The place to Eat, Drink, Be & Sleep

I not too long ago spent the weekend in Rye with my mother and father and toddler son. We had an excellent few days enjoyable on this charming city, and pootling round making an attempt a number of the finest locations to eat and drink. We additionally stayed in one of many coolest Airbnbs I’ve ever seen – have a look…

In case you’re after a weekend getaway that’s each quaint and filled with character, you’ll be able to’t go mistaken with a visit to Rye. Guests flock to Rye for boutique procuring, olde cobbled streets and fairly village scenes with half timbered homes. It’s simply so fairly!

In addition to having numerous issues to see, there are additionally numerous issues to do in Rye.

Right here’s what my mother and father, my two 12 months outdated son, and I, obtained as much as on a weekend in Rye to assist encourage your future weekend in East Sussex.

Weekend in Rye Itinerary

What to do in Rye for two days of enjoyable. The place to eat, drink, be & sleep.

Friday afternoon / night in Rye

We arrived in Rye after the 2-3 hour drive from Portsmouth, and parked at The Strand automobile park, strategically chosen to be close to The Mermaid Avenue Cafe for a celebratory ice cream. You’ll be able to benefit from the cafe downstairs and outdoors right here, or the restaurant and licensed bar upstairs.

Simply by The Strand Automotive Park you’ll see the second hand outlets within the Outdated Grain Shops. Talullah Rose and Halcyon Days have been two of my faves – providing every kind of issues I couldn’t have a look at correctly as my consideration was absolutely on my enthusiastic toddler.

When you’ve exhausted them, you’ll be able to wander up the cobbled avenue a couple of minutes to get to The Mermaid Inn. This is without doubt one of the oldest pubs within the UK, and an important cease in Rye. Final time I visited we simply loved the foliage exterior, however it was too chilly and wintry for that – so in we went for a glass of home wine by the hearth.

This was an effective way to settle in to our weekend in Rye, with seat by the window watching the Rye vacationers go by. Assume I made it into fairly a number of pictures that day!

Come 4 o’clock and we have been able to examine into our airbnb, just some minutes drive away. It was a cautious and cautious stroll down the cobbled avenue again to the automobile, however a enjoyable one admiring the homes alongside the way in which. We notably loved the home names ‘The Home With the Bench’ and ‘The Home Reverse’ (The Mermaid Inn).

Rye dinner at The Globe Inn Marsh

Just some minutes stroll from our airbnb, was The Globe Inn Marsh. One of the-loved and highly-rated pubs in Rye. I booked us a desk for the primary night time, though they do maintain some tables for stroll ins.

Such a fantastic pub…

After some deliberation, given the chairs and tables have been all totally different, we selected our seat within the nook. Nice, as a result of it had a partition which gave my toddler son a form of barrier that he knew to not cross, and stored his noise in!

So first, cocktails, then an incredible seafood, fish and chorizo stew for me, and fish and chips for Reggie. Mum had scallops and beetroot salad, and pop had the Catch of the Day (seabass).

We cherished the vibe of The Globe Inn Marsh, in truth, a lot so, we went again once more the following day. It was simply really easy from our airbnb on a chilly and moist weekend. All of us cherished it, so why not?!

The subsequent night time dad and I had beef burgers, and mum and Reggie each had the kiddie fish and chips. With a carafe of wine to scrub it down with, we have been all blissful!

Night in Rye

The Globe Inn does do reside music nights, so examine the listings on your date. However, in order for you some night leisure, I’d recommend The Grapevine Champagne and Jazz Bar within the centre of Rye. They’ve loads of choice to drink from, and reside music 5 nights per week.

Saturday morning in Rye

Take a leisurely stroll by means of the historic quarter. Anticipate slender cobbled streets, half-timbered homes, and cosy little outlets – it’s like stepping right into a storybook!

The place to go for brunch in Rye

The Fig is without doubt one of the hottest breakfast spots in Rye. The beautiful employees assist to create a heat and welcoming environment, and there’s an incredible menu that includes vary of breakfast choices.

