Worth getting out of bed for
Strand Quay has plenty of antique shops to keep bargain-browsers busy. Across the street from the Gallivant is Camber Sands beach, a dune-studded shore with long grass and golden sand. Learn to kite-surf, windsurf, horse ride and fish; the hotel can help with equipment hire. Ramblers can ramble along the High Weald Landscape Trail and 1066 walk (www.highweald.org), which both start at Rye.
Local restaurants
A good gastropub is never far away in these parts: try pot-roast pheasant at The Globe Inn (+44 (0)1797 223381) on Military Road, or rack of Romney Marsh lamb at Ypres Castle Inn (+44 (0)1797 223248) on Gun Gardens. Head up to the restaurant at The George In Rye (+44 (0)1797 222114) for a cosy afternoon tea by the fire or Mediterranean-inspired dishes in the brasserie. The Linen Fold at the Mermaid Inn (+44 (0)1797 223065) dates from the 12th century, and is where to go for some olde-world charm. Further afield, but worth the half-hour or so drive, The Curlew (+44 (0)1580 861394) in Bodiam serves fine-dining fare, such as mallard with beetroot, black cabbage and blood orange, and pork with fennel gratin.
Local cafés
Calorie-packed cream cakes and great coffee await at Fletchers House (+44 (0)1797 222227) on Lion Street and Apothecary (+44 (0)1797 229157) on East Street.
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