Title: Matchbox is a delightful dog-friendly cottage in Winchelsea, East Sussex Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Matchbox is a delightful dog-friendly cottage in Winchelsea, East Sussex ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70050000/70049900/70049840/8079a9b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70050000/70049900/70049840/f5c89bb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70050000/70049900/70049840/3dfea886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70050000/70049900/70049840/79bf2689.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70050000/70049900/70049840/e28a020d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Overlooking the historic church, Matchbox is a beautifully restored cottage in the heart of Winchelsea. Unwind in one of two king-size bedrooms with en-suite bath/shower rooms, or relax in the cozy TV snug and enjoy a morning coffee on your own enclosed courtyard. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4958 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Matchbox is a delightful dog-friendly cottage in Winchelsea, East Sussex Matchbox is a beautiful listed cottage in the heart of Winchelsea, overlooking the stunning church. The whole cottage has been finished to a high standard. A fully equipped galley kitchen, open plan lounge/diner and separate TV snug. Upstairs you have two king size bedrooms with views towards the church and each with their own bath/shower room. A small decked enclosed courtyard, perfect for a morning coffee or storing bicycles. One well behaved dog allowed for a small fee. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 958 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82530000/82526900/82526810/a7343f4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Honey Cottage is a romantic cottage only minutes from Rye town centre Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=82526810&PinnedHotelID=82526810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102608400/102608367/e8fd00ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 East Street Rye, Family and dog friendly cottage in the heart of the old town Rye - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=102608367&PinnedHotelID=102608367&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33293300/33293202/06baec2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 16th Century Cottage Situated Opposite The Medieval Landgate Arch Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 184 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=33293202&PinnedHotelID=33293202&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118310000/118308700/118308692/fe3534d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pass the Keys | The Soak House - Great Hot Tub! 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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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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. ### Property is also known as Cottage ## About the area Located in Winchelsea, this cottage is in a rural area. Rye Castle Museum and Jerwood Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alexandra Park and East Hill Lift. Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre and Blue Reef Aquarium are also worth visiting. [Visit our Icklesham travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Icklesham.dx6085031) [View more Cottages in Icklesham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Icklesham-Cottages.d6085031-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.92539,0.70686&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wfzuH%7B%60iC%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40YBW%40W%40WBWBYBWBWBWDUBWDWDWBUDWDUFUDWFUDUFUFUFSFUFSHUFSHSFSHSHSHQHSHQHQJQHQJQJQJOHOJOJOLOJOJMJMLMJMLMLKLMJKLKLILKLILKNGLILILGNGLGNGLGNELENENELCNCNCNCLCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40P%40L%40N%40NBLBNBNBNBLDNDNDLFNDLFNFLFLFLHNHLHLHLHLJLHLJLJLLJJLLLLJLLLJLJNJNJNJNJNJNJPHPJPHPHPHPJRHPHRFRHRFRHRFTFRHTFRFTDTFTDTFVDTDTDVDTDVBVDVBVBTBVBVBXBVBV%40V%40V%40XBV%3FV%40X%40V%3FX%40V%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAX%3FVCVAXAVAVCVCVCXCVCVCTCVEVCVEVETEVETETGVETGTETGTGRITGRGTIRGRIRGRIRIPKRIPIPIPKPIPKPKNKNKNKNKNKNKLMLKLMLMLKJMLMJMJMHMJMHMHMHOHMHMFMFOFMFOFMDODODMDOBOBOBMBOBO%40M%40Q%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMCOEOEMEOEMGOGMGOGMGMIMIOGMKMIMKMIMKKKMMMKMMKMMMKMKMKOMOKOKOIOKOKQKQIQKQIQIQISIQISISGSISGSIUGSGUGSGUGUEUGUEWGUEUEWCUEWEWCWEUCWCWCWCYCWAWAWCWAYAWAWAY%3FWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FW60cyondry8rtfjfBdCGeZpcZU=) Winchelsea, England ### What's nearby - Winchelsea Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Rye Castle Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles - 1066 Country Walk - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles - Camber Sands - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles ### Getting around - Winchelsea Station - 18 min walk - Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 99 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Standard Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬4 min drive - ‪Whitehouse - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Winery - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matchbox is a delightful dog-friendly cottage in Winchelsea, East Sussex pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Matchbox is a delightful dog-friendly cottage in Winchelsea, East Sussex? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Matchbox is a delightful dog-friendly cottage in Winchelsea, East Sussex? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Matchbox is a delightful dog-friendly cottage in Winchelsea, East Sussex located? > Situated in a rural location, 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 2 miles (3 km). Winchelsea Station is 18 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Matchbox is a delightful dog-friendly cottage in Winchelsea, East Sussex Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle Y. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Matchbox The property is as described and shown in the photos. We had a pleasant week in Winchelsea and the surrounding area. ##### Michelle Y. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme J. 16 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two peeps and some paws A weekend away in a lovely house, in a great location. Would highly recommend both. Thanks for making it so easy Jacqui. ##### Graeme J. 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