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"Welcome hamper was a really lovely touch."
Reviewed by AdamSep 2021
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"Great location in central Rye."
Compact but lots of thought has gone into making your stay really enjoyable. Welcome basket of goodies a really nice touch.
Reviewed by SarahAug 2021
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"Well, the town of Rye is delightful and we really enjoyed visiting it and the various attractions in the area."
The welcome pack was excellent and the cottage was clean and tidy.
However, if I book accommodation for 6 I expect it to accommodate 6 people. Lily Cottage doesn't. There was nowhere we could all sit to eat a meal together, the kitchen table seated 4 on very uncomfortable chairs and two stools, and even that was a squash and meant that you couldn't get to the cooker or the wholly inadequate fridge (which hadn't been defrosted so there was nowhere to put anything frozen.) There were two tiny sofas in the sitting room and one chair, again not really adequate for 6 people. The outside space was entirely useless, completely hemmed in and overlooked and room for 2 people only.
The bathroom looks nice on the website but in practice is hopeless. The bath is so narrow that you can barely turn round in it, and the taps so inconveniently situated that you bang yourself on them. The bath is very slippery and there was no anti-slip mat. Nor is there a grab handle for the bath so anyone using it would is older would find it impossible to get out. The curtain sticks to you most unpleasantly and it completely cuts out the light from the (already dim) single light so you shower in the dark at night. Shaving is impossible because you can't see anything. My husband ended up shaving over the kitchen sink. The cupboard space was so limited that there was nowhere to put food and the fridge far too small.
The plumbing needs some attention, several times the water came up the kitchen sink and was very slow to drain away, the dishwasher made extraordinary noises. Overall the lighting is very poor so the whole effect was gloomy, which was rather how we felt about the whole experience.
The cottage was very expensive and poor value for money compared to the many other places we have rented at peak holiday times.
Reviewed by RosalindJul 2021
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"Lily Cottage was very tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean, had everything you could possibly need for a self catering break."
The welcome pack was amazing, the courtyard garden is a little sun trap. We were within walking distance to everything amazing selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as local tourist attractions. Carpark a few yards away and only £2 per day for 24hrs parking. Fabulous break away.
Reviewed by RachelJun 2021
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"The cottage was beautifully presented and in a lovely part of Rye."
My step son at 18 decided not to come on holiday in the end and tbh I think it was a wise move.
The cottage is very small and although fine for 3 adults any more and it would have been difficult.
The welcome pack was wonderful and the cottage was extremely clean and fresh.
Issues we were disappointed with was the back yard was very small and not particularly a place you wanted to spend much time. A few plants ir flowers may have helped.
The Internet was very slow and generally unusable. Albeit it wasn't a great problem.
What was a problem was the bathroom and particularly the bath layout.
A beautiful bathroom but totally inappropriate.
No lock on the bathroom door and the beautiful bath with central mixer taps with shower was most inconvenient.
Why the taps were in the centre so restricting any chance of a reasonable bath is beyond me looking at the layout.
It was nice to get home and have a nice shower last night tbh.
So in summary a beautifully presented cottage but it's not suitable for 6 people. And the bath area although classy is not user friendly.
Would I come back to Rye .. yes
Would I choose this cottage again... probably no.
Reviewed by ColinJun 2021
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"The Sykes blurb about cleaning is well overstated."
Property was ok , but not really clean.
The noise issues were understated, road traffic noise is excessive and drowns out the tv. The pub opposite is really busy and the noise stops at around 10.30.
Property walls were not soundproof. Noisy dog one side and screaming baby all night for 4 nights the other side.
The property was well located and well equipped.
Rye is a very pretty town with lots to see and do.
Good selection of pubs and restaurants but take care at the moment as many are fully booked.
Reviewed by DavidJun 2021
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"Really easy to get the keys, clear instructions were provided."
We loved the house in Rye and it was equipped to a very high standard , we will book again for another trip to Rye. We also found a JustPark car space around the corner which we booked for the week so even parking was easy!
Reviewed by MargaretMay 2021
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"Lily cottage makes for the perfect weekend getaway, close to all the lovely shops and pubs of Rye as well as windy walks by the sea."
The welcome hamper was the most generous we’ve ever had, the cottage itself was cosy and comfortable, and Kimberly the host was extra helpful. Five stars.
Reviewed by KellyApr 2021
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"Beautiful cosy cottage in a lovely location."
