Three generations stayed here and loved it. Great location. Property has lots of character - wooden beams, low height doorways and narrow staircase to top twin bed bedroom. Nice touch to have bottle of wine, bread, milk and eggs left for us. Superb communication with owner Nick.

Three generations stayed here and loved it. Great location. Property has lots of character - wooden beams, low height doorways and narrow staircase to top twin bed bedroom. Nice touch to have bottle of wine, bread, milk and eggs left for us. Superb communication with owner Nick.

Um es kurz zu machen- es war großartig!! Sehr uriges und charmantes Haus in dem es an nichts mangelte. Perfekte Lage mitten in Rye. Alles Wichtige, Nötige, Schöne und Leckere maximal 5 Minuten Fußweg entfernt. Auch das Städtchen ist der Hammer. Absolut empfehlenswert.

We very much enjoyed our stay here in the heart of Rye. The location was very handy for shops, sites and eateries. The rooms were spacious and comfortable.

We very much enjoyed our stay here in the heart of Rye. The location was very handy for shops, sites and eateries. The rooms were spacious and comfortable.

Such a good location for exploring Rye. House is very clean and well equipped.

Such a good location for exploring Rye. House is very clean and well equipped.

The property is very old, interesting and rather quirky. The location in the centre is excellent and the fish shop next door is not a problem even though constantly busy. The property has low ceilings and some even lower beams so not great for tall people. Because of the location, car parking is remote but nevertheless reasonably priced.

Pros … this property is well kept and accurately advertised by the owners and has a newly fitted kitchen. It is right in the heart of Rye, the location could not be better for exploring Rye and being close to lovely restaurants and pubs. The oldest pub in Rye is about 20 yards away. The cons are these. This is a character property and very dark inside. There is a small landing above the kitchen which has a sofa and is light and airy, we spent our morning coffee up there which was very pleasant but there is really only room for two people to sit. Other than this there is limited light into the cottage so it feels a bit gloomy. The upside is that I imagine it remains cool in very hot weather (it wasn’t very hot when we visited). The other criticism is the TV size in the main sitting room; very small. My friend and I like to explore during the day, have a nice meal and then pick something to watch whilst enjoying a drink for the remainder of the evening. To do this we had to sit in the games room which has a larger screen TV. My bedroom was very quiet but my friend (in the room with the en-suite bath/shower) complained about being woken up by bin collections or similar on a number of days, this may or may not bother different people. There is only one shower which is en-suite to this bedroom. Overall this is a nice property in a great location. It’s next to a fish & chip shop but there is neither smell nor noise from this, so it’s simply a handy option for eating. If driving you need to arrange your own parking, we used Just Park to book a space outside a Motel about 5 minutes walk away off Cinq Port Street. Definitely recommended, subject to the comments above.

Pros … this property is well kept and accurately advertised by the owners and has a newly fitted kitchen. It is right in the heart of Rye, the location could not be better for exploring Rye and being close to lovely restaurants and pubs. The oldest pub in Rye is about 20 yards away. The cons are these. This is a character property and very dark inside. There is a small landing above the kitchen which has a sofa and is light and airy, we spent our morning coffee up there which was very pleasant but there is really only room for two people to sit. Other than this there is limited light into the cottage so it feels a bit gloomy. The upside is that I imagine it remains cool in very hot weather (it wasn’t very hot when we visited). The other criticism is the TV size in the main sitting room; very small. My friend and I like to explore during the day, have a nice meal and then pick something to watch whilst enjoying a drink for the remainder of the evening. To do this we had to sit in the games room which has a larger screen TV. My bedroom was very quiet but my friend (in the room with the en-suite bath/shower) complained about being woken up by bin collections or similar on a number of days, this may or may not bother different people. There is only one shower which is en-suite to this bedroom. Overall this is a nice property in a great location. It’s next to a fish & chip shop but there is neither smell nor noise from this, so it’s simply a handy option for eating. If driving you need to arrange your own parking, we used Just Park to book a space outside a Motel about 5 minutes walk away off Cinq Port Street. Definitely recommended, subject to the comments above.

We managed to book this property at the last minute having cancelled foreign holiday due to covid-19. It's right in the heart of historic Rye and is itself a beautiful cottage with all the amenities you would hope for. The property was very clean and comfortable throughout with lots of quirky features and made the perfect location for exploring the town of Rye. There are a couple of things you may want to be aware of (these things didn't spoil our stay but it's worth noting) As an old property some of the ceilings are very low (we expected this but if you are 6ft+ you will stoop a lot!) Next door to a (very good) fish and chip shop. You will smell them frying and the front door (in summer) will frequently be blocked by customers (they jump in shock when you open the front door). There is very little outdoor space. A small balcony is great but cramped. The table football was great, couldn't find the table tennis table that was advertised? Please don't think the above spoiled our stay, they didn't, The Artists Cottage was a beautiful house in a stunning town. We'd go back!

