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We have visited this area many times but only discovered the Boathouse last year, this is now our 2nd visit. Many places to eat we found the Hope Anchor Inn excellent for a special treat. A visit to RSPB reserve at Dungeness for bird lovers., Mike & Sue Shirley, West Sussex, 18th- 25th Oct 08
Most comfortable week & appreciate instant warmth on arrival. Rye certainly needs a whole day in itself to appreciate all its history. So many lovely pubs in Rye & the surrounding area. Good welcome in Ypres Castle Inn. They do let you try all the Real Ales before you decide. Good food too! Two pubs we wished we had eaten at but didn’t have time in the end were at Stone in Oxney. The Ferry Inn and another both facing the evening sun & looked ideal for an early evening meal. Only 10-15 minutes north. David & Liz, Devon May 2010
Never having been to East Sussex or Kent before. We found it a lovely area. Many interesting villages & towns, e.g. Biddenden – Goudhurst – Cranbrook & Tenterden. - Rye has many old pubs – with good selection of real ales, e.g. the “Bell” – The Mermaid & the (“Simply Italian Restaurant” on the Strand is good value, with really nice food.) I’d certainly love to come again. The “Boathouse” is clean, well positioned to explore by car from & within easy walking distance from town centre. Supermarket up by rail stn open 7am to 10pm Mon – Sat closed Suns. John & Jean, Norwich, May 2010
A lovely, comfortable and well situated apartment. So lovely to come back to such a warm place following a long walk in the cold. We walked to Winchelsea and met an informative elderly gentleman on route who told us a lot about the local area including tales of local celebrities! We also visited Rye Harbour Nature Reserve but feel that we need to come back another time to do it justice. Thank you Chris for the welcoming bottle in the fridge for us to welcome in the New Year. We aim to return. Angela & Richard, South Nutfield, Jan 2010
A most enjoyable and relaxing stay as usual. Having been regulars to the Boathouse for a long time (8 always in Feb) we had our first really wet day and had to forego the walking boots. We had a rather different time at a delightful little cinema – converted from the village hall – in Hawkhurst. The KINO, Rye Rd, Hawkhurst, has a café and seems to average 6 showings a day of 2 or 3 different films. Great for a rainy day and better than the usual experience. As always we recommend Simply Italian – on the Strand (wine voucher on board above sink) & we also enjoyed a meal at the Thai – Lemon Grass. Many thanks to Chris for the welcome beverages – Cheers! Andy & Lindy H. Enfield Feb 2010
To think we nearly missed this opportunity of a couple of nights in this very comfortable, well appointed well equipped, clean, warm, sunny apartment! Early morning walk to Camber Sands quite breathtaking lunch at Webbes, fabulous taster menu indulged in Henry James at Lamb House (Thurs & Sun pms only) then the fish-shop opened up for us especially for gorgeous fresh plaice & prawns for supper. Don’t want to leave! Harry & Lindsey Christophides, Apr 2010
We liked: Rock Channel Winchelsea Rye Festival Medieval Churches of Romney Marsh Bodiam Castle Romney, Dymchurch & Hythe Railway Restaurants : Simply Italian. Nice ambience, good service, food OK, but not as good as – Trattoria Italia (Bexhill & Hastings). 2 course lunch @ £6.95 is a bargain. Authentic Italian food; Italians eat here! The Queen’s Head, Icklesham. Home cooked Sunday lunch; rest of menu looked interesting. Good value & service. Carey’s Seafood & Steak Bar: bland fish Ypres Tower Inn: good seafood platter Landgate Bistro: melt in the mouth meat & iced parfait to die for. The Monastery: Ordinary; v. slow service Best of the bunch: Landgate Bistro Carol & Jerry Buxton – Wales 10-17 Sept 2011
We enjoyed visiting Rye again with the delightful view from the Boathouse. The town and surrounding area especially nature reserves are always a joy to us. Thank you for the use of an excellent apartment & thanks to all who prepared it for our use. David & Margaret, Shoreham-by-Sea 17-24 Sep 2011
A perfect place to come home after exploring such a delightful part of England. Must do’s include : Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Winchelsea Village and Beach Snargate – Pub & Church. Royal Military Canal Path from Appledore Jempsons in Peasmarsh – a shopping experience Feathers in Salehurst for bird lovers. Ghost walk from the Heritage Centre Or just sitting on this balcony watching the world go by! Jen & Fran Somerset 11-14th Oct 2011
Have enjoyed a most wonderful week and the time has really flown past. The Boathouse is fantastic. Comfortable and very well equipped. Managed to make good use of the balcony which is a real sun trap. Don’t worry if the river starts to flood – it quickly retreats! Rye is a jewel in the crown of England. This is our first visit and we are very, very impressed. Mermaid Street is taken straight from a Dickens’ novel and take a rest in the Mermaid Inn the fireplace is gigantic. There is so much to do we will need to return again! Thanks Chris for your help and bubbly! Kathy & Glen (Essex) 22-29 Oct 2011
