in the High Street and Victoria Centre, and eat in one of a selection of excellent restaurants.
Bewl Water
At Bewl Water, you can cruise aboard The Swallow, lunch in The Look-Out family restaurant and walk around the beautiful waterside. For the more energetic, there is cycle hire, a range of water sports and fly-fishing for trout available.
Wadhurst Village
Wadhurst village is a short walk away with an excellent variety of shops, including banks, a post office, chemist, butcher, green grocer, mini supermarket and several hair dressers. There is also a health food shop and tea rooms with wonderful home made cakes, where you can relax after a walk round the Castle estate. There are also two local pubs in the village – the Greyhound and the White Hart – and also Indian and Pizza restaurants and is just seven miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Local Walks
There are many lovely walks on our doorstep, including ones around the 140 acres of the Wadhurst Castle Estate. Guests staying at Wadhurst Castle Cottage may view the Castle grounds by prior arrangement.