In need of a late autumn break? Alternatively book early to reserve your 2025 stay.
The Nest will provide you with a cosy, comfortable base to explore the surrounding area. Relax and unwind.
In need of a late autumn break? Alternatively book early to reserve your 2025 stay.
The Nest will provide you with a cosy, comfortable base to explore the surrounding area. Relax and unwind.
'The Nest' is a studio room with a little bit extra above and outside. Everything you need can be found on the ground floor: a large double bed, bedside table, two reclining chairs and footstools, TV, radio, Wif-fi connection, a beautifully crafted kitchen area. Breakfast provisions included. Shower room and lobby. A cosy place to relax and unwind in with an outdoor seating area too, which is a real sun trap.
Perfect for couples, friends or a single guest.
The kitchen area has an oak worktop, fridge, dishwasher, butler sink, hob, Lakeland Sage oven, toaster, kettle & crockery etc. Breakfast provisions included: Milk & bread of your choice. Croissant, eggs, cereals, porridge, butter, Flora, jams, marmalade, orange juice, tea & coffee.
Shower room, loo, wash basin and a small heated towel rail.
Towels and shower mat are provided.
The entrance lobby provides you with plenty of hooks for outdoor wear and for hanging clothes.
The door to the shower room is to the right in this picture and the Nest's studio room is to the left.
The upstairs part of 'The Nest' provides an additional space & enables friends to be able to holiday together but have their own sleeping space. Alternatively for couples who prefer to avoid their partner's fidgeting or snoring! A single bed with a comfortable 25cm mattress, bedside table , lamp and tub chair. Carpeted and with a Velux window for ventilation and light, plus a blackout blind and
A chess set, board games and puzzles can be found in the extra upstairs area too. Alternatively, this area can be used to store luggage in.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility. Sit outside, listening to the birds singing. A real sun-trap which is enclosed for those who wish to bring a 4-legged friend!
(Dogs accepted subject to prior agreement).
'The Nest' has its own entrance to the side of the house, accessed via the wooden gate.
There is parking for one guest car on the gravel driveway.
A summer view of the back garden.
There are plenty of things to see and do even in the depths of winter. The National Trust Bodiam Castle is within easy walking distance approximately 0.8 miles away. Follow the footpath or walk along the lanes. A beautiful place to visit whatever the weather. The Wharf tea-room overlooks the river, with views across the Rother Valley.
The Castle Inn is directly opposite Bodiam Castle, where yo
Bodiam Station is also within easy walking distance. The Kent and East Sussex Railway run a limited service during the winter months, mostly at the weekends.
Why not take a trip to Tenterden on a steam train and enjoy browsing around the shops there or having lunch or afternoon tea.
Rye is approximately 25 minutes away. A lovely place to mooch around in all weathers. A number of independent shops with plenty of places to eat. The Mermaid Inn, steeped in history, over 600 years old, is a 2 AA rosette Restaurant.
Film fan - why not enjoy a trip to the Kino Cinema in Rye.
Camber Sands is a beautiful stretch of sandy beach - lovely in the winter months.
Rye Harbour Nature
Enjoy walking around Bedgebury Pinetum. Explore the forest (walking or cycling). A calm, tranquil, peaceful place to visit in all seasons and in all weathers. Have a bite to eat in the café or enjoy the scenery sitting on a picnic bench beside one of the lakes watching the wildlife around you.
Bedgebury Pinetum and Forest can be found shortly off the A21 (approximately 20 minutes away).
Bertie
Great Dixter House and Gardens are only a short distance away in Northiam. A must for garden lovers!
Pashley Manor Gardens in Ticehurst is well renowned for its tulip festivals, roses, dahlias and sculptures. It also has a café and gift shop.
Why not visit Merriments Gardens (Hawkhurst Road, Hurst Green) with a 4-acre RHS Partner Garden, shop, restaurant and a good range of plants to get tempted by. A must to return home with a plant, for garden lovers!
You may want to pop into Ed's Nursery in Staplecross, a neighbouring village to Ewhurst Green, which offers good quality and value plants too.
Planters on the A21 at Hurst Green has a fo
Hole Park in Rolvenden is a lovely place to visit and has a stunning show of bluebells in the spring, with a tea room too.
(Dog friendly)
Immerse yourself in the aroma of wild garlic and the peace and tranquility of the greenery at Hole Park. Return refreshed and rejuvenated!
A view of the front garden at Forget-me-not Cottage.
National Trust. Near Cranbrook, Kent (approx. 20 minutes away)
National Trust. Lamberhurst, Kent (approx. 20 minutes away)
English Heritage. Step back in history to 'The Battle of Hastings' 1066.
