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The Hope Anchor, Rye

Watch Bell Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HA

This mid-18th century former inn offers a unique range of accommodation, arresting views and a strong sense of history. Built around 1750 for local sailors and ship builders, the building is thought to have once sheltered the Tenterden gang, who used its many secret passages for smuggling. Whilst these have long since been sealed, The Hope Anchor retains an historic atmosphere. Relax beside a log fire in traditional snug bar, and spend your nights in a choice of fascinating rooms, including those with 4-poster beds and a even a separate 200 year old cottage. The hotel is a 3-star AA rated hotel and has an RAC food dining award. Please note that over bank holidays minimum stays are applied. Please search for 2 night stays across the following dates: 21st-24th March, 2nd-5th May, 23rd - 26th May, 22nd-25th August. Please search for 3 night stays across the following dates: 24th,25th,26th December.

The Hope Anchor, as its name suggests, was built primarily as a watering hole for the sailors and ship builders of Rye, which was still surrounded by the sea up until the late 18th century. The frequent haunt of the Tenterden gang of smugglers, pistol fights were common in the area - legend has it that the gang returned here victorious after famously outgunning their feared Hawkhurst rivals. Whilst things are now a little more sedate, The Hope Anchor retains a sense of its past and its traditional bar is still popular with the locals. The hotel itself has fantastic views of the stunning countryside, marshes and sea. Breakfast is included in the room rate and cooked to order. You can choose from either Full English or vegetarian options, as well as a variety of fruits, cereals, croissants and locally produced preserves.

Flackley Ash Hotel, Rye

Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YH

Flackley Ash is a delightful Georgian country house nestling in the Sussex countryside near the historic town of Rye. Set in beautiful woodland, this is the perfect place to relax. Owned by the Betteridge family, Flackley Ash offers a warm, friendly atmosphere, sensibly priced fine wines and an award-winning candle-lit restaurant. The hotel boasts an indoor swimming pool, new hydro-pool, saunas, steam room and gym. Be pampered in the beauty rooms which offer treatments from manicures to aromatherapy massage. Please book these before your arrival. All 45 bedrooms are individually furnished and are equipped with every modern facility. Choose from delightful rooms in the main house or modern rooms overlooking the gardens or Sussex farmland, including some with private patios.

Rye Lodge Hotel, Rye

Hilders Cliff, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LD

Staying at Rye Lodge is always an enjoyable experience at any time of the year. The surroundings are elegant, the atmosphere relaxed - and the service second to none! The hotel occupies what many feel is the finest location in this lovely Ancient Town of the Cinque Ports. Perched on the East Cliff with panoramic views across the Estuary and the Romney Marshes, yet close to the High Street with its quaint old shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants and within 'a stones throw' of the Landgate, an ancient monument built in 1326 as the Entrance to the town and still standing to this day but a few steps from Rye Lodge. Virtually the whole town within the Citadel is a conservation area designated as of historical interest. Rye is one hour by car from Dover and Canterbury. London is just one and a half hours away.

The Venetian Leisure Centre opened in 2000. Rye Lodge Hotel is the only hotel in the town which has its own leisure centre. Facilities include: heated indoor swimming pool, aromatherapy steam cabinet, sauna, spa bath and exercise cycle. All the facilities in the Venetian Leisure Centre are free of charge and are for the exclusive use of guests staying at Rye Lodge Hotel.

The George In Rye, Rye

98 High St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JT

This luxury, stylish hideaway is located in the centre of Rye and offers elegant, well-designed rooms, local wines and a restaurant menu infused with Mediterranean zest. The George presents a comfortable blend of old and new, creating an atmosphere which is relaxed, informal and individual. Dating from 1575, it has an enviable heritage, and even an original Georgian ballroom used for lavish weddings and banquets. The main focus of the bedrooms is comfort and style, each being individually designed with its own fabrics, colour scheme and bespoke furniture. Indulge yourself with the marble-top baths with chrome power showers and Aveda products.