3BR/2BA Historic Grade II Listed Cottage in Rye Citadel - Sleeps 8

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8124 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Rye, ENG

1066 Country Walk6 min walk
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve6 min drive
Camber Sands10 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

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

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Travelling with kids? Consider East Hill Lift and Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of Rye's Historic and Beautiful Citadel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of Rye's Historic and Beautiful Citadel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of Rye's Historic and Beautiful Citadel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grade II Listed Cottage in the Heart of Rye's Historic and Beautiful Citadel located?

This family-friendly Rye cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Lamb House, Rye Castle Museum and Church of St Mary the Virgin. St Anthony of Padua and Rye St. Mary's Parish Church are also within 5 minutes. Rye Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

12 Jun 2023

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.

1 Jun 2023

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.

2 Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

26 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

It was a family weekend. House was lovely - well equipped with some nice little touches. Probably the nicest holiday let we've ever had. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

Had a fantastic weekend with family We all have enjoyed ourselves so Much!! Sad to leave 😢

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rachel & Nick Turner

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!).