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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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holiday cottage

Scrag Oak Oast is in the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) amidst rolling hills and ancient woodland.  

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Our grade II listed holiday cottage is quirky and full of character.  It is set within the grounds of a 16th century iron master's house and 12 acres of unspoilt paddocks with glorious views of the countryside.

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Scrag Oak Oast has proved to be really popular with friends and families looking for a rural escape.  We typically enjoy 95% occupancy which is testament to how lovely the holiday cottage and surrounding area is. 

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The village of Wadhurst with local amenities, pubs, restaurants and supermarkets is a couple of miles away.  

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Wadhurst train station (services to London Charing Cross, Waterloo East, London Bridge and Tunbridge Wells) is 3 miles away.

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Gatwick airport is approximately 1 hour away.

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London is approx 1 hour by train or just over by car.

There is plenty to see and do from Scrag Oak:

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  • Scenic walks

  • Tennis court (by arrangement)

  • Bewl Water (10 mins) with cycle hire, fishing and sailing

  • Cycling and adventure playgrounds at Bedgebury or climbing walls and ropes at Bentley 

  • Heritage properties at Bateman's (Rudyard Kipling's home), Bodiam Castle, Battle Abbey (built on the site of the Battle of Hastings) or amazing gardens at Scotney Castle and Pashley Manor

  • Award-winning English vineyards in the area

  • Seaside trips to Hastings, Pevensey, Camber Sands, all approx 20 - 25 miles

  • The ancient town of Rye or the beautiful town of Lewes (approx 40 mins drive)

  • Shopping or lunch in Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles, 10 mins) 

  • Or even take a day trip to London or catch a West End theatre show

  • An abundance of nature and wildlife in our paddocks including, rabbits, wild deer, foxes, badgers, owls, housemartins, amazing buzzards and other birds.  Even glow worms!

  • Wilderness at Ashdown Forest

  • Watch the stars (even shooting stars if you're lucky)

  • Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this incredibly rural part of South East England; or

  • Simply hang out with a drink, a book, a football, bbq or picnic in the owner's paddocks.

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Fun for kids and adults
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