
Rye Seaside Vacation
In the 18th-century, smugglers
were an important part of the
city's life, and a series of
tunnels still remains beneath
the city through which the
smugglers secreted their
wares.
Today, Rye is known for its
bohemian character and its
rich literary tradition.
Due to Rye's position on
England's southeast coast, the
climate is one of England's
warmest and sunniest. Sea
breezes keep clouds out of the
sky, allowing the sun to shine
forth. Because of the presence
of the sea, there can be
marked differences between
daytime and nighttime
temperatures, as much as 10
degrees Celsius. On average,
the warmest month is August,
when the average daytime
temperature hovers around 20
degrees Celsius (70 F). Highs
can climb up to 25 degrees C
(80 F), but can fall below 15
degrees C (60 F) during the
night.
A fast way to travel in the
United Kingdom is by train. It
has the advantage that you do
not have to battle the traffic,
instead you can relax and
enjoy the landscape from the
comfort of your train seat.
London can be reach in no
time for sightseeing, theater
shows or to stroll through the
famous markets of the capitol.
But there is really no need to
go anywhere for things to do
as there are plenty to do and
see in and around Rye.
The village is the best place
from which to explore the
nature reserve. It has a large
free car park and the facilities
you need.
The Beach Reserve is a large
expanse of bare shingle ridges
with a large saline lagoon,
Ternery Pool, and small areas
of saltmarsh at the eastern
end.
Rye Castle Farm is a large
expanse of grazing marsh
divided by drainage ditches.
This area was originally
saltmarsh, but building simple
banks claimed the area for
farming. Now much of the
wetland interest is
concentrated in the ditches
which provide a home for a
population of Water Voles.
Some areas, such as where
Camber Castle is sited, are old
shingle ridges that date back
about 500 years.
Camber Castle lies between
Rye and Winchelsea. Henry
VIII built this castle nearly 500
years ago on the edge of the
sea to defend Rye, but now it
lies 1,600 metres inland. There
are easy walks to the castle
out from Rye, but there is only
limited opening:
Saturday and Sunday
afternoons (2−5pm) in July,
August and September (plus
afternoons of bank holiday
weekends March-Sept).
Besides from the castle, the
beach and the nature reserves
this enchanting, medieval town
boasts a maze of cobbled
streets, fascinating buildings,
wonderful shopping,
antiquarian bookshops,
potteries, antiques, art
galleries and Rye Castle
Museum.
The Rye Heritage Centre hosts
the Town Model and Sound
and Light Show and unique
exhibitions of working old pier
slot-machines.
You will not be bored on your
Rye seaside vacation.
Enjoy Rye!
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Providence
Located just inside
the historic
Landgate in Rye,
this delightful
cottage with
origins dating from
1300s and
converted to an
individual cottage
in the 16th
Century,
Providence
Cottage provides a
lovely holiday home.
Blue Notes
This fabulous beachside
apartment takes your breath
away - gorgeous in its simplicity
This fabulous beachside all
accommodation is on ground
apartment takes your breath
floor level. Lying beneath the
away - gorgeous in its simplicity
dunes with a path leading up
and convenient ease of use as
and over to the 7 miles of pure
sandy beach beyond - it is in a
great location and on the same
road are pubs, bistros, cafes
Coastguard Cottage
Coastguard Cottage is an end
terrace, very comfortable and
surprisingly spacious original
coastguard cottage, dating from
1860, located in Rye Harbour. A
fifteen minute walk through the
bird sanctuary will take you to
the beach and Camber Sands is
a ten minute drive away with
Rye itself a two minute drive.
This area is a haven for walkers,
bird watchers and cyclists.
Kittiwake
Kittiwake really is a darling little
seaside holiday home - just
perfect for couples or those with
babies or toddlers. Both young
and old will delight in exploring
the 7 miles of sandy beaches
and dunes only yards from this
lovely cottage .
The Mount
The Mount is a magnificent 500
detached house, reputed to
have been built as Lord
Guldeford's summer residence. It
is full of character and has some
wonderful stone, tiled flooring,
rich solid oak flooring, uneven,
sloping floors and wonderful
nooks and crannies to discover.
Professionally cooked
meals/special catering available
upon request.
Crown
Situated right in the heart of the
ancient cobbled streets - this
holiday home with its sun-trap
patio garden is just the perfect
spot to experience all that the
lovely town historic town of Rye
has to offer - from the great
pubs, restaurants, speciality
shops and super-fresh seafood
from the quay to the 7 miles of
sandy beaches in nearby
Camber.
Tucked away a stone's throw
from the Landgate in a
surprisingly quiet gated location
is this fabulous newly renovated
cottage in a small development
of attractive mews style
properties. The cottage has
been decorated and furnished to
a very high standard providing
exceptional holiday
accommodation within a short
walk of all the attractions
historical Rye has to offer.
The Castway
The Castaway is an attractive,
traditionally-styled
weather-boarded cottage
located in a new village-style
development just a few minutes
walk from Camber Sands beach.
stretch of golden sands and
famous dunes Camber offers
real seaside holidays - at low
tide the sea can be as much as
half a mile from the dunes!
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and restaurants so it has
everything you could
possibly want for a
seaside family holiday.