Another lovely stay. Just what was needed! A prescription of good food, wine and quietness! It was our 21st anniversary so made it more memorable. Thanks Chris for the fizzy wine too. Definitely will be our bolthole. Heggie & Blue (Brighton) 24th Nov – 29th Nov 2011
Thought we would be snowed in for a month – but snow melted completely when it was time to go. Phil 1-5/12/10
Very comfortable flat. Welcome items were very much appreciated especially after a long flight from “Down Under”. We loved everything about the area, especially Rye town centre. The trip to Battle Abbey N.T. was worthwhile. We loved the sausages from the butcher. Best we have had and they surely met the recommendation. Thanks a million Chris. Great to meet you. Hope we get back or see you in Aus. Greg & Noela, Queensland Australia May 2010
A warm welcome from Mrs C, some sunny weather and this comfortable and well-equipped apartment led to a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, much of it spent re-visiting old haunts. No11 was in clean and spotless order. You seem to have thought of everything. Thanks you so much. John & Pat Murrell, Suffolk, 3/4/09 to 10/4/09
Lovely 60th Birthday weekend for Martin. If you visit Chapel Down vineyard at Smallhythe, it’s worth visiting the Bistro upstairs. The lunch menu is very reasonably priced & beautifully cooked & presented. We didn’t see the resident seal – better luck next time. PS Yes, the very large birds in the field opposite really are ostriches!, Martin & Jo Itter, Horndon on the Hill, Essex, 20th – 23rd December
Excellent base for exploring – Rye town on foot, further afield by car. Xmas day lunch at the Mermaid was very good. Thoroughly recommend Greatstone for a wonderful walk along the long sandy beach; Also drive to Tenterden, take steam train to Bodiam, to visit Castle then back to Tenterden. Relaxing week away., Chris & Amanda, Odiham, Hants, 23-30 Dec
Another return to the Boathouse, our second this year. Despite the forecasts weather has been good and dry. Re-visited our favourite locations – Dungeness, Hastings, St Leonard’s & Rye Harbour. As photographers, always lots of interest. We like the wide open space down here. Eating out – Pilot Inn at Dungeness does great Fish & chips. Simply Italian good as always. Good bar lunches in William the Conqueror at Rye Harbour. No doubt we will be back again. Sheila & Alan Borthwick Perth, Scotland 6-13 Sept 08
First visit to flat but not to Rye. Will be back to flat, very good. Fantastic weather. Walks from Rye Harbour beautiful – beach great. Union Inn very good for food. Do go to Dungeness it is a very strange place – nowhere else like it. The Bell on The Mint is a very good pub. Seafood and Steak Bar on quay was not very good. The Walkers – Telscombe Cliffs 21/7 – 25/7
We are frequent visitors to Rye but found that our stay in this comfortable flat gave us a new perspective on Rye and its surroundings. A very relaxing and enjoyable week. Pat & Peter Jackson, Cheam 25/7 – 1/8 ‘08
A short break to explore the marshland churches (we already know Rye). They’re very special – particularly Fairfield, New Romney and Brookland, (where you get the added bonus of the most delicious Romney Marsh lamb at the Royal Oak – even better than Landgate Bistro (and that’s pretty good). Also recommend the Fish Café in Tower St & Simply Spice in the High St. Wednesday market disappointing – very little there. Won’t mention the weather – unspeakable! Birds seen from terrace, Cormorant, little egret, sandpiper & oyster catcher. Sue Fasquelle & Oliver Darlington, Lewes 08.08.08 to 13.08.08
We’ve been to Rye a few times but never in December. Looks lovely in the snow. There’s only one problem. Getting here and getting home. Once you’re here it’s perfect! Guido Kirfel, Claudia Cologne 10-20/12/10
Another fantastic stay at the Boathouse. Thank you Chris! Another wonderful meal at the Hope & Anchor Hotel Xmas Day – same great standard (5 star plus). Weather cold & icy, but luckily no snow!! Recommend Pipemakers for a quiet friendly drink. Meal wise, Simply Italian, takeaway Chinese Hot Wok, & takeaway Indian. We love Rye, so relaxed & peaceful. Will be back again very soon!! Lesley & Jim Cooper (London) 24.12.10 to 31.12.10
Wonderful place! We had a lovely time and really enjoyed the Boathouse. Great walks to Camber Sands and Rye Harbour. Excellent meals at Ghandi and the Landgate Bistro. Petulia & Rob Redman Italy 22.1.11-29.1.11
We had a lovely holiday. The Boathouse is great – welcoming, very comfortable, peaceful. We appreciated the tea & fizz to greet us! Recommend the Pipemakers as did your last visitors. Also Marino’s for good fish and chips, Strand Quay Café for an excellent and cholesterol-inducing Full English Breakfast! We don’t drive but found excellent bus & train links to interesting places, and great walk over the marshes to Winchelsea & Camber Castle. Thank you Chris, we will be definitely be back. Ruth Cohen & Richard Saffron (London) 29.1.11 – 4.2.11
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