[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tollgates, family friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 9, Rye, East Sussex Family-friendly vacation home in Rye ![TV, fireplace, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39580000/39571600/39571502/4d2b0793.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39580000/39571600/39571502/82577360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39580000/39571600/39571502/1dc6e08a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39580000/39571600/39571502/fde16300.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39580000/39571600/39571502/1e976736.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in East Sussex, Tollgates is a charming holiday cottage with character dating back to 1850. Enter the property through the large and modern kitchen or unwind in the main lounge with comfy sofas, French doors onto the terrace and an open fireplace. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92260 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tollgates, family friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 9, Rye, East Sussex Tollgates is a beautiful oak beamed, large family house with character, located just a short fifteen minute walk from the centre of medieval Rye Two double bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and one single bedroom A lovely detached East Sussex holiday cottage, perfect for large extended family gatherings and just a short fifteen minute walk from the centre of medieval Rye Tollgates is the perfect holiday home for all the family, and parts of the property date back to 1850, so it comes with bags of character too. You enter the property through the kitchen, which is large and modern with all the appliances you would want when on holiday. There is a kitchen table with seating for six - a pleasant spot for breakfast or afternoon tea. From the kitchen you enter into the large hallway, with a downstairs modern shower room to your left, oak staircase up to the bedrooms and doors to the other reception rooms. You have a children's TV snug - the perfect spot for children to play games or watch something different to the adults in the party, and if you are cooking tea, you can keep an eye on them through the secret hatch. The main lounge has comfy sofas, a large open fireplace, French doors out onto the terrace and windows overlooking the rear and the front of the wraparound garden. A lovely bright room all day long, and in the autumn and winter months it's very inviting with the fire lit. From the lounge you have doors leading to a large conservatory diner, with French doors out onto the terrace. There's a large sofa at one end and two tables that can be placed end to end in order to accommodate all nine guests in the party for a sit down meal. A great entertaining space at any time of the year. Heading upstairs and you have a single bedroom on your right, with views across the marsh and the garden. To the rear of the landing you have a large master suite with ensuite bathroom and triple aspect views. There are two twin bedrooms, nicknamed the 'Pirate' and 'Mermaid' rooms. The 'Pirate' room has its own hand basin. There is a separate family bathroom with a bath and over head shower and a separate WC, next door. Finally we have 'Birdsong' room, a double with views across the garden and marsh. The grounds wrap around the property and there is easily enough parking for up to four cars on the gravel drive. The rear of the property has been arranged to appeal to families with children, with an outside swingset, slide and table tennis which is a favourite whatever your age. There is a wooden playhouse for the smaller children in the party at the end of the garden and a lawned area perfect for a game of football or croquet. From the conservatory, you have a terrace area where you can dine outside or lay on one of the sun beds provided and take in the uninterrupted views of the marsh and the garden. For tennis lovers amongst you, you are a five minute walk from Rye Lawn Tennis Club, so bring your racquets or for the golfers, Rye Golf Club is an ten minute drive. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Table tennis - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 2,260 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84080000/84078900/84078827/34bc3c44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boutique, interior designed, historic property Rye - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Rye, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Landgate and Rye Castle Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Camber Sands and High Weald. Traveling with kids? Consider Rye Farm World and South of England Rare Breeds Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Rye travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rye.dx4769) [View more Vacation homes in Rye](https://www.expedia.ca/Rye-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4769-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.95979%2C0.74247&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CSeDOaoba7M_zvLYUyDZybjrjxo=) Playden, Rye, ENG ### What's nearby - 1066 Country Walk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Rye Castle Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Rye Heritage Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 km - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Camber Sands - 8 min drive - 5.7 km ### Getting around - Rye Station - 20 min walk ### Restaurants - ‪Rye Waterworks Micropub - ‬16 min walk - ‪Whitehouse - ‬19 min walk - ‪The Queen's Head Inn - ‬14 min walk - ‪Knoops - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Fig - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tollgates, family friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 9, Rye, East Sussex pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tollgates, family friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 9, Rye, East Sussex? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tollgates, family friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 9, Rye, East Sussex? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Tollgates, family friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 9, Rye, East Sussex located? > This family-friendly Rye vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of 1066 Country Walk and Rye Art Gallery. Camber Sands is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Rye Station is 20 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question