Holiday rentals in Rye

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Guest favourite
Apartment in East Sussex
Rye High Street, delightful flat in centre of Rye
We are located on the High Street in the heart of medieval Rye, perfect for exploring this beautiful historic town. Our flat is on the 2nd floor, the stairs are winding so not recommended if you have mobility issues. Open plan kitchen & living area, separate bedroom with king size bed, shower room, Please Note * The shower cubicle is small but works well! 3 minutes walk from station, pubs, restaurants & car parks, we recommend the Cattle Market car park, Rope Walk TN31 7NA £2.50 for 24 hours.
29 Jun – 6 JulIndividual Host,
£114 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews
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Cottage in Sandhurst
Cosy Cottage with Woodburner & Countryside Views.
Cowbeach Cottage is Grade II listed and has been lovingly restored to a high standard. It features a wealth of old oak beams and an inglenook fireplace with a cosy wood burning stove. It is tastefully decorated throughout to provide a relaxing space. The bespoke oak staircase leads to a beautiful vaulted bedroom with views across the Kent countryside. The cottage benefits from a private south facing garden and patio. It is ideally situated to explore the many National Trust properties close by.
31 Jan – 7 FebIndividual Host,
£119 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 314 reviews
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Hut in GB
The Hide Out
Set amongst green woods overlooking the south-eastern coast of England sits The Hide Out, a self-built shepherds hut inspired haven. The Hide Out comprises a comfortable living space, fully equipped kitchenette with sink and gas hob, a wet room come loo, and one upstairs bedroom to sleep 2. The Hide Out is surrounded by a level decking with outdoor furniture, as well as a BBQ and fire pit. Designed to be an extraordinary hut. The hide out does not have mains power as it runs off 12v battery’s.
17–24 NovProfessional Host,
£132 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 401 reviews

Popular amenities for Rye holiday rentals

Stay near Rye's top sights

Rye Heritage Centre22 locals recommend
The George in Rye58 locals recommend
Marino's Fish Bar31 locals recommend
The Ship Inn58 locals recommend
The Globe Inn Marsh Rye95 locals recommend
Rye Waterworks Micropub23 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Rye

Guest favourite
Flat in East Sussex
Excellent central location, A stylish cosy retreat
3–10 FebIndividual Host,
£163 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews
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Bungalow in Rye Harbour
Coastal bolt-hole in Rye Harbour
11–18 OctIndividual Host,
£117 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 271 reviews
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Cottage in Rye
Ockman Cottage in the citadel Rye
28 Oct – 4 NovIndividual Host,
£154 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews
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Flat in Rye
Bright comfortable Flat in the centre of Rye
7–14 OctIndividual Host,
£113 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews
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Flat in Rye
Rye -Rother-Very Central Location !
14–21 SeptIndividual Host,
£110 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews
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Home in East Sussex
Wish Ward Cottage (Centre of Rye) 4 plus 2
27 Dec – 3 JanIndividual Host,
£234 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviews
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Flat in Hastings
Rooms By The Sea on The Sunshine Coast.
13–20 JunIndividual Host,
£140 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 342 reviews
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Windmill in Benenden
Old Smock Windmill in rural Kent
30 Dec – 6 JanProfessional Host,
£268 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 673 reviews
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Cottage in East Sussex
Driftwood is a 2 minute stroll to Pett Level Beach
20–27 SeptIndividual Host,
£326 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews
Guest favourite
Townhouse in East Sussex
Little Sussex House - unique town house
5–12 JulIndividual Host,
£168 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews
Guest favourite
Barn in Brede Rye
The Lodge at Maidlands Oast - Nr Rye, East Sussex
21–28 JulIndividual Host,
£180 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews
Guest favourite
Cottage in East Sussex
Dot Cottage, cosy hideaway in the centre of Rye
13–18 AprIndividual Host,
£151 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviews

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Rye

Total rentals

170 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

50 properties have a dedicated workspace

Pet-friendly rentals

70 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

100 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

11K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

£39 before taxes and fees

Your guide to Rye

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.


Top things to do in Rye

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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