Large holiday homes in Rye to complete your group trip
Perched atop a hill with beautiful views across Romney Marsh and the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve sits the idyllic town of Rye.
This pretty East Sussex town is situated just a few miles from the coast and makes the perfect destination for any group trip, whatever the occasion.
If you're looking to get away with your favourite people, whether it's for a special occasion, a family holiday, or a trip with your closest friends, our large houses to rent in Rye provide the ideal base for exploring this stunning town and its surrounding areas.
From gorgeous ancient lodges with wide gardens to sprawling castles complete with turrets and private grounds, explore our range of big cottages in Rye and start planning your group trip today.
Why choose Rye for your holiday?
There's so much to love about the magical town of Rye. From its picturesque cobblestone streets, Tudor-timber buildings and fairytale atmosphere, a trip to Rye promises memories to be treasured for a lifetime.
Nestled between the green rolling hills of the South Downs and the English Channel, Rye started its life as a port town brimming with ships, smugglers and shanties. The estuary gradually silted up and the town now sits on a hilltop two miles from the coast. Despite this, Rye maintains its charming seaside feel.
Landgate is an ancient stone gate that was one of the four only connections to the mainland when Rye was an island. It makes the perfect start to exploring this storybook town.
The town is centred around cobbled streets, higgledy-piggledy houses and shops, antique stores, bookshops, medieval inns, restaurants and tempting cafes. You'll want to spend your days just wandering around the town snapping photos and popping into the shops and eateries (especially the fairytale Mermaid Street), but there is so much more to discover in Rye.
The main street leads to the Mint area and rolls down towards the quay. You'll find plenty of pubs, inns and restaurants as well as some lovely arts and crafts shops. The area is packed with quaint historic cottages and you can enjoy a scenic 3-mile walk down to Rye Harbour and the impressive nature reserve.
Rye Castle Museum is a great attraction to learn more about the history of the area. The museum is housed in Ypres Tower and here you can see the smuggler's signalling lamp from Rye's history as a prime spot for smuggling. You can climb the tower for some incredible views and see exhibits from Rye's past, as well as some prisoner cells.
For more breathtaking views and history, climb to the top of the bell tower in St. Mary's Church, a 12th-century parish church. Make sure you pop into Rye Heritage Centre and discover 750 years of Rye history. You'll be guided through medieval Rye's cobbled streets and secret passages as you learn about the town's unique past.
Rye is awash with events that take place throughout the year. Rye Bay Scallop Week in February, the Rye Society of Artist's Summer Exhibition and Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival in August, the Rye Arts Festival in September and the brilliant Rye Bonfire in November are all worth experiencing.
Another reason Rye makes such a brilliant holiday spot is you can walk everywhere within the town. It also makes a lovely base to explore the surrounding countryside, towns and villages, such as Winchelsea, Pett, Rye Harbour and Hastings. For an epic beach day, head to the glorious dunes of Camber Sands or explore the shingle beaches of Dungeness.
Group accommodation in Rye to suit everyone
Whether you and your crew are looking for a chilled-out beach break in Camber Sands, a relaxed rural retreat in the East Sussex countryside, or an exciting staycation in one of England's most charming small towns, you'll find the group accommodation in Rye to make your holiday one to remember.
Spacious lounges, big kitchens to make meals together, plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone, private gardens to relax and play and even fantastic amenities such as swimming pools, hot tubs, and snooker rooms. These are just a few of the many features you'll find in some of our big cottages in Rye.
Whatever requirements you have for your trip, just let us know and we can help pick the perfect holiday home that everyone in your party will love.
Why book with Big Cottages?
At Big Cottages, we love the adorable town of Rye and have made it our mission to scour this glorious part of East Sussex to find the very best large holiday homes so you and your favourite people can have the holiday you deserve.
Group accommodation and big cottages means bringing everyone together and making memories. With our selection of carefully chosen properties, you'll find the perfect cottage that ticks all the right boxes.