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Homely and vibrant, a fabulous family friendly find. provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Homely and vibrant, a fabulous family friendly find.

  • Homely and vibrant, a fabulous family friendly find!. Ground Floor:

    Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Gas Fire

    Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

    Conservatory: (3 Steps), Glazed Door To Garden

    First Floor:

    Bedroom 1: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed

    Bedroom 2: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed

    Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Large garden with garden furniture. No smoking.. Sitting in the idyllic village of Winchelsea with its picturesque streets, this pretty whitewashed cottage is ideally situated within minutes’ walk from the locally renowned village pub ’The New Inn’ and from the village shop that is fantastically stocked with tempting local produce such as homemade jams, wine and beers from local vineyards and breweries, and treats such as homemade sausage rolls and pastries.

    Well presented, this double fronted cottage provides a comfortable and homely interior, with leather sofas in the sitting room grouped around the gas fireplace giving a lovely cosy feel to the room. With a very well-equipped kitchen with space to relax and enjoy a meal after a busy day sightseeing or at the beach. There is a washing machine and tumbeld dryer, however there is not a dishwasher.

    Winchelsea Cottage offers three bedrooms, with the master affording views over the village and across the churchyard.

    The amply sized garden provides the perfect space to relax in the warmer months, ideal for a family game or just to simply sit and read a book or enjoy a refreshing glass of wine after a day of exploring.

    For those looking to explore, the charming historic town of Rye can be reached within a 10-minute drive, with its charming, cobbled streets ideal for wandering, and if you want to make the most of being near the coast beautiful Winchelsea beach is just a few minutes’ drive away. Close to the 1066 walking route, this is truly a walker’s haven, with miles of scenic countryside to discover on foot.

    All in all, this would be a comfortable and relaxing Sussex holiday home in a wonderful location with so much to see and do!

    Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Winchelsea, this cottage is by the ocean. Rye Castle Museum and Phoenix Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Camber Castle and Lamb House. Stables Theatre and Alexandra Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Icklesham travel guide
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Winchelsea

What's nearby

  • A Tudor-style building with a steeply pitched roof, large windows, and a symmetrical facade.
    High Weald
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A beach with sand dunes and grass.
    Camber Sands
    15 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • A traditional brick house with a tiled roof and multiple chimneys, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and hedges.
    Great Dixter House and Gardens
    22 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • St. Thomas the Martyr
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of St Thomas a Becket
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Winchelsea Station
    19 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Knoops
    5 min drive
  • Whitehouse
    6 min drive
  • The Mermaid Street Café
    4 min drive
  • The Mermaid Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Fig
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Homely and vibrant, a fabulous family friendly find. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Homely and vibrant, a fabulous family friendly find.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Homely and vibrant, a fabulous family friendly find.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Homely and vibrant, a fabulous family friendly find. located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps away from Church of St Thomas a Becket and St. Thomas the Martyr. High Weald and Camber Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km). Winchelsea Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Homely and vibrant, a fabulous family friendly find. Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in a picturesque village

We spent a lovely few days in the cottage. It is clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The local pub, the New Inn is very friendly and serves excellent food. The cottage is well placed as a base to explore the surrounding towns, villages and countryside, the most notable being Rye - check out the Waterworks microbrewery for a really friendly pub serving great beers, wines and gins. We would definitely return to the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Winchelsea

Lovely house, well equipped. Needs some r TLC. It was not possibile to open the window in one of the bedroom. The mattress in the other bedroom needs replacing, springs too soft and on the right hand side rhere is a significant dent. There was a leak in the kitchen ceiling the first morning, after contacting the house manager it was fixed promptly. We loved the village and the comfort stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Excellent location and charming house but needs some maintenence

Winchealsea is a real gem! The house is in a brilliant location, it's charming, nicely decorated and comfortable, with a good shower and good beds. The kitchen is also well equipped. We must mention though, that it really needs some maintenance, there are numerous things that need a spruce up, fixing or replacing. It has the feel of a place that has been done up nicely many years ago, but has only had basic care since then. We've ended up with quite a bit of a list to feedback which we will email the owners directly. We also missed a bit of that personal welcoming touch. The communication with the key holding services were purely transactional, with no welcome message or little treat waiting for us at the house which we experienced everywhere else we booked so far. Having said all that, we had a wonderful time and would definitely book again if those maintenance items were addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy, well equipped house

Everything you need for a comfortable family holiday in a fabulous location. Newly decorated and such comfy beds!! Very friendly locals, we were welcomed to share jubilee events. Perfect for pub, walks and sights of the area. Lots of pots, pans, utensils etc.The garden was great and much bigger than we expected. A great holiday was had
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice large well equipped kitchen and all very clean.

Nice large well equipped kitchen and all very clean. Local pub very good food and all socially distanced inside. Around and about very nice scenery. Some of the houses and castles still no access inside. Rye is a gem. A very nice 4 days break in all. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excellent cottage all very clean and spacious.

Excellent cottage all very clean and spacious. Comfortable stay and local to many touristic attractions being a short drive away. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We had a lovely break in Winchelsea Cottage.

We had a lovely break in Winchelsea Cottage. The village location is just gorgeous; close to the beach, Rye and Camber Sands. The accommodation itself is very clean & tidy yet it maintains its 1950s authenticity. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thanks.

Thanks. Loved the cottage and the location Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spent 3 days here cottage felt very homely, “toilet” upstairs was nothing more than a cupboard t

Spent 3 days here cottage felt very homely, “toilet” upstairs was nothing more than a cupboard that my 6”4 son couldn’t use as the door wouldn’t close But it was very well equipped and we ate at the local pub both nights as the food was amazing, great value and all the staff were very friendly. Would happily book to stay here again Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Located in a lovely little village not far from the sea.

Located in a lovely little village not far from the sea. The bedrooms were a good size as was the well equipped kitchen. Extra touches were tea, coffee, milk and a bottle of wine. We would definitely stay again. Thank you for an enjoyable stay. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay in the cottage, and the village of Winchelsea is delightful

We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay in the cottage, and the village of Winchelsea is delightful. A brilliant base for walkers. I would recommend. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped but I suggest there are a few areas that need a bit of attention. The key safe is very stiff and difficult to open. The front door lock is tricky...probably just in need of some maintenance. The downstairs loo...is frustrating when there is a party of 5 in the house. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The accommodation is very comfortable.

The accommodation is very comfortable. Our only negative would be the upstairs loo- it’s effectively in a cupboard ( a proper water closet!) but does mean people can still access it if the bathroom is engaged.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We had a lovely time staying in Winchelsea cottage.

We had a lovely time staying in Winchelsea cottage. The kitchen was well equipped and the garden much larger than the pictures show. Winchelsea is a lovely little place with an historic church, a cute farm shop and a decent play park. The cottage was adequate though quite tired in places. The third bedroom didn’t have a radiator which made is chilly! Would recommend a stay here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

clean, well-equipped and tastefully decorated- everything we needed for a christmas break - it's nex

clean, well-equipped and tastefully decorated- everything we needed for a christmas break - it's next to the interesting old church and near a pub. about a mile and a half to winchelsea beach.