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The Place in Rye - Peaceful, spacious cottage
The Place in Rye is located in The Mint in the very centre of historic Rye, and sleeps 4. The newly renovated cottage has two light and airy bedrooms each with king size beds, ample storage space and their own luxury bathroom. There is a new fitted kitchen, dining area and comfortable sitting room, WIFI, smart TV and small library. There is a peaceful sunny courtyard with outside seating for 4. There is a car park 50 meters from the cottage. Sorry we do not accept children under 12 and no pets.

Pebbles - calming and quiet near the sea
Pebbles is a private annexe at our home in Pett Level, a haven of quiet and calmness. You’ll be only five minutes walk from an amazing beach. Surrounded by fabulous countryside and cliff top walks, 2 local pubs in the village of Pett, 5 minutes car ride or a lovely 1/2 hour walk away over the hills. There is a bright lounge with french doors overlooking the garden, wet room, double bedroom and fully fitted kitchen. The garden is secluded and peaceful . The beautiful town of Rye is 5 miles away.

Ye Olde Cobbler - 1 Bedroom Flat for Rental in Rye
Ye Olde Cobbler - 1 Bedroom Flat for Rental in Rye. Central location in the heart of Rye just off of the high street. With an outdoor decking area, you can enjoy the peaceful town on your own little sun trap! Double bedroom with wardrobe, dressing table and full length mirror. Living room boasting two double seater sofas and a smart TV for your viewing. Fully equipped kitchen with an added dishwasher for your comfort. Full size bath with overhead shower in the bathroom to help you fully relax!

Escape to the Sea
Gorgeous, spacious, south-facing flat with stunning sea views, original features, and high ceilings. The sunrises/sets and moon reflections are breathtaking! In between St Leonards on Sea and Hastings, and 30 seconds to the beach! The bedroom has a king size bed and the living room a double sofabed. Bedding is cotton/linen washed with non toxic products. Flat is on the 3rd floor but not that many stairs and as such, sea views far from the madding crowd! There is free parking nearby

Charming, Cosy Cottage in Rye Harbour
Light and airy seaside cottage with lots of character. Built in around 1900, it was originally home to one of the local coastguards who were stationed in the village. Cosy and comfortable sitting room. Open plan kitchen diner opening in to the sunny sheltered garden. The kitchen is well equipped, with microwave, electric oven, washer dryer and dishwasher. There is a double bedroom and a single room with bunk beds. The family bathroom is downstairs,and we have an upstairs toilet.

Unique 14th century house in the Citadel of Rye
Hucksteps is a medieval, 3 bedroom/2 bathroom house centrally located in the Citadel of Rye. Facing St Mary’s Church, the house is surrounded by cobbled streets, period architecture, literary associations, stunning coastline, and vibrant culture. Camber's sandy beaches and dunes are an easy walk/cycle/drive away. A High Street full of independent shops, restaurants, inns, art galleries, Kino cinema, Rye Spa Retreat, tea rooms is round the cobbly corner.

Old Smock Windmill in rural Kent
Old Smock Mill is a romantic place for couples. The atmosphere inside is peaceful and relaxing. Everything is designed to unwind you from the moment you walk in. It is surrounded by the lovely Kent countryside where you can ramble and refresh yourselves by perhaps ending the day in one of the great pubs cosy by a log fire in Winter or in Summer in an English garden. Guests have said how hard it is to tear themselves away, it truly is a treasure to find.

Grade II listed apartment in Mermaid Street, Rye
A grade II listed apartment in the centre of Rye. The property is situated at the bottom of famous cobbled Mermaid Street through a courtyard entrance on The Mint. It is a short walk to local pubs, restaurants and fish and chip shops with beaches within a 10 minute drive. The property features a quirky steep winded staircase and is set on 3 floors! These are also super steep so please be careful with children. A 10 minute walk from Rye station.

