THE GEORGE IN RYE
Stylish former coaching inn at the heart of historic Rye
MINUTES AWAY from the bracing sands of Sussex, The George in Rye makes a stylish hideaway at the heart of this fetching old sea town.
Owners Alex and Katie Clarke have turned the former Tudor coaching inn into an address packed with flair. There’s plenty of Wow factor in the bedrooms – all individually styled – with their clever mix of antique and contemporary. Throw in marble top baths, chrome power showers, finest Frette linen sheets, sleek Aveda toiletries and a DVD library, and you have all the ingredients for an indulgent getaway.
Book filled shelves, wi-fi access, retro Tivoli clock radios tuned into the classics and supremely comfortable beds ensure you won't be in a rush to leave your room. Some have nautical painted wood panelling – a touch of New England in Olde England – while others have contemporary four-posters and roll-rop baths.
Hit the Spot
Centre stage in olde-worlde Rye.
Bedtime
Go for Room 8 or Room 1 (both junior suites) or Room 10 (deluxe). We also loved Room 14.
Be Savvy
Upper rooms have great views over Rye's old tiled rooftops.
Be Smitten
Splurge-worthy address in a fetching old sea town.
Characterful cobbles
Join the locals at the George Tap bar downstairs or dine in the restaurant (fish comes straight off the trawlers in Rye Bay). Cobbled streets brimming with character beg exploration outside.
The George in Rye was reviewed by Room for Romance
Owners Alex and Katie Clarke have turned the former Tudor coaching inn into an address packed with flair. There’s plenty of Wow factor in the bedrooms – all individually styled – with their clever mix of antique and contemporary. Throw in marble top baths, chrome power showers, finest Frette linen sheets, sleek Aveda toiletries and a DVD library, and you have all the ingredients for an indulgent getaway.
Book filled shelves, wi-fi access, retro Tivoli clock radios tuned into the classics and supremely comfortable beds ensure you won't be in a rush to leave your room. Some have nautical painted wood panelling – a touch of New England in Olde England – while others have contemporary four-posters and roll-rop baths.
Hit the Spot
Centre stage in olde-worlde Rye.
Bedtime
Go for Room 8 or Room 1 (both junior suites) or Room 10 (deluxe). We also loved Room 14.
Be Savvy
Upper rooms have great views over Rye's old tiled rooftops.
Be Smitten
Splurge-worthy address in a fetching old sea town