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Wheelwrights Cottage

Wheelwrights Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 13 reviews
92% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.7
Condition
5.0
Location
4.4
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.8

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Contemporary and cosy
Great location for exploring historic sights
Ideal for couples and small families
Villiage location
Walk to the pub
Pet friendly

A Great Find!

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Jun 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Not the normal detached, remote rural property I usually opt for, but I'm glad that I chose this one. The booking process was easy, however on the final confirmation It would be good to have the key box code so you only have to find the last Bloom email. Upon arrival we were pleasantly surprised, the cottage was really lovely, plenty of comfort, excellent kitchen equipment and really, really comfy beds. Quality linen, towels and a heated bathroom floor, what more could you ask for! We really enjoyed our three days, the owner was really helpful and even delivered top up coffee pods to keep the supply going for a real coffee drinker like me. Plenty of positives, negatives were minimal and out of owners control, like noise and neighbours, but to be expected in location, everything else was tip top.

Julia from Cambridge stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 3 nights in June 2025


Bloom Stays replied 15 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Julia. We are so pleased that you had a wonderful stay and Nicki was a great host. Thank you for being great guests and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays

A perfect place for a short family break

Review submitted on Sat, 07 Jun 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked Wheelwrights for a 3 night stay over the half term holiday with our 15 year old daughter and our dog. As soon as we walked in the door we knew we’d made the right choice. The house has a wonderful fresh feel to it and everything is clean, cosy and beautifully presented.

The house is in the centre of the small village of Staplecross, with a pub across the road (which serves great food) and a post office and general store just around the corner. The location is perfect for exploring, with Bodiam Castle and Great Dixter gardens just a few minutes drive away, and the beautiful and ancient town of Rye just a bit further afield.

The only negative was that our time there was just too short - but we hope to be able to book another stay soon.

Stephen from London stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 3 nights in May 2025


Bloom Stays replied 16 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Wheelwrights Cottage. We are so pleased that you had a wonderful stay and were able to enjoy your time exploring the local area. Thank you for being great guests with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays

A beautiful and luxurious home

Review submitted on Tue, 27 May 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved our stay at Wheelwrights. The home is beautifully decorated and the generous owners have gone the extra mile - from the furnishings, crockery, cosy underfloor heating in the lounge and bathroom to even the plentiful plants, blinds and kitchen white goods, I appreciated the owners have opted to spoil guests and provide premium items. The property seemed new throughout. A standout feature for me was the characterful use of colour.

We had fun playing the family boardgames the owners have thoughtfully provided, many of which were brand new. It was a treat to enjoy the coffee machine and milk frother that's fit for George Clooney ;-).

The property is decently located for local attractions - we went to the seaside, Battle Abbey, Bedgebury Forest and Hastings Aquarium. While located on the main road and adjacent to other homes, the road isn't particularly busy, and we could hear the birds in the morning.

Nicki gave some very helpful tips ahead of our stay, was warm and very responsive to messages and questions.

Monjur from Bow stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 3 nights in May 2025


Bloom Stays replied 29 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Monjur. We are so pleased that you had a lovely stay at Wheelwrights Cottage. Great to hear that you were also able to enjoy the local area during your stay. Thank you for staying with us again and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays

Perfect stay.

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Jan 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very nice stay at Wheelwrights Cottage. It was very cozy and tastefully decorated.
The kitchen was very well equipped.
We immediately felt at home on arrival and extended our stay for a few more nights.
The cottage was decorated for Christmas and there was even a Christmas tree. Our worries that it wouldn't be as cozy at Christmas as home were unfounded.
Everything was great. From the beds to the warmth in the house, all the equipment and the parking lot in front of the door.
We would book it again at any time.
Thank you very much.

Guest from Wiesbaden stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 10 nights in December 2024


Bloom Stays replied 170 days ago
Hello Janin, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed Wheelwrights Cottage, and had a cosy Christmas stay. We would love to host you again. Best Wishes, Bloom Stays

Perfect weekend stay!

Review submitted on Wed, 15 May 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautifully appointed and maintained. Can’t fault Wheelwright’s for a short stay. Communication very good. Definitely recommended. Handy for activities we had planned in Hastings and Tonbridge. Thank you!