I went for the shakshuka, which was very filling and very tasty. The feta added creaminess, the peppers and onions the flavour, the chorizo a smokey depth and the bread a enjoyable option to scoop all of it up. The eggs have been cooked completely too.

I ordered Reggie the banana waffles, and gawwwd they have been good. So fluffy. I’d by no means order this myself as waffles are (often) at all times disappointing. Not these. He’s a fortunate boy!

Visiting The Fig was a very pretty expertise, and it places you proper within the centre of Rye. It wasn’t low cost, however the very best meals often isn’t!

Saturday afternoon in Rye

We had just a little wander right down to the lookout level close to The Fig, the place we tried to function the telescope, with little success. We wandered again previous the boutique outlets, with just a little go to to the library for Reggie to run round and trigger havoc.

Listed below are a number of the finest issues to do in Rye on a weekend, though we pootled again to our airbnb. I’ve executed all of this stuff on earlier visits…

Rye Fortress Museum

The Rye Fortress Museum is housed throughout the Ypres Tower. Benefit from the reveals showcasing Rye’s fascinating historical past. Climb to the highest of the tower for a shocking panorama of the city and its environment.

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

With its picturesque trails and plentiful wildlife, you’ll really feel a world away from the hustle and bustle on the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Take within the sights, maintain an eye fixed out for uncommon chicken species, and let the soothing sounds of nature wash over you.

Camber Fortress

Go to the majestic ruins of Camber Fortress. Take a leisurely stroll by means of the countryside, embracing the tranquility as you admire the fort’s sturdy construction. It’s the right spot for a picnic, so pack some goodies and benefit from the serenity of this historic gem.

Lamb Home

Lamb Home is the right place to go to to know extra in regards to the literary significance of Rye. Each Henry James and E. F. Benson lived right here – don’t know who they’re? You quickly will! Even if you happen to’re not notably interested by them, there’s a good looking home and backyard to look spherical.

Extra procuring in Rye

Rye has a number of the coolest boutique procuring on the south east coast. Simply purpose for the Excessive Avenue, Market Avenue and Lion Avenue to benefit from the eclectic choices of the impartial outlets.

Pop into way of life store Sailors for its seashell-infused soaps, domestically made artisan chocolate and oyster shell candles. Rye Pottery sells ornamental ceramics and is finest identified for its hand painted animals – decide up a singular piece whilst you’re right here!

To search out one thing actually particular take a look at Ethel Loves Me or Neglect Me Not, each are nice spots for presents.

Knoops

In case you’re a fan of scorching chocolate, Knoops is a must-visit. This cosy cafe on Lion Avenue is famend for its intensive collection of connoisseur scorching chocolate. Nonetheless, in addition they serve a tasty breakfast menu to gas your day. Take pleasure in a stack of fluffy pancakes, a hearty bacon sandwich, or their well-known avocado and feta smash on sourdough toast. However please, get the new chocolate!

Greatest place for dinner in Rye

As I stated above, we really simply went again to The Globe Inn Marsh for our second dinner. Could sound a bit mad, and I don’t suppose I’ve ever executed that earlier than, however it was really easy and shut, and we loved it a lot, we simply thought – why not?

If you wish to solid your Rye web a bit additional, how about considered one of these for dinner in your weekend in Rye?

1. Webbe’s at The Fish Café: This restaurant affords an outstanding eating expertise with a deal with contemporary seafood dishes ready with domestically sourced substances.
2. The George in Rye: In case you’re in search of a extra upscale eating expertise, The George in Rye affords fashionable British delicacies in a refined setting. The menu options seasonal dishes crafted from high-quality, domestically sourced produce. It’s proper close to The Fig on one of many foremost streets on the town. In case you can, pop in for afternoon tea!
3. Hoof: In case you’re within the temper for steak, Hoof is the place to go. This steakhouse affords a collection of high-quality cuts cooked to perfection, together with a wide range of sides and sauces to enrich your meal. Additionally, the burgers and Freakshakes are epic!

