Rye Beautiful & spacious medieval house in Rye

Rye house rental - 15th Century frontage
  • Bedrooms7
  • Sleeps14
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Rates (British Pound)
Per property, must pay in British Pound
  • Per week £1,560 - £1,800
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
  • Per week $2,468 - $2,848
Description House, 325 m²

Mrs Moyreen Tilbrook

Speaks English

Telephone: +852 2982 2508
(Hong Kong is +7/8 hrsGMT )

Photos and Description of the Rye vacation house rental
6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps a maximum of 14

Robin Hill is a lovely and surprisingly spacious 15th century house, famous for having one of England's finest timbered and straw plastered bedrooms, in one of Britain's most photographed streets and opposite the world-renowned Mermaid Inn. It is beautifully furnished, very well-equipped and can easily and comfortably accommodate 12 guests. The large, quiet and secluded garden is shaded by a wonderful mulberry tree and a mature magnolia grandiflora. At the foot of the cobbled street yachts and pleasure craft lie moored alongside medieval warehouses full of bustling antique shops. Rye delights the eye with its wealth of old buildings, its church and tower. Restaurants, pubs and cafes abound and offer excellent food within easy walking distance of the house.

Rye house rental - 15th Century frontage

15th Century frontage

Rye house rental - Garden and back view of house

Garden and back view of house

Rye house rental - One of 2 vaulted queensize bedrooms on 1/f

One of 2 vaulted queensize bedrooms on 1/f

Rye house rental - One of 2 vaulted queensize bedrooms on 1/f

One of 2 vaulted queensize bedrooms on 1/f

Rye house rental - Ground floor living room - b

Ground floor living room - b

Rye house rental - Ground floor living room - a

Ground floor living room - a

Rye house rental - 1/F lounge - a

1/F lounge - a

Rye house rental - 1/F lounge - b

1/F lounge - b

Rye house rental - Dining room

Dining room

Rye house rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Rye house rental - Lobby bed chairs

Lobby bed chairs

Rye house rental - Scullery and shower room

Scullery and shower room

Location: East Sussex < England

Nearest Airport : London Gatwick at 64 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Folkestone at 32 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Rye at 0.5 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Ashford at 32 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 2 Miles
Car: not necessary

Rye is located between Hastings and Folkestone and is a mile and a half from the coast. From London Rye can be reached either via M20/A2070/A259 through Ashford or via M25/A21/A268 through Hawkhurst. Historically known as '1066 country' the surrounding area provides the visitor with an abundance of castles, abbeys, fortresses, National Trust gardens and houses, and museums. The coastal area is noted for its flora and fauna including a wildlife bird sanctuary: marshland stretches eastwards, a haven for smugglers in bygone days, and the haunting seascape of Dungeness is a habitat for a wide variety of unusual plants and dominated by two lighthouses; to the west stretch the unspoilt beach of Winchelsea and the cliffs of Fairlight Country Park.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Rye, United Kingdom

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Week Jan 7 2012 Dec 20 2012 £1,560 - £640 - - - - 2 Nights
Christmas Dec 21 2012 Jan 3 2013 £1,800 - - - - - - 3 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • Weekend rate GBP 320 per night for up to 8 guests and GBP 40 per night for each extra guest. Minimum 2 nights.
  • 7 Jan 2012 - 20 Dec 2012 GBP1560
  • 20 Dec 2012 - 4 Jan 2013 GBP1800

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Rye, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • house (terraced)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 325 m²

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • town

Theme:
  • historic
  • tourist attractions

General:
  • laundry soap
  • activities guide
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • linens provided
  • hair dryer
  • central heating
  • local maps

Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • clothes dryer
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • oven
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • refrigerator mini size
  • dish washer
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill

Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 10 people

Dining:
  • dining room
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 10 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Tub
    Bathroom - Toilet
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower, Bidet
  • The first floor bathroom contains a bath, a shower attachment for hair washing, a wash basin and a toilet. There is also a separate first floor toilet. On the ground floor there is a shower room with a bidet, a wash basin and a toilet.

