Property Description

2 Adjacent One Bedroom Apartments The Boathouse Rye Completed in 1992 these quality one bedroom splitlevel apartments have their own access and entrance via mahogany decked steps and sun balcony The purpose built apartments located on a private quayside provide superb views of passing yachts and the marsh beyond The secluded location and the almost hypnotic effect of the tidal river as it ebbs and flows will swiftly put you into a relaxed frame of mind Adjacent short term moorings can be organised subject to availability Allocated parking for one car is available at the rear Accommodation Sleeps 2 Each apartment has gasfired central heating and all heating lighting and linen costs are included in the weekly rates The living area has comfortable seating dining facilities and a fitted kitchen A colour television is provided The large picture windows look directly onto the river and marsh beyond to Rye harbour Comprehensive tourist information is maintained and a large scale map of the area is mounted on one wall to help you plan your expeditions The bedroom and bathroom are reached by descending 5 steps The bathroom includes a bath with shower attachment washbasin mirror with shaver point WC and radiator The bedroom has either a kingsize double bed or twin 3 foot wide single beds chest of drawers and wardrobe A duvet is provided Linen is included in the price but towels are extra on request at 250personweek A cupboard houses the central heating boiler with shelves for towels and linen Shared washing machine between my 3 holiday apartments and drying facilities are available in a separate utility room A garden table and chairs are provided for the balcony The apartment is available for adults only The proximity of the river makes it unsuitable for small children Please note that the apartments are NO SMOKING and unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets Weve really enjoyed this holiday To see a river instead of a road a boat instead of a car is one of the best things about it We watched a heron on the far bank last night and a fox on this side tonight Rye is lovely plenty of choice for eating out The old streets and houses take you back in time The accommodation is first class very clean and comfortable Clare Geoff Shilton 1630 AUG 1997 Back here at the BOATHOUSE for the 2nd year running on our 6th or 7th visit to Rye Enjoyed Rye all over again as we usually do the apartment is ideal accommodation so clean We have visited Battle Winchelsea Rye Harbour plus some local walks All very enjoyable Mr Mrs Mitchard Strood Rochester Kent May 30th to June 6th Enjoyed our first visit to Rye The Town and pubs were great Lovely and relaxing holiday the weather was good plenty of sunshine Apartment is cosy and very comfortable and the surrounds very peaceful Nice to sit and watch the boats on the river Hope to be back soon VAL ALAN HUGHES HUTTON ESSEX 8898 Yet another visit to the Boathouse A nice warm welcome from the housekeeper when we arrived Rye really is our second home lots of lovely pubstea rooms around Rye Can recommend the Woolpack Inn for a great Pub Meal a couple of miles east of Rye Will return AGAIN Clare Ian Eastbourne 25311098 Had a very relaxing and enjoyable Valentines weekend The apartment is very clean comfortable Will recommend this to others A day in Hastings meant I could share my childhood memories with my boyfriend Had a great time and dont want to go back home to London Chelsea John London 13299 16299 Hit the jackpot for weather nearly 100 sunshine all week Apartment comfy clean no problems Balcony a great asset in this lovely weather Do hire the headphones from the Tourist office on the Strand it makes a walk around Rye very interesting Rye Harbour good for watching boats come in out when the tide is in it mostly seems to be out Copper Kettle not good value unless you like oysters Lovely fish from shop by bridge past bowling greens Really relaxing enjoyable holiday Adrian Janet Madin Shrewsbury 1219 June 99 Glorious weather comfortable accommodation overall an excellent week Dont leave Rye without visiting the Rye Treasury of Mechanical Music church tower is worth a visit for the view The Story of Rye in the Heritage Centre also very good The Union Inn East St has a varied menu at reasonable prices and good sized portions If you enjoy watching birds Pett Level has been very good this week Joyce Brian Stannard Ipswich Suffolk 4999 11999 Flat very warm cosy and comfy Rye delightful good birdwatching from Rye Harbour Winchelsea Beach A relaxing holiday with fine blend of heritage and nature We enjoyed the peace and tranquillity so much that this is the only time we have ever wanted to return to a holiday destination David Ann Scrivens Hertfordshire 51199 Thanks to Mrs B for the tea tray A restful stay with some glorious weather Birdwatching at Dungeness Rye Harbour a tawny owl and little egret from the window Ate out at Landgate Bistro Monastery Munrows all excellent but not cheap 1619 menus Andy Lindy H Enfield Middx 2622000 Another good rest from the rat race We have seen 23 species of birds from this window and enjoyed Rye Harbour Dungeness Lovely tea cakes in Cobblers Hope to come again Rye Treasury good value when too wet for walking we really enjoyed it David Maureen Whittle Sussex 1421st April We enjoyed a good rummage in Hastings antique bookshops and bought a super chest of drawers We visited Bodiam enjoyed a trip across the channel and Winchelsea but most of all we loved Rye An exceptional holiday flat Thank you David Anne Slaughter Winchester 30th Sept 7th OCT If youre into architecture Rye of course also a fair distance Faversham with its splendid church explore well Birdlife Rye Harbour Hides Food Not sure about those in Rye due to budget but if you enjoy really fresh fish chips try the Mermaid at Old Town front Hastings Beer Adnams Broadside at the Ypres here in Rye Finally you dont need to be religious to enjoy evensong 530 weekdays at Canterbury Cathedral just listen to those voices and enjoy total serenity Del June Ivory NDevon 13th Oct00 Well we survived the Sunday night hurricane have watched the field on the opposite bank become flooded However we have been very cosy in this comfortable apartment it wasnt all rain Recommend a bracing walk around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve or Dungeness We were also fortunate to watch the Kingfisher lunch on the opposite bank near the weir most days Winchelsea Tea Tree Tea rooms recommended This was the week that the rivers overflowed over most of England worst floods for 50 years perhaps 100 years in some places Joan Eric Sortwell 28 Oct 4 NOV Our first visit A very comfortable apartment everything we needed without being cluttered Seven days of sunshine what more could we ask We loved the town of Rye it was like going back in time Joyce David Fulker Bracknell Berks 25501 This was a last minute holiday to Rye Being close to our home we have visited Rye many times for a day but a week here has allowed us to explore all the nooks crannies Fantastic weather allowed us to sit on the balcony over breakfast read a book relax Enjoyed Batemans at