Buttercup

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Buttercup is a really lovely conversion of an old dairy. It has quirky furniture, but it is comfortable and attractive. The kitchen is small but was adequate enough for us as a couple staying only 3 nights. The living area is very spacious, with a comfortable sofa. The bedroom is open-plan to the lounge but well-hidden behind the old screen in the middle. The bathroom is just off the bedroom space, but completely separate and private with a door (not open-plan as seems to be the fashion at the moment!). There is a good strong, hot shower over a full size bath, with a handle on the wall to keep you steady as you get in and out. Just ensure that you pull the shower curtain right round once in the shower, otherwise the whole bathroom gets a soaking. The central heating system is very good and warms the place up quickly if needed. The Wi-fi was strong. There is a second apartment next door inside the building, with its own front door. We didn't hear any noise from next door. There is a courtyard area right outside the front door, half for Buttercup and the other side for the second apartment, with a dividing fence between the two sides. Plenty of space for car parking, and a seating area with a small table and two chairs. It would be possible to walk along the main road into Rye town centre but it looks like it would be quite a long walk along a busy main road lined with houses, so not particularly attractive until you reach the town centre itself. If you drive into town and go to the large car park behind the station (not the car park by Jempsons supermarket) it's only 2 to park there all day. It was pretty full when we were there during October half term week, but if you wait a few minutes then a space usually becomes free. You can park in Jempsons car park for free if you are only there for a short while (up to 30 minutes, I think).
  : A couple of minor points: The photographs of the surrounding countryside were a bit misleading because if you sit in the courtyard, you cannot see the surrounding countryside views as the courtyard is surrounded by large bushes/hedges. If arriving by car, do read the directions carefully! If you don't read them first you will do what we did and drive right past the entrance road, because the location marker on the Google map seems to show that the farm is on the right hand side of the road driving out of Rye, whereas it is actually on the left straight after the mini-roundabout. The entrance road is a small road and easy to miss. It would be helpful if a sign could be placed somewhere at the entrance showing the name of the apartment and/or pointing the way. The only sign is a small one for Cadborough Farm, and easy to miss in the dark. My only small niggle: The two chairs for the little dining table are pretty uncomfortable to sit on as they have slippery wooden seats which slope backwards. A cushion doesn't help as it falls through the gap at the back, so I would suggest the owners splash out on two different chairs please!

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Not applicable
  : There could have been two decent sized breakfast bowls instead of one and one small one. After a shower there was a lot of water running off surfaces on to the floor which the extractor fan did not cope with.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Buttercup is a comfy cottage with lovely furniture and art work. well located too.
  : Its a shame that the effort that has gone into the furnishings isnt mirrored i the kitchen area. I wasnt planning on doing much cooking but it would have been nice to have had a pair of cereal bowls for example. You also have to take your own recyclables away with you which felt like going back in time a couple of decades.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The bed was super comfortable. The bathroom was a good size in fact the whole apartment was a good size.Nicely furnished too.
  : The fire alarm goes off when you use the grill.The dining room chair seats slope back and with the cushions it was quite difficult to stay on them.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The location was good, easy to get into Rye and quiet. The accommodation was comfortable.
  : Oven was broken and kitchen area/ crockery & cutlery not very clean

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Bed linen torn in places and bin lid broken off, otherwise it would have been excellent.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Excellent self catering accommodation in a beautiful setting, walkable to Rye. It's a really special little place, roomy for two, peaceful and very pretty. Quality and comfy bed and bedding.
  : We stayed at Buttercup four years ago, and promised ourselves another visit it was so lovely. This stay, whilst still really great, we found a top up of some kitchen essentials would be ideal, just basics like more cups and some wine glasses. Some better quality cutlery and sharp knives to match the overall standard would also improve a stay.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The quality of the cottage
  : Tv remote batteries didn't work and putting the house keys back in the lockbox was time consuming

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : We enjoyed our 4-night stay in this very clean, well-equipped and spacious apartment (one of two adjoining properties) in a very peaceful location. The king-size bed was comfortable, and crockery, kitchen utensils and equipment, glassware etc were more than sufficient for our requirements. A very helpful folder is provided by the owners, with tips & hints for local places to eat, information about the property and facilities etc, together with some local tourist information leaflets. As noted in other reviews, the walk from the property is about 15-20 minutes (downhill!) to Rye rail station, and most restaurants, pubs, large supermarket (Jempsons) etc are within approximately 10 minutes from the station. There is an alternative walking route (instead of the main road which can be quite busy), via the "Cadborough Cliff" footpath accessible through a farm gate, leading down a hillside to the "1066 Country Walk" which in turn leads into Rye, via a shady path - green and pleasant in hot summer weather! Regular buses to Camber Sands, Rye Harbour and other locations leave from stops very near the rail station.

Fair
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : Location for Rye and countryside excellent
  : Poor Wi-Fi- not suitable for work. Linen and decor very tired. Adjacent let has to walk across this let to access road.