Hotels 1 to 6 in Rye, East Sussex

The George In Rye - 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.

Mermaid Inn - One of England's oldest and loveliest inns, with Norman cellars dating from 1156, the Mermaid, rebuilt in 1420, offers tradition and charm in abundance. A jewel in the crown of Rye, the inn has a wide range of accommodation including rooms with four-poster beds and fascinating secret passages. The lounge bar boasts of one of the largest open log fireplaces in the country. The AA Rosette restaurant offers fine British and French cuisine and the head chef is proud to use only the freshest of local ingredients. For many years The Mermaid has been frequented by artists from the stage and screen: Charlie Chaplin, Pierce Brosnan, Andy Garcia and Johnny Depp to name a few. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Prince Edward have also visited. Painters from all over the world have spent many a happy hour with brush in hand, capturing the rare character of this beautiful inn.

Flackley Ash Hotel Restaurant and Spa - 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.

The Hope Anchor - 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 Ship Inn - In the centre of the small, charming town of Rye, the Ship is a modern take on the traditional English inn - a cosy pub, rich in original character, with simple, comfortable en suite rooms above. Originally built in 1592, the Ship Inn is full of beautiful, historic features, including ancient wood beams and original wooden floors. In the heart of the town, at the foot of Mermaid Street, the inn offers real ales and cider from the barrel alongside tasty homemade food, made with fresh local ingredients. Food is freshly cooked to order and the menu mainly consists of traditional English pub dishes, with specials that change daily, from fish and chips to lobster, and from toad in the hole to haunch of venison. The en suite rooms are newly decorated with comfortable beds and good quality linen. Books, magazines, board games and Wi-Fi are all available too, along with picnics and buckets and spades.

Rye Lodge Hotel - 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.