Burwash the promenade at Bexhill and the Rye harbour nature reserve Park in the large car park on the right at Rye Harbour then walk down to Lime Kiln cottage RSPB for info Keith Angela Barraclough 1118 AUG 2001 Travellers Tips Rye Copper Kettle Restaurant Halibut lovely Sea Bass not so fresh Walkers Cocktail bar on the Strand Happy hour on cocktails great value for money Try the Rocket Launcher lethal Hastings Good old fashioned sea side town Great for kids big small Smugglers Cavern not worth the entrance fee Hastings Castle Good for a wander views Cliff railways keep ticket for return journey We lost ours Dover Dont take the Guide Friday tour not worth the money not much to see in Dover Dover Castle hours of fun Canterbury Take boat trip at Weavers Inn Restaurant FANTASTIC Canterbury Tales very good very smelly Bodiam Castle Wonderfully romantic if it werent for the many screaming over excited children Great picnic area Dont forget your camera Winchelsea Beach Do not park in the pay display car park FREE parking spaces further along the road Calais France Forget Auchan go straight for Carrefour Cit Europe David Madison WGC Herts 25801 3901 A really good holiday lots to see Charleston Firle nr Lewes Bloomsbury Group well worth a visit Ship Inn has food on Sunday evenings Roger Pat Savage Riverhead Kent 2229 Sept Flat really warm comfortable Italian restaurant on corner Brilliant Very eventful day trip to Paris Weather good too K Reedman T Harris Basingstoke 151001 Rye was quiet as expected for time of year Monastery restaurant very top of town set menu good value 10 mike walk out to Rye Harbour along the beach road past the old lifeboat stn back past Camber Castle Also Hastings Country Park Sw 8611 on Big Wall Map Walks for all Very scenic Ross Michelle Waitt Sittingbourne Kent 110202 Yet again we have had the perfect break if only too short Woke up this morning to a perfect blue sky and the sound of the river Peace So little traffic The evening was full of stars and very little light pollution such a change from the city Meal at the Flushing Inn in town was wonderful Excellent service beautiful food and very relaxed Watch out for more pretentious customers As always the Boathouse was spotless thanks to Mrs B Complete Heaven Annie 140202 Our 3rd visit Beautifully clean comfortable accommodation and everything that you need Sociable evening at Ypres Inn with good food Our usual Sunday lunch fish and chips at Inkerman Arms at Rye Harbour not to be missed Well be back to beautiful Rye Lynne Derek Martin Ashford Middx 1518302 Our 2nd visit to the Boathouse Another relaxing break in this warm comfortable holiday home Spent a day in France the rest of the week around Rye Weather perfect We will be back again with our bikes in tow Thanks Mrs B for your hospitality Jacqui Royce Drew West Hallam Derbyshire 2229303 The apartment exceeded our expectations as did Rye Unfortunately the weather was poor which kept us from the beach rather more than we would have liked However the upside was that we explored other places such as Battle lovely Hastings disappointing and Tunbridge Wells very pleasant place to shop Overall a most enjoyable holiday and thanks to Mrs B for a warm welcome By the way Great Bed Sarah and Mark Leicester 6702 Weather very hot we have been so lucky Flat perfect location superb lovely to walk into Rye for a morning coffee peruse of newspapers Really relaxing Real fish chips from the shop on the Strand Quay very good indeed This has been our first visit but certainly not our last looking forward to coming again soon PS The walks from the Rye Harbour nature reserve are excellent well worth the blisters After a 5 mile walk Lyn Dan Lichfield Staffs 170802 Our second visit to the Boathouse what joy so peaceful Great excitement on Monday when the river flooded the Excelsior a sailing trawler took to sea Lovely nature walk to Camber Castle Plenty of quality places to eat but the Flushing Inn was very special Liz Richard Cambridge 140902 This is our eighth visit to the Boathouse unbeatable for peace and tranquillity great walks see wall map good restaurants and bars fresh sea and country air Charming old town with much of interest Do visit exquisite little Catholic Church in Watchbell Street John and Carole Owen Sittingbourne Kent 28804 4904 A truly relaxing peaceful bolthole away from the madding crowd Apartment clean warm welcoming Rye is a wonderful tranquil place to come ideal to chill out prepare for Christmas rush Very highly recommended Kate Jeremy Nears Suffolk 61204 Had a lovely two weeks the weather has been perfect and the apartment great Peaceful yet close to all the pubs and restaurants in Rye Hope to be back next year KEVIN MARIA FROM HOLLAND 16th JULY TO 30TH JULY 94 Weve had a wonderful time here Very peaceful Flat is very cosy and well equipped The Mermaid Inn is excellent for a very friendly barman Terry and great locals full of good yarns Town markets on a Thursday are a must for really cheap bargains or just about anything Ask anyone at the Mermaid about the ghosts in Room 16 Well be back for sure Caryn John Cooper Sydney Australia 22297 to 8397 Day 1 V Clean firstly Bed is beautiful will kill us to go back to 2ft wide bed in UNL halls of residence Bath lovely although wonderfully spacious lacks legroom for two Ref Jill and John from London and others what on earth is wrong with the Ship Do not suffer due to lack of torch cheese grater or microwave Again bed is lovely although bedroom generally suffers from inclusion of dubious picture above bedhead visible in wardrobe mirror Jen x DAY 3 THE BEDS LOVELY HENCE NO DAY 2 SHOWER IS VAST IMPROVEMENT ON BATH UNION INN INBREDS HOME FROM HOME MUCH LIKE A NIGHT DOWN THE LEGION FLETCHERS HOUSE CAF HAUNTED BY SIXTEENTH CENTURY GHOST AND OSCAR WINNING LANDLADY EXTRAORDINARY IRONMONGERS STILL NO NEED OF TORCH OR CHEESE GRATER ALTHOUGH KEN HOM HIS MAGICAL WOK WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED STANDARD INN A MUST FOR ALL TOM PETTY FANS ROB Day Six Whole flat is lovely Two days in Brighton made an interesting break Do not want to leave but will not return for about 4 years until both are on a full wage Has been a quiet if not restful week Jen and Rob Chesham Bucks 28th Dec 1997 Wonderful view glorious weather sat outside for breakfast with the sun on our faces most days We cycled to Winchelsea one day from Appledore on a circuit route via Ivychurch Stopped at the Woolpack a really old friendly atmospheric pub Views peace rest a truly brilliant few days holiday for us both now back to reality Shelagh Steve Howe East Sussex 13th 17th February 1998 A very peaceful relaxing stay V much needed Excellent accommodation Rye lovely Would highly recommend The Queens Head Icklesham A superb vegan meal was prepared for me an hours notice Lovely pub real ale Large portion meals Vimpressed Would also recommend visiting Derek Jarmans Cottage Dungeness if youre a fan V moving Take away Indian Tiger Coast on LandgateHigh Street ready to collect within 20 mins of ordering and was delicious Winchelsea Beach v peaceful but all pebbles so makes for uncomfortable sunbathing take lots of padding Simply Italian v