Pros: delightful cottage, amazing location by the reserve with far reaching views, good bedding and beds. Cons: not as clean as we had hoped it would be. Bath and beds fine, but a few mugs at the back of kitchen cupboards were , dining table still had remains of the previous occupants’ crumbs on it, sofas though comfortable had several marks on the covers and looked a bit grubby, and there was dried on tomato sauce on one of the dining chairs and coffee table that the cleaner had also missed. With Covid still about, deep cleans should still really be happening. Still, with such a lovely cottage we were prepared to overlook this, until the noise started: the direct neighbour (thankfully away for most of our stay) returned from their holiday the day before we left. We had been emailed the cottage info pack a week before our trip, and that’s when the owner mentioned that the neighbour’s teenage son practises drums for Music ‘A’ Level and that they had agreed to minimise disruption to guests by always playing at a set time they felt would be acceptable, and for only 45 mins max. We had booked our trip a year before, but hadn’t heard about this drumming until we were due to arrive. We are both key workers (NHS & school) so this was our first proper trip since the pandemic. We love Rye Harbour (been before) and were so looking forward to finding the perfect cottage we could return time after time, as well as some much needed R&R, so to be told of drumming practise next door made us rather nervous, as we were both exhausted when we came on holiday after what has been a long and tiring year. We asked if the drumming could be earlier than what the owners had arranged, because we usually cook on holiday and the time they had suggested would have been when we were home. The day the neighbours returned from their trip, it was raining hard, so we were home packing. When the drumming started we all (teenage daughter included) nearly jumped out of our skins. This is a little, period fisherman’s cottage and they are not soundproofed by any means. The noise was horrific, it went through every single room in the cottage and after enduring 15 minutes of it, we decided to go out for a walk in the rain, until it had stopped. It just isn’t acceptable to have to listen to this at any time during a holiday really, which is a real shame as the cottage and location are beautiful, but frankly who needs this stress when on holiday?

Pros: delightful cottage, amazing location by the reserve with far reaching views, good bedding and beds. Cons: not as clean as we had hoped it would be. Bath and beds fine, but a few mugs at the back of kitchen cupboards were , dining table still had remains of the previous occupants’ crumbs on it, sofas though comfortable had several marks on the covers and looked a bit grubby, and there was dried on tomato sauce on one of the dining chairs and coffee table that the cleaner had also missed. With Covid still about, deep cleans should still really be happening. Still, with such a lovely cottage we were prepared to overlook this, until the noise started: the direct neighbour (thankfully away for most of our stay) returned from their holiday the day before we left. We had been emailed the cottage info pack a week before our trip, and that’s when the owner mentioned that the neighbour’s teenage son practises drums for Music ‘A’ Level and that they had agreed to minimise disruption to guests by always playing at a set time they felt would be acceptable, and for only 45 mins max. We had booked our trip a year before, but hadn’t heard about this drumming until we were due to arrive. We are both key workers (NHS & school) so this was our first proper trip since the pandemic. We love Rye Harbour (been before) and were so looking forward to finding the perfect cottage we could return time after time, as well as some much needed R&R, so to be told of drumming practise next door made us rather nervous, as we were both exhausted when we came on holiday after what has been a long and tiring year. We asked if the drumming could be earlier than what the owners had arranged, because we usually cook on holiday and the time they had suggested would have been when we were home. The day the neighbours returned from their trip, it was raining hard, so we were home packing. When the drumming started we all (teenage daughter included) nearly jumped out of our skins. This is a little, period fisherman’s cottage and they are not soundproofed by any means. The noise was horrific, it went through every single room in the cottage and after enduring 15 minutes of it, we decided to go out for a walk in the rain, until it had stopped. It just isn’t acceptable to have to listen to this at any time during a holiday really, which is a real shame as the cottage and location are beautiful, but frankly who needs this stress when on holiday?

We loved the cottage and the harbour. And the long, leisurely walk along the edge of the Nature Reserve to the stony beach was really pleasant. Of the places to eat we liked Bosun's Bite and the Nature Reserve's Visitor Centre, also Avocet for coffee and cake. Altogether we'd give Rye Harbour and Sea Kate 10/10. Thank you.

We loved the cottage and the harbour. And the long, leisurely walk along the edge of the Nature Reserve to the stony beach was really pleasant. Of the places to eat we liked Bosun's Bite and the Nature Reserve's Visitor Centre, also Avocet for coffee and cake. Altogether we'd give Rye Harbour and Sea Kate 10/10. Thank you.

Room for improvement

Sparkling clean, lovely seaside inspired cottage. Well equipped and comfortable. Nice extras too. Parking and road definitely a bit interesting in a big car!

Seakale was even better than in the photos. It is a very clean, spacious cottage down a quiet road and felt like you were really away from it all. The decor is very beachy with shells and my favourite thing was the seagull sign that said ‘I want your chips’. We had many walks to the beach, a lovely evening at the local pub and then back to Seakale for wine and cheese. We walked into Rye which was easy but after a boozy lunch, we got a cab back which was very cheap! I would love to come back to Rye but mostly Seakale. I highly recommend it!

Seakale was even better than in the photos. It is a very clean, spacious cottage down a quiet road and felt like you were really away from it all. The decor is very beachy with shells and my favourite thing was the seagull sign that said ‘I want your chips’. We had many walks to the beach, a lovely evening at the local pub and then back to Seakale for wine and cheese. We walked into Rye which was easy but after a boozy lunch, we got a cab back which was very cheap! I would love to come back to Rye but mostly Seakale. I highly recommend it!

Wel situated really lovely cottage very clean and cosy. Well placed for the pubs in Rye Harbour and a coastal walk. Great communciation with the owner - couldnt have been better we all had a great relaxing weekend

Wel situated really lovely cottage very clean and cosy. Well placed for the pubs in Rye Harbour and a coastal walk. Great communciation with the owner - couldnt have been better we all had a great relaxing weekend

A lovely cottage with lots of homely features and quirky touches. We had a great time and hope to return.

A lovely cottage with lots of homely features and quirky touches. We had a great time and hope to return.

Seakale is tastefully decorated, reflecting a modern seaside theme throughout. We had a very relaxing and comfortable fortnight! We all slept well on the comfortable beds in the spacious and light bedrooms. The bathroom was very well equipped with a fantastic shower. Lovely touch supplying hand wash, shampoo, etc, plus milk and a gorgeous cake on our arrival. Thank you! We brought our little dog and can say this house is very well suited for dogs. There were dog biscuits, a lead and a safe enclosed garden. Jane has communicated excellently with us and is very pleasant to deal with. This holiday home is in a quiet area with fantastic birdwatching in the nearby nature reserve. Fantastic dog walks on your doorstep, in a sweet little seaside village. Nearby, Rye is quaint and beautiful. Five stars overall!!

Seakale is tastefully decorated, reflecting a modern seaside theme throughout. We had a very relaxing and comfortable fortnight! We all slept well on the comfortable beds in the spacious and light bedrooms. The bathroom was very well equipped with a fantastic shower. Lovely touch supplying hand wash, shampoo, etc, plus milk and a gorgeous cake on our arrival. Thank you! We brought our little dog and can say this house is very well suited for dogs. There were dog biscuits, a lead and a safe enclosed garden. Jane has communicated excellently with us and is very pleasant to deal with. This holiday home is in a quiet area with fantastic birdwatching in the nearby nature reserve. Fantastic dog walks on your doorstep, in a sweet little seaside village. Nearby, Rye is quaint and beautiful. Five stars overall!!

Thank you! We had a great time :-)

Wonderfully equipped house, right by the nature reserve, beach and pub. Dogs had a blast and we got to relax nicely as it was nice and quiet. I also went for a run in the nature reserve - lovely! Very dog friendly area and the house is dog friendly. The house has everything you could need whether you have children or fur babies. The correspondence with Jane was exceptional. Thank you !

