About the Accommodation

Southbank is a modern holiday cottage with three bedrooms and parking in the pretty town of Rye.

The cottage is furnished with a contemporary mix of retro and beach vibe, offering a spacious feel for a family of five.

The ground floor consists of a downstairs cloakroom, a fully equipped kitchen with all the modern conveniences you want, a home from home and an open-plan lounge/diner.

There are french doors onto the paved terrace with a raised area reached via steps.

You have a 50-inch smart TV where you can log on to your streaming channels if needed, good wifi and space to work from the dining table if you have to bring work away with you.

The three bedrooms are two doubles with king-size beds and one single bedroom.

A modern family bathroom with a separate bath, shower cubicle, WC and hand basin.

We accept one well behaved dog for an additional fee but they are not allowed on the beds or upstairs and we expect guests to bring throws to protect the sofas.

We have off-road parking for two cars, a rarity in Rye.

Southbank is next door to the fantastic pub 'The Globe’, popular with locals and visitors and only a few minute's walk from the town centre, making a good base for exploring the town.

There are great walking country trails within easy reach.

Amenities

Notes

• We accept one well behaved dog for an additional fee - rules apply
• No smoking
• No parties - Stag or Hen do's
• Please remove your shoes when going upstairs
• There may be some noise from the pub next door in the summer months
• Parking for two cars on the driveway - please note if you vehicle is too large to park on the drive you can park across the drive on the road

Neighbourhood

The ideal location of Southbank means you are perfectly located to enjoy all Rye has to offer.

Rye is a picturesque medieval town on the Sussex/Kent border, steeped in history.

Fabulous restaurants, pubs, cafes, independent shops and places of interest all within minutes of the property.

We always highly recommend a visit to Rye Heritage Centre to get your bearings and learn about the town and its past. Watch the town's, 'Sound and Light Show' and develop a good understanding of the town's history and inhabitants. For light entertainment, visit the 'Old Penny Pier Exhibition' and watch or play the old automated machines.

Rye and Dungeness Nature Reserves are close by and worth a visit if you enjoy local wildlife and walking.

You are spoilt for choices if wishing to visit a beach, Camber sands is only 3 miles away and for shingle beaches you have Winchelsea beach and Pett Level all within a 10 minute drive.

The seaside town of Hastings is around a thirty minute drive away and here you can get main line trains to London, if you wish to explore the capital for a day.

If you fancy a day trip to the continent , the Eurostar can be picked up from Ashford International station and trains to Paris, Lille and Brugge are available. Alternatively, the ferries run from Dover, just 45 minutes away or the Channel Tunnel from Folkestone, a 45 minute drive.

There is always something happening, Scallop Festival in February, Jazz festival in August, Maritime festival in August, Music and Art Festival in September, Wild boar festival in October, Rye bonfire in November, a torch lit procession and spectacular firework display and Rye Christmas festival in December.

So much to do and see, you will need to visit more than once!

Transport

• Good transports links available if visiting by train - from London you can get to Rye via Hastings or alternatively from Ashford International station.
• If traveling from Europe via the Eurostar, then depart at Ashford International and get the connecting Marsh link train to bring you to Rye.
• If driving from Europe, the town of Rye is about 45 minutes from the ferries at Dover or the Euro Tunnel at Folkestone.
• Gatwick airport - approximately 50 miles from the property.
• There are regular buses that travel to Tenterden, Hastings, Folkestone and Camber from Rye.
• Taxis available from Rye Railway station.
• Easy to explore Rye on foot.