good Excellent food and service Staff v helpful friendly Finally thanks to Pat for such a warm welcome cuppa ready to be made Also good to meet Chris Will be recommending Rye the Boathouse to relatives family hope to return myself same stage One criticism lock on door can be temperamental thought I was locked out a couple of times No problems at all other than this Becky Wright Catton Norwich Norfolk 280701 040801 Be very aware that when sitting on balcony drinking vino if apartment door closes you are locked out very very sorry Mrs B peeps at end of block We have had a lovely stay here Rye has lived up to its description of our good friends Johnny Bob the Builder MrMrs Guard thanks for the recommendation Apartment lovely and clean perfectly situated Try to visit Camber Sands beach its one of the best beaches we have been on Fish shop in town main St is v good nice mushy peas Ypres Inn customers very yang Hope Anchor nice pub Jack Kev Bellchambers Pooks Green Southampton 25th Aug 29th Aug 2001 First class apartment Situation perfect Weather has been very kind to us Thanks to Pat for friendly welcome tea was needed after long drive Now out of season the town is quiet custom is slow so you are very welcome almost wherever you go The Cockhorse Peasmarsh good value mixed grill and Japanese prawns excellent Crown and Pipemakers Duty Free lively Mermaid quiet and refined Cinque Ports better inside than it looks out Forge bitter in the Standard worth a try Think well be back its like a magnet Ian Celia Marus Bridge Wigan 1st 8th Sept 01 Peaceful birthday break in the middle of an infant school Christmas We go home with batteries recharged fit for Christmas Previous comments on Cranberries revised since falling into new hands The town is very festive musical Salvation Army Band an accordion player an itinerant lute player complete with costume The lights look lovely J Martin Jo Itter Horndon on the Hill Essex 1416 Dec 2001 Very short stay lovely warm comfortable clean not a care Very enjoyable break lots of birds seen cuckoos 3 stone chat swallows heron 2 sea gull chicks very young Indian restaurant Mandhi Spice was very good Would come again as so much to occupy us Or just be lazy Chris Bill Cranleigh Surrey 8th11th June 2002 Enjoyed a relaxing week watching the boats go by Leeds Castle worth the trip ideally situated for a day trip to France Excellent weather Italian restaurant was good Clean pleasant apartment which is ideally situated for Rye and the surrounding area Hope to come again Derek Joyce Flounders Hartlepool 1724th August 2002 Very impressed with the apartment very clean and comfortable Have very much enjoyed our wonderfully relaxing long weekend There is plenty to do in and sound Rye especially if you are an EF Benson fan Ham baguettes at the Ypres inn are memorable Nice touches in the apartment are tea bags and fresh milk from Mrs B very thoughtful after a long journey and an extension lead for the hairdryer Ive been so many places where the hairdryer doesnt reach to the mirror Also the bed what luxury to have a 5ft bed on holiday Diane and Darren Cheltenham Glos 1114 Oct 2002 It may have only been a weekend but we feel weve had a week of benefit many thanks Alan Stephanie Lindfield West Sussex 29 Nov to 1 Dec A Bank Holiday week and the weather was glorious definitely an oxymoron Tips for those that follow 1 Spend time exploring the streets of Rye before 1000am and after 600pm the day trippers are not around and you have the place to enjoy virtually to yourself 2 If you need to collect email you can have one hours internet access for free in the local library on Lion Street Phone to book a time slot 3 Best paintings of the area are by local artist Peter Jay available at 102 High St Im taking a small one home with me and am in good company Sir Paul McCartney bought one last week 4 David Sharp Pottery very obliging Will customise their wares and post them to you Ann Lane Fareham Hants 24th May to 31st May 2003 Great visit fantastic weather Can heartily recommend Jacques for any one who makes it to Canterbury Use the binoculars for great views of France from top of old Lighthouse in Dungeness John Michael London E1 29304 Nice relaxing time Weather was kind to us Would we come back again OH YES Val Pete Frost Ipswich 26304 Very pleasant stay Cant add any more to essays in book well be back David and Sally Bath Somerset 17th April 2004 A lovely welcome from Mrs B Our first time at Rye The town is wonderful and the apartment perfect for the two of us Recommended eateries Simply Italian Rye Inkerman Arms Rye Harbour The Place Camber Wonderful walks for bird watching Nature Reserve Rye Harbour Ponds near Camber Castle RSPB at Dungeness Also go up tower of church in Rye Views fantastic Ann John Gibbs Old Woking Surrey 19 26 June Our first visit to Sussex Very good location accommodation Weather dry but v windy 2 dull days Spent a lot of time at Dungeness we are keen photographers and it is a really good area Of interest was grounded ship at Camber Sands Italian restaurant very good as was Fish Chip shop along the Mint Winchelsea Beach Rye Harbour both worth a visit Alan Sheila Borthwick Perth Scotland 18th 25th Sept Gorgeously clean and cosy flat will definitely return Arrived on a Tuesday warning to all visitors Rye is closed on a Tuesday so play Patience walk the beach or read a book but do not expect so much as a mouses fart in Rye Here are a couple of notes having read previous entries Cranberries gorgeous tea room do go Ypres Castle Inn reasonable food though no range and not hearty portions Mermaid Inn Rye ended every evening with a drink in front of their wonderful log fire Good beaches Camber Sands Winchelsea Battle pleasant town to visit Kathy Cox Will Taylor Midlands 30th Nov 3rd Dec 2004 Flat as warm cosy clean as ever The river still works its magic on stressed minds more hypnotic than ever Nowhere like Rye at Christmas Hope to be back in the future J PS Like the new painting in the bedroom very much Martin Jo Itter Horndon on the Hill Essex 17th20th December Loved the apartment Very lucky with the weather Port Lympne Animal Park well worth a visit Also the Romney Hythe Dymchurch Railway but thought food in pubs and restaurants rather overpriced Good fish and chips at Inkerman arms Rye Harbour Val Jack Robins Subbington Hants April 2001 Apartment very comfortable clean cosy Most relaxing Rye absolutely wonderful Agree with the comment about food above Weather superb will certainly come again Sandra Des Bankes Hemel Hempstead Herts May 2001 Loved the apartment very comfortable weather very good Rye is home to us Rob was born in Udimore we both went to school here we will be back Rob Doreen Wilson Uckfield East Sussex 1226 May Much enjoyed returning to Rye after very many years and to be warmly greeted by Pat B Accommodation very comfortable clean and well equipped in a quiet and attractive setting Rye has changed but Rye is still Rye Excellent meal at the Queens Head Landgate Phil Barbera Simpson Maldon Essex 80302 Apartment very comfortable clean thank you Mrs B Audio walk around Rye very informative Food at Italian OK best to book a table at the weekend not a quiet restful place but entertaining in its own way Walkers do a good Tapas more like Antipasto Ypres Pub good for food too Local fish excellent If you go to Canterbury try a River Boat ride very peaceful Anne David Couchman 303 64 A CLEAN PLEASANT A FLAT PERFECT FOR OUR NEEDS OF GETTING TO KNOW THE AREA WHICH IS CERTAINLY FULL OF INTEREST PLUS WE STRUCK VERY LUCKY WITH THE WEATHER THE SUN SHONE EVERY DAY SO MUCH TO SEE DO RYE IS A GEM TRY THOSE ANCIENT BACK STREETS NEAR THE CHURCH DO HAVE A TRIP ON THE MINIATURE KENT EAST SUSSEX STEAM RAILWAY AND SEE THE VARIOUS CASTLES MANOR HOUSES COUNTRYSIDE MR MRS N DEE WEEK ENDING 10 MAY Clean comfortable flat Rye lovely old quaint place Never seen beaches with cabbages growing on them before amongst the stones other plants at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Pett near Winchelsea Lovely views from Stony Beach to the cliff also a sm Castle nestled amongst the trees Our first visit to Rye pleasantly surprised June John Hannington 28th June 5 July Ideal quiet situation with an easy walk into town Food at Ypres Inn poor and overpriced Indian Food at Ghandi superb as also is the Fish Chips from the place in the Mint Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge excellent and the Memorial is close by too only 3 miles from museum Revisited childhood due to exhibition at Rye Art Gallery Capt Pugwash Free internet access at Rye library is very handy as can leave laptop at home Ann John Lane Fareham Hants Cannock Staffs 20903 27903 Flat very warm comfortable as we managed to choose the one week of winter for our holiday If your clients think the food in Rye expensive coming from Scilly we do not agree All the meals we had were excellent People of Rye very friendly Thanks Mrs B GILLIAN GERARD LANGDON ATLANTA BRYHER ISLES OF SCILLY 5304 Clean warm flat very welcoming on return after the gales at the beginning of our stay Had some sun too and enjoyed walks to Winchelsea and around the RSPB reserve at Dungeness Food in Rye OK Lemon Grass Thai restaurant very good Gill Mike Nottingham 250304 A very comfortable stay with friendly locals and neighbours First visit to Rye and found it wonderful The weather has been clearbluehot The walk to Dixter via County Boundary trail was beautiful with lots of real woodland Coat and castles very striking We hope to be back Thanks Richard Ilona Warham Settle Nth Yks 130404 170404 First visit to Rye enjoyed our stay comfortable flat weather good found food at Art Coffee shop good also newly opened Fish Caf and Bistro Hope to return some time in the future Thanks to Mrs B for her help J M CARLESS STAFFS 24404 We were looking for peace and quiet after a hectic year and we found it here It is particularly pleasant in the morning when the sun is shining and the tide is high Take advantage of the recommended walks see box on wallDont burn the toast because it will set off the smoke alarm If a light bulb blows none of the other lights will work However this can be remedied by the switch in the box on the back wall of the bedroom Enjoy John Carole Owen Sittingbourne Kent 11596 18596 Peace and quiet with a luxury apartment Thanks for a very comfortable holiday We can recommend a visit to the house and Gardens at Great Dixter The mechanical Music Museum in Cinque Ports Street is fascinating The Forge Restaurant just around the corner does very good steaks and local fish dishes I had cucumber soup from cucumbers grown in the chefs own garden Phil Edwina Farlow New Malden Surrey 1724 July 99 A relaxing week with it absence of kids dogs traffic just the view the birds the boats and the bunnies a holiday in itself Our week coincided with the medieval weekend and the solar eclipse the latter was witnessed at Camber Sands very impressive We visited some places on hired bikes available from Rye Hire Cyprus Place Go on the Romney Hythe Dymchurch Railway good fun for young children and old children Beachy Head Dungeness Winchelsea Eastbourne well worth visiting but very few places equal Rye Graham Rosemary Hall Pontefract Wet Yorks Aug 7th 14th Aug 99 A beautiful relaxing week Loads to see and do locally Lovely walks across the marshes and plenty of birds to see Hobbies common at the moment one perched on the telegraph pole opposite and a good variety of waders Recommended outings Battle Pevensey Lewes dont miss Middle Farm for cider etc Dungeness Camber Sands for the seabathing PJM John Sheila McLaughlin Writtle Essex 2128899 Another relaxing stay in Rye at No 11 this time Birdwatching at Dungeness Rye Harbour Reserves Good food at Munrows the Monastery both set menus at reasonable prices not cheap but good value also an interesting menu at Landgate Bistro Enjoyed visiting the galleries in Rye Good comfortable accommodation as usual Thank you Also really enjoyed a few hours at the Mechanical Music Museum in Rye Really good for rainy weather Andy Lindy H Enfield Middx 20299 Lovely stay outlook from flat tranquil and v relaxing Perfect bolthole for exploring The area A visit to Dungeness Bird Reserve a must Tunbridge Wells a good day out Too many places to visit in a week NT properties in easy driving distances Recommend the Monastery restaurant in High Street Rye Good food and service friendly Howard Jackie Mansell Woking Surrey 1219 Aug 2000 Our second visit and as good as we remember After a hectic few months the perfect respite and havent missed the phone at all well not much Mrs B provided excellent welcome service Good cream tea at quaint Cobbles off the Mint Dinner at the Old Forge excellent if a bit pricey if on a budget Excellent fish and chips at Inkerman Arms at Rye Harbour We look forward to our next visit with pleasure Lynne Derek Martin Ashford Middlesex 16301 19301 Delighted with the apartment Very peaceful and comfortable Enjoyed wandering around Rye looking at antique shops Had a great meal in Simply Italian very buzzing Dover Castle very interesting day trip Didnt see the kingfisher but saw the little Egret twice white heron Chris June Locke Ipswich Suffolk 151102 Very warm reception literally We chose the hottest 2 weeks Were kept entertained by workers from Environment Agency for 4 days on opposite bank Watched birdlife including two herons behind house to the right white egret twice daily cormorant but no kingfishers Have thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing holiday We shall return Thanks Rita Keith Ormston Sidcup Kent 923rd August 2003 Our 3rd good time here weather good for the birding Love the area for a short holiday Egret and kingfisher and redshank very good from the balcony Thanks to Mrs B again Maureen David Whittle Hurstpierpoint Sx 410 Oct 03 A lovely warm relaxing week just what I needed A great town to wander through and then over to the marshes a needed trip down memory lane Tala Hobson Nottinghamshire 711 141103 Our first visit to Rye We found the flat very cosy comfortable perfect on a sunny winter morning to watch the sunrise Rye is an ideal town for browsing interesting bookshops a good delicatessen fantastic cook shop at end of High Street We ate in the Flushing Inn which was very good friendly service ideal for a special meal the Simply Spice delicious Indian Food Dungeness RSPB was a good reserve with great hides Im sure well come back to explore more Lynne Amit PaghamBognor Regis I wanted time away from a busy job and hectic home life and I found the perfect retreat in the Boathouse Rye Morning coffee in town long walks in the afternoon an absolute perfect week and even a sprinkling of snow Donna Uden Berkshire 713 March 04 Our 4th visit to Rye Enjoyed it just as much if not more each time Weather good as usual will be back Thanks once again to Mrs B We come for a restful holiday it never fails Jacqui Royce Derbyshire 1017th April GREAT FLAT IN A GREAT LOCATION AND WE HAVE HAD A LOVELY FEW DAYS WALKING CYCLING IN THIS UNIQUE LANDSCAPE STEPHEN CATHERINE TEES KIMPTON HERTS 31ST MAY 4TH JUNE 04 TYPICAL NOVEMBER WEATHER BUT APARTMENT WARM AND WELCOMING ATE FAR TOO MUCH FISH CAF RESTAURANT AND THE PLACE CAMBER SANDS RECOMMENDED BUT BY NO MEANS CHEAP AND WALKED IT OFF AT CAMBER THE NATURE RESERVE YPRES INN ALSO GOOD PLACE TO EAT RYE AS QUAINT AS EVER SALLY STEVE HILDENBOROUGH KENT 1922 Nov 2004 Flat warm comfy v clean Thanks Mrs B A wonderful break Rye must have more Tea Shops Cafes than anywhere else weve visited Had a great time bird watching in Rye Harbour Dungeness Saw a Bittern from the Bittern view point BRIAN SUE BAKER Felpham W SUSSEX 79 JAN 2005 Three days to chill out here Brightwatery sun shone on use and we had good walks Great bread from the Bakers King sized bed is FAB Rich Sylvester Chris Forrest 1416th January 2005 Friendly welcome from Mrs J This place is simply beautiful with the views flat perfect Eat out in Winchelsea Pub the Ship a place worth visiting for a meal the Beefeater in Guestling A1 Hope to be able to come back Proprietors really nice people and make sure you are comfortable Rita George from Wimbledon SW19 5 895 Flat was really lovely could not wish for more Nice setting Weather was unpredictable but it was just the break we both needed really peaceful we will both be coming back again in the future Would recommend the Ship pub at Winchelsea Beach a visit also Yesterdays World at Battle Sue Steve S Hurst Green Sy 21297 Novel location Cosy berth Ancient town New experience James Pamela Forbes Clod Hill Wigginton Herts 12497 19497 Had an excellent time Everything you need in accommodation A visit to the Mechanical Music Centre Rye is a must The curator is so informative and 1 hours is easily spent listening to him his music Lily Syd Stonehouse Sutton Coldfield West Midlands 6 June 98 Enjoyable apartment Enjoyed our stay except the weather Went all round via British Railroad Ann Dave Mesaros The Tacoma Washington 61398 A lovely week with perfect summer weather Very comfortable peaceful Try The Mill a bit expensive but it is your holiday The food atmosphere are super not too formal Peggottys in town for the best coffee around Again a trifle dear but worth it and you only live once This is an excellent place to stay Clive Judith Morgan Buckfast Devon 1898 8898 Beautiful beach and best birdwatching at Rye Harbour Winchelsea Beach This Castle hath a pleasant seat Macbeth Dam Trevor London 8 9th August Lovely welcome with teatray ready flat is great a haven of peace Rye is super with oldfashioned service Best butchers shop weve seen for ages Well be back in the springtime George Olga Wallman Herts 611 1311 Sunny warm almost all the time Very comfortable flat Rye Harbour good for birdwatching walk Enjoyed Hastings Battle MUST Dover Castle well worth a visit Sissinghurst Castle gardens lovely at this time of year Rye is a very interesting place well worth another visit plenty of eating places ranging in price from fish chips to a 5 course meal Enjoyed every moment of our holiday Ron Eve Jones Blackburn Lancs 3799 to 17799 Great apartment great location great weather nuff said Dan Gill Aston Sheffield 31 July 7 August 1999 ESCAPED AT LAST RYE INTERESTING CAMBER WINDY TRY THE LEMON GRASS FOR GOOD THAI FOOD 810 THE MILL RESTAURANT NEAR TOURIST INFO GOOD BUT STARTERS OVERPRICED 710 THE GHANDI TANDOORI 710 SAT NEXT TO SPIKE MILLIGAN Julie Stewart Jarrett Sittingbourne Kent FEB 2000 Wellappointed spotless warm apartment Everything one needs Housekeeper Mrs B v welcoming and having learned we are newly married left flowers a card for us Greatly appreciated Good birdwatching at Rye Harbour Hope to return John Olive Mercer Sidcup Kent 2731 March 2000 Sunshine and Showers but a really lovely week After a warm welcome from Patricia a most comfortable stay in the delightful apartment With visits to National Trust properties and some good meals at the Top OHill and several good walks the week has been very happy Joan Malcolm Maidenhead 1320th May 2nd visit Very enjoyable week Sissinghurst Gt Dixter lovely as ever Excellent Mexican food at The Wooden Horse Rolvenden Layne Chinese takeaway very good Janet Ian Lafbery Wakefield Yorkshire 17th 24th June Our first visit to this part of England The flat and Rye lived up to our expectations Recommend Ye Olde Bell The Mint for toasted sandwiches and Poppys for coffee If you want to see birds Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is excellent despite absence of Little Terns this year and RSPB at Dungeness is outstanding If you havent been before dont miss the spectacular Beachy Head But Hastings is appalling unless youre into downmarket antique shops PS Despite our address were both English Bob Hazel Wicks Porthcawl Mid Glam 1st 8th July 2000 Very comfortable and ideally situated apartment found Rye a nice town with the Ypres by far the best pub for food ale take care when taking a 3000 bus to Northiam they might not run due to lack of drivers Rye Harbour a bit dull but Icklesham is a really beautifully located village with the Queens Head a brilliant pub Carla Mastbrock Marco Daane Pijnacker the Netherlands 16th 23rd Sept 2000 Have had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay considering weve had a very wet and windy weather winds up to 90 mph worse since storms of 1987 Had an exhilarating walk to the beach at Rye Harbour We recommend St Marys Church Tower you need to be slim to get up stairs great views Dungeness Lighthouse RH D Railway So much we havent seen We would like to come again maybe in summer Mark Janet East Frogmore Park St Albans Herts 28th Oct to 1st Nov 00 We have had wonderful weather even though it is only Feb perfect for enjoying the flat at its best Rye is a little quiet at this time of year and it can be tricky to find something to eat locally Try the Queens Head at Icklesham and Cranberries tea shop for lovely cakes Avoid Fletchers tea shop over priced Dont bother with audio ghost tour of Rye Sally Robert Hayes Kent 180201 210201 Managed to dodge the worst of the weather and enjoyed some glorious sunshine Ate out at the Monastery and Landgate Bistro both doing special menus during the week Spotted over 20 bird species from the window including a barn owl hunting in the field opposite Look out for him between 430 to 530pm Andy Lindy H Enfield Middx 21201 to 25201 So comfortable thoroughly equipped Leaflets map v helpful Recommend Gasparuttis caf in Market Road for light or main meals In Udimore the