Rye
Where to Stay
9 places to stay: from harbour-view rooms to cosy B&Bs
Whether you’re after a luxury hotel, a welcoming guesthouse, or a cosy bed and breakfast, Rye has accommodation to suit every budget and style. Most places are within easy reach of the main attractions and the centre of town.
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Hotels
The George in Rye
98 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JT
A restored Georgian coaching inn on the High Street, reopened in 2022, with 41 rooms and the George Grill restaurant.
The Hope Anchor Hotel
Watchbell Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HA
A c.1750 hotel on Watchbell Street with harbour views and smuggling-era local lore. 13 rooms plus small apartments.
B&Bs
Jeake's House
Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7ET
A 17th-century B&B on Mermaid Street with individually themed rooms and a long-running breakfast menu. New owners since Feb 2025, same format.
Whitehouse Rye
24 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JF
A 6-room B&B above an all-day café and bakery on the High Street, formerly known as White Vine House.
Rye Windmill B&B
Off Ferry Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7DW
A converted smock windmill B&B on the River Tillingham, with two suites inside the tower itself. Walking distance from the station.
Old Borough Arms
The Strand, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7DB
A family-run guesthouse at the foot of Mermaid Street with an on-site café, a lower-key alternative to Rye's grander inns.
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