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Dairyman's Barn

Playden, near Rye, Sussex
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Converted single storey semi-detached barn offering spectacular views across the Romney Marsh
  • Wood burner for curling up in front of on those chilly evenings
  • Within 1 mile of the medieval town of Rye and 5 miles to Camber Sands
Overview
Property code: OC-D29529

Located just a mile from the centre of medieval Rye, and surrounded by acres of organic farmland this spacious holiday home is within easy reach of the many independent shops, cafes, and restaurants the town has to offer. Here you can meander the cobbled streets, climb the Church tower for breathtaking views across the rooftops of Rye, explore the local art galleries, or pick up supplies for your stay, together with fresh fish and collectable antiques. Families and water sports enthusiasts can hop in the car for a trip to nearby Camber Sands (5miles) where you will find kite surfing, sailing and paddle boarding on offer, as well as 7 miles of beautiful sandy beach and rolling dunes for the little ones to enjoy. Slightly further afield Battle, Hastings, and Tenterden are all well-worth a visit with many family friendly attractions ensuring there is something to keep all the family entertained in this stunning pocket of the Sussex coastline.

Step inside this single storey semi-detached barn where there is space for dropping off shoes and coats before heading through to the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner - a light filled space that offers glorious views of the Romney Marsh. The lounge area offers two comfy sofas arranged around the wood burner, perfect for those chilly evenings or alternatively catch up on your favourite programmes on the Smart TV. A handy desk provides the ideal space for catching up on important emails if needed, and a chaise longue is perfectly positioned by the window for savouring the views or relaxing with a good book. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you may need for whipping up a delicious family meal before sitting down to dine at the dining table with seating for all. After a busy day exploring the local area retreat to one of the three bedrooms on offer. A master double bedroom which offers spectacular views of the local countryside and patio doors that open out onto a small terrace, and an en-suite shower room, a second double bedroom and a bunk room, both of which share the family bathroom.

Heading outside a large wrap around garden offers multiple seating areas from which to enjoy the breathtaking views, and a patio table and chairs and a charcoal BBQ for enjoying a spot of outside entertaining.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 bunk room
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room, 1 bathroom with a shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher, fridge with an ice box and washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV, DVD player and DAB radio
  • Selection of board games
  • Enclosed garden with patio seating and charcoal BBQ
  • Private off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Pubs, shops and cafes 1 mile, beach 5 miles
  • Please note, the property is approached by a private farm track (unmade)
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Joice Wisdom

This property is personally managed by Joice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gill 30th May 2026

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We had a lovely time lovely lodge and beautiful surroundings

Reviewed by Joanne 18th May 2026

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I couldn't recommend this place more. The house and location is stunning. Very quiet and peaceful. Easy to find. My friends and myself will definitely be returning one day, we didn't want to leave.

Reviewed by Herbert 19th April 2026

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This cottage thrives on its utterly peaceful setting and, of course, the beautiful countryside with its soothing natural surroundings. The cottage itself has all the amenities you need for daily life, and there really was nothing missing. This was our second time there, and we certainly didnt regret it. By the way all around you will find beautifulRead more walks. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 11th January 2026

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We were in an SUV vehicle so the unmade road up to the barn was OK but for a smaller lower suspension car it could be a problem. The weather was around - 2 to - 4c during our stay so bottles and food could be left outside in iso boxes as an extra fridge. the actual fridge and freezer compartment are too small for a barn sleeping up to 6 people - Read moreespecially in summer months. The towel rail in the main bathroom did not work which provided the only heating in that room. Otherwise the barn was comfortable and really excellent for our Christmas festivities. Hide

Reviewed by Roy 11th January 2026

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Lovely, well equipped property. Excellent location, with views in all directions. The property is up a longish unmade track, passable in a non SUV if taken slowly and with care.