Kings Head pub has good food and a welcoming landlord who is an authority on local history Try Small Hythe Place NT home of Ellen Temy on B2080 south of Tenterden Very interesting also brickbuild 16th century chapel nearby Vg birding again at Rye Harbour Brent geese sandwich terns wheatears turnstong corn buntings green woodpecker On bank opposite flat pair of oystercatchers feeding in the evenings Second visit of John Olive Mercer Sidcup Kent last visit March 2000 and we hope to come back 30 March 6 April 2001 Excellent weeks holiday only disappointment that is was not two weeks or more Queens Head Icklesham lived up to its reputation so did Peace and Plenty at Playden watch out for the Steak and Kidney Pudding we will be back Thank you all Rita Keith Sidcup Kent 18th Sept 22 Sept Very friendly welcome Flat very cosy well equipped Bird watching from the window interesting Red shank little egret Best food Landgate Bistro Smallhythe Place Scotney Castle Great Dixter well worth a visit also some of the Romney Marsh churches Canterbury Cathedral magnificent but the city on the whole disappointing Rye never disappointing Doreen Oliver Armstrong Oxon 6th Oct 13th Great visit Enjoyed watching the tide the bunnies and the lambs not eating any of em days out on bikes reading g this Visitor Book Did not enjoy pictures on the wall the one in the bedroom is nightmare inducing the prospect of leaving so we extended our stay from 3 days to a week John Michael London E1 6th 13th April 2002 Everything A1 Had a wonderful 2 weeks thanks Weather perfect Mrs B Inkermans Rye H New Inn Winchelsea Pasta in the Strand Weather perfect 17 bird types from No 9 includes sparrowsstarlings and a further 11 roundabout Isobel Wilf Lusted London 030802 Our first visit to the Boathouse This is a wonderful apartment We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Rye We recommend a ride on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch miniature railway for fun We enjoyed climbing the church tower and also our visit to Lamb House especially the garden Barbara and Maurice Banbury Putney London 262ND NOV 2002 Our 3rd visit to the Boathouse but I suspect not our last Once again a very relaxing break with the added bonus of lots of sunshine The Queens Head at Icklesham is still excellent and we also enjoyed meals at Simply Italian and the Peace Plenty Playden Sorry to be going home Richard Christine Hedge End Southampton 15 19 NOV 2002 Sorry not to have met Mrs B Hope you are feeling much better now Mrs B Water is going to be our biggest memory of Rye Rivers dykes marshland flooding and rain rain rain Flat very warm welcoming to dry out in John Rose Bateman Wantage Oxon 281202 413 As usual a restful stay but weve had such glorious weather it certainly doesnt feel like February Good walking and bird watching at Dungeness and Rye harbour and off to Winchelsea Beach on our way home Thanks to Mrs B for the welcome tea tray and for keeping the flats so well Well be back as usual Andy Lindy H Enfield Middx 19203 22203 2nd stay once again lovely stay added bonus of sunshine all the time So we could be outside visiting the nature reserve bit of bird watching ring plovers redshanks skylarks and reed buntings amongst them Winchelsea beach is gorgeous Time ran out on us its over all too soon Thanks Chris and Mrs B Chris Bill Cranleigh Sy 153 183 03 Quiet and peaceful break very comfortable Good walks around Rye and Nature Reserve beyond Rye Harbour worth a visit saw a Merlin Ypres pub excellent salt marsh lamb a local delicacy Plus good ale and decent wine list and only 5 mins walk away Bob Liz Ashbourne Derbys 203 233 4 years since we last managed a few days here flat still v well maintained super weather had a nice meal at M Indian Restaurant Will try to visit again next year still lots of walks we have not yet done Clive Pauline Ollis Westbay Bridport Dorset 2528303 Flat immaculate as always First time weve had dry but cold weather New Nature Reserve so new the info office dont know it Pannel Farm Reserve From Icklesham W of Winchelsea go south to Ashes Farm Park by farm and take marked footpath E Of farm south across Pannel Sewer L for 100yds to hide 2 other hides apparently not yet open to public Vg bird watching 52 species in one week Butcher in High Street excellent Mermaid Inn first visit expensive but excellent for lunch cant afford dinner at 35 worth it just once Will return John Olive Mercer 4th visit Sidcup 20031206 4 11 April Are we the only people from the West Mids to have discovered Rye The Boathouse has been a most convenient place to stay Highly recommended the Lemon Grass Thai restaurant and Simply Italian is good value Dont try The Place Camber unless you like waiting a very long time for your food Look out for greedy duck wholl try to join you for breakfast on the balcony 2 mile walk to Camber Castle was great Paula Jack Cotteril Kingswinford West Mids 26703 2803 An idyllic week Several interesting National Trust properties in the vicinity and had good visits to Great Dixter Garden and Dungeness Power Station nearby RSPB Nature Reserve Rye audio trail from Tourist Info also good Jon Ruth Robinson Goostrey Cheshire 2027th September Our first time in the Boathouse Very much enjoyed our few days 4 So much to see and do around this area would like to come back sometime If you ever go to Fairlight Country Park call in to the Coastguards Tea Room Excellent service and a good menu Stella and Fred Clarke Beckenham Kent 30th Sep 03 to 4th Oct 03 Weve had a really good break despite dull weather Thoroughly enjoyed the walks around Rye especially to Rye Harbour Camber Castle where we saw a kingfisher egret The William the Conqueror Pub at Rye Harbour even serves Bishops Finger Ale Weve had meals at the Peace and Plenty PH A268 Playden 910 for food service surroundings etc The Lemon Grass Thai in Tower Street 810 Mahdi Spice Indian in Cinque Port Street 510 Best locations visited have been Sissinghurst Gardens also worth visiting nearby Cranbrook re picturesque views of 2nd tallest windmill in England Country Park at Fairlight and Brookland Church which has an unusual bell tower an 1150 lead font with signs of the Zodiac and peoples occupations thereon like harvesting and killing a pig To cap that there is a very old wall painting of the murder of Thomas Becket with a sword through his head Thanks to Mrs B for the friendly welcome Margaret Andrew WRIGHT Ipswich Suffolk 10th 17th July 2004 THE KENT EAST SUSSEX STEAM RAILWAY WAS FANTASTIC A REAL STEP BACK IN TIME THE GHANDI INDIAN RESTAURANT IS LOVELY AND ONE OF THE ONLY PLACES OPEN LATE TO EAT AT GREAT LIVE MUSIC ON SUNDAY EVENING AT THE OLD BELL PUB WE LOVED ALL THE ANTIQUE SHOPS AND THOUGHT THAT THE PUB AT THE BACK OF THE MERMAID IN MERMAID STREET HAS THE BIGGEST FIREPLACE THAT WED EVER SEEN GREAT FOR COLD NIGHTS OH AND YOU MUST TRY THE CALZONE AT THE ITALIAN RESTAURANT ITS FAB AFTER ALL OUR EXPEDITIONS IT WAS NICE TO GET BACK TO A NICE WARM APARTMENT COZ IT WAS PRETTY COLD WINDY WHILE WE WERE IN RYE HOPE TO RETURN Paul Debbie ODoherty HARROW MIDDLESEX 201002 Boathouse faultless again Loads of great pubs Union Standard Ypres Great town Back