Enjoy walking? Feeling energetic? Why not enjoy a tranquil walk around the trails surrounding the reservoir at Bewl Water (approx. 12 1/2 miles). Bewl Water is the largest reservoir in the South-East of England and has 800 acres of parkland. Loved by those who enjoy: walking, cycling, fishing & water sports. Alternatively, just take a gentle stroll and a bite to eat at the café afterwards.
The Kino Cinema in Hawkhurst has one screen and the Kino in Rye has two screens. Both are small cinemas with places to eat/drink and relax in before the start of the film. Hawkhurst is just 10 minutes away and has a Waitrose, Tesco, butchers, chemist, a few small shops, a petrol station and several pubs including 'The Eight Bells' on The Moor, Hawkhurst , The Queen's Inn bar and restaurant and The Great House, a restaurant in Gill's Green, Hawkhurst.
A little further afield is Dungeness. Pictured is the Old Lighthouse which is a Grade 2 listed building, opened in 1904 and decommissioned in 1960. It is approximately 46 metres high and was constructed with over 3 millions bricks with sandstone inner walls (Opens again in February 2024). The new lighthouse is only a short distance away.
There is a dog friendly café/restaurant, close by, called 'The End of the Line' for those with or without a 4-legged friend. The Pilot pub, famous for their fresh fish and chips, is also dog friendly.
Dungeness, is a bit like Marmite, you will either love it or hate it! It is unique, desolate, scattered with wooden houses, the old and the new lighthouse, large areas of shingle and the decommissioned power stations. Many photo shoots and some filming has been taken at Dungeness. Dungeness also has a National Nature Reserve, home to 600 species of plants.
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway is another must, together with the Kent and East Sussex Railway, for heritage railway enthusiasts or those who simply enjoy a gentle journey through the countryside.
"Home from home. Beautifully furnished and well equipped. We managed to have coffee in the delightful garden. A real bonus was the weather!! Thank you for a delightful stay.
Helen & Roger
PS. We shall visit again."
The Nest is delightful. We have had a super holiday. Spotlessly clean and so cleverly designed, everything we needed in such a small space!
Thank you Judith for the care and thought that makes the place so special. Loved the walk suggestions and everything!
Jackie & Martin
Hope to return.
Thank you so much for providing so many extras that made for such a welcoming and delightful stay at the 'Nest'. We had already had 'visions' as to what we were to expect, but it was everything we could have wished for. We have had a lovely stay, and have already made up our minds to come back to stay later in the year.
We would most definitely recommend the 'Nest' to family and friends on our return home.
Our heartfelt thanks for a lovely place to stay. Thank you, from Pam & Tony.
We've had a lovely few days here visiting Sissinghurst, Great Dixter and Rye. Gardens were amazing, especially Sissinghurst. The Nest was fab, so pretty and had everything we needed. Despite the weather we managed to sit out once in the garden, and went on a couple of Bertie's walks too. Brilliant photo laminated sheets of walks, thank you!
Have absolutely loved our stay here, a perfect base for what we wanted to do. The Nest is comfortable and beautifully furnished, would definitely recommend to others and hope to be aback again.
Emma & Edna (Leicestershire)
Thank you for your hospitality. Lovely well equipped "Nest" and welcome breakfast additions.
Would highly recommend the White Dog and visits to Sissinghurst, Rye - Lamb House and Tenterden.
We will be back...
Pam and David (Surrey)
I knew what to expect with The Nest having stayed twice in the shepherd's hut and I haven't been disappointed! Thank you so much Judith for making me feel so comfortable and happy here in my home county. It's been so lovely to be back again. I just love 'The Nest', it's great for me on my own and lovely to have more outside space to have my breakfast in and a lovely sun trap - it's a pity I've only been able to use it twice!
You make me feel 'cherished,' that's the only way I can describe it. Holidaying alone is not easy but I don't feel alone when I am here. Bless you and thank you. I hope I will return again.
Love Gill.
Thank you for making our short break holiday so enjoyable. The 'Nest' is a true credit to you, very cosy and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed the garden in the sunshine. Max enjoyed it all, the new smells as dogs do.
Looking forward to a return visit in the near future. There are so many interesting places to visit that are very nearby.
A truly "BIG" thank you for a great stay.
Take care,
Stephen, Richard and Max
What a gorgeous, cosy and comfortable place the Nest is.
So many places of interest to visit and then to return to the Nest at the end of the day is wonderful.
Loved every minute Judith, thank you x
Lynne & Gould
Thank you Judith - we found your advertisement in 'Country Living' and booked from New Zealand. A lovely quiet spot (as we knew from previous stay in Ewhurst Green some years ago). Very impressive how you have fitted everything we needed in such a small space, yet very comfortable and welcoming - as well as spotlessly clean. Lovely touch with croissants too.
