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Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of Rye's Historic and Beautiful Citadel

Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of Rye's Historic and Beautiful Citadel

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The lounge in The Artists Cottage (visit theartistscottage.co.uk for more info)
THE MINT (THE ARTIST'S COTTAGE IS IN MIDDLE)
WOOD BURNING STOVE
GAMES ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM (KING SIZE BED)

Overview of Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of Rye's Historic and Beautiful Citadel

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8124 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Rye, ENG
  • Popular Location1066 Country Walk6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRye Harbour Nature Reserve6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCamber Sands10 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet 1

Toilet

Toilet 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of Rye's Historic and Beautiful Citadel

Cottage in Rye, Sussex, England - Within Two Miles Of Local Beaches, Historic Sites And A Wealth Of Other Attractions

The Artist’s Cottage is a beautiful Grade II listed building built in 1483. Located in the heart of Rye’s historic citadel area, this cottage is ideally situated for exploring the town and accessing the surrounding coast and countryside. Built in 1483, the cottage boasts a wealth of original features, beams and fireplaces – alongside newly refurbished kitchen and bathrooms. In recent history, the property has been owned by a string of artists - hence the name of the cottage - with an art gallery in the front room (now a modern games room). Looking further back, the beautiful arch on the wall of the main living room is thought to be the remains of an ancient bread oven! Rye itself is an endearing place. Whether you are looking for historic sites, local beaches, beautiful nature reserves, child friendly attractions, famous golf courses, romantic restaurants, delicious cream teas, or some of the oldest pubs in England, it could be for you.

Property manager

Rachel & Nick Turner
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Fireplace
Exterior
16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, (159 reviews)
16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Top bedroom has twin beds with trundles underneath

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Rye

Located in Rye, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Camber Sands and High Weald reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rye Farm World and South of England Rare Breeds Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider East Hill Lift and Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Rye, ENG

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 3 min walk
  • Rye Castle Museum - 3 min walk
  • 1066 Country Walk - 6 min walk
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 6 min drive
  • Camber Sands - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • Rye Waterworks Micropub - 4 min walk
  • Ypres Castle Inn - 5 min walk
  • The Fig - 4 min walk
  • The Mermaid Street Café - 2 min walk
  • The Union Steak House - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous traditional cottage
Not only does Rye transport you to another time, this accommodation does as well. Just beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Artist’s cottage Sep 2023
Great location within the town centre and for visiting the south coast seaside towns. Nick the property owner was very helpful, responsive and easy to communicate with. The property certainly had lots of character and really useful amenities but would benefit from a bit of a makeover. Probably quite a few years since re-painting and some carpet stains. All fairly superficial stuff and easy to remedy. Having said that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house in great location
Perfect spot to explore the town from, close to the train station and buses to the beach. Very much appreciated the fans in each room, and on a scorching weekend the house stayed lovely and cool. Do watch out for low doorways and steep stairs to the top room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
We stayed as a family of five and we enjoyed every minute. The Artist`s Cottage has lots of character while it is super-clean and tidy, renovated to a very high standard, tastefully decorated, with lots of space for each family member. Also, Nick and Rachel were very friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Great stay. The property is perfectly located. It has spacious living area and comfortable beds. As others have mentioned it is a quirky property with narrow steep staircases and low ceilings/beams in places. The hosts were very welcoming and provided great info. An enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachel & Nick Turner

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The Artist’s Cottage is owned and run by Rachel and Nick Turner and their family. We live in South London with our three young children and work as a counsellor (Rachel) and film/video maker (Nick).

Why they chose this property

We first visited Rye in a snowy February half term with our three young children and fell in love with the place. Renovating The Artist's Cottage has been a labour of love for the past year and we are really excited to be able to share this unique and charming property with others.

What makes this property unique

The Artist's Cottage is a large three bedroom cottage situated in the heart of the citadel area of Rye. We love the fact that it is a few moments walk from a wealth of nearby bars, restaurants, shops, cafes and galleries. The property itself is certainly quirky and full of character. We have tried to balance allowing the historic feel of the cottage with providing modern conveniences and a games room (for children and adults alike!).

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