Sarah's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great bike tracks for all abilities, and a place to hire no need to bring your own .
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury RoadGreat bike tracks for all abilities, and a place to hire no need to bring your own .
Walk round the reservoir, or cycle the 13.5 mile track , or go half way and catch the boat back. Aqua park in the summer, fishing and sailing.
168 locals recommend
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge LaneWalk round the reservoir, or cycle the 13.5 mile track , or go half way and catch the boat back. Aqua park in the summer, fishing and sailing.
Great day out….lots to do eating , shopping, galleries, antiques. Beach , harbour , bird reserve and much much more.
388 locals recommend
Rye
Great day out….lots to do eating , shopping, galleries, antiques. Beach , harbour , bird reserve and much much more.
Fun days to be had here exploring the old town, my favourite. The galleries and antique shops, fab food and quirky stores.
183 locals recommend
Hastings
Fun days to be had here exploring the old town, my favourite. The galleries and antique shops, fab food and quirky stores.
One of many national trust properties close to the loft.
131 locals recommend
National Trust - Scotney Castle
One of many national trust properties close to the loft.
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadAlways great fun , attached to the lovely lime wharf cafe.
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Harbour RoadGreat walks, may even spot a seal.
Neighbourhoods
Bodiam Castle
Beautiful spot only 10mins by car.
Bateman's
Bateman's Lane
Tenterden
Great dog friendly, the garden backs onto the river, relax atmosphere, and good food.
10 locals recommend
The Castle Inn
Crook RoadGreat dog friendly, the garden backs onto the river, relax atmosphere, and good food.
Cellar Head Brewing Company & Tap Room
Pillory CornerFood scene
Only 25 mins from here, great food and drink offer and it’s a pretty historic town too.Take a wander along the pantiles , or time your trip with the Jazz festival.
150 locals recommend
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Only 25 mins from here, great food and drink offer and it’s a pretty historic town too.Take a wander along the pantiles , or time your trip with the Jazz festival.
The Bell in Ticehurst
High StreetFabulous pub , great food.
Great place to see, wine tours ,fab restaurants, awesome venue, great pizza, need to book!
34 locals recommend
Tillingham Wines Limited
Great place to see, wine tours ,fab restaurants, awesome venue, great pizza, need to book!
They do the best , pizzas and takeaway pizzas , in their wood burning outdoor over. Thursday/Friday/ Saturday nights.
Bistro@the station
High StreetThey do the best , pizzas and takeaway pizzas , in their wood burning outdoor over. Thursday/Friday/ Saturday nights.
Chic restaurant, cool spot, great staff and fabulous food. All inside beautiful walled garden with lovely gift shop.
8 locals recommend
Water Lane
Water LaneChic restaurant, cool spot, great staff and fabulous food. All inside beautiful walled garden with lovely gift shop.
The Small Holding
Ranters LaneClose to Bewl water, authentic old pub with good food, dog friendly and big gardens.
19 locals recommend
The Bull Inn
Mock BridgeClose to Bewl water, authentic old pub with good food, dog friendly and big gardens.
Huge variety of lovely food, quaint pub with super garden and views over the countryside, also dog friendly with fab staff.
18 locals recommend
The Salehurst Halt
2 Church LnHuge variety of lovely food, quaint pub with super garden and views over the countryside, also dog friendly with fab staff.
The Rose & Crown
Fletching StreetGreat fun place, with have lots of different events going on. You can have paddle boarding lessons here all sorts of fun stuff.
23 locals recommend
The Hub @ Quarry Farm
Great fun place, with have lots of different events going on. You can have paddle boarding lessons here all sorts of fun stuff.
Standard Inn
High StreetGreat outdoor dining space covered and heated booths, named after knots! Dog friendly.
The Globe Inn Marsh Rye
10 Military RdCool Swedish feel, strip back restaurant, open kitchen, it’s all about the food, which is great. Great little spot with fabulous coffee.
Birchwood
Hawkhurst RoadCool Swedish feel, strip back restaurant, open kitchen, it’s all about the food, which is great. Great little spot with fabulous coffee.
The Great House
Great pizzas , sweet garden, great atmosphere and dog friendly.
Great pub, lovely garden overlooking the village pond, dog friendly! Good food.
16 locals recommend
The Eight Bells
Jevington RoadGreat pub, lovely garden overlooking the village pond, dog friendly! Good food.
Knoops Chocolate Bar
Tower Street
The Peacock Inn
William the Conqueror
Tasty food in a fab spot, dog friendly of course.