Find self catering and cottages with a games room in South East England

Wallis Oak, Brede, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Brede sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Over 300 years old and full of character with beams, wood-burning stove, some low doorways and catslide roof, is this 16th-century detached holiday cottage. Ideal for family holidays with a games room with pool table and table football, attractive terrace and enclosed garden. Just a 15-minute drive from the centre of Rye in the heart of 1066 country, close to Battle, dunes at Camber, Bodiam Castle, Great Dixter House and Tenterden ‘The Jewel in the Weald’. Shops and two pubs ½ mile.

Step down to living room with wood-burning stove. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Sitting room with inglenook fireplace, flagstone floor and double sofa bed (alternative sleeping). Utility room. Games room. Twin bedroom leading to single bedroom with cabin bed (for +1) and additional Z-bed (alternative sleeping). Step up to wet room and toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment, twin wash basin and toilet. Beamed throughout.

Navarino, Ryde, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Ryde sleeps 10.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Peacefully located and standing detached within its own extensive gardens, this elegant Grade II listed Regency style house dates back to around 1830, and offers extremely light and spacious holiday accommodation after being sympathetically restored. It was built and designed by a captain in the Royal Navy, whose last campaign before retiring to the Isle of Wight was the victorious battle of Navarino, hence the name. This attractive holiday home has some wonderful architectural features, its Regency style is accentuated by a large first floor balcony which runs the width of the property and overlooks the lovely garden, a perfect place to enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea or simply relax and watch the glorious sunset whilst enjoying an aperitif! With families in mind, there is a large games room, crammed with books, toys, games and TV, plus a separate music room with piano. In addition the basement has a network of rooms with full size pool table, table football, darts and table tennis. Ryde is a popular seaside resort with miles of sandy beach and plenty of attractions along the Esplanade, less than 10 minutes’ walk, including ten-pin bowling, an ice rink, indoor pool, childrens play area and boat rides. Ryde Pier is nearly a mile in length, and is one of the largest in the country. A high speed Catamaran operates between Portsmouth and the pier head, making this a popular choice for a car-free holiday, and there are good transport links to discover the multitude of island attractions suitable for all ages. Explore excellent walks along miles of Heritage coastline. Outdoor sports include golf, sailing, riding and watersports. Shop ¼ mile.

Living room with open fire and French doors. Family room with TV. Music room. Dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed, two with 5ft bed. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Shower room with toilet.

Browns Oak Cottage, Etchingham, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Etchingham sleeps 11.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 11

Accommodation overview: A spacious, detached, beamed holiday cottage dating back to the 1800s, recreated by the present artistic owners, offers 360-degree breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The house has a wood-burning stove and a beautiful oak staircase with a minstrels gallery. There are extensive wild gardens with deer, rabbits and pheasants, with plenty of space for outdoor activities. Take time out to explore the beautiful 8 acres of grounds and small lake - a haven for moorhens and ducks. Situated in an AONB see how many follies are on the skyline, created by the local eccentric Mad Jack Fuller in the 18th century. Travel just 2 miles to the picturesque village of Burwash, once renowned for its smuggling connections - hence the skull and crossbones on some of the gravestones in the churchyard - and also marking the northern boundary of 1066 Country being 8 miles from Senlac Field. Visit Batemans, home to the author Rudyard Kipling (NT), or further afield find Royal Tunbridge Wells and the Chalybeate Spring at 15 miles. Several gardens including Sheffield Park, Wakehurst Place and Merrimans are a short drive away. There are good connections to London from Etchingham Station, 3 miles. Shops, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Entrance to boot room leading to large farmhouse-style, beamed kitchen with oil fueled Aga (for cooking), two butler sinks and wooden floor. Four steps down to spacious beamed living room with large wood-burning stove, oak floor and five sets of French doors leading to terrace. Spacious dining room with ornamental fireplace in hearth and views of garden. Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft zip & link bed and one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Separate toilet. Access to games room on lower ground floor. Open tread oak staircase leads to first floor minstrels gallery: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and double sofa bed (for +2). Further double bedroom with 5ft bed and open-plan en-suite bathroom with toilet. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom and toilet. All bedrooms have sloping ceiling and views of countryside.

Stocks Farm Oast, Wittersham, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Wittersham sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Enjoying beautiful views across the countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Stocks Farm Oast has been converted and furnished to a high standard and makes the perfect holiday home in which to relax and get away from it all. Set within the owner’s grounds, the property also benefits from a downstairs bedroom and shower room, which makes it suitable for those with walking difficulties. The owner also offers use of a swimming pool by arrangement.
The Oast is surrounded by National Trust properties, including Small Hythe Place (the home of the enchanting actress Ellen Terry), Scotney Castle and the stunning grounds and garden of Sissinghurst Castle. Pashney Manor Gardens is the winner of the HHA/Christie’s Garden of the Year award and offers an open air opera in the summer months. There are further attractions at Leeds and Bodiam Castles.
A trip to Rye is well worth a visit and is one of the most popular destinations within the area, with its half-timbered houses and the country’s oldest functioning pendulum clock - found in the heart of the town. An interesting day trip leads to Battle, the site for the most famous land battle in British history. Battle Abbey dominates the town and offers audio-visual tours on the battle itself. A ten-minute drive from Battle leads to Hastings, a popular seaside resort with many attractions that are sure to keep everyone entertained and amused. Camber Sands beach is also only 10 minutes away. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Utility with butler sink. Two twin bedrooms (one in roundel), one with table tennis. Large shower room with walk-in power shower, twin wash basins (in roundel) and toilet. First floor: Spacious living/dining room with sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only) and well-equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom (in roundel) with 6ft canopy bed. Double bedroom. Bathroom with roll-top claw-foot bath, shower attachment and toilet.