Bedrooms:
  • 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
  • Bedroom Queen - 1 Queen
    Bedroom Queen - 1 Queen
    Bedroom Double - 1 Double
    1/F lounge bedroom - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon
    Bedroom Single - 1 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 2/F - 1 Double, 1 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 7 gallery - 2 Twin/ Single
  • 2 queen size doubles in very spacious rooms , 1 double, 1 queen size sofa bed in the spacious 1/f lounge, 1 spacious single, 1 large room with 1 double and 1 single bed, 1 sleeping gallery with 2 chair-beds, 1 cot.
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • video library
  • books
  • books kids
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • books adult
  • VCR
  • CD
  • music library

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • garden
  • garage
  • barbecue
  • 12 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • pets considered

Attractions:
  • churches
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • restaurants
  • zoo
  • ruins
  • winery tours

Leisure Activities:
  • horseback riding
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing
  • eco tourism
  • scenic drives
  • beachcombing

Notes: Of the two large lounges, the one on 1/F has a very comfortable queen-size sofa bed and can be used as a private bedroom. The bar in this 1/F lounge incorporates a lift-up counter hiding a wash basin. The single 1/F bedroom also has its own wash basin. The 2/F family room contains 1 double and 1 single bed. There are also two single fold-out chair beds on 2/F in a library/lobby at the top of the stairs, although this is not entirely private. G/F shower room includes a toilet. 1/F bathroom includes a toilet. There is also a separate 1/F toilet. The kitchen is large, extremely well equipped and has a mahogany table seating 8 people easily. The electric cooker has a double oven. The dining room is also spacious seating 10 people at its handsome teak wood table. The house is on a hill and shops and historic attractions are within 3 minutes' walking distance.

Further details for this vacation house rental in Rye, United Kingdom

Description of the house: This delightful house has a marvellous range of beams, high ceilings and rooms full of character and surprise. The upper living room is especially light and sunny, contains a bar and projects into a secluded garden complete with a large mulberry tree set against a panorama of ancient rooftops. The lower living room with its inglenook fireplace looks out onto the famous cobblestone street and the magic of Rye. Within this medieval setting a fascinating variety of Asian artifacts has been imaginatively displayed ranging from an antique rickshaw to Chinese ancestral doors.

Location and town of Rye: Situated 1.5 miles from the open sea and nature reserves, Rye is within easy reach of Brussels, Paris and London. Canterbury is only one hour away by car. Rye is probably the most complete example of a medieval town in Britain and crowns a hill originally surrounded by the sea. Its 12th century church, fortified tower, Landgate and ancient wall are all within walking distance of the house and bear testimony to its history as a Cinque Port. Robin Hill was the origin of the ballad 'There's an old-fashioned house in an old-fashioned street' and formed the basis and front cover design of Beatrix Potter's 'Tale of the Faithful Dove.' Mabel Lucy Atwell lived, wrote and illustrated here and one of the publisher-owner's many literary guests, E.F Benson, the novelist famous for his creation of 'Mapp and Lucia,' gave the house its name.

Leisure facilities: Three miles beyond Rye are Camber Sands, ideal for children, and Winchelsea, which is a lovely example of medieval town planning. Rye has good sporting and sailing facilities, splendid walks and excursions into the smugglers' paradise of Romney Marsh and the delights of rural Sussex and Kent. A wildlife bird sanctuary stretches from Rye Harbour to Fairlight. Rye also boasts some excellent eating houses. We can recommend The Fish Cafe, The Flushing Inn, The Gandhi Tandoori, The Globe Inn, The Hope Anchor, The Lemon Grass, The Mermaid Inn bar, Simply Italian. There are many other possibilities from among the numerous cafes and pubs in Rye.

A map and further information about Rye can be obtained. Please contact us for the website address.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Rye, United Kingdom

Beautiful & spacious medieval house in Rye
average rating of 4.75 based on 8 reviews
business
Beautiful & spacious medieval house in Rye
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1392
+852 2982-2508
Rye East Sussex
HR GuestBook
5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
'Once again the reality far exceeds the expectation and anticipation! This is a truly wonderful house in a wonderful setting'. 'This house is delightful...it became a talking and visiting point for our friends and family and we delighted in taking ownership for 3 days'. 'Thank you for sharing this wonderful house with all of us'. 'A beautiful house in a beautiful setting'. 'Another wonderful fortnight... We love the house and the lovely town of Rye'. 'I have just turned 30 and I can't imagine a better place to spend my birthday weekend'. 'We enjoyed our stay in Rye very much which was enhanced by being able to share your warm and comfortable home'. 'We have enjoyed a wonderful stay here in this delightful house with its fusion of olde England and the spirit of Chinese and eastern artefacts. So much to discover every day. Such harmony. Our family party of 3 generations - English, American, Swedish and Italian - celebrated a 30th wedding anniversary. A short but memorable week.'
Rating
5 out of 5
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Beautiful & spacious medieval house in Rye
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1392
+852 2982-2508
Rye East Sussex
Harwich/Essex/UK
5

