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Providence Cottage

Rye, Sussex
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Characterful, historic cottage, just a few minutes walk from all Rye has to offer
  • Relax in the sunshine in the charming courtyard garden during summer
  • Stay cosy by the wood burner during colder months

Overview
Property code: OC-RH1045

Located just inside the historic Landgate in Rye, this delightful end of terrace cottage with origins dating from 1300s.was converted to an individual cottage in the 16th Century. Providence Cottage provides a lovely holiday home. Character abounds with original beams, doors and other features. This refurbished and well-equipped holiday home is only a few minutes walk from the shops, restaurants, pubs, Museum and other attractions in this very popular Cinque Port town. Views of the estuary, marshes and immaculate parks and Bowling Green are from the opposite side of the street. Shop: 500 yards Pub: 100 yards Coast: 3 miles

Ground Floor:
Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room with two leather armchairs, digital radio, dining table and chairs, a long bench seat and an attractive fireplace with a wood burning stove
Kitchen with built-in microwave oven, fridge, dishwasher and an Esse (similar to an Aga), which is easy to use and run by gas

Stone steps lead down to...

Snug with a sofa, armchair, window seat, smart TV/DVD/CD and radio
Outside Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer and a freezer

Fairly steep stairs lead to the...

First floor:
Bedroom 1 with a wrought iron double bed and original decorative fireplace
Bathroom with a shower over the bath, washbasin and w.c

A second steep staircase leads up to.....

Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 heavily beamed attic bedroom with sloping ceilings giving partially restricted head height, plus skylight windows with views of the Landgate, twin 2'6" beds( suitable for children) and Bluetooth MP3 player. (Safety gate)

Garden: To the rear of the cottage is a courtyard with feature wall fountain and plants. A table, deckchairs, and umbrella are provided.
Parking: Free evening and overnight parking available on-street, almost opposite the cottage, subject to availability.
Heating: Gas central heating and wood burning stove.
Also Provided: In winter first basket of logs for the woodburning stove, full week bookings only - not suitable for coal burning.
In summer a disposable picnic barbecue is provided. Welcome pack for all visitors and guests booked for one week or more will receive a 'Hamper and Pamper' package to include chocolates and drinks and a Pamper Pack with a selection of quality bath products.
Notes: Due to steepness of stairs this property is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility or toddlers. Bicycle storage available in outhouse. Please note, the property is in a low water pressure area which can affect the shower flow rate

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin with 2’6” beds (suitable for children only)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Gas range, microwave oven, fridge and dishwasher
  • Outdoor utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and a freezer
  • Welcome pack for guests who book for at least 1 full week
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included during the winter months, for full week bookings only)
  • Smart TV, DVD, CD
  • Small courtyard garden with outdoor furniture, plus a disposable BBQ in the summer months
  • On-street parking subject to availability
  • Storage for bikes in the outhouse
  • Pub 100 metres
  • Shop 500 metres
  • Beach 3 miles
  • Please note, there are steep cottage-style stairs to the first and second floors, and there are low, sloping ceilings with exposed beams and reduced head height on the second floor
  • Please note, the property is in a low water pressure area which can affect the shower flow rate
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Joice Wisdom

This property is personally managed by Joice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Debbie 10th May 2025

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From the moment we walked in the door, we fell in love with the cottage. Its cosy and comfortable and in an amazing location. The welcome basket was exceptional and overall the cottage is very well equipped. Cooking on the range was a bit of an adventure, but not difficult once we got the hang of it. Everything was clean and tidy and the showerRead more was lovely (we had no problem with low water pressure as someone else commented). The stairs are VERY steep and I wouldnt recommend it for young children or anyone with mobility issues, plus my husband kept banging his head on the back door and when coming downstairs. But we would definitely stay here again Hide

Reviewed by Jemma 26th October 2024

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Lovely two night stay in a central location to Rye that made everything in the town very accessible. Cosy downstairs tv room that made cold evenings with the family completely enjoyable.

Reviewed by Lorraine 6th October 2024

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Really good property in the heart of town.