Thank you,
Paul and Enid (Ohoka, New Zealand)
Thank you so much for such a wonderful mini break in one of the most cosy, comfortable and brilliantly thought out places we have ever stayed in! So grateful for all the welcome goodies and such a comprehensive list of places to eat, visit, AMAZING list of walks; you really have thought of everything! Can highly recommend: Bodiam Castle, a visit to Rye, The Hub for breakfast/lunch, Battle & Hastings, Dinner at The Salehurst Halt and The White Dogg Inn.
Thank you,
Kathryn & Vince
We've had a lovely week staying in 'The Nest'. Our first visit to E Sussex and will most definitely not be our last, especially having found this wonderful gem of a place to stay. Thank you for all the little extra touches, we have loved your garden and made good use of the outdoor space as able to have breakfast and night caps 5 out of our 7 day stay. We enjoyed Bertie's walks very much to Bodiam and the recommendations of places to visit and to eat. The White Dog Inn was our absolute favourite and would highly recommend. We have visited Sissinghurst, Bodiam Castle, Batemans, various local nurseries, Dungeness and Rye Nature Reserve + Camber Sands - all truly delightful. We will be back for sure. Many thanks Judith from Bebecca & Sarah.
The Nest, Shepherds Hut, Bodiam Castle - 6 magical words we will not forget! We have enjoyed a wonderful stay with every comfort provided. So many thoughtful touches, with top quality provisions and furnishings, in beautiful surroundings. What's not to love? We'll be back!!
Kind regards,
Val, John and Elkie (border collie) from Kent
We saw the advertisement in Country Living and 'The Nest' has been a perfect for our visit to East Sussex for a family celebration and a chance to visit National Trust properties - Bodiam Castle, Bateman's and Sissinghurst Castle. We have enjoyed our stay in such a delightful, quiet and well equipped place. Thank you Judith - we hope to come again.
Edward and Rosalind from St. Albans
Thank you so much Judith for a wonderful stay in the beautiful Nest. Everything you need and more to have a relaxing break. You have thought of everything. Having stayed at the shepherd's hut before, I knew it was going to be lovely. The food provisions are excellent , the garden space is wonderful and and so many lovely places to visit in the area. I visited Bodiam Castle (twice!) and the beautiful Pashley Manor gardens. The café was amazing too!
Thank you Judith for being the wonderful person you are. You really make people feel special and comfortable.
Best wishes, Louise
We so enjoyed our stay last November, so delighted to be back. Just as cosy and comfortable as ever - change in bed position much better. Excellent provisions - thank you Judith. As last year enjoyed lunch at Castle Inn and despite weather not being good had a lovely day on Kent & East Sussex Railway. I was being treated for my 90th birthday, and they made a real fuss of us! Thank you too, Judith for the bubbly!
Lots of love, Alan & Janet
'The White Dog Inn' in Ewhurst Green (winners of South East Sussex CAMRA Country Pub of the Year 2022 and
'The Castle Inn' in Bodiam overlooking rolling countryside and the River Rother, opposite Bodiam Castle and close to the heritage Kent and East Sussex Railway.
Ewhurst Green and Bodiam are areas of outstanding natural beauty, situated in the Rother Valley. Both villages are littered with footpaths. Whether you wish to go 'cross country' on the footpaths or stroll along the country lanes, you will not be disappointed by the beautiful views and scenery even in the depths of winter. Blow away the cobwebs and feel the stress disappear. Relax and unwind.
With the owner's permission and by prior agreement, well-behaved dogs are welcome. They cannot be left unattended though. A small charge is made for a dog's stay.
A minimum stay of 2 nights.
£95 per night including breakfast provisions
£95 per night including breakfast provisions
Including breakfast provisions
Including breakfast provisions.
A 10% discount is given for a 5+ night stay reducing the price from £475 to £427.50.
A 10% discount is given for 5 or more nights reducing the price from £570 to £513 including breakfast provisions.
A 10% discount is given for 5or more nights reducing the price from £665 to £598.50 including breakfast provisions.
A minimum stay of 2 nights.
£80 per night including breakfast provisions.
£80 per night including breakfast provisions.
Including breakfast provisions
Including breakfast provisions
A 10% discount is given for 5 or more nights reducing the price from £400 to £360.
A 10% discount is given for 5 or more nights reducing the price from £480 to £432 including breakfast provisions.
A 10% discount is given for 5 or more nights reducing the price from £560 to £504 including breakfast provisions.
'The Nest' is available from mid-March to the end of October subject to availability. Forget-me-not Hut, a luxury shepherd's hut, is available from April to the end of September. See: www.forgetmenothut.com
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