Rowan House, Stodmarsh, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Stodmarsh sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: A delightfully spacious, detached family home with stunning views across rolling countryside. Located at the edge of Stodmarsh, famous for its award-winning pub. Discover a wealth of country walks, and explore the beautiful Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve a few minutes’ walk away. The sandy beaches of Broadstairs and Botany Bay are within 10 miles, and Whitstable, famous for fish restaurants and oysters, 11 miles. Historic Canterbury is 5 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub 200 yards.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen/dining room with range (for cooking), Belfast sink, granite work tops and oak floor. Utility. Conservatory. Games room. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom with two additional Z-beds (for +2 children). Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.

Wellesley House, Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Hastings sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Visitors have a unique opportunity to spend time in this beautiful Regency house occupying six floors, with stunning sea views over the rooftops of the historic Old Town of Hastings. Gaze at the largest beach-launched fishing fleet in Europe and enjoy the sun shimmering on the waves from several of the bedroom windows or from the lofty-ceilinged drawing room with wood-burning stove. Situated in what was once a rope walk, these imposing houses were reputedly built for the Duke of Wellington’s naval officers when they retired from service. Wellington (previously known as Sir Arthur Wellesley) was stationed with his brigade in 1806 in Hastings and lived in the High Street. Hastings has a strong arts community; visit the new Jerwood Gallery in The Stade area, see the remains of the first castle to be built by William the Conqueror and spot the iconic black net huts. Savour the freshly-caught fish and shellfish and enjoy the renowned Sea Food and Wine Festival, which is a highlight of the early autumn. Explore the town’s smuggling past at St Clement’s Caves and Smugglers Adventure, picnic on the East Hill or go walking in the 660 acres of Hastings Country Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Catch the Jack in the Green Festival in May and the pyrotechnic fantasia of the Hastings bonfire and fireworks display in November. Shops, pubs and restaurants 500 yards.

Twenty-one steps to entrance (alternative level access at rear). Dining room/hall with wooden floor. Well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room with gas range (for cooking) and double sink. Three steps up to separate toilet. Open-tread, spiral staircase from dining room to lower ground floor: Games room/snug with large TV. Additional kitchen. Utility. First floor: Spacious drawing room with wood-burning stove and sea views. Second floor: Master bedroom with 6ft mahogony half tester bed and sea views. Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate large shower cubicle and toilet. Third floor: Double bedroom with low 6ft bed, ornamental fireplace and sea views. Bathroom with shower attachment, tiled floor and toilet. Steep stairs to fourth floor: One step up to two double bedrooms, each with sloping ceilings; one with 5ft bed, ornamental fireplace and French door to small balcony with sea view, one with Juliet balcony.

Wren Cottage, Ottinge, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Ottinge sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This beautifully restored Grade II listed thatched barn dating back 300 years, has been divided into two beamed holiday cottages equipped to a very high standard which reside in the grounds of the owners’ 500-year-old home Boyke Manor, where the great grandfather of Edward Elgar once lived, situated in the unspoilt Elham Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Activities in the area include walking, horse riding, cycling, wildlife viewing, golf, beaches and art and crafts to name a few. Canterbury, great for shopping and sightseeing, and Dover, ideal for day trips to France, are both 20 minutes away. There is a fast train link to London (55 minutes). Shops ½ mile, pub 1 mile.

The Cottage, Haslemere, Surrey, South East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Haslemere sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Easy Walking • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: This charming 18th-century detached property, in the secluded grounds of the owner’s country house, is tastefully refurbished throughout, retaining wonderful original features - exposed stone walls, beams and flagstone floors. An ideal weekend get-away for families or groups of friends, it has a separate games room with pool table, table tennis and table football, and a large garden with croquet lawn, mature specimen plants including a 300-year-old cedar tree, and outside terrace with table and chairs for ten - an ideal spot to enjoy al fresco dining. Inside, there is a large wood-burning stove, an Aga, and an oak dining table (seats ten), while the bedrooms have Victorian bedsteads and sumptuous mattresses. Less than an hour from London by train or car, the property lies in the South Downs National Park on the edge of a picturesque village so classically Downland that it has featured as a TV and film set. In the heart of the village, surrounding the green and cricket pitch, is a cluster of half-timbered houses, notably The Red Lion, a 16th-century inn, the starting point for numerous walks, bike and horse trails, and a launch-site for hot-air balloon flights. Black Down, the highest point in the National Park, with its pine and heather-covered slopes, is immediately accessible. Golf locally and fishing by arrangement. Within a 15-minute drive, visit Petworth with antique shops, beautiful stately home, Capability gardens and open-air concerts, and charming Midhurst, famous for polo at Cowdray Park. Goodwood is 20 minutes, with its motor and horse racing, Fontwell races, West Dean Gardens, Parham House, and Weald and Downland Museum; Chichester and West Wittering with award-winning sandy beach are ½ hour away. Shops 600 yards, pub 400 yards.

Open plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove, and well-equipped kitchen area with Aga (for cooking) and flagstone floor. Utility. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom with 3ft 6in beds. Wet room and toilet. First floor: Large landing with double bed. Double bedroom with 5ft sleigh bed and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Twin bedroom with 3ft 6in beds. Family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.