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Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5

This attractive Georgian house, once the doctor's surgery, is delightfully situated in the cobbled High Street of the picturesque medieval town of Rye, and enjoys far reaching views across the Romney Marshes to the sea from its rear garden. It offers accommodation arranged over five floors, with a family room on the lower ground floor, as well as a first floor sitting room, giving plenty of room for larger groups. Tastefully renovated, it boasts wood floors, an open fireplace and a four-poster bed in the master bedroom, while outside is a wooden deck, built-in barbecue, outdoor games area in a terraced landscaped garden. Rye is a lovely old town, once attached to the Cinque Ports and a notorious smuggling base, but now 3 miles inland from the sea. There is a maze of streets with charming timbered, weather boarded and 18th-century houses, including Lamb House (NT) where Henry James lived. Surrounding the property are restaurants, tea houses, inns and antique shops, making this a fascinating location, with all amenities on the doorstep, so ideal for a holiday at any time of year. Less than 3 miles away is the long stretch of sand and dunes at Camber, the pebble beach at Winchelsea, and Rye's yachting harbour, and excellent walking, boating and fishing trips are all available locally. The town makes a splendid base for visiting the many castles and historic houses in the area, including Bodiam Castle, Great Dixter with its famous gardens, and Smallhythe Place (NT), all nearby. Within an hour's drive are Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury and Eastbourne, while Ashford is only 20 minutes, offering day trips to Paris and Brussels by Eurostar. Lower ground floor: Family room with additional TV, video, DVD and stone floors. Bathroom/W.C. with large shower cubicle. Utility. Ground floor: Panelled dining-room with wooden floor. Well-equipped modern fitted kitchen with electric range. Stairs to first floor: Living room with open fire, window seat and wooden floor. Twin-bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. Second floor: Double bedroom with four-poster bed. Double bedroom. Separate W.C. Third floor: Twin-bedded room. Double bedroom with 4ft bed. Bathroom/W.C. *Elec and full gas CH incl *Open fire - coal avail locally *Public car park 60 yds *Shops 10 yds *Two TVs *Two videos (small library) *Two DVDs *Radio/cassette/CD *Payphone *Auto wm/tumble dryer *M/wave *D/washer *Freezer *Terraced garden on three levels (steep open-tread steps) with enclosed decking, patios, built-in barbecue and outdoor chess board *Duvets with linen and towels

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