Cottage with garden views near Rye

Comfortable Living Space: Monastery Cottage in Rye offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable bedroom, and a private entrance. Outdoor Amenities: The property features a beautiful garden with garden views and an outdoor dining area. Free WiFi is available throughout the cottage, ensuring connectivity for all guests. Convenient Location: Located 103 km from London Gatwick Airport, Monastery Cottage is a short walk from St Anthony's R C Church. Nearby attractions include Camber Castle (5 km) and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (3.7 km). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the convenient location, central setting, and well-equipped kitchen, making it a preferred choice for a relaxing holiday.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful property inside and out. Fantastic attention to detail with the interior design. Great location.
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great central location. Alex had given great thought to this lovely cottage, was keen to help, and a delightful host. Loved his interior style.
Dean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quirky little cottage which has been furnished and decorated so well by the owner. Perfect location.
Kirsty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything! Superb location, gorgeous interior, exceptional host. Couldn't have wished for more. Exceeded expectations. Cannot fault a single thing. Alex, the host, was simply amazing! Can't wait to return!
Taylor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent retreat from the hustle and bustle of life and relax in a totally different vibe
Sian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was perfect so central and convenient for all Rye had to offer. The cottage was beautifully decorated and cosy. A lovely place to unwind. The private outdoor space an extra bonus. Alex was a great host and it was a special treat to...
Katy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautifully designed and decorated. Full of character and charm. Outside space and parking a real bonus.
Flora
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely property, ideal location in Rye. Decorated and furnished beautifully.
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
An experience that met and exceeded all my exceptions. Host Alex was responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely committed to making us feel welcome.
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The house was charming and beautifully furnished. It instantly felt like home. The location was perfect, very close to the centre of town but quiet and secluded.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Alex

9.8
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Alex
Monastery Cottage is a unique Georgian home attached to the beautiful 14th century Austin Friar's Monastery in the heart of the ancient town of Rye. The cottage is cosy, romantic, and ideally located, with easy access by foot to numerous cafes, shops and restaurants. The cottage is beautifully styled and decorated by Alex MacArthur Interiors. The ground floor consists of a cosy living room with sofa, two arm chairs, television set and reading material and a fully equiped kitchen with Rangemaster oven and Mauviel cookware, as well as a dining table which seats four, perfect for entertaining a couple of friends for dinner. The kitchen leads to your own private outdoor dining area fenced off from the main garden, this lovely nook of the garden is drenched in sun during the morning and is hit by sunlight in the evening as well. Upstairs, a bedroom and large bathroom extend into the roof; both with views to the Monastery and its large Italian style garden. The bathroom is spacious and warm and houses a glorious large, brass, free-standing bath which fits two, stocked with Aesop products for a luxurious spa-like experience. The quaint and intimate details of the cottage , combined with the ancient and idyllic neighbourhood setting makes Monastery Cottage the perfect romantic getaway.
Rye is a medieval citadel situated on the south-east coast of England. One of the two 'antient' cinque port towns (the other being Winchelsea), Rye retains a quaint historic charm revealed in its cobbled streets and ancient taverns. Today, Rye is host to a smattering of art galleries, curious antiques and delicious eateries, providing an idyllic and picturesque atmosphere like no other. A marriage of town and countryside, Rye is surrounded by nature. A short bus ride takes you to the Rye Harbour nature reserve which, with its recently renovated Discovery Centre and hides, provides the ideal location to watch the coastal birds. Alternatively, hop on a different bus or take the 3 mile hike to the sprawling dunes of Camber Sands and spend a day relaxing on the beach or taking a dip in the sea. Enjoy a delicious pub lunch at the Standard or the Globe Inn Marsh after climbing the bell tower at the 12th century St Mary's church; from here the views stretch all the way to Dungeoness! Behind the church sits Rye Castle's Ypres Tower; here you can explore the dungeon museum before looking through the telescope at the gun garden. After lunch why not take a stroll down the High Street for some window shopping. Browse the myriad art galleries and trinket stores and keep your energy up with a delicious chocolate milkshake from the famous Knoops. For a truly unique experience, head to the main space of the Monastery where by appointment (or by chance!) you can see the beautiful 14th century converted chapel and the exciting collection of antiques it houses. Enjoy dinner at the luxurious George hotel or a gourmet seafood meal at Webbe's before trying a local craft beer at the friendly and eclectic Waterworks pub. End the night at the Grapevine wine bar where you will find a moody atmosphere, a great wine and cocktail selection and regular live music - it also has the advantage of being just one building away from the Monastery, so you wont have to walk far to get home!
Languages spoken: English,Italian

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that extra fee of "25 Pounds per dog per stay" will be applied if you bring your pets along

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.