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Benson House – Prime Location – Rye Town Centre

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Point of interest
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Benson House – Prime Location – Rye Town Centre

Discover the allure of this imposing Georgian home nestled in the heart of Rye, surrounded by charming cobbled streets.

Step off the cobbled street and into a welcoming entrance hall before continuing into the stunning contemporary kitchen. With an Aga that operates during the winter, a range oven and hob for summer and a flagstone floor, this is a beautiful space in which to enjoy breakfast or lunch overlooking Rye and beyond. Here you will also find a microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and every utensil you could need. For evening meals, the dining room offers a more formal alternative with a table to seat eight and feature fireplace. The drawing room is spacious and inviting, with two large sofas, additional chairs and a feature fireplace. There is a small sunroom in the far corner that makes a peaceful spot in which to relax and look out to Camber, Romney Marsh and further afield. On the first floor you’ll find a cosy seating area with cabinets stocked with books and games for rainy days inside. The first bedroom with double bed has a pretty window seat offering far-reaching views and an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, WC and basin. The second bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with WC and shower over bath benefits from very large windows allowing in plenty of light and providing wonderful vistas over Rye and the estuary. There is a children’s room on this floor with two single beds, which also benefits from an en-suite shower room with WC, basin and shower, while up on the second floor you’ll find another spacious bedroom with double bed, built-in dressing table and en-suite shower room with WC and shower.

Outside the house, there is a flagstone terrace with a charcoal BBQ and garden furniture, perfect for outdoor entertaining with a view during the summer months.

Spacious Georgian townhouse in the heart of Rye
Original features throughout including sash windows and fireplaces
Only a few steps from Rye’s restaurants, cafes, shops and galleries
4 bedrooms: 1 king-size bedroom, 2 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom
All 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, cafetiere and Aga (in the winter months)
Electric and gas included
Parking is available in nearby car park
Wi-Fi available
No smoking
Up to 2 well behaved dogs welcome (£25 per dog additional fee, see house rules)
TV, DVD player and iPod dock
High chair and travel cot
Washing machine/dryer and dishwasher
Patio with charcoal BBQ
Bed linen and towels included

All bookings at this property will include membership at The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar in Rye to use for the duration of your stay.

Rye is a 13th century cinque port in East Sussex, host to the River Rother, Romney Marshes and a history dating back before the Norman Conquest. A cobbled town offering an excellent array of unusual shops, antique emporiums, galleries selling local artist paintings and pottery, Rye also has a delightful range of tea rooms, restaurants, pubs and historic inns. There is also a weekly general market on Thursdays, as well as a farmers’ market every Wednesday morning. The town played host to BBC film crews for nine weeks in the summer of 2014, while filming of the TV series Mapp and Lucia took place, which has now been made into a DVD. All coastal scenes were filmed in nearby Camber Sands and bits of filming also took place in Hastings and the Tenterden Town railway station. Walkers and birdwatchers can enjoy a footpath leading across the marshes to Camber Castle built by Henry VIII. Local attractions include miniature or full-size steam train rides, local vineyards, stately homes, castles, gardens and beaches, including the beautiful nearby Camber Sands. Artists and photographers will especially enjoy the scenery; big skies, winding roads, and picturesque villages with ancient inns and tea shops. A truly relaxing and wonderful holiday destination.

You will enjoy your own access to the home with no shared access.

Located on one of Rye’s famous cobbled streets, this spectacular holiday home is just a few steps away from the wide selection of independent cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. Spend an afternoon wandering the art galleries, discovering antique collectables or sampling some freshly caught seafood. Or, hop in the car for just three miles to reach Camber Sands, where you’ll find water sports facilities, miles of soft golden sand and beautiful dunes.

Important Information

*Linens and towels will be provided for all guests listed on the booking - so please ensure the guest details are correct on your booking.

*Quest Cottages are a local agent who look after privately owned properties for their owners. You will be sent checking in and property details 1-2 weeks prior to your arrival via email, so please ensure you check your messages and emails.

*Internet access details will be supplied within the property.

Please Note: Electric vehicle charging is NOT permitted on this property due to regulations and potential liability.
If you have an electric vehicle you need to charge please locate the closest public charging station before your arrival.
Suitable for 2 Dogs (£25 per dog additional surcharge payable after you have completed your booking)
Lead booker must be at least 25 years old.
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
No smoking
No parties or events

Property manager

Quest Cottages

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

232129

About the area

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East Sussex, England

What's nearby

  • Rye Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Landgate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Camber Sands - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fig - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ypres Castle Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Benson House – Prime Location – Rye Town Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Benson House – Prime Location – Rye Town Centre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Benson House – Prime Location – Rye Town Centre?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Benson House – Prime Location – Rye Town Centre located?

Situated in Rye, this cottage is steps away from Rye Castle Museum, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Rye Art Gallery. Rye St. Mary's Parish Church and Lamb House are just steps away. Rye Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Benson House – Prime Location – Rye Town Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost a week in Rye
In a grand old house overlooking the flatlands to the sea, with a view of miles. First impressions: huge. Second: who’s having which room (they all were en-suite so it didn’t really matter). Third - I want a bookcase like that one! We loved the first floor reading book as much as the sun room sofa. This was an easy stay in central Rye. A bit of a faff with two cars to park and repark - but parking is so inexpensive, we could park for 24 hours for less than it costs for an hour at home. The weather wasn’t the best, so we worked round that with our trips to local beaches and the steam train to Hythe for fun. Loved our cinema trip and our favourite meal out was to Rye Sushi.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in the centre of Rye
The house was perfectly located right in the heart of Rye. Opposite one of the best pub/restaurants and minutes walk from all the lovely shops and restaurants of Rye. The kitchen was well kitted out with everything needed to prepare and cook a good meal. And the back patio has lovely views over the fields. There had been a leak just before our stay from the house next door which damaged some of the carpets and walls which the owner kindly prewarned us of, but didn’t cause any functional issues for us. Some of the rooms could do with a spruce up - a couple of the bathrooms are lovely and modern, but some are still a fairly basic shower set up over a bath. The curtains in some of the rooms could also do with darker curtains (currently just thin white curtains) or blinds, especially in the summer. Parking in Rye town is tricky, but it was only a 4 minute walk to a very reasonably priced car park. All in all a lovely house in a perfect location with a good set up at a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house, terrific central location
Plenty of space and far-reaching views over the marsh, very comfortable rooms and a great (top floor) shower, though other bathrooms were older. Kitchen is spacious and has everything you need. We had difficulties with tricky front door keys/locks on more than one occasion, and the downstairs bathroom door became completely stuck, but response from Quest Cottages was very quick, friendly and efficient. A fabulous stay, right in the heart of Rye - thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023