We had a wonderful stay. The house fulfilled all our needs and roof terrace lovely to have a glass of wine in the evening. Shower was brilliant and beds all comfortable. Can’t fault it. The hosts have been so kind and always got back to us about any questions we had straight away .

The property was very comfortable and extremely clean. Perfectly located to enjoy the beautiful town of Rye. Nick was a very accommodating host. Communication was excellent.

We hired this house four 6 of us to explore Rye during the New Year period and was not disappointed. If you like your stays somewhere slightly unusual and historical this property is ideal. The beds were super comfortable and the accommodation had everything that was required plus more. The kitchen while small was ideal for a stay in Rye, there are ample places to eat out within 5 minutes walk with a traditional fish and chip shop right next door as well as an inn and several pubs and restaurants. The house itself had 3 self contained rooms as described and my only warning would be some rooms have low beams as you would expect from a cottage of this age and at 6ft I had to learn to duck. Ease of access and comms with the owners was always prompt and efficient and the log burner a cosy extra in winter. Would I stay again, most definitely, a true gem of a house in a gem of a town.

Lovely, historic home in the heart of Rye. My family especially enjoyed the games room, the modern amenities in this updated property, and the superb location with shopping, restaurants, and a nearby playground. This is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation.

We very much enjoyed our stay. The property suited our large, adult family group very well. It was a very interesting historical house, though the low ceilings require care! The house met all our needs and the local area is really interesting and quaint. We loved our visits to Bodiam Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens and Great Dixter. We also enjoyed walking around Rye.

We stayed in the cottage as a family with three older boys. The cottage itself is full of character and so spacious with lots of places for everyone to relax. Our eldest enjoyed playing guitar on the mezzanine and we all enjoyed the table tennis. Booking was easy and as our hosts responded quickly to our enquiries. Rye itself is beautiful - it was like opening your door onto a film set each morning. There are numerous options for eating and drinking right on your doorstep. We enjoyed trips to Battle, Hastings and Camber Sands. We didn't want to leave - hope to visit again. Thanks Rachel and Nick.

We were staying as a group of adults in Rye and had a fantastic time at the Artist's Cottage. The house has really spacious living areas, much more so than we were expecting for such an old property. There are a few low beams and characterful staircases, but nothing you wouldn't expect from a cottage. It was spotless and Rachel was very helpful with my enquiries in the lead-up to our trip. We had an excellent meal a couple of doors down in the Standard Inn. I wouldn't hesitate to stay at the cottage again and to recommend it to friends.

This cottage is a lovely find, in a wonderful location in the centre of Rye. It is suitably quirky given it's age but very comfortable and modernised where it counts (kitchen and bathrooms!). It was very clean and the welcome pack of wine and chocolates was a nice touch. Parking was an easy 5 mins walk away and shops were very handy. The cinema is a few minutes' walk and there is a great pub two doors down serving delicious food. Rachel was really helpful with any queries we had when making our booking and we really hope we might get back there again one day.

6 adults were here to celebrate a 60th birthday for 3 nights - cannot fault this cottage - it had everything you needed - beautifully furnished with all mod cons - very quirky - the pictures do not do it justice - we loved every minute and would definitely return - a joy from start to finish - a big thank you to the owners.

We spent a wonderful week at the Artist's Cottage with our three young children. The house is full of charm and character and is very warm and cosy. There is lots to do in Rye itself, with many shops, pubs and restaurants on the doorstep and the castle and church are well worth a visit, as is Lamb House (National Trust), plus a great surrounding area. Highly recommended!

We stayed in this cottage for a long weekend with our two grown up children and their partners and two small grandchildren. The cottage was perfect for us with lots of nooks and crannies that the children loved. The layout of the bedrooms gave us all some privacy and with 4 toilets there was never a queue! The large dining room table was perfect for leisurely dinners with all the family and the games room a fun aspect. We felt at home straight away as the cottage has such a nice feel to it. Lots of nice touches from the owners with wine, coffee and chocolates. The location was great with shops, restaurants and pubs on the doorstep. We were able to stop outside the cottage to unload the cars and there is a large car park for a very reasonable charge just 5 minutes walk away. The church is well worth a visit, especially going up to the top but beware of the steep steps. Camber Sands a short drive away with lots of amenities, lovely for a long walk in the morning. A very nice cottage in a lovely location for a family weekend.

What a lovely stay. The cottage is quirky and beautiful. We stayed in the en-suite back room with a very comfy king sized bed. The accommodation was clean. very well laid out and was well equipped with lots of kitchen equipment and a nice big flat screen TV! The owners Rachel and Nick were great to communicate with, and very flexible, and left very clear and helpful instructions. A lovely touch was a book for guests to leave their recommendations in. Rye is fantastic: lots of little galleries, shops and an amazing choice of places to eat and drink. We had a great meal (and service) at Globe Inn Marsh. We also had a lovely trip to nearby Camber sands. The beauty of the cottage is its location right in the heart of the town, so everything is on your doorstep. We would love to visit again.