Sarah from Whitstable stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 2 nights in May 2024


Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review of your stay, Sarah. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay at Wheelwrights Cottage. Thank you for being great guests with us and we will look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays

Fantastic

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Apr 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A beautiful house. We’ve been there with 2 adults and 3 children. Everything is nearby. Like the playfield, little supermarket and the pub. We liked all the colors in the house. The kitchen is comfortabel with a lot of crockery.
If I need to give a tip. The only toilet is upstairs. That wasn’t great all time. But we managed. Also the bank in the kitchen is to high for the table.

Marit from Bruchem stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 5 nights in March 2024


New year visit

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jan 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
2.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loved the house very much . Very comfortable and beautifully decorated with amazing attention to detail . No issues with the house just the location is just a tad too far from Rye , Tenterden and other main areas .
Not great for driving home to in the dark on the small country roads . This would not be an issue in summer

Lorna from ABERDEEN stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 2 nights in December 2023


Wonderful short break

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This petite cottage is the perfect place to stay - the property is just as good as it looks in the pictures and there were lots of small touches that really made a difference. There was a bottle of wine and some crisps to nibble on arrival, shampoo and conditioner in the shower, hairdryers provided, tea and coffee, salt and pepper, dishwasher tablets, tea towels, spare bin bags and loo roll. The owners have really thought through what makes for a good cottage experience. We simply couldn’t fault it!

Emma from London stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 4 nights in October 2023


Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
So pleased you had such a wonderful stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future!

Beautiful,

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed for four nights, when we arrived the cottage was immaculate and our toddler was so happy to see some wonderful toys and books left in the children’s room.
The cottage is very well equipped, so comfortable and a very relaxing place to stay with a fabulous little park just a few minutes away.
Would highly recommend as a very central place to stay to visit Rye, Tenterden and the beautiful vineyards in Kent.

Rebecca from Cheltenham stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 4 nights in September 2023


Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Rebecca for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Wheelwrights Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

Mixed Feelings

Review submitted on Tue, 29 Aug 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Firstly house was modern and tastefully decorated,spotlessly clean and beds had lovely linen, nice towels.

Downside for us! Fridge with a small ice box no good for long stays like ours when you want to get a good amount of frozen goods.

TV too high on wall making Watching TV uncomfortable.

Dining table arrangement awkward with only 2 chairs and other seating provided by cushions on cupboards which we found too high when sat at table.

The low beam on entering the main bedroom meant quite a few bangs to my head when getting up in the night.

The lightning in the bathroom activated by movement meaning once on it stays on for hours! The sliding door to bathroom which has a small hole to put your finger in to pull to close meant a couple of broken finger nails for my wife.

Very complicated heating system if you want to operate and I'm a heating engineer!

Nothing much in the area one dirty uninviting pub and a small local shop.

So a lot of driving to go anywhere and do anything.

Kevin John from Arta stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 19 nights in August 2023


Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Kevin, we are very pleased you were happy with the decoration and cleanliness of the property. Thank you very much for your valued feedback of your stay, we take all feedback onboard and will pass this information on. We hope to welcome you to one of our properties again in the future, best wishes Bloom Stays

A lovely short stay cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 29 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Just a lovely stay in a comfortable and welcoming cottage.

Oh and sorry I did not put the dishwasher on just before we left my fault apologise.

Mark from London stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 4 nights in October 2022


Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Mark for your review of Wheelwrights Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes Bloom Stays.

85

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The cottage is beautifully furnished with many little thoughtful extras such as games and sewing equipment. Perhaps a little too expensive for it’s situation. However for us needing extra accommodation for a family get together it was perfect.






Guest from Staplecross stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 7 nights in August 2022


Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Wheelwrights Cottage and hope you can return again soon. Best wishes Bloom Stays

Beautiful Home

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Jul 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Wheelwrights cottage is stunning, the owner really does have class and a great eye for detail. We ended staying for 7 weeks in total and loved it.



James from Tonbridge stayed at Wheelwrights Cottage for 14 nights in June 2022


Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you James for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Wheelwright Cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays