
A charming coastal town with its fishing and smuggling heritage, Rye’s cobbled streets, medieval walls and historic local landmarks, including the Ypres Tower (the Castle) and Landgate Arch, make it a picturesque town much loved of artists and writers. With the beautiful beaches of Winchelsea and Camber Sands just down the road, Rye is a lovely location for a relaxing cottage holiday on the South Coast.
Wander the charming cobbled streets and visit the fascinating Castle Museum, Heritage Centre and Lamb House – once home to writer Henry James. Browse the bookshops, antiques and crafts shops; enjoy walks down to wonderful Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and watch the abundant wildlife. An excellent base for visiting stately homes, gardens and vineyards around the region, there’s pony trekking just out of town and why not try your hand at kite surfing on the broad swaths of Camber sands?