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A beautiful detached oast house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms situated within easy reach of local amenities in a very quiet yet accessible location close to Bewl Water and Bedgebury Forest. The property has its own private garden and overlooks surrounding fields and paddocks.

Information correct at time of writing. Within walking distance are two country pubs, both full of character, serving lovely local food, wines and beer. There is The Bull in the hamlet of Three Leg Cross or The Bell in the village of Ticehurst, where you will also find a pop up fishmongers on Saturdays. This village also boasts a general store, Post Office, artisan bakery, greengrocer, cafe and art gallery. A short drive away (10 minutes) you will discover the village of Wadhurst, offering a wealth of shops including a small supermarket, a butchers and an excellent wine merchant, The Secret Cellar. Slightly further afield you will discover the spa town of Tunbridge Wells (20 minutes) which hosts a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants, or Camber Sands and the Cinq Ports town of Rye (40 minutes). Delight in a delicious meal at The Curlew in Bodiam, a 15 minute drive away. An excellent base from which to explore the many National Trust properties in the area, stroll round the beautiful Scotney Castle, Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Bodiam Castle or Batemans. Alternatively visit the lovely and charming Pashley Manor Gardens, Hush Heath or Chapel Down Vineyards. Bewl Water is right on your doorstep, just 10 minutes’ walk from the oast. Go back up the rive, take a left and walk down the farm track. When you get to the cattle grid you have reached the Bewl Border Path – a 13 mile circular walk with beautiful waterside views. Visitor centre on far side of Bewl, with facilities, café etc. Watersports centre offering sailing, windsurfing, canoeing. Rowing Club. Fishing. Boat rides on the SS Swallow. Otherwise enjoy a day out at Bedgebury Forest, home to the National Pinetum, extensive cycling trails or for those with a head for heights, there is the action packed Go Ape. Dale Hill Golf Club. Five minutes’ drive from the Oast. Two 18-hole courses including the Ian Woosnam designed course. Day membership available, also indoor pool and gym with day...