Reviewed by Felicity 26th September 2025

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The cottage was in a lovely position with views over farmland and Romney Marsh. Every thing inside ( apart from the fridge!) was fine but the shower in the en-suite only dribbled - I think the pump in the wardrobe was not working. Oh, and we had to retune the tv which was difficult as the leaflet in the info folder was for a different tv. But we haRead mored a good time. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk Thank you for your review. We can confirm that we will discuss this with the owner, Hide

Reviewed by David 18th September 2025

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The property is spacious, light, airy and comfortable inside with a good smart tv. Outside there is a generous wrap around lawned area with plenty of outside seating to admire the views and catch the sun throughout the day. Good conversion, largely clean, plenty of hot water but a few problems encountered including low pressure on both showers. NotRead moree that the fridge is an under counter model with a letter box style freezer compartment so not a fridge and a separate freezer. Response from holidaycottages.co.uk Thank you for your review. We can confirm that we will discuss this with the owner. Hide

Reviewed by Sujata 10th July 2025

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We had a very comfortable stay and the property was a good size for 5 adults. The kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of space in the living area. Bedrooms are comfortable and there's plenty of storage space. The walk into Rye takes about 25 minutes over the fields. The property is peaceful and you can see for miles. Be aware that tRead morehe track to get to the property is unmade and a small car full of passengers can catch the raised bumps. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 2nd July 2025

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This cottage is very comfortable and in a great location. The provision of indoor and outdoor games, BBQ, plentiful outdoor seating etc is a great benefit.

Reviewed by Gary 14th June 2025

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The lane up to the property was bumpy (but we was warned it was a farm track lane ) Very pleased with the property

Reviewed by Sally 13th May 2025

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Very spacious and comfortable. Very peaceful and a delightful family of rabbits in the garden.

Reviewed by Roel 14th April 2025

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Reviewed by Mary 25th February 2025

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Beautiful view and unique artwork.

Reviewed by Helen 5th January 2025

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Lovely barn conversion with beautiful views from all the windows and we were treated to some gorgeous winter sunrises. Very well equipped and big open plan space. The log burner made it very cosy in the evenings. We enjoyed the rural setting with footpaths across the fields on the doorstep and it only took 20 mins to walk into Rye via the roadRead more. Great base for exploring the area which we were new to. The Rye Harbour Nature Reserve was great to walk around too. Lots to explore in Rye with beautiful buildings and independent shops. Look out for the Knoop Hot Chocolate Shop and the Kino cinema. We very much enjoyed our stay here thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Robert 29th December 2024

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Nice and spacious lots of room.

Reviewed by Bettina 23rd October 2024

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We had a wonderful holiday with a very nice view on the unspoiled landscape.

Reviewed by Janet 11th October 2024

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We had a fantastic week , close to the beautiful Rye, and many other attractions. Accommodation wonderful , we enjoyed every minute.

Reviewed by Terry 30th September 2024

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We stayed for 5 nights and were a group of 4 adults.. The property is secluded with large grounds and if you like wind farms a great view. On opening the door the property was warm and cosy. A quick walk down the corridors revealed the bedrooms. The barn was immaculate and super clean . The Diner/Lounge/Kitchen was the focul point for socialising .Read more Great big windows bright and airy. It had everything we would need . Its a short 30 minute walk to Rye which was a great town to explore and a great base to visit further afield. Hide

Reviewed by Theresa 23rd September 2024

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We both really enjoyed our week at the barn. We were blessed with a week of good weather and the properties, views, sunrises, birds and nature were fabulous. The barn has a lovely vibe, it felt very personal with lovely art and furnishings. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked dinner at the barn most evenings . The lounge area was very spaciRead moreous and very comfortable. The shower in our ensuite was spacious and the shower was good. The bed was comfortable for me, my husband didn't get on with it quite as well, we are used to a large double bed at home and so the standard double took a bit of getting used to. There was lots to do in the area and it was always a pleasure to come back to the barn at the end of the day. We would come again. Hide

Reviewed by Amina 25th August 2024

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Absolutely beautiful! Waking up to that view in the peaceful countryside was wonderful. The house was ideal and the garden space amazing. Our young children were safe running around with so much space to play. We loved seeing the cows from the next door farm coming to say hello each day. Great value for money, definitely would love to stay agRead moreain. Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.