Or, how a few takeaway fish and chips to eat at your airbnb? Marino’s Fish Bar is the place to go if you happen to fancy this deal with finest loved by the coast.

Sunday morning in Rye

Breakfast in Rye

You could possibly deal with your self to a scrumptious breakfast at considered one of Rye’s charming cafes.

Cobbles Tea Room: Tucked away on West Avenue, Cobbles Tea Room is a pleasant little gem serving up a standard English breakfast with a smile and classic decor.

The Runcible Spoon: An enthralling cafe that prides itself on its selfmade and domestically sourced substances. Their breakfast menu showcases a spread of scrumptious choices, from basic cooked breakfasts to delicious vegetarian dishes.

Or, you might go to Tillingham Vineyard – only a ten-minute drive away.

Tillingham Vineyard

Seeing as we have been in East Sussex – an space of England identified for its vineyards – I wished to go to one!

After all I’ve at all times obtained the toddler to consider, so wine excursions have been out of the query. And Ben wasn’t with us, so I needed to drive. So, breakfast at a winery appeared like the right compromise.

I messaged Tillingham Vineyard on Instagram they usually booked us in.

It was a beautiful expertise. The views from the breakfast room throughout the vineyards have been fab, our waiter was fantastic, the meals was nice, and Reggie had the liberty to discover as there was a lot house up there. I cherished what they’d executed with the place, and the decor was fab.

You could possibly style the standard within the Full English, and the jammy sourdough, and the espresso was fairly particular too. All in all we had a stunning expertise at Tillingham, and I’d love to return to style the wine subsequent time.

Unsure what I used to be pondering in not shopping for a bottle!

Sundays close to Rye: Camber Sands Seashore

If it’s a sunny day, hit the seaside. Make your option to Camber Sands, it’s a fantastically expansive shoreline with golden sand dunes. Take a look at all that house!

You’ll be able to have a nice UK day trip right here. Embrace the coastal vibes with a leisurely stroll alongside the shore, problem the wind with a kite-flying session, or just bask within the solar’s heat embrace. In case you’re feeling adventurous, attempt your hand at some water sports activities for an additional adrenaline rush.

Or, simply sit, admire and revel in.

The place to remain in Rye: The River Home

We stayed at this 70s impressed airbnb a few 10-minute stroll from the Excessive Avenue. It additionally had parking for 3 automobiles, so our two match on simply.

There have been 3 bedrooms at The River Home, all uniquely adorned. Reggie and I selected the rainbow one – primarily as a result of the mattress was towards the wall in that room – but additionally, as a result of we love rainbows. It was so enjoyable to see the enjoyment on his face everytime he noticed it.

There have been two different bedrooms with double beds and nice views throughout the fields behind the home. There was a additionally a giant toilet with two sinks (no bathtub – washed the toddler within the kitchen sink), and a separate rest room downstairs.

We had a fantastic kitchen and lounge to loosen up in, making it troublesome to exit once more on the Saturday afternoon. We hadn’t seen one another for some time so we simply loved a bottle of Champagne on the couch, and within the backyard. We have been there in February however the backyard can be a beautiful house to loosen up in come summer season.

It was the right location!

Weekend in Rye

In case you’re in search of someplace with a wealthy historical past, lovely surrounding countryside and a thriving city centre, then Rye is a good place on your weekend journey. The vintage outlets, the historic pubs, and the final vibe of the city simply makes for a fantastic getaway.

As you’ve learn, there are some nice native eating places in rye and its only a quick stroll to the delights of Strand Quay and the Rye Heritage Centre.

Rye Station is true within the centre of city, for anybody eager to discover by public transport, or it’s only a quick drive to some nice native points of interest to go well with all ages (together with a sandy seaside and wine tasting). Rye is without doubt one of the best-preserved medieval cities, and I’d undoubtedly advocate it on your subsequent weekend break!