Lovely place ,peaceful and near to the reserve which is why we chose it , along with allowing our dog to come with us Our property owner was very helpful and easily contactable if required and a super surprise awaited in the fridge ...huge cake !

Brilliant, what more can you say

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It's so lovely to find somewhere which welcomes dogs and Sea Kale was a great find. It's a very stylish cottage and more like a boutique hotel. We had everything we needed and more. Comfy beds with luxurious linens, large bathroom, well equipped kitchen and a fab location so close to many walks. Having a pub just around the corner was the icing on the cake. Best of all, the cottage was cool and it was easy to create shade for us and our dogs on the hottest days. Communication with Jane has been exemplary and she was very understanding and caring when we had to leave early. Discovering Rye and the local area was a revelation and left us wanting to see and do more, so I hope we can return one day. I was glad though that we had not travelled with elderly parents or young children as even we found the stairs steep as you would expect in a traditional cottage full,of original features and character.

Had a great time, weather was a bonus.My only input would be nice to have a couple of sun loungers.

We couldn't fault Seascale. The attention to detail was quite wonderful, from the beautiful decor, to the linen, to the extras like coffee pods and dog treats. Jane has a lovely home and we much appreciated her help in making our stay very special. There are numerous doorstep walks and lovely places like Rye and Winchlesea to explore. The National Trust properties of Bodium castle and Sissinghurst were well worth a visit as both were within a 40 minute drive. We would highly recommend Seakale.

Jane, we were delighted with Seakale as the venue for our little reunion. A beautifully kept cottage with 'all the comforts of home' and few thoughtful touches to make us feel welcome. We enjoyed exploring Rye and the nature reserve during our gloriously sunny weekend and came away feeling fully restored. Hope we can visit again before too long!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Seakale and would love to return sometime. We loved the decor, how well equipped it was, how near the beach and the myriad little touches that made our stay relaxing from the moment we arrived. Jane is a very friendly and efficient host and Rye Harbour is a beautiful area with the huge advantage (for us) of allowing dogs on the beach even in summer months. We would unreservedly recommend a stay here.

We had a lovely stay. Very relaxing. Jane had left lots of little extras to make our experience more enjoyable. Thank you.

The cottage was very comfortable, clean, well-equipped and tastefully decorated. The extra touches such as the wood burner and wood provided, as well as the milk and cake on arrival and the other essential supplies, were all gratefully received. The location is perfect for walks and birdwatching, as it is close to the Rye, Hastings and Dungeness Reserves. A great place to spend quality time with the family.

We stayed in December for my partners birthday and it was surprise trip for him and needless to say he was thrilled! This place is great, you instantly feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. The addition of a lovely Christmas tree really was a great touch. The cottage is stocked with everything you would need, it was clean and fresh too. The nature reserve was just beautiful, we went for a walk on quite a misty day and it just added to the incredible landscape, I suggest taking some binoculars to spot some of the incredible birds. Jane the owner has been nothing but helpful and I recommended you read the welcome pack and definitely take a quick friendly taxi ride in to Rye and have a few drinks and dinner, The Grill at the George was lovely, as was The Mermaid Inn! We will be back for more :)

The cottage was ideal and we loved the location. The attention to detail was impressive! Close to the beach and close to a bus service into Rye. A pub within walking distance was nice at the end of a long day. Our only complaint was trying to navigate a mini van/mpv - in the narrow drive-way and parking.

The cottage was ideal for the 4 adults and 2 year old. The kitchen was well stocked only fault was the tin opener did not work properly. The beds were comfortable and the linen superb. The cottage is situated perfectly ( camber sands / Rye etc). The customer service from the owner was world class and could not be faulted. There were nice touches like provision of stair gate, spades for the beach, complimentary items. Marinos fish and chips is highly recommended.