My husband and I stayed at the Oaklands for two nights to attend a wedding in Rye. Diane and Tony are lovely, very welcoming, and cannot do enough for you. Oaklands itself is very well kept, our room was beautiful, overlooking the lovely gardens. The breakfasts are amazing and I would go back just for Tony's special porridge! The location... more

We have just returned from a great weekend stay at Oakland’s B&B. Hosts, Diane and Tony were great - they made us feel very welcome and provide excellet , but friendly, service. House is situated just outside Rye - beautiful rooms, immaculate condition with wonderful gardens and stunning views of the country side. Full english breakfast with great choice -... more

Relaxing, restorative and restful are all appropriate descriptions for a stay at Oaklands, near Rye. My husband and I spent a delightful two days here at Easter 2009 and were greatly appreciative of the hospitality which was provided. Running a Bed and Breakfast is an art form and at Oaklands those elements which make for a pleasant stay were very... more

Some B&B hosts seem misplaced in their profession, but Tony and Diane know how to operate a B&B and do it exceptionally well. They go out of their way to be helpful, but don't hover; their house is tastefully decorated, including many intriguing items from their travel and life abroad, and not jammed with bric-a-brac. Plus, they are genuinely pleasant... more

This was our second visit to Oaklands and it was better than the first. Tony and Diane were very welcoming and made us feel like we were at home (if only it was home) and we were very quickly relaxing. Flowers and chocolates were supplied for my wife Carol, as i had asked for, to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary,... more

we stayed a week end at Oaklands and have nothing but praise for every aspect of the week end especially the frienliness of the owners Diane and Tony who made us feel very welcome which was more like visiting old friends then a guest house, the house was amazing with collections collected by Diane and Tony from their working abroad... more

Have just returned from a lovely long weekend staying at Oaklands. All the other positive reviews are true! Tony and Diane are very welcoming and ensured we had an enjoyable stay and fantastic breakfasts. The house and rooms are luxurious and comfortable, with superb views. more

We've recently returned from a three-night stay at Oaklands and can honestly say that everything about the accommodation and the hosts was excellent; including actually making the booking and being made to feel very welcome even before we arrived. Diane and Tony are genuinely friendly and hospitable and could not have done more to make our stay a comfortable one.... more

We stayed two nights at Oaklands in early Feb and will definitely return. The owners Tony and Diane were so helpful and friendly. The room we stayed in was luxurious and the breakfast phenomenal. We stayed in the Tillingham suite which has lovely views across the East Sussex countryside. more