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Country House ~ 3 Cosy Holiday Apartments in the Farmhouse section ~ Countryside ~ Coast ~ Rye

Humphries Cross is a large Edwardian country house in an idyllic location, set in 15 acres of gardens and grounds surrounded by farmland in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Victorian portion of the house, which was the original farmhouse, dates back to the early 1800's. This has now been separated from the main house and recently refurbished into three stylish and tranquil self catering

apartments. We offer guests a quiet and secluded setting in the Domesday village of Iden, with its dog friendly pub, shop, post office and church and only 2 miles from the centre of the historic Cinque Port Town of Rye with its cobbled streets, antique shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, Harbour and Nature Reserve. Popular Festivals include Rye Bay Scallop festival, Medieval Siege of Rye and the Bonfire Parade with flaming torches and fire works. Just 5 miles away we have the pretty Ancient Town of Winchelsea and its large shingle beach, Camber Sands with its vast expanse of sandy beach and dunes and a little further RSPB Dungeness. Within 10 miles of the property you can visit the Award winning Chapel Down Winery, shop in the beautiful, ancient Town of Tenterden or take a leisurely cruise or kayak down the River Rother from Bodiam Boating Station. We are also a short drive away from various National Trust Properties including Lamb House, Smallhythe Place and Bodiam Castle. The traditional seaside Town of Hastings, Ashford Train Station, with its direct access to London and the Designer Outlet Centre are all only a 35 minute drive away. For those wanting a day trip to France, the ferry port of Dover is only a hours drive.

11/06/2024

Little farmhouse feels.

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16/05/2024

Poet daffodils.

Perhaps my favourite variety.

09/05/2024

Me and my two helpers.
Bringing some fresh flowers and foliage in for the apartments.

06/05/2024

When people ask what did you do over the Bank holiday weekend?

Strolled around Rye.
Planted 16 trees.
Mowed 5 lawns.
Cleaned 2 apartments.
Walked along the beach.
And spatchcocked a chicken! 🤣

How about you?

22/04/2024

Starting the week with a cute shot of these two.

12/04/2024

The weather has been gorgeous today!

The windows are open allowing that fresh Spring air to float in. The beautiful scent of blossom and cut grass!

04/04/2024

Good morning Thursday.
I’m just about to have my second cup of coffee.

This week is flying by.

03/04/2024

A morning cleaning the loft apartment.

Cushions plumped, kitchen sparkling and bed made.

29/03/2024

The clocks change this weekend.

The day when all our guests get in a fuddle, checking out early or late. I like to think they are having such a relaxing time they are just going with the flow.

Happy Easter weekend!

27/03/2024

It’s my birthday.

Cheers everyone!

07/03/2024

As I walk downstairs in the morning I am greeted by the beautiful fragrant scent of hyacinth emanating from the lounge and hallway.

20/02/2024

I am officially over Winter and February feels like it is dragging on.
It has been uneventful, no snow, just lots of rain.

Hurry up Spring!

19/02/2024

The birds are loud.

A full morning chorus can be heard swelling across the lawns at this time of year.

16/02/2024

Time to put my feet up.

Come Spring I will be rushed off my feet. The apartments will be fully booked with guests wanting a change of pace, different scenery, some downtime. Mini breaks are so important.

Happy Friday.

14/02/2024

Why do we always talk about the weather?
Is it a polite conversation technique that has been passed down through generations or are we genuinely obsessed.

Here we are governed by the weather. Heavy rain = inside jobs. Sunshine = countryside walk. Wind = windsurfing. Should we do some gardening today whilst it’s dry. Do we need to wear wellies. Shall we light the fire in case the temperature drops. Do I need to wear a thick coat or just a jumper.

12/02/2024

There are only five weeks till Spring and the weather today is definitely a hint of what’s to come. Blue skies and sunshine. 🙌

The cosy apartments all layered with soft blankets and fresh soft towels neatly folded.

09/02/2024

What a difference a day makes.
The sunshine has been bursting through the windows all morning.

I’m looking forward to a beach walk tomorrow.
Hope you’ve got some great plans for the weekend.

07/02/2024

Evenings in Winter.

As you walk through the village people keep their curtains closed to keep in the warm and the only signs of life are plumes of smoke bellowing from chimneys or perhaps the odd dog walker begrudgingly pulling their dog on a lead in the darkness.

06/02/2024

Humphries Cross in Winter.

Wow, it is super windy today. Just a had a blustery dog walk in the woods.
Happy Tuesday everyone.

04/02/2024

Winter skies over the front lawn.

The Winter light has been beautiful. Snow drops are on show and the daffodils are just starting to push through. I am so looking forward to Spring.

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01/02/2024

How has your January been?

We have had a lazy January. Jobs have been put on the back burner and we have been enjoying the slow life. But it’s time to shift gear. Spring cleaning, clearing and tidying the gardens and outside maintenance jobs need doing.

25/01/2024

𝖳he top of St Mary’s church which stands proudly overlooking Rye.

It is steeped in fascinating history. For a small contribution you can climb the narrow stairs up the bell tower and capture the most beautiful views of Rye and surrounding villages.

Top tip - Don’t climb the stairs on the hour! The bells are quite loud! 🔔

23/01/2024

We hear lots of wonderful old stories about Humphries Cross.

The man who lived here while his mother worked as the head maid, the owner who was in charge of the local hunt, the son who buried all the washing machines and fridges in the grounds somewhere and the couple from Australia who stayed with us, wanting to see where an elderly member of the family visited as a child when it was a farm. There are so many more.