again next year Cheers Sarah Ian West Yoke Kent Nov 6 9 Enjoyed our stay flat warm cosy Rye is a lovely town pity we have to go back to work Roy Lyn Petersfield Nov 1417 Visited on the wildest wettest weekend of the year still had a great time the walk to Winchelsea Beach via Camber Castle was bracing Great fun Lisa Marlow Martin Jones Oxted Surrey 30th Jan to 2nd Feb 04 Great Valentines Weekend FOOD AT LANDGATE BISTRO SUPERB View from ST MARYs Tower SPECTACULAR WITH AN IINTERESTING TRIP THROUGH THE BELLTOWER TO GET THERE FLETCHERS HOUSE TEA ROOMS NEAR ST MARYs SERVE THE NICEST SCONES WITH A CREAM TEA IN THE UK FEEDBACK ON ACCOMMODATION LOVELY LOCATION SUNNY BALCONY EVEN IN FEB ONLY FRUSTRATION COULDNT IGNITE OVEN WITHOUT A MATCH ALMOST GASSED OURSELVES Mr CORGI WOULDNT BE HAPPY Thanks to Mrs B for greeting us and suggesting the Landgate Bistro for food Lou Rog Surbiton Surrey 1315 Feb 04 Lovely warm cosy flat with everything we needed Rye people very friendly Landgate Bistro very good but book For lovers of Grand Designs on TV the boys from the White House on the beach were dining there too Great variety of birds on the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve incl 4 Sandwich Terns Thanks Mrs B for the welcome tray Alan Celine Winchester 13204 2ND VISIT PAR WITH 1ST ACCOMMODATION FAULTLESS THANKS TO MRS B AGAIN ENJOYED A RESTFUL BRACING REST STANDARD GOOD PINT LUNCH DAVE LYN CAMPBELL LONDON 3404 10404 Our 2nd visit and a lovely stay Weather terrific and the flat is as comfortable as it was six years ago We had lovely meals in Simply Italian and Walkers Rye is such a lovely place and this holiday has been so relaxing Thanks well be back Judith and Clive Morgan Buckfast Devon 10th April 17th April 2004 Enjoyed a very restful and relaxing week thanks Enjoyed Beer at the Standard Excellent food from the Weds Farmers market at Strand Quay good birds watching at Dungeness Fine Indian at the Mardi Spice thanks again for your welcome Mark and Julie Stubberfield Basildon Essex 1st May 8th May I endorse all the good things that have been said and hope to return to this lovely apartment and thanks to Pat for her warm welcome Nancy Walthew Wilmslow Cheshire 31st July 7th August 04 Very happy and peaceful week Rye good go early morning when its quiet Cranberries is v good caf near Landgate Travelling outside Rye we loved Batemans Sissinghurst and Dungeness Port Lympne Wildlife Park very good but take your own food Otherwise Lovely stay lots of places to visit and enjoy thank you Mrs B Cherry Brian Anderson Alresford Hants 28 Aug 4 Sept 04 Weve had a very pleasant week Theres not a lot to add to the other comments The Ypres Castle is still recommended ROGER SUE EASTBURY BERKS 29 OCT 2004 Lovely weekend in lovely warm flat Weather beautiful Busier Saturday nights than we expected due to fireworks Nice cheap beer at Pipemakers Arms and nice lunch at Ye Olde Bell Simon Gill Wallington Sy 12th 15th Nov Our 4th visit to the Boathouse As relaxing as ever although weather mostly overcast Sorry to be going home have made a mental note to stay for a week next time Richard Christine Hedge End Hants 19th 23rd November Comfortable flat conveniently situated Enjoyed watching the river rise also exploring Rye and seeing high tide from the top of the church tower Winchelsea beautiful good bread in shop opposite church good butcher Excellent take away fish and chips in the Mint Smallhythe place lovely and birds at RSPB Dungeness v interesting Great Dixter garden and marsh churches We really appreciated the wall map David and Margaret Young Exmoor Oct 512 Despite dire forecast the weather was mostly bright and had a really restful break Flat wonderfully warm everything we needed even think we saw a white egret S Bradley D Kirby Brighton NOV 25 Dec 1 Short break before facing the horrors of HMI OFSTED The river has a very soothing effect Mrs B ensured a spotless flat as usual Many thanks J Martin Jo Itter Horndon on the Hill Essex 2931st May We had a nice stay here Weather ideal hot during the day cool at night which made for a good nights sleep every time If youre interested in real wildlife you should take a peek inside the workshop marked Jaguar further down the road If you have ever wondered how these animals have survived here lies the answer in an impeccable workshop where craftsmanship is still written in capital letters If you are more interested in birds however well seagulls aplenty in your backyard Eddie Angelien Linssen Holland 714 Aug 04 Enjoyed reasonable weather while the rest of the country was lashed by storms Extensive view of the mudflats was compensated for by sightings if Little Egret Dunlin Redshank Greenshank A nice cosy haven after a long day exploring the countryside we even managed to find the sea a couple of times Ann David Fulljames Wolverhampton 1421 August A very cosy and well equipped flat Lovely sunny sunny crisp weather and the flat was always warm no matter how frosty it was outside Lovely walks sunsets on Camber Sands Dungeness was fascinating In Rye we enjoyed eating at the Ypres Inn and thoroughly recommend the Cobbles Tearooms just off the Mint for lunches teas best cheese scones ever Thanks to Mrs B for warm welcome Katherine Odette Brighton 2330 Dec 2004 We found it really helpful We came for a quiet weekend but the Bonfire Society parade fireworks were a real bonus although vaguely league of gentlemen J Quite fantastic hope to catch it next year Local supermarket very good variety excellent quality Lovely wellequipped apartment for a short or longer term stay Ditto above re map Oops Rob Jennifer Shelvey Sheppey Kent Nov 810 2002 Why go anywhere The Boathouse has comfort and seclusion Spend time just watching the tides turn the gulls soaring or the rabbits on the bank Spend time listening to the running water the chirping wild life or the crunching pebbles Let the Boathouse weave its magic and then wander through the picturesque and historic town of Rye and Winchelsea and you will know why people come back Linda Ken Spiller Bromley Kent 14 March 18 March 2003 This precious stone set in the silver sea This beloved plot this earth this realm This England Shakespeare Richard II We spent two fantastic weeks here This flat is cosy comfortable and an ideal place to explore some beautiful gardens and National Trust properties from Well recommend it to all our friends Brigitte and Ebershard Germany 5800 19800 The most relaxing week of our lives Apartment was perfect for us great base v comfortable Dont miss the fabulous sausages from the farmers market Chris Em Bucks 2128 July 2001 Great location From the living room the outside was like a TV nature program Rye Harbour walk to Camber Castle a fab highlight Wonderful skies and clouds Sunset Dungeness equally fantastic Didnt like the neighbour in first house as he would not let us see McCartneys boat Too much private property nonsense Thank you Mrs B for keeping the place so well Brenda Duggon Brighton Oct 2410 111 A great little base Sunsets over Camber Tillingham Valley fabulous Seen flights of swans ducks cormorants Coming back to explore other nearby nature reserves Priscilla Foley Brighton Oct 25 Nov 1 Our first visit to Rye could not have wished for better accommodation the location is great Being our first Christmas away it could not have been better The weather was amazing for Dec Thanks to Pat for welcome and the makings of a cuppa Denis Pam SEAFORD 22nd 29th Dec Flat spotless and cosy Rye delightful Sissinghurst Castle garden a highlight of visit Alfred and Caroline Eatherden Southsea Hampshire 2652001 to 262001 Another enjoyable and comfortable week at Rye Good to see Mrs Bs welcoming face again Pity about the weather but it did mean we experienced a flood on Wednesday lunchtime at high tide Don Maureen Stewart Worthing 21901 Warm sunny week Enjoyed bike rides to Rye Harbour Winchelsea Beach Camber Sands and Romney Sands are beautiful National Trust properties at Batemans Bodiam Sissinghurst v good Nigel Beryl Pridham Wimborne Dorset 2229th Sept 2001 Welcome from Mrs B started our week in the right mood Thank you Pat A Apartment warm and dry so important in AutumnWinter with night frost and North winds Well appointed and quiet at night All very adequate BA The sunsets and sunrises were far better than TV programmes Photogenic on three occasions Nicholas Sylvia Hilliard Stockbridge Hants 916th Nov 2001 2 Relaxing weeks I got some inspiration for my next book We wrote a poem about Rye in German Rye Eine kleine stadt in England Mit einer Burg aus Fels und Stein Weiter entfernt ein Streifen Strand Das Kana nier Rye un Suden sein Der Fluss so sabrig wie das heer Troigt Boote und Schiffe beei Flut Bei Ebbe ist er wast und leer Die hwen nturen ihre Brut Katholika und Baptisten Betea taglich in Goteeshaus Manchinal Kommen and Touristen Geber in Kirchen und wieder reas Ricarda and Reiner M Sowa Germany 040801 180801 V clean cosy comfortable accommodation beautifully calm peaceful location and the sun shone all weekend PERFECT Thanks for everything BEWARE roasting tin is very slippy on oven shelf I nearly had the roast in my lap Jo Duncan Osborn Hove East Sussex 150202 180202 Food at Walkers Italian Restaurant good Take away fish and chips superb Bought Country Walks Around Rye at Information Centre and enjoyed these Bayleave Bistro at Appledore does a fantastic cream tea with real Devon cream and other yummy cakes too Janet and Paul Tublin Harrow Middx 253 303 I found the Standard pub very cosy and did a great cheddar ploughmans other food looked vgood too Ypres called Wipers locally is quiet and relaxed and very friendly Found the pizza at the Italian above average atmosphere salad and service very nice Probably had the best cod and chips ever at the fish chip restaurant on the Mint just up from the Standard Edward Harris 20402 THE ACCOMMODATION NEEDED TO BE GOOD AS THE WEATHER WASNT IT WAS HARD TO FAULT THE FLAT WE HEADED HOME EACH NIGHT WEATHER DIDNT STOP US ENJOYING THE SIGHTS RESTFULNESS OF THE AREA WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR 2 WKS DAVE LYNN CAMPBELL LONDON 13702 Had a wonderful stay we love England and the English people Rye the Boathouse Dan Joyce Rees Atlanta Georgia USA Aug231 2002 A lovely break If you go out at night you can actually see the stars We loved seeing the dawn and the sunrise through the front window Barbara and Maurice Banbury London 18105 21105 Have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday home warm comfortable to return to after a day bird watching A barn owl a kestrel hunt over the fields in front of the gravel works super David Verna Blakemore Langley Berks 14296 Peace and quiet in this busy world Musts are New Romney to Hythe train The Tea Tree Winchelsea COT Coffee Shop Oast House Trust opp Forte Hotel Sorry we could not stay longer Keith Christine Phillimore 1825596 Comfortable chalet in beautiful surroundings what more can one say Recommend Top of the Hill Pub Very good food service excellent and polite courteous staff M WR Day 1st 8th 5 96 We can recommend the beer Pett Progress in the Standard Live music in the Ypres on Sunday Night Great cycling country all around the marshes and up to Appledore surrounding villages Canterbury Cathedral well worth a visit Did a day trip to France through the Tunnel special offer at 29 Had a few barbecues Hope future visitors have such a great time Congratulations to Chris on a nice bed Debbie Leigh Rowden Torpoint Cornwall 6796 Had a wonderful week here One week is not long enough to visit all the interesting places around this area Flat very comfortable especially the bed Heather Roy Williams Salisbury 10896 Very nice watching boats go up down the river Very comfortable apartment Had a lovely break Enjoyed Walk to Leasam Hill and Playden Church See you again we hope Thomas Olive Camfield Croydon 21996 ENJOYED STAY IN APARTMENT LOVELY SHOWER BED WE ALSO SAW A STOAT ON THE OPPOSITE BANK WELL BE BACK IAN JANET ERITH 28996 Commuted on daily car trips Brighton Lewes Leeds Dover and Canterbury were main destinations Thoughtful vintner at Penshurst Vineyard talked at length with us and UK college group about how to do wine right Worship at Canterbury C and St Marys Rye was special Enjoyed castle ruins at Bodiam and Lewes especially Dover Castle and Leeds are not to be missed Brighton Royal Pavilion is well worth the drive Roman Ruins at Dover Canterbury an Lewes and a church at Canterbury St Martins thats over 1400 years old wont be forgotten We ate all breakfasts in room and some suppers Copper Kettle vegetarian puff pastry and Standard Inn both on High Street are both excellent as is pastry at Simon the Pieman Hope to be back in March or April 1998 when days are longer Gary Lynda Swenson Wichita Falls TX USA 171296 to 231296 BEAUTIFUL LOCATION FOR A SUMMER BREAK BUT THIS TIME OF YEAR IT CAN BE WINDY WET AND COLD WHICH IT WAS BUT IT DIDNT STOP US FROM HAVING THE MOST ENJOYABLE RELAXING WEEK AS THE APARTMENT IS THE MOST COSIEST AND WARM WE HAVE EVER STAYED AT YOULL SEE US AGAIN BARRY JUDY BARRON MILTON PORTSMOUTH HAMPSHIRE 8th Feb 15th Feb 1997

Local Area Information

If you are after peace and quiet then we just might have something for you The apartments sit on a private quayside with a southerly outlook Beyond the opposite bank of the river lies Romney Marsh with Rye Harbour in the distance The river is tidal so at breakfast you may catch a sailing boat gliding by and over lunch you could be watching a clutch of dunlins nosing for food in the mud of the river bank The pleasures of Ryes cobbled streets are barely 5 minutes walk Further afield you are within easy reach of Winchelsea Battle Bodiam Canterbury the Channel Tunnel and the Kent countryside The invitation only golf links at nearby Camber are well known and the adjacent Sands are glorious at any time of the year Golf courses can also be found at nearby St Leonards and Seddlescombe Other activities include sailing windsurfing fishing and an abundance of walks The nature reserve at Rye Harbour boasts several hides Cycling is an excellent way of exploring Romney Marsh using the tangle of narrow lanes where you can discover Norman churches and 15th Century smugglers pubs

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* Close to a golf course

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