1 / 17Canal Cottage - Rye
Rye, Sussex
A light, bright cottage for four overlooking the River Rother in Rye, with a fully enclosed garden, a gate onto the Saxon Shore Way and one dog welcome.
At the far end of the garden at Canal Cottage, a gate opens straight onto the Saxon Shore Way, with views over the River Rother, so the dog's walk begins right there. Up to four guests and a dog can stay at this dog friendly cottage above the river, and the centre of Rye is only 500 metres away.
A spacious hallway takes the shoes and the buckets and spades, and beyond it the lounge and diner share one wonderfully light and bright room, with fantastic artwork on the walls, a comfortable armchair and a Smart TV. From the dining table there is a view of the garden, with patio doors beside it opening onto the patio. Dogs are allowed on the ground floor only, and this is the room the dog will make its own, with the garden in full view.
Sleeping is upstairs, where king-size and twin rooms alike gaze out across the River Rother. Outside, the patio has a table and chairs, a few steps lead down to the lawn and a shed for storing bikes, and the whole garden is fully enclosed. Evenings belong out there: supper on the patio, the river beyond the gate, and a contented dog sprawled across the lawn after the day's miles.
Head along the river path to the harbour to watch the fishing boats come and go, or follow the canal path all the way to the coastal town of Hythe, joining footpaths that criss-cross the Kent and Sussex countryside; the dog will want to do both. Rye itself has restaurants, art galleries and many independent shops for an afternoon stroll, and the sandy beach at Camber Sands is a short drive away.
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from £622 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Fully enclosed garden with patio seating | Storage for bikes | Unrestricted roadside parking outside the property (subject to availability) | Beach 3
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £622 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Wifi
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Canal Cottage - Rye from £622 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Canal Cottage - Rye dog friendly?
Yes, Canal Cottage welcomes one dog. The cottage has a fully enclosed garden at the back, and dogs have the run of the ground floor and that outdoor space together — the two areas work as one, which makes life straightforward in practice.
Are dogs allowed at Canal Cottage - Rye year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. What is clear is that the setup — enclosed garden, ground floor access — is designed with a dog as a permanent part of the arrangement rather than an afterthought.
What should I know before visiting Canal Cottage - Rye with my dog?
Dogs are welcome downstairs only — the bedrooms upstairs are off limits, and the owners are upfront about this, so there's no ambiguity on arrival. Only one dog is permitted, and the garden is fully enclosed with patio seating, giving your dog a secure outdoor space. The surrounding area offers good walking too: a flat path runs along the riverbank where the Rother, Brede and Tillingham meet below the town, and the marsh beyond stretches out as far as you'd want to go.
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Canal Cottage - Rye from £622 for 7 nights
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