Beautiful house with a massive garden

Review Submitted: September 7, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
We had a wonderful week in this beautiful house, on one of the most famous streets in the old town of Rye. Location-wise, absolutely stunning. The house was fascinating in itself, both in original character, and more modern decorations, and so well equipped. It was very clean, and both the owner and local agent were quick to respond to any queries. The parking was easy to find. The garden was enormous, particularly considering the location of the property, right in the centre of the old town, and had wonderful plants, trees and shrubs. It was very exciting, seeing the property we were staying in featured on postcards, in books, and as part of the Heritage Centre's little show. Would really recommend this property. We spent a fun day on the Romney steam railway too.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Beautiful & spacious medieval house in Rye
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1392
+852 2982-2508
Rye East Sussex
London
4

Good location, garden, amenities.

Review Submitted: May 11, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010
We had a lovely weekend at Robin Hill - three families in all, with several children. The location couldn't have been better for a stay in Rye. The property was clean and in good nick, with plenty of space for play and relaxation. Bedrooms were adequate, though with a single bathroom things were a bit tight at bedtime and as it's a very old property the walls were, predictably, thin. Also, if you are concerned about small children's safety, this place may have too many steps and nooks and crannies for you. But our children played well in the garden and in the attic, the kitchen was well equipped and socialising was easy and fun.

The owner lives abroad but was readily available when we needed her, and returned emails and phone calls promptly.

Be aware that on weekends Rye can be very busy, which can make sightseeing difficult - avoid buggies if possible. For beaches, we'd recommend time in Camber Sands, only 15 minutes away.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: There is a spacious ground floor shower room with bidet, basin and toilet in addition to the first floor bathroom which has a bath, basin and toilet. There is also a separate toilet on the first floor.

We do have a safety gate for the stairs if guests have young children. Stairs to the first floor are easy to negotiate but those to the second floor are more exacting. However our own grandchildren at all stages of their development have coped happily with the stairs and nooks and crannies.
Rating
4 out of 5
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Beautiful & spacious medieval house in Rye
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1392
+852 2982-2508
Rye East Sussex
Godalming
5

Retail therapy and relaxation in medieval Rye

Review Submitted: March 20, 2010 Date of Stay: March 2010
We were fortunate to spot Robin Hill on your website. We needed suitable accommodation for my family to celebrate my son's 30th birthday. The house was easy to find, with useful garaging provided. It was in a beautiful situation, very close to the High St. The station was also nearby. We had a good meal at the local pub and the men in our party took advantage of the sports satellite channel and also the Inn nearby. The house was clean and welcoming with useful info. The oriental decor was quirky and a source of interest. The history of the house was fascinating, with connections to E F Benson and Beatrix Potter. We took an excursion to the Dimchurch Railway and visited an antiques market in Hythe. We also explored the environs of Winchelsea and the coast. Communications were smooth with the owners and the weekend was a great success. We are all thinking of arranging another weekend at Robin Hill. A great success. Thank you..
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing
Rating
5 out of 5
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Beautiful & spacious medieval house in Rye
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1392
+852 2982-2508
Rye East Sussex
Cambridgeshire
4

Rye

Review Submitted: January 11, 2010 Date of Stay: December 2009
Rye is a fascinating place and in spite of the inclement weather, we managed to get around and visit places like the castle and the church. Cobbles though are not user friendly to pushchairs!
We had a wonderful time in the house and were intrigued by all the artifacts dotted around all levels. Extremely well equipped from cutlery to plates to towels. The only criticism is the shower which all users found tepid and not an enjoyable experience. All in all, though, we would visit again and would recommend it to others
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: The problem with the shower has now been addressed. If there is any difficulty during a stay our agent will immediately deal with it, as soon as she is informed.
Rating
4 out of 5
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