Birch Cottage in Udimore near Rye | Must-See East Sussex Hot Tub Cottage

About Birch Cottage

Birch Cottage is a Grade II listed property in Rye, East Sussex. This historic home once belonged to Spike Milligan and sits in the heart of one of England's best-preserved medieval towns. The cottage sleeps six guests across three bedrooms.

Rye offers cobbled streets and independent shops. Camber Sands beach stretches just 4 miles away. The town hosts a general market on Thursdays and a farmers' market on Wednesdays. You can walk to Lamb House and Rye Castle Museum from the cottage.

The accommodation features three bedrooms sleeping six people. A private hot tub sits in the garden. The cottage includes a modern kitchen and comfortable living spaces. Garden doors open onto the outdoor area.

Rye Heritage Centre (0.3 miles, 2 minutes) and Ypres Tower (0.4 miles, 3 minutes) are walkable. Camber Sands (4 miles, 10 minutes) offers sandy beaches. Hastings (12 miles, 25 minutes) provides additional coastal attractions.

Birch Cottage suits families and couples wanting historic character with modern comfort. The location puts you in the centre of Rye's medieval streets with beach access nearby.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with electric fire
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
✓Smart tv, 2 x tv, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair and travel cot available on request
✓Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, barbecue and furniture
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.6 miles, pub 1.1 miles
✓Note: due to the waste unit at the cottage, bleach and antibacterial products must not be used, all products for cleaning are provided by the owner
✓Note: no unacceptable products to be disposed of in wc
✓Please note: a hot tub is being fitted in early august 2022

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Birch Cottage

Historic Spike Milligan Connection

The cottage was once home to comedian Spike Milligan, who is buried in nearby Winchelsea, adding fascinating history to your stay.

Private Hot Tub in Garden

Relax in your own hot tub after exploring Rye's cobbled streets and medieval attractions throughout the day.

Central Rye Location

Walk to shops, pubs, tearooms and museums from this Grade II listed cottage in the heart of historic Rye.

Camber Sands Beach Nearby

Drive just 10 minutes to reach the sandy expanses of Camber Sands, perfect for beach days and coastal walks.

Three Bedroom Accommodation

Sleeps six guests comfortably across three bedrooms, ideal for families or groups exploring East Sussex together.

Medieval Town Setting

Experience authentic medieval architecture and atmosphere in one of England's best-preserved historic towns with markets and independent shops.

Getting To Birch Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Birch Cottage by car, take the A259 into Rye town centre. The cottage is located in the historic heart of Rye with parking available at the property.

By Train

Rye railway station is approximately 0.8 miles from the cottage, about a 15-minute walk or short taxi ride. Direct trains run from London St Pancras and Ashford International.

Parking available at property

Rye station (0.8 miles)

Central Rye location, A259 access

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Rye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower

Distance: 0.4 miles

TN31 7HE

Lamb House

Distance: 0.3 miles

TN31 7ES

Camber Sands Beach

Distance: 4 miles

TN31 7RL

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Distance: 2 miles

TN31 7TU

Winchelsea Beach

Distance: 3.5 miles

TN36 4LR

Royal Military Canal Path

Distance: 1.5 miles

TN31 7NX

Rye Town Centre

Distance: 0.2 miles

TN31 7JE

Rye Farmers Market

Distance: 0.3 miles

TN31 7LA

Jempson's Supermarket

Distance: 0.6 miles

TN31 7DH

Hastings

Distance: 12 miles

TN34 1BA

Tenterden Town Station

Distance: 14 miles

TN30 6HE

Battle Abbey

Distance: 10 miles

TN33 0AD

Rye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower

Distance: 0.4 miles

TN31 7HE

Lamb House

Distance: 0.3 miles

TN31 7ES

Camber Sands Beach

Distance: 4 miles

TN31 7RL

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Distance: 2 miles

TN31 7TU

Winchelsea Beach

Distance: 3.5 miles

TN36 4LR

Royal Military Canal Path

Distance: 1.5 miles

TN31 7NX

Rye Town Centre

Distance: 0.2 miles

TN31 7JE

Rye Farmers Market

Distance: 0.3 miles

TN31 7LA

Jempson's Supermarket

Distance: 0.6 miles

TN31 7DH

Hastings

Distance: 12 miles

TN34 1BA

Tenterden Town Station

Distance: 14 miles

TN30 6HE

Battle Abbey

Distance: 10 miles

TN33 0AD

Is Birch Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children can explore Rye's medieval streets and cobbled lanes safely on foot. Camber Sands beach sits 10 minutes away with sandy shores for building castles and paddling. Rye Castle Museum offers interactive displays about local history. The town hosts markets on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Kids enjoy spotting historic buildings and visiting tearooms for treats after walks.

For Couples

The private hot tub provides romantic evenings under the stars after exploring Rye together. Walk hand-in-hand through medieval cobbled streets to independent shops and tearooms. Visit Lamb House and historic sites within minutes. Dine at Landgate Bistro or enjoy drinks at The Globe Inn. Camber Sands offers sunset beach walks just 10 minutes away.

Pet Friendly

Birch Cottage does not accept pets during your stay. The property is not suitable for dogs or other animals. If you need pet-friendly accommodation in Rye, you'll need to look for alternative properties in the area that welcome animals. The Grade II listed status and interior may be reasons for this restriction.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Birch Cottage

The Globe Inn Marsh

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN31 7NN

Landgate Bistro

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN31 7LH

The Union Inn

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN31 7JY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Birch Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Birch Cottage has a private hot tub in the garden. You can use it throughout your stay after days exploring Rye and the surrounding area.

Is it pet friendly?

No, Birch Cottage does not accept pets. The property is not suitable for dogs or other animals during your stay.

How many guests does Birch Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. It works well for families or groups wanting to explore historic Rye together.

Where is Birch Cottage located?

The cottage sits in the centre of Rye, East Sussex. You can walk to shops, museums and restaurants from the front door.

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is provided at Birch Cottage. You'll have space for your vehicle during your stay in Rye.

What is the nearest beach?

Camber Sands is 4 miles away, about 10 minutes by car. The beach offers sandy shores and coastal walks along the East Sussex coastline.

Can I book this with other properties?

Yes, you can book Birch Cottage together with reference 943713. Combined, the properties sleep up to 12 guests for larger group stays.

What are the house rules about cleaning products?

Due to the waste unit, you cannot use bleach or antibacterial products. The owner provides all necessary cleaning products for your stay.

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Birch Cottage Reviews

William

We loved our stay at Birch Cottage, Nina was really responsive in the build up to our stay, answering any questions we had which helped us be well prepared for our stay with 2 young children. We were positively surprised with the quality of welcome pack of snacks, food essentials, jams, teas, coffee, milk, orange juice and prosecco which set the tone for a great staycation throughout. The cottage is in a beautiful setting on the outskirts of Rye, and inside the cottage it's equally as lovely. The open plan kitchendinerliving, with modern and comfortable furniture, made for great socialising throughout our stay. The cottage was very clean and excellently appointed with all cookware, utensils etc. that we needed. Travelling with young children and 2 labradors, we felt details had been really well thought attended to. We were given a good quality baby crib and high chair, towels for the dogs and throws for the dogs to relax on the furniture whilst protecting it. It added that extra touch of comfort and ease for our stay, dogs and humans alike could settle in to Birch Cottage very quickly. The information book was also very detailed and it's clear that the owner has given time and thought into their recommendations for the local area. And to top it all off, we enjoyed the complimentary prosecco in the hot tub, watching a meteor shower in an extremely clear night sky, it was perfect!

Birch cottage really surpasses everything in the description, a fantastic welcome pack was provided in this fantastic holiday accomodation. The quality of the accomodation, the location, cleanliness and just everything about our holiday could not be bettered. Many thanks to our host for making Birch cottage available. We would give a 100 recomendation for anyone looking for a holiday near Rye on the South coast

A fantastic holiday cottage everthing top quality private with a lovely enclosed garden for our dog even a dog poo bin provided very impressed. Great welcome pack will certainly return thank you

A superbly equipped and comfortable cottage for our family if 4. An extremely generous welcome package on arrival bacon, milk, eggs, cereal, condiments, winelager. Lots of parking and privacy, easy to find. Great base to explore several local towns and east Sussex in general. Really no complaints. The hot tub is a luxurious and enjoyable feature, sky tv and coffee machine etc just mean you can really relax here. Large bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as functional open plan living space. Local amenities in Rye serve you well and the free parking at the nature reserve to explore the shingle beach is great for all and dog owners. Would highly recommend a stay here.

Elisabeth

We met the owner as we left. Just felt lighting in main room could be a bit brighter for reading and a full length mirror would be good.

Stephen

A beautiful cottage, with lovely views out over Rye to the sea. The cottage was equipped to a very high standard with a great welcome package.

A beautiful, well equipped and well appointed cottage. It is in a great location only minutes outside of Rye and close to many places of interest. A very comfortable stay for family and dog. Garden was well enclosed and the views were stunning. Plenty of outside seating and hot tub welcome after a days sightseeing. Very good welcome pack with lots of goodies. We would return gladly.

Birch Cottage is a lovely place to stay, very spacious, clean and wellequipped. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The welcome goodies were a bonus!

Lovely cottage with great welcome pack containing tasty treats. Comfy beds and enjoyed stargazing from the hot tub.

Robin George

It would be difficult to find anything negative to say about this holiday property. It is unusual for a holiday property to fully meet our expectations, but this one does. Our dogs love it and so do we. Only very minor comments are that we could not find an egg whisk in the kitchen and the grass was a bit long.

Wonderful property. Felt instantly relaxed when we got there. Hosts fantastic and there if you needed. Comfortable and clean. Loved the hot tub. Property is in a fantastic location.

Robin George

We really liked this cottage, it is an excellent location and the garden is very secure for the dogs. The owner is friendly and helpful.

Steven

Such a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Property itself had a really lovely modern interior with all the facilities you could possibly need. We loved the hot tub too! We spent early mornings in the garden enjoying the stunning views. The owners kindly left us a lovely welcome pack of bread, eggs, bacon & lots of other goodies. Lots of lovely places to visit nearby. Rye is a lovely town & Camber sands is a great beach. We are National Trust members & found lots of lovely properties & gardens nearby to visit. We would definitely recommend Birch Cottage as the perfect place to stay whilst exploring this beautiful part of the country.

Beautiful cottage, everything we needed for our stay, great welcome pack on arriving, so peaceful, garden was perfect, plenty of outside seating, totally enclosed and safe for our dog, had a wonderful week.

Louise

Home from home property, no problems or issues. As always another good Sykes cottage

We found the property as per brochure. a very restful week was had by all in the party. we look forward to a return visit in the future. many thanks.

Trevor

We loved everything about Birch cottage and Rye area. The accommodation is first class, everything we needed plus goodies nibbles and drinks for our arrival which were lovely. Thank you. Lovely private garden overlooking fields and enjoyed the hot tub in the garden. Very dog friendly, dog safe garden and poo bin in garden which many places overlook. It was a heat wave, the week we were there, so the only minus was unable to have a window open at night as all were garden doors. With normal weather this is probably not an issue. Rye is lovely, nice walks in the area and we did several NT visits. Thank you again.

The whole family had a fantastic time at Birch Cottage , it was easy to find in great surroundings. The owners are very nice and did not bother us all week but on hand if there was a problem. The highlight of the week was the HOT TUB which was used every day. Back next year. Thanks

Anthony

The cottage was very nice but the outside area wasnt, the grass hadnt been cut, the patio area needed sweeping and the weeds down the side area were enormous. It didnt spoil our stay, but the outlook could have been better.

We had a lovely time at Birch Cottage. We were very comfortable and loved the high standard of the decor and beautiful view from garden. Bit disappointed not to be able to walk dogs without getting in car though.

The cottage was perfect. Everything you could possible want. Great hosts, brilliant location, warm comfortable and very welcoming. Even our dog felt at home! Fantastic views and a lovely hot tub to relax in.

We couldn't fault Birch Cottage it has a real wow factor for design and comfort and the views across to Camber Castle and Winchelsea Beach are stunning. The owners were so friendly and always on hand to answer any questions or help with suggestions of where best to walk our dog etc. We have already booked to go back next May so I guess that says it all!!

We had a great stay! ! Birch Cottage is a modern, organised and well equipped property with a lovely view hot tub was a treat even on cooler days! The garden was very dog safe for our little one! Lots of places to visit, and always nice and cosy to come back to in the evenings.

Excellent little cottage with superb views. Welcome pack was very much appreciated and sitting in the hot tub as the sun goes down looking out towards the sea was perfect.

We absolutely loved staying in Birch cottage, so much so that we booked our next stay before leaving! Everything was so user friendly for staying with our dogs, and genuinely welcoming for them too. Secure garden as described , in fact so secure and quiet my nervous dog relaxed for the first time ever away from home. The property is beautifully appointed throughout for a comfortable stay for us humans too. Lovely welcome pack, and the view from the hot tub is stunning.

An outstanding property, with more comforts than you would have at home. Near to Rye for shopping, walks nearby, and the seaside.We enjoyed the wonderful location and views from the garden, and sitting in the hot tub! The owner Nina, was very kind and was on hand for any info we may have wanted. I will definitely tell friends and hope to be down ourselves again in warmer weather.

Birch Cottage was one of the loveliest cottages we have stayed in and definitely the most dog friendly everything was perfect and even better than we thought it was going to be from the pictures and description. The location was very peaceful with a distant sea view from the garden and the interior of the cottage was very spacious, well designed and beautifully decorated, equipped with everything that we needed. All in all a very relaxing enjoyable stay and would definitely recommend this property.

Very well presented and spacious accommodation. The owners have created a lovely place to stay with great attention to detail. Excellent bathrooms with large showers and baths. Modern open plan kitchendiningliving room with high ceilings giving a very spacious feel with lots of light. Extra nice touch was the food hamper on arrival with a bottle of wine and other goodies in the fridge!. The owners were very welcoming with some great advice on the local area.

The country house offers everything for a perfect holiday. The rooms are spacious and very tastefully and comfortably furnished. The equipment offers everything that is needed and much more. The beautiful garden with ist beautiful garden furnitures invites you to play and relax and from the whirlpool you have a wonderful view over the beautiful landscape to the sea. And the landlady is very welcoming and always available for questions about the apartment but also helpful if, for example, restaurant or excursion tips are needed. We have spent a wonderful family holiday at Birch Cottage.

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Birch Cottage, Udimore

About Birch Cottage

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Historic Spike Milligan Connection

Private Hot Tub in Garden

Central Rye Location

Camber Sands Beach Nearby

Three Bedroom Accommodation

Medieval Town Setting

Getting To Birch Cottage

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Birch Cottage Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Globe Inn Marsh

Landgate Bistro

The Union Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Birch Cottage Reviews