Beds extremely comfortable which is exactly what you need after spending all day walking so you wake up refreshed ready for another day. Plenty of very comfortable seating. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by JoannaOct 2020
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"Lovely cottage very well situated in the town and facilities."
Reviewed by ThomasAug 2020
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"The cottage is superbly located in the centre of this historic town allowing you the opportunity to sample the numerous restaurants,bars, micro breweries,without having to worry about taxis etc."
For the Ladies numerous shops
A proper paradise
Reviewed by DavidMar 2020
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"Lily Cottage is ideally located in Rye."
The cottage is very nicely decorated and is very comfortable.
Reviewed by LauraMar 2020
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"Perfect location and charming cottage."
We were a family of three and one small dog and it suited us wonderfully. Easy to park minutes away. Very comfy beds and we appreciated the small kindnesses of milk in the fridge and cake on the table. Rye is gorgeous and our hound loved the huge expanses of Camber Sands as did we!
Reviewed by JennyFeb 2020
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"Great cottage in a good location"
Reviewed by GavinFeb 2020
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"Lovely cozy comfortable cottage"
Reviewed by SueOct 2019
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"We had a great time, the cottage is in a good central location."
I think it would be slight ly cramped with six in it, & would need some extra equipment.
the important thing I'd like to share is the condition of the bathroom; the wooden loo seat doesn't raise, which means at some point it's going to get peed on! It also has a crack in it, which obviously makes it difficult to clean. some of the paint on loo seat is worn away. It's a vintage loo & doesn't really flush very efficiently. The wash basin surround is also water damaged with lots of peeling paint.
The rest of the cottage is really lovely, & the bathroom didn't spoil our stay, I just think the shabbiness of the chic doesn't really work, practically,or hygienically ,especially in a holiday let.
A new basin surround and modern loo, & the place would be perfect.
Id like to emphasise that we both thoroughly enjoyed our stay, I hope this feedback is helpful.
Michael & Lin Littlewood
Thank you very much for your comments. We have now replaced the whole toilet system and sink unit in the bathroom. We are glad that you had a lovely holiday in our cottage.
Thank you very much for all your comments. Property Owner
Reviewed by MichaelAug 2019
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"We had a great stay in Lily Cottage."
It was beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean and comfortable and very well equipped.
We found it a bit of a squeeze - as six adults - to sit together in the evening - due to the proportions of the downstairs living area, but the upstairs accommodation was great with three good sized bedrooms.
Lily Cottage is very well situated in Rye, which is a lovely little town with lots to do in the surrounding area.
We were very grateful for the welcome pack and little touches such as tea and coffee, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets etc.
Parking was not an issue as we were able to park in one of the town car parks which was less than a minutes walk away. There was always a space and it costs £2 for 24 hours.
Reviewed by JaneAug 2019
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"Central location and very comfortable well equipped cottage in a lovely town."
Reviewed by SerenaApr 2019
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"First class well presented and good facilities."
In the perfect location for a trip to Rye. Whole family including the dog very happy with it. Thanks to all concerned.
Reviewed by ChristopherApr 2019
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"Very easy booking process and straightforward app."
Lovely cottage in a great location. The welcome goodies are a nice touch - and having all the basics ie tea, coffee, milk, washing up liquid etc are practical and appreciated.
Reviewed by SallyDec 2018
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"Could have been more informative about parking facilities."
Very good local dog walks. Lots of dog friendly eating places and pubs. Very nice house but compact.
Reviewed by ColinOct 2018
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"Lovely stylish and immaculately clean cottage in a beautiful town."
Excellent heating system provided instant hot water and warmed the house really quickly. Great wifi and smart TV. Lovely sunny courtyard.Very central location means that the house is on a busy road and only has single glazing so you do hear noise outside which wasn't a problem for us You can park outside from 6pm to 8am which is handy for unloading. The market car park is a few minutes walk and costs £2 per 24 hours and works well other than overnight Wednesday and Thursday daytime when the market is on. We found street parking slightly further out of Rye for that. Although the house sleeps 6 the space downstairs would make it a squeeze with more than 4 people. The table seats 4 with 2 places at a breakfast bar and the living room has a three seater sofa and an armchair. We would definitely stay again if returning to Rye.
Reviewed by StellaOct 2018
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"Really easy to book and use app."
Cottage exceeded expectations - a lovely place to stay.
Reviewed by SallyJun 2018