We always love hearing these stories.

17/01/2024

The sunshine is a tease.

The golden glow lures you outside but it’s absolutely freezing!

15/01/2024

When I took this photograph last week it was bitterly cold. -5 to be precise. I had numb toes and frozen fingers. I regretted not wearing two pairs of socks in my wellies. But it was beautiful and extremely quiet.

Bodiam Castle

14/01/2024

The Retreat Apartment is perfectly named.

: A retreat is a quiet, isolated place that you go to in order to rest.

10/01/2024

𝖢an you guess the beach?

It is St Mary’s Bay in Kent. A 40 minute drive along the coast and I’m there.

08/01/2024

I am already dreaming of Spring days in Rye and it’s only January.

Address

Iden Road
Rye
TN317PP

Website

http://www.humphriescross.co.uk/

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A glimpse of our spare bedroom. It still needs curtains, art work above the desk and bedside lamps. I haven’t quite found what I’m looking for. Don’t ask me what I’m looking for, it’s one of those I’ll know when I see it situations? 🤣 #countryhouse #countrylife #interiordesign #countryliving #country #architecture #countryhome #interiors #homedecor #countryside #edwardianhome #home #antiques #bedroomrenovation #countrystyle #antiquedealersofinstagram #interior #england #interiordesigner #vintage #design #homesweethome #antique #decorativeantiques #countryhousestyle #house #shabbychic #interiorstyling

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A glimpse of our fire in the lounge. I am definitely not ready for the cold weather but I do love walking around the village and seeing the plumes of smoke creeping out of peoples chimneys. The scent of woodsmoke lingering in the air. #houseinthecountry #sussexhome #houseandgardens #countrysideliving #ourhouse #sussexlife #houseandgardensuk #englishretreats #englishhomes #beautifulhomesuk #myhousemyhome #edwardianhomes #livinginsussex #lifeinsussex

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𝖠 𝖡𝖤𝖠𝖴𝖳𝖨𝖥𝖴𝖫… day at Humphries Cross yesterday. My favourite part of running the holiday apartments is definitely preparing them before guest arrivals. Making sure everything is just perfect for when a guest first walks in and sees all the little welcome touches. #sussexstays #cottecoreaesthetic #sussexholidaycottage #holidaylettings #selfcateringholidays #selfcateringcottages #selfcateringaccomadation #relaxingstays #humphriescrossapartments #cosyrooms #ukbreaksaway #ukstaycations #ryeeastsussex

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Enjoying… the sunshine before we creep into the colder months. The mornings are chilly with a nip in the air but by the afternoon there is that beautiful Autumn sunshine that fills the air with a warm glow. #sussexcoast #pettlevel #pettlevelbeach #winchelsea #bythecoast #sandytoesandsaltykisses #visitsussex #livinginrye #discoversussex #holidaycottage #staycationuk #rye #englishbeaches #sandcastles #fishandchips #icecream #eastsussex #cottagestyle #englishcountryside #visitengland #romanticweekend #growingupcoastal #dogsinthesea #sussexholiday

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THE EVENINGS… are getting slightly shorter but the warm weather continues, the bright colours of Summer fading, giving way to softer, washed out hues. It’s the Indian Summer we’ve all been waiting for! #kentandsussex #kentholiday #visitkent #holidaycottage #selfcateringcottage #selfcateringaccommodation #sleeps2 #holidaylet #holidaycottagesuk #explorekent #kentdaytrip #seeingkent #kentexplorer #discover_britain #littlestone

JUST ANOTHER… change over day. Beds are made, bathrooms cleaned, kitchens sparkling, cushions plumbed, flowers placed on bedside tables and welcome baskets full. I love the Retreat apartment. It feels spacious and yet very cosy. It’s the first apartment we fully renovated and I still love all the finishes and tiny details. #minibreak #holidaydestination #ukgetaways #holidaytrip #escapetothecountry #countrysidestays #escapetheeveryday #relaxandunwind #apartmentrentals #countryretreat #ukholidays #staycationuk #holidaycottages #holidayrental #holidayaccommodation #selfcateringaccommodation #escapetravel #escapeexplore #ryeeastsussex #weekendsfromlondon #midweekbreaks #eastsussex #1066county #englishholiday #placestostay #farmhouseloves #apartmentdecor #relaxingbreaks

TAKE A WANDER… from your bedroom into the kitchen. The coffee machine whirs, the scent of fresh coffee and the rising steam. Take a sip whilst you watch the wild rabbits play on the lawns. #minibreak #holidaydestination #ukgetaways #holidaytrip #escapetothecountry #countrysidestays #escapetheeveryday #relaxandunwind #apartmentrentals #countryretreat #ukholidays #staycationuk #holidaycottages #holidayrental #holidayaccommodation #selfcateringaccommodation #escapetravel #escapeexplore #ryeeastsussex #weekendsfromlondon #midweekbreaks #eastsussex #1066county #englishholiday #placestostay #farmhouseloves #apartmentdecor #relaxingbreaks

YAY, IT’S SATURDAY… We’ve had a lovely week despite the strange weather. A heatwave is around the corner I hear! Some fresh flowers in the Farmhouse hallway for you today. #visitsussex #ryeeastsussex #rye #visiteastsussex #discovering_sussex #livinginrye #yoursussex #eastsussex #explorerye #holidaycottage #cottage #cottagestyle #cottages #couplesretreat #relax #visitengland #staycationuk #loveflowerphotos #travelblogger #instatravel #openallyear #travel