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16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 49 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
  • Place, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
  • Place, Camber Sands

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft Bedroom

2 Child Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch

Chesterfield Cottage is a charming 16th century cottage, located in the heart of the conservation area of ancient Rye. It is situated opposite the Landgate arch and is just minutes from the historic attractions, antique shops, art galleries, bars and restaurants that Rye has to offer.

The cottage has two bedrooms and can comfortably sleep 4. There is a double bedroom on the first floor and a second bedroom in the loft that has two small (2ft6") singles.

The bedrooms and bathroom of the cottage are accessed via steep spiral staircases which may not be suitable for the elderly or very young. There is also a small step between the lounge and kitchen.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We accept pets for a small additional charge.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rye

Located in Rye, this cottage is on a river. High Weald and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rye Farm World and South of England Rare Breeds Centre. Kent and East Sussex Railway and Alexandra Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Rye, East Sussex

What's nearby

  • 1066 Country Walk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rye Castle Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Camber Sands - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Landgate, 1066 Country Walk and Rye Art Gallery. Rye Castle Museum and Church of St Mary the Virgin are also within 5 minutes. Rye Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darius M.

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

Great location

The property lies right in the heart of a very cute town. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

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

Perfect cottage in Rye

Lovely stay, great host, excellent location.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Fiona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant location of the property. Easy access and good communication with the owner. Car parking was close by and very reasonably priced. Property had everything you needed - was good to have a small outside space too, however we felt the decor was tired. The quality of the bed linen/ towels was not what we expected and smelt a bit musty.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana H.

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

Great Stay

This was our fourth stay. Each time it gets better and better!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Fab little cottage in Rye

We had a great stay here. Location is amazing and lovely traditional cottage. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

debbie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy little cottage in a prime location. Very clean and warm. Towels provided.Just a short walk to the best streets and quirky shops and a big plus, was a Bus stop right outside, easy for getting to Camber sands.The Spiral staircase was a bit precarious but we managed ok.My only negative is the bed was really uncomfortable. It really Needs a new mattress as springs were so bad, hurting our back and making it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage was brimming with character, featuring exposed beams, original stone walls, and vintage decor, the cozy fireplace was the perfect touch, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.The host was exceptionally welcoming. Location was perfect as well! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr B H.

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

Property was perfectly located, extremely close to town and all its amenities.

Would definitely use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great cottage, great location.

We have stayed in Chesterfield Cottage on a few occasions and have always found to be a great place to stay. Located right in centre of town close to all sights, pubs and restaurants. Will definitely return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Quaint & cosy

Small but gave us everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

E. M.

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

Little gem

This is our third stay at the cottage and we look forward to staying there again. It’s location is perfect for all the sights of Rye and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher l.

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

Just the job

Cosy, comfortable, clean and a great location. Outside sunny courtyard was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

marla b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chesterfield Cottage

Location is everything, and this property is in the charming heritage protected village of Rye with easy access to buses and the local train station for travel to the South Downs and other centres. As well, there is local shopping for all your needs so one can easily get around without a car.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A fascinating old house in a great location, great to stay somewhere interesting but it is small and with low ceilings. Stairs require reasonable mobility, parking outside is short term, there is easy and cheap parking around the corner on Rope St.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen W., Wigan, Lancashire, UK

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

Charming stay

Lovely cottage in the centre of town. Can highly recommend the Lemongrass restaurant just 23 steps away for a Thai meal. Also recommend bringing a 4 gang plug set as being an old property sockets are scarce. Also not ideal for people that are tall or have mobility issues-very low ceilings and a very tight spiral staircase. We had everything we needed and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

june m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine except for the stairs. Very low beams on staircase which was to be expected so banged my head few times. Great location. Host left some maps/info for walking which waz helpful & appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Werner V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes, altes Haus,, alles sehr klein und verwinkelt, die steile Treppe schon eine Herausforderung für ältere Menschen. Küche war super eingerichtet. Da das Haus an einer sehr befahrenen Straße liegt, ist das Schlafzimmerfenster nicht zu öffnen, das ist ein echter Nachteil. Insgesamt aber empfehlenswert und sehr gemütlich.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great little cottage right at the centre of Rye! We especially enjoyed sitting in the garden. The kitchen is well equipped, the apartment is tidy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and cosy cottage ideally located for exploring Rye
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Respect this 16th century beautiful building and you have all to gain...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haydn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage, great location, great value, had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria-Dumenica

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

Séjour à Rye

Très joli cottage, pittoresque.Très bien si la literie était bonne, ce qui n'était pas le cas, le sommeil fut difficile.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

A little gem

A lovely little cottage retaining many original features. A well set out kitchen, given the space constraints, and a clean, well maintained bathroom. Comfy for 2 adults, with the furniture, log burner and exposed beams making the sitting room very cosy. The stairs are (very) steep, and the property would not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues, but that is flagged in the description. Very central location for Rye, and easy parking in the cattle market car park. There is also short stay parking immediately outside the property, making it easy to unpack on arrival and pack up again when leaving. Lots of lovely pubs and restaurants within 5 to 10 minutes easy walk. Highly recommended for couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Third stay and still loving it

This little cottage always makes us smile. It is cosy and comfortable. It has everything needed for a self catering break. It's quaint and located in a super spot near the shops. We'll be back next December all being well
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great location

A very well equipped cottage in the centre of Rye. Easy walking to shops restaurants etc. Had a great time and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Richard Nutting

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Chesterfield Cottage is owned by my partner Chris and myself.

Chris works in the print industry and I work in the IT/Finance industries.

Why they chose this property

We had been escaping to Rye from our busy lives in London for years, purchasing Chesterfield Cottage in 2010. After some extensive renovations to the kitchen and bathroom we have been using it as our home away from home, to relax and recharge our batteries.

There is always something going on in the town and local area, amazing beaches, walks and quiet roads to cycle.


What makes this property unique

The cottage is perfectly placed to enjoy the tea rooms, antique shops, pubs and restaurants that Rye has to offer.

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