Reviewed by Dee 22nd September 2024

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The cottage was lovely but needs a bit of TLC. The bath was chipped. The cooker door has no handle and the bed wasn't too comfortable possibly due to the uneven floors. One of the stair rails had also come loose making it a little unsafe on the staird

Reviewed by Glenys 15th September 2024

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The cottage is well kept, quirky, good art and useful info. We were warned about the stairs. I developed a hip problem before the holidayafter booking.and it was not easy. Steep outside step, and a challenging staircase to the lounge with tv and to the bathroom and bedroom. If you are younger and mobile, would be less difficult, just a quirky cottaRead morege in an excellent location. The welcome pack in info excellent. Hide

Reviewed by Richard William 7th September 2024

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Cottage was in a great location, had a historic charm, and had lots of nice decoration and artwork. However it was let down by several issues: 1) poor maintenance - appliances, hooks, beds, cupboards etc needed a lot of updating; 2) not being cleaned thoroughly - lots of spiders and cobwebs, dusty skirting boards etc; 3) very poor water pressure toRead more the point that the shower was useless and we resorted to baths. We ended up leaving 3 days early on Wednesday. Hide

Reviewed by Anais 29th July 2024

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It was a great place to stay, very adorable cottage. We did not expect it to be so central. The instructions were clear. Upon arrival, we found lots of recommendation on local areas etc. We would definitely book it again.

Reviewed by Joanne Sizeland 26th July 2024

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Reviewed by Robin 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Adam 9th July 2024

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The property is beautiful and in a superb location. It has loads of character and period features, although can be quite tricky to move around in due to the first floor stairs!

Reviewed by David 6th July 2024

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Lovely period cottage in a perfect location, thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Rye and the cottage was the perfect base to explore the town as well as the local area

Reviewed by Ros 23rd June 2024

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This is a delightful, quirky, Grade 2 listed cottage with charming interior decor. The front is so attractive, with its display of geraniums, that we saw other visitors taking photos of it. The pretty garden is small, but definitely big enough, and a sun trap in the afternoon. There is a good supply of cookware and an eclectic mix of plates, glasseRead mores and cutlery, as well as the usual kitchen appliances in the tiny but more than adequate kitchen. The cottage is close to all amenities - shops, pubs, restaurants, etc. - but off the main drag, so quiet at night. This is a lovely cottage in the charming town of Rye and we loved our time there. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 26th May 2024

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Reviewed by Fiona 16th March 2024

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Excellent property extremely comfy and superbly situated. Would highly recommend!

Reviewed by David 3rd March 2024

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Had a wonderful stay at Providence Cottage.It is much nicer than the photos suggest.Loved all the interior design and the original artwork on the walls.The bed was really comfortable and the location superb for enjoying all Rye has to offer.The stairs are a challenge but we knew that before we booked.Plenty of information provided of place of interRead moreest to visit.We dined at Hoof,Simply Italian and thought The Waterworks micro pub was outstanding! Hide

Reviewed by Claire 25th February 2024

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Lovely quaint cottage in the centre of Rye with all the old charm and features you expect from a property if its age. We found it comfortable for 2 adults and a dog.

Reviewed by Ruth 28th December 2023

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Providence Cottage is beautifully presented, comfortable, characterful and extremely well situated. Our hosts made extraordinary efforts to make us feel welcome and at home. We stayed over Christmas, so didnt use the garden but felt that this would make a lovely retreat in the summer. The information pack was very helpful.

Reviewed by Sian 12th December 2023

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Great location for a cottage with plenty of character including a super downstairs snug.

Reviewed by Malte 29th October 2023

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Reviewed by Henning 23rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Anthony 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by Lucy 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Carol 4th October 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 25th September 2023

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Reviewed by Rachel 19th September 2023

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Reviewed by Roger 25th June 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 17th June 2023

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Nice, historical cottage in a great Rye location. Generally very good, but some very challenging staircases, so definitely not suitable for the very old or very young. But for the able-bodied it's very nice.

Reviewed by Stephanie 12th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 30th May 2023

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The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Original Cottages is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.
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