Sally's Guidebook Rye
Leisure
Girls!!
No more than 2 mins walk from the Cottage is this wonderful place.
It's a Tardis inside and we all agree one of the best we have been to. Vital to plan and book in advance.
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The Rye Retreat
36-38 Cinque Ports StGirls!!
No more than 2 mins walk from the Cottage is this wonderful place.
It's a Tardis inside and we all agree one of the best we have been to. Vital to plan and book in advance.
A converted school into a Cinema with a licenced bar.
One of the sweetest Cinemas you will find around.
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Kino Rye
3 Lion StA converted school into a Cinema with a licenced bar.
One of the sweetest Cinemas you will find around.
Rye Sports Centre
The GroveArt lovers make your way here.
The home of Captain Pugwash - a local hero.
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Rye Art Gallery
107 High StArt lovers make your way here.
The home of Captain Pugwash - a local hero.
Great adventure for young children and adults!!
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdGreat adventure for young children and adults!!
On a quite day a beautiful walk on the beach, on a hot day a vibrant and busy scene - be aware of traffic queues - great to cycle to
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Camber Sands
On a quite day a beautiful walk on the beach, on a hot day a vibrant and busy scene - be aware of traffic queues - great to cycle to
Full Throttle Boat Charters
Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadFood Scene
What a place. Awesome lunch in a Histroric allegedly haunted Hotel.
Grab a drink in the Lounge in what is the largest fireplace we have ever seen. Ideal snug on a cold Winters night.
On a summer's day this terrace is a Sun magnet.
https://www.ryenews.org.uk/living/sexcentenary-tours-at-the-mermaid
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The Ship Inn
StrandWhat a place. Awesome lunch in a Histroric allegedly haunted Hotel.
Grab a drink in the Lounge in what is the largest fireplace we have ever seen. Ideal snug on a cold Winters night.
On a summer's day this terrace is a Sun magnet.
https://www.ryenews.org.uk/living/sexcentenary-tours-at-the-mermaid
A few hundred yards outside the Cottage and I cant recommend this place enough. Divine!
Maurice runs the place like clockwork and it has a fantastic atmosphere.
Gavi White wine is lovely and just all the food is amazing.
Book a Courtyard table on a Summers day for sure.
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Simply Italian
12 StrandA few hundred yards outside the Cottage and I cant recommend this place enough. Divine!
Maurice runs the place like clockwork and it has a fantastic atmosphere.
Gavi White wine is lovely and just all the food is amazing.
Book a Courtyard table on a Summers day for sure.
Superb.
One of Ryes gems. Book in advance essential.
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Landgate Bistro
5/6 LandgateSuperb.
One of Ryes gems. Book in advance essential.
Fish Heaven awaits here.
It has amazing reviews for a reason. We all love it. Lunch or Dinner is superb and is a 3 minute walk from the Cottage.
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Webbe's at The Fish Cafe
17 Tower StFish Heaven awaits here.
It has amazing reviews for a reason. We all love it. Lunch or Dinner is superb and is a 3 minute walk from the Cottage.
Night in? Fire on?
Fish is the No 1 in Rye.
Order your Fish and grab a drink next door in The Standard.
Walk down the secret 'Needles Passage' next door home..
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Marino's Fish Bar
37 The MintNight in? Fire on?
Fish is the No 1 in Rye.
Order your Fish and grab a drink next door in The Standard.
Walk down the secret 'Needles Passage' next door home..
Hayden's
108 High StBreakfast!!!
Grab a table overlooking the Salt Marshes.
Hoof
35 The MintNice friendly and burgers...
The revamped Lounge is lovely and 2 minutes from the Cottage.
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Mahdi Lounge
32-34 Cinque Ports StThe revamped Lounge is lovely and 2 minutes from the Cottage.
Coffee and Cake?
A beautiful enchanting gem of Rye.
5 minutes from us on the High Street.
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Apothecary Coffee House
104A High StCoffee and Cake?
A beautiful enchanting gem of Rye.
5 minutes from us on the High Street.
Fancy a day out of Rye?
Head here it's very lovely.
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Wild Mushroom Restaurant
Westfield LaneFancy a day out of Rye?
Head here it's very lovely.
Coffee, Cake and some lovely food dishes. Really lovely and normally have daily specials.
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The Fig
2 High StCoffee, Cake and some lovely food dishes. Really lovely and normally have daily specials.
Sharing plates - excellent food, the lamb is outstanding!!
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The Union Rye
8 East StSharing plates - excellent food, the lamb is outstanding!!
A couple of minutes from the Cottage.
Another little Gem on the High Street a couple of minutes walk.
Great breakfast or afternoon Tea.