Summer House
Set in a picturesque village with miles of country walks, this detached Summer House is located just a few minutes walk from the village centre where you will find a local pub, tea room, village store and Italian delicatessen . From its position you will enjoy beautiful views of rolling countryside and access to walks on your doorstep, as well as several National Trust places like Sissinghurst and Scotney Castle close by.

Hamilton Nest
Romantic holiday apartment centrally located in the medieval town of Rye Stylishly decorated throughout to offer comfortable accommodation Within walking distance of Rye’s independent shops, cafes and restaurants Close to Camber Sands beach, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Tenterden and Hastings Visit the historic houses, gardens and vineyards the area has to offer Great for walkers with easy access to local footpaths

The Stables, Rye
A characterful and charming property in the Ancient Town and Cinque Port of Rye. Recently renovated 'The Stables' is believed to have originally formed a part of Rye's original town wall and benefits from a wealth of period charm. Located at the bottom of Mermaid street and opposite the bustling Strand, you will find antique shops scattered amongst restaurants a stones throw away!

Perfect Isolation. Quaint Sussex Farm Cottage
Refurbished Spring ‘22 The perfect rural bolthole. Think The Holiday but you will need to supply Jude Law & Cameron Diaz. Waggoners is a private & quaint, cottage set in idyllic isolation, on a working farm, with luxurious handpicked furnishings. Outside- you are spoilt with a patio that bathes in sunshine all day. Please also see my other listings for further availability
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Welcome to Rye
In Rye, a lovely town overlooking the South Coast, a tangle of ancient cobbled streets is knotted between three rivers, with the River Rother stretching 1.5 miles across saltmarshes down to the sea. Geography made this the perfect place for smugglers in the 17th and 18th centuries, and you can almost hear their whispers still in the atmospheric, tumbledown inns and centuries-old timbered houses of Rye. With the coastal towns of East Sussex and Kent gaining traction as cool, sceney spots that attract legions of DFLs (Down from Londoners), Rye has a reputation for antiques and vintage finds. Its crooked streets are packed with secondhand stores and treasure-trove shops run by real experts.
Modern cafes, seafood restaurants, and design stores are thrown into the mix, and many other great South Coast spots are nearby. To the northeast of town are the flat but romantic landscapes of Romney Marshes; to the west, the High Weald of Kent, a region of wooded hills, farms, and orchards, where every village seems to boast a perfect pub.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Rye
A great variety of festivals bring this region to life all year long, including celebrations dedicated to food, art, cultural traditions, and even scarecrows (held in Battle in July). Rye hosts an International Jazz & Blues Festival in August, a week-long food festival celebrating scallops in February, an arts festival in September, and a spectacular Bonfire Night in November. Celebrations in nearby towns are equally spirited, with nearby Hastings boasting some superb traditional festivals executed with a modern twist, from May’s Jack in the Green festival to an epic Halloween and Bonfire Night, in which all the townsfolk get involved. Rye’s cosy pubs and shopping make an autumn trip particularly appealing, although the nearby beaches such as Camber Sands are wonderful for swimming in summer and early autumn.
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Rye Harbour
From the town of Rye, the River Rother runs south to the sea, with Rye Harbour halfway between the two. Linger at this quiet, olde-worlde spot, once one of the most important harbours in Britain, to watch the gulls and sip a refreshment from the local waterside pub.
Camber Sands
Adjoining Rye Bay is the enormous beach at Camber Sands. Swim, walk, fly a kite, or settle into the tufty sand dunes to watch the magnificent sunset. The dunes at the undeveloped western end of Camber Sands are part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a habitat for rare plants and wintering birds. You can follow a walking-cycle route for a few miles through salt marshes from Rye Harbour to Camber Sands.
Ypres Tower
Now part of the Rye Museum, the 13th-century Ypres Tower was built for defence against the French, and later served as the town jail. It’s the oldest building in town, after St Mary’s Church. Learn about medieval medicinal plants in the walled garden, and head to the Rye Castle Museum on East Street to learn more about the town’s history.
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