Property Reference: 2943949.
The Royal Mail Cottages, Lydd, Kent
A beautifully converted three-bedroom period cottage combining historic character with contemporary living.
Penny Red
A Character Home with Modern Comforts
Occupying part of the historic Royal Mail coaching inn, Penny Red offers an exceptional opportunity to rent a beautifully converted family home that blends period charm with modern specification. Carefully restored and finished to a high standard, the property provides spacious accommodation ideal for professionals, couples or families seeking a distinctive home in the heart of Romney Marsh.
Property Highlights
- Three generous bedrooms
- Principal bedroom with en-suite shower room
- Contemporary family bathroom
- Separate ground floor WC
- Spacious living room
- Separate dining room
- Large modern kitchen
- Private patio/garden area
- High quality timber double glazed windows
- Gas central heating
- High specification conversion retaining original character
Accommodation
Ground Floor
The welcoming entrance leads into a spacious and practical family home.
A generous living room provides an excellent entertaining space whilst retaining the charm expected from a historic conversion.
The separate dining room offers flexibility for family meals, entertaining guests or working from home.
The large fitted kitchen has been designed to provide ample workspace and storage, with direct access to the private patio/garden.
A convenient cloakroom/WC completes the ground floor accommodation.
First Floor
Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms.
The principal bedroom benefits from its own modern en-suite shower room.
Two further bedrooms provide ideal accommodation for children, guests or home office space.
A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
Outside
The property benefits from its own private patio/garden area, creating an attractive outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining or family use with minimal maintenance.
Location
Situated within the historic town of Lydd, Penny Red enjoys easy access to local shops, schools and everyday amenities whilst being only a short drive from:
- Camber Sands
- Rye
- New Romney
- Romney Marsh countryside
- Hythe
- Ashford International (for London connections)
The location offers an excellent balance between coastal living and commuter convenience.
Why You'll Love Penny Red
This is far more than a standard rental property.
Originally part of an eighteenth-century coaching inn dating back over 270 years, Penny Red has been sympathetically converted to combine period architecture with modern energy efficiency and contemporary finishes. The generous room sizes, separate reception rooms and quality specification create a home rarely available within the local rental market.
Rental Summary
Feature
Details
Converted Period Cottage
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms (including en-suite)
Living Room & Dining Room
Large Modern Kitchen
Private Patio/Garden
Gas Central Heating
Quality Timber Double Glazing
(Note floor finiishes to be completed £
Ideal For
- Professional couples
- Families
- Remote workers
- Those seeking a high-quality character property with modern convenience
Please note that this property is also available for sale .
Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £1,695.00 per month (£391.15 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £1,695.00
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Property comes unfurnished
- Available to move in from 31 July 2026
- Maximum number of tenants is 2
- No Students
- No Smokers
- Bills not included
- No Parking Available
- Property has garden access
- EPC Rating: C
If calling, please quote reference: 2943949
Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.
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