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Whitehouse Rye
24 High StA couple of minutes from the Cottage.
Another little Gem on the High Street a couple of minutes walk.
Great breakfast or afternoon Tea.
Lovely Cafe with gorgeous pastries.
If its a sunny day grab a table on the roof terrace.
Located 1 minute from us.
Mermaid Street Café
Lovely Cafe with gorgeous pastries.
If its a sunny day grab a table on the roof terrace.
Located 1 minute from us.
Newly opened summer 2022.
An atmospheric Greek Mediterranean restaurant. Draught Beers and a lovely Wine selection.
It's run by Marco and his Wife and their passion and commitment to ensure you have a good time shines through.
Marco's
6 High StreetNewly opened summer 2022.
An atmospheric Greek Mediterranean restaurant. Draught Beers and a lovely Wine selection.
It's run by Marco and his Wife and their passion and commitment to ensure you have a good time shines through.
Pubs
This is our favourite Pub in Rye and there are lots!
Cosy, Snug and a fantastic welcome awaits you from the lovely Heather and the team.
Food is also great. You cant book in advance so first come first served.
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The Standard Inn
The MintThis is our favourite Pub in Rye and there are lots!
Cosy, Snug and a fantastic welcome awaits you from the lovely Heather and the team.
Food is also great. You cant book in advance so first come first served.
We love this place.
Lunch or dinner. You wont find many many more quaint places than this.
It's been recently renovated post Covid and we think looks fantastic.
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The Globe Inn Marsh Rye
10 Military RdWe love this place.
Lunch or dinner. You wont find many many more quaint places than this.
It's been recently renovated post Covid and we think looks fantastic.
Nice Pub.
Great views and nice section of Ales for the Boys.
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The Ypres Castle Inn
Nice Pub.
Great views and nice section of Ales for the Boys.
Fantastic good old English Pub Grub. Great atmosphere and this family run gem is definitely worth a visit.
Great for Lunch or Dinner and we normally book in advance.
The Kings Head Inn
Rye RoadFantastic good old English Pub Grub. Great atmosphere and this family run gem is definitely worth a visit.
Great for Lunch or Dinner and we normally book in advance.
Another one of Rye's Gems.
Situated just off the High Street we normally head here for an after dinner drink. Live Music normally great even if Jazz isnt your thing. The Atmosphere is great. A real Romantic place...
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The Grapevine Rye
1 Conduit HillAnother one of Rye's Gems.
Situated just off the High Street we normally head here for an after dinner drink. Live Music normally great even if Jazz isnt your thing. The Atmosphere is great. A real Romantic place...
Boys or Girls.
The ever increasing popularity of this new Rye watering hole is a joy to see.
Its Ale Heaven and it's all local brew.
Grab a Pork Pie, Scotch Egg or Samosa with it.
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Rye Waterworks Micropub
Tower StreetBoys or Girls.
The ever increasing popularity of this new Rye watering hole is a joy to see.
Its Ale Heaven and it's all local brew.
Grab a Pork Pie, Scotch Egg or Samosa with it.
A few hundred yards from the Cottage. We normally grab a drink here before and after a meal at Simply Italian. Next door to each other.
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The Ship Inn
StrandA few hundred yards from the Cottage. We normally grab a drink here before and after a meal at Simply Italian. Next door to each other.
A great bar and courtyard with lovely views.
Currently Franchescos Pizza oven is going down a storm.
Dont forget to use the residents card in the welcome back for your 10% discount.
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Rye Lodge Hotel
East CliffA great bar and courtyard with lovely views.
Currently Franchescos Pizza oven is going down a storm.
Dont forget to use the residents card in the welcome back for your 10% discount.
Rye's Jewel in the Crown.
Don't leave Rye without at least a drink here.
Reopened in 2022 after a major fire the new internal fit out is great.
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The George in Rye
98 High StRye's Jewel in the Crown.
Don't leave Rye without at least a drink here.
Reopened in 2022 after a major fire the new internal fit out is great.
Supermarket
A 2minute walk from the Cottage is Rye's biggest Supermarket.
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Jempsons
Station ApproachA 2minute walk from the Cottage is Rye's biggest Supermarket.
Small and a 5 minute walk. Good for some late essentials and has a good selection of Wines and Beers.
Costcutter
74 Fishmarket RdSmall and a 5 minute walk. Good for some late essentials and has a good selection of Wines and Beers.
The Cottage amenities we are told are great. Grab fresh Fish, Lobster etc normally brought in the night before. Only a short 10 min walk.
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Rye Bay Fish
73 New RdThe Cottage amenities we are told are great. Grab fresh Fish, Lobster etc normally brought in the night before. Only a short 10 min walk.
Sightseeing
Fancy a very short trip out?
It's normally open and this place is steeped in interesting History inside.
Winchelsea C Of E Church
Saint Thomas's StreetFancy a very short trip out?
It's normally open and this place is steeped in interesting History inside.
A must visit.
Go to the top of the Tower and you will quickly see what Rye is all about. You begin to appreciate how Rye was landlocked by the Sea a long time ago.
A small donation goes towards the Church upkeep and signing the small donation form means they can claim the charitable tax back.
The Church hosts many Rye Jazz festival events which are now growing seriously in popularity every year. Have a quick google of the Rye Jazz Festival.
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Saint Mary's Church
Church SquareA must visit.
Go to the top of the Tower and you will quickly see what Rye is all about. You begin to appreciate how Rye was landlocked by the Sea a long time ago.
A small donation goes towards the Church upkeep and signing the small donation form means they can claim the charitable tax back.
The Church hosts many Rye Jazz festival events which are now growing seriously in popularity every year. Have a quick google of the Rye Jazz Festival.
Lamb House
West StreetCamber Castle
Harbour RoadYou simply have to take the time to see this Nature reserve after Breakfast or a Summer walk. You can reach as far as Winchelsea. The new Bird Sanctuary is a real addition.
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Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Winchelsea)
You simply have to take the time to see this Nature reserve after Breakfast or a Summer walk. You can reach as far as Winchelsea. The new Bird Sanctuary is a real addition.
Check out the story of the skeleton in the cage!!
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Rye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower
Check out the story of the skeleton in the cage!!
A beautiful restaurant which is worth a visit on it's own.
We have done both Boat trips to Bodium Castle and to Rye.
An absolute must in the Summer. Bring a picnic and some Fizz for the Boat. Fantastic !
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Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadA beautiful restaurant which is worth a visit on it's own.
We have done both Boat trips to Bodium Castle and to Rye.
An absolute must in the Summer. Bring a picnic and some Fizz for the Boat. Fantastic !
Immerse yourself in Rye's Ancient History and the World famous model village.
You can see Wish Ward Cottage clearly in the Model.
No better way to learn about Rye's History...
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Rye Heritage Centre
Immerse yourself in Rye's Ancient History and the World famous model village.
You can see Wish Ward Cottage clearly in the Model.
No better way to learn about Rye's History...
A family run business who hire and sell electric bikes. A perfect way to see Rye and it's beautiful coastline.
Better still we have agreed they will drop Bikes to Wish Ward Cottage.
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Rye Bay E-bikes
Harbour RoadA family run business who hire and sell electric bikes. A perfect way to see Rye and it's beautiful coastline.
Better still we have agreed they will drop Bikes to Wish Ward Cottage.
Cream Tea?
Afternoon Tea....lovely.
After 11am the sausage toastie is one of our favourties.
The Cobbles Tea Room
The MintAfternoon Tea....lovely.
After 11am the sausage toastie is one of our favourties.
Retail Shops
John has probably the best retail Shop in Rye and is a must visit.
Concepts specialise in Dining, Living and Bedroom Furniture as well as Home Accessories products and a Neptune Premier Partner.
John's place is next to Kino Cinema and St Mary's Church.
Concepts
8 Market StJohn has probably the best retail Shop in Rye and is a must visit.
Concepts specialise in Dining, Living and Bedroom Furniture as well as Home Accessories products and a Neptune Premier Partner.
John's place is next to Kino Cinema and St Mary's Church.
Next to the Cottage.
Tabby and Josh will welcome you to the very famous Rye Pottery.
Some beautiful home furnishings can be sought.
Rye Pottery
6 Wish WardNext to the Cottage.
Tabby and Josh will welcome you to the very famous Rye Pottery.
Some beautiful home furnishings can be sought.
For non boozy drinks, a trip to Knoops is pretty much a must: Jens Knoops makes unctuous hot chocolate drinks, with melted chocolate buttons, and there are roughly one million variations you can try — they're divvied up by chocolate percentage, among other additions. We got a 64% with sea salt and it was reasonably immense.
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Knoops Chocolate Bar
Tower StreetFor non boozy drinks, a trip to Knoops is pretty much a must: Jens Knoops makes unctuous hot chocolate drinks, with melted chocolate buttons, and there are roughly one million variations you can try — they're divvied up by chocolate percentage, among other additions. We got a 64% with sea salt and it was reasonably immense.
Wideye Natural Energy
113 High StGreat bathroom and home smellies.
W J Bennett Menswear
99 High StMens clothing we think at its best.
Sharp Jackets and loud shirts!