About the Accommodation

Whitefriars is an elegant, spacious, self catering, family home with five bedrooms in the heart of Rye East Sussex Whitefriars can be found in the medieval citadel of Rye and is perfectly situated for exploring the picturesque town and 1066 country area.

The impressive hallway is your first impression of this much loved family holiday home. The large farmhouse style kitchen with all the amenities you would expect when booking a holiday cottage, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. The large dining table and chairs are positioned to enjoy the views of the terrace and garden, perfect for leisurely breakfasts and chatty evening meals. Next door is the TV lounge with comfy sofas and space for family board games with views and access to the garden.

There is a downstairs bedroom with a small 4ft double for those who struggle with stairs and opposite is a modern shower room.

The stairs lead up to the four remaining bedrooms and the stunning, large second lounge. There is a smaller TV in this room, a piano and a gas fire. The large bay window looks across Rye’s rooftops and is a beautiful room for snuggling up with a good book or enjoying a sing song.

The master bedroom overlooking the garden has a large ensuite bathroom with corner bath, separate shower and ample space for dressing. The second double overlooks the front of the property and is opposite the family bathroom with overhead shower, bath, basin and WC, all bathrooms have shaver points. A spiral staircase leads up to the single bedroom and this leads through to a further twin bedroom. These bedrooms are in the attic so there is some height restrictions to take into consideration. Children favour these rooms but please warn them to take care on the spiral staircase.

There is a large enclosed garden, with mature tress and shrubs, a pond, so care with children and dogs and a large terrace for alfresco dining on summer evenings. Private off-road parking for up to three cars maximum in front of the property and access is through a gate.

Whitefriars is the perfect holiday home for mixed family groups and friends looking for a spacious accommodation to catch up over a weekend or for longer. Located only a minute from the high street you are in an excellent position to enjoy everything Rye has to offer.

•  5 bedrooms - 2 double bedrooms, 1 small 4ft double bedroom, 1 single bedroom and 1 twin bedroom
• One travel cot and highchair
•  Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine
• 2 lounges  
• 3 bathrooms  
• Enclosed garden Parking for 3 vehicles  
• 1 well behaved dog permitted for a £25 fee limited to the kitchen and garden
• Discounts for 3 or more nights. Just enter the dates 

Amenities

Notes

• No Smoking or vaping inside the property
• No parties (Hen or stag do's)
• No dogs upstairs or on the furniture and beds
• Please respect the neighbours and keep noise to a minimal after 10pm
• Check in from 4pm and check out by 10am

Neighbourhood

Whitefriars is a great base for exploring Rye and the local beaches of Camber Sands, Winchelsea Beach, the Pett Levels and Fairlight for fossil hunting or cliff walks.

The High street is one minute from the property and has plenty of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs to enjoy and historical places to visit. Whether you choose to take the 'Mapp and Lucia' or 'Ghost' tour around Rye, your first stop should be the Heritage Centre down by the quay. While away an hour playing the old penny pier machines or watch the town's 'Sound and Light' show and learn about Rye's smuggler past. Local information and guides can be collected from the small Tourist Information point at the Town Hall, next to the famous St Mary’s Church. If the weather is inclement, that visit the Kino cinema in Lion Street for all the latest movies or take a dip in the local pool at the sports centre.

If you wish to go further afield, the seaside town of Hastings is a short drive away and here you can walk amongst the fishing boats, browse the antique and bric-a-brac shops, try your luck in the arcades, stroll along the pier or visit the Hastings Contemporary Gallery, and most importantly, treat yourself to fresh fish and chips!

The 1066 Country has plenty of castles, grand houses and National Trust gardens to visit - you really are spoilt for choice. We highly recommend a trip to Great Dixter's House and Gardens at Northiam or Bodiam Castle, which has activities to amuse the children all year round.

If you fancy a trip to the continent during your holiday then the Euro Tunnel is thirty five minutes away by car, or take the train from Rye and pick up the Eurostar from Ashford International Station. Lydd Airport offers flights to Le Touquet which take only fifteen minutes, so you could even fly to France for lunch on a special occasion.

The area has so much to offer, we hope you will leave wanting more.

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.
• Parking for at least three cars on the properties gated driveway.