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Breaks in Sussex and Kent

Our bed and breakfast is superbly located to take advantage of a myriad of attractions in both Kent and Sussex!

Most of the tourist attractions listed below are within easy travelling distance and it means that you can stay at our bed and breakfast accommodation in the historic town of Rye whilst enjoying the benefits of all that Sussex ( Both East & West Sussex) and Kent have to offer.

EAST SUSSEX

There are walkers and there are walkers, separated by a sliding scale from long distance hiker to once round the park dog walker.  It’s the same with cyclists and horse-riders. The ‘committed enthusiast’ is only distinguishable from the ‘keen but once in a blue moon amateur’ when they venture into the great outdoors.

We are very happy to accommodate walkers at our bed and breakfast accommodation located in East Sussex.

If you’re with a mixed ability family or group of friends a little planning ensures maximum walking enjoyment. Following a marked route? You’ll see which paths are tougher, longer and steeper so you can seek or avoid them. Take responsibility for scheduling pit stops at the many wonderful Sussex pubs and cafes en route.

Open your eyes to the sights, sounds and smells of a woodland trail, a country lane shaded by overhanging trees, the movement of shingle on the beach. Challenge yourself with part of, or all of, the South Downs Way, the High Weald Landscape Trail, the Wey-South Path, the 1066 Country walk or the Cuckoo Trail.

There are hundreds of walking, cycling and horse-riding routes available to explore across Sussex.

From the coast to the countryside, seaside resorts to historic towns and picture-perfect villages, Sussex is chock-full of things to do and see

On the coast, sample the enduring charms of the classic English seaside, hunt out secluded bays and unspoilt sand dunes, and visit lively ports and marinas.

Get out and about in the countryside, walking on the South Downs, through bluebell woods and ancient royal forests, or be inspired by exotic plantings and old-fashioned roses in the glorious gardens of the Sussex Weald. Look out for birds and other wildlife in the nature reserves and country parks dotting the county.    For a fun day out for all the family why not visit Earnley Butterflies and Gardens near Chichester, you will experience 3 attractions in 1!

Visit places where history was made: the site of the Battle of Hastings, fairytale, and Newhaven Fort. Historic houses include magnificent mansions and arts & crafts showpieces, Elizabethan manors and Modernist icons, and the homes of famous writers including Rudyard Kipling and Virginia Woolf.

And if a spot of retail therapy is needed, Sussex offers everything from top department stores and all your favourite chains to the quirky, unusual and one-off shops that make shopping such a pleasure here.

Sussex has long been a magnet for artists of all kinds, and the arts play a major role in life here, with dozens of small galleries and artist’s studios all over the county. Top notch galleries include Pallant House, which showcases the best collection of 20th century art outside the capital, while Eastbourne’s Towner Art Gallery re-opens in Spring 2008 in a purpose-built, £8.5m modern building. 

KENT

Step deeper into England's history!

Where does the ‘Key to England' unlock centuries of enthralling history? Where can you discover more castles and historic houses than in any other region? Take a fresh look at Kent, England's oldest county, and get in touch with thousands of years of heritage.

We can't promise that our bed and breakfast or B&B as some would call it is like a castle but the Rye Windmill is certainly full of character and interest.

Start your historical journey at Ightham Mote. This moated medieval manor has features spanning many centuries. A short distance away is Knole, here you can bring dreams of grand living alive in one of England's great treasure houses.

Walk in the footsteps of the Tudors through the real-life settings of the dramatic love intrigues of King Henry VIII. 2009 is the year of the 500th anniversary of his coronation as King and Kent will be celebrating in style.

At Hever Castle discover how Anne Boleyn spent her childhood and find many artefacts unfolding her infamous romance with the King. Rising from a lake in 500 acres of parkland, Leeds Castle is the epitome of elegance and a treasure house of furnishings, paintings and antiques dating back centuries.

Deal Castle was one sturdy link in the chain of coastal fortresses built by order of Henry VIII, who feared invasion from France. A little further along the coast is Walmer Castle & Gardens. Find out how this Tudor fort transformed into the elegant residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

Dover Castle, the ‘Key to England', by "unlocking" the castle hostile forces believed they could push open the door to the rest of the country. Today you can unlock the compelling WW2 world of the Secret Wartime Tunnels, where the evacuation of Dunkirk was masterminded.

Canterbury is one of England's oldest cities with a continuous history. The story of its sublime World Heritage Site - the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church - begins in AD 597 when St Augustine came to reintroduce Christianity to southern England.

Immerse yourself in the military might of Rochester Castle, among the best-preserved and finest examples of Norman building in the country. Then experience the peaceful atmosphere of England's second-oldest cathedral - Rochester Cathedral.

We best know Sir Winston Churchill from his public oratory, urging ‘Victory at all costs'. But what was he like in private? Get some unexpected insights into his personality at Chartwell Churchill's country retreat.