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Bungalow in Rye Harbour
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviewsCoastal bolt-hole in Rye Harbour
5–12 Dec
Flat in Rye
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsRye -Rother-Very Central Location !
7–14 Feb
Flat in Rye
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviewsBright comfortable Flat in the centre of Rye
8–15 Dec
Cottage in East Sussex
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviewsPebbles - calm and relaxing by the sea
12–19 Jan
Flat in East Sussex
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviewsExcellent central location, A stylish cosy retreat
4–11 Dec
Farm stay in Kent
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 342 reviewsTraditional Log Cabin On The Lake
7–14 Oct
Hut in East Sussex
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 406 reviewsCedarwood, an intimate and romantic cabin for two.
1–8 Dec
Cottage in Rye
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviewsOckman Cottage in the citadel Rye
28 Aug – 4 Sept
Quick stats about holiday rentals in Rye
Total rentals
190 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
£40 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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