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An unusual two-storey apartment with beams and an open fire.

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A traditional building with a black and white facade, multiple windows, and a sign for 'Swan Cottage Tea Rooms'.
A staircase with white painted steps and a white brick wall.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a red blanket, a small table with a potted plant, and a window with white shutters.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a collection of books and DVDs on a table.
A cemetery with headstones and a pathway leading to a white building with a stone facade.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to 1066 Country Walk

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Rye
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Rye

Located in Rye, this cottage is by the ocean. Lamb House and Landgate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Phoenix Arts Centre. Stables Theatre and Tenterden Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Rye

What's nearby

  • Rye Heritage Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lamb House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Landgate - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fig - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is An unusual two-storey apartment with beams and an open fire. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at An unusual two-storey apartment with beams and an open fire.?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at An unusual two-storey apartment with beams and an open fire. on 4 Jan 2027 start from £376, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at An unusual two-storey apartment with beams and an open fire.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An unusual two-storey apartment with beams and an open fire.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An unusual two-storey apartment with beams and an open fire. located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps away from Mermaid Street, Lamb House and Rye Heritage Centre. St Anthony of Padua and Rye Castle Museum are also within 5 minutes. Rye Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little flat enjoyed the central location of the flat would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and warm cottage in the center of town, very quirky but a nice environment, it is on one of the few roads running through Rye so does suffer from some traffic noise although not too intrusive. Everything was in order on our arrival so all in all a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The novelty of staying in a 400 year old property, in an incredible location, right in the middle of Rye, made this the perfect place for a long weekend. Everything needed was right out the front door - museums, castle, pubs, and cafes. The actual house was well laid out with decent furnishings and clean towels, and linens. However, it was dirty in areas, like the crockery all had to be washed before use, blinds were dirty and dusty, and there was a lot of dust, dirt and dog hair around. Not ideal when having small children running about. Ultimately a small thing for such a wonderful place, but it did mean we ate out more then we were planning to.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous and very central apartment

We stayed here for a weekend, to attend a wedding nearby - two adults and two children (aged 5 & 9). The configuration of the apartment was perfect: there are two double beds on the top floor, all kind of in the same room but separated by a wall (it makes sense once you see it), which was perfect for us. Really, really cute place oozing with character, and a very friendly vibe (again, that makes sense once you see it). Well provisioned kitchen (our catering needs didn't extend beyond making breakfast, but one could rustle up lunch or dinner no probs), and - the real clincher here for anyone spending a weekend or more in Rye - it's bang in the centre of town, next door to a great pub and with endless restaurants etc a "short stroll" (as estate agents would say) away. We parked at Wish Street car park, which was around £6 for 24 hours and had plenty of space - I think there are cheaper options but this was fine. The owners live nearby and were super-responsive. Entrance was via a key box, which was straighforward - and you could use to stash the keys when heading out for the day. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great base for a couple but may be a squeeze for two couples.

Great base for a couple but may be a squeeze for two couples. They selling point of the very old accomadation is its location. Next door but one to the Standard Inn, great food and beer. Lovely open fire, got through so many logs love a fire....love Rye, will be back. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely stay at the Quarter House in Rye.

We had a lovely stay at the Quarter House in Rye. The cottage was cosy and had everything that we needed to enjoy our stay. The cottage is in the heart of Rye and you have everything you need within walking distance - from pubs, to restaurants, shops etc. It was also a great base to explore nearby Battle, Hastings, Romney Marsh, Camber etc. Sally, the host, was lovely and was on hand to answer any questions. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great apartment with everything we needed for a family of 4, ideal location for exploring Rye and so

Great apartment with everything we needed for a family of 4, ideal location for exploring Rye and so many places to visit locally. The owner Sally was helpful too with suggesting places for us to visit with our children. Highly recommend Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Really really lovely place, local to everything and comfortable.

Really really lovely place, local to everything and comfortable. Sally and Michel both lovely too. Glad we went and hope to be back in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely break staying here for a few days (family of four).

We had a lovely break staying here for a few days (family of four). Perfect for exploring Rye and surrounding areas. Very quiet road at night. Easy walking distance of everywhere in Rye. We would stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I loved staying there.

I loved staying there. A perfect place to feel at home. Clean, cosy, in the heart of Rye. Everything for your daily need is accessible by foot and it's an ideal spot for trips in and around Rye, especially the High Weald. I hope to come back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We would stay here again in the future.

We would stay here again in the future. AS I am 6 ft tall and broad would be nice to have a larger bed. The local area is lovely with so many small independent shops to browse etc, nice café culture with plenty of choice.
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