Saltcote Place

On arrival at Saltcote Place you are met by Paul who presents a magnificent country retreat. The house is tastefully presented and decorated with numerous well designed rooms and bedrooms. Each room was presented with comfortable furniture and wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Although we stayed out of season, the surrounding gardens were well kept and welcoming (perhaps in warmer times). Attention to detail and personal touches, along with a beautiful breakfast prepared by Alan, made a perfect stay. Located ideally for the town of Rye and the surrounding areas. A well recommended stay in a welcoming country house comforted by a warm welcome makes Saltcote Place a must stay.

Saltcote Place is a beautiful country house that is light and airy yet comfortable and welcoming. A great location just minutes walk away from The Globe pub (excellent service and great food) and the picturesque Rye town. As bird lovers we came to visit the Sussex Trust Reserve which is served by a free car park with toilets (donation if you so wish). The hosts Alan and Paul made us feel very welcome and are part of the Rye community and very knowledgeable and interesting people. Breakfast was delicious thank you Alan.

The most magical place. If you ever get a chance to stay, you must! Congratulations to Paul and Allan for creating such a beautiful house and home. Their level of service and attention to detail will leave you feeling so well-looked after. Heaven!

We really enjoyed our stay at Saltcote. Our room was enormous, with a lovely view and an equally enormous bathroom, both full of elaborate ornaments. The house (or rather mansion) is quiet and secluded, and only a 15 minute walk into Rye. We got a very friendly welcome including a glass of wine from Paul. We could choose from a wide variety of alcoholic beverages as a nightcap. It was then left outside our room on a silver tray. Breakfast was a highlight: fresh fruit, anything from many varieties and sizes of eggs benedict with homemade hollandaise to a full English, plus orange juice, buck's fizz or straight sparkling wine. Everything was beautifully presented. Paul and Alan are both very friendly, helpful and entertaining. Paul has a fund of stories. We stayed 3 nights and spent our 2 days exploring Rye and the interesting Lamb House, walking across Dungeness and visiting historic Winchelsea. There are some excellent restaurants in Rye. It was a wonderful break.

Our stay at Saltclose Place in Rye was an absolute delight. We were welcomed by Paul and Alan who were so helpful and attentive without being intrusive. The breakfasts were superb. We had some very interesting conversations with Paul, Alan and other guests around the breakfast table. The fizz to accompany the breakfasts was a big treat as were the personal-choice nightcaps. The house and gardens are amazing and the accommodation within the suite we occupied was just perfect, comfortable and quiet. We really appreciated Paul and Alan’s advice on places to visit and restaurants to dine in during the evenings. There is so much of interest to see in Rye and the surrounding area including the charming, cobbled streets and the fish market in the town. We could have gladly spent more than five days at Saltclose Place.

It's difficult to add more than the earlier comments express....it is an amazing experience staying at Saltcote Place. I think the boys, Paul and Alan have drawn on their huge experience to deliver a stay like no other. You are at most one of three room guests, out of a period Queen Anne residence with forty two rooms. From the moment you arrive you are treated as their most important guest; they preempt everything that contributes to you having the best experience of your travelling/exploring life. Greeting: we had an enthusiastic tour of their Queen Anne residence and a drink to welcome us to their home...stunning. The room: Super comfortable with tasteful furnishings, fresh fruit and a supply of morning drinks. Breakfast: Set in a period designed kitchen with classical features. The menu and table would have graced the Ritz. Each day we enjoyed bubbles to start the 'event'....this was a social occasion and a chance to mix with other guests. I defy anybody to suggest anything not on their hot/cold menu. It was like flying Premium Class. Touches: Somebody once said "You remember the steak (fillet) after you've forgotten the flight"; this is the essence of Saltcote....the decanters of whisky and brandy waiting outside your room in the evening...the touches at breakfast....the enthusiastic insights, suggestions, recommendations and phonecalls that make your stay special. I suppose their previous guest list endorses everything described above, but that conversation awaits you should you decide on staying. If you're looking for bowing and scraping, spas, bling, helipads and butlers standing motionless in the corners of your room...you won't get it, and this isn't for you. Many thanks to Paul and Alan for one of those experiences that remind you that selfless and generous hospitality is alive and well...mixed in with humour and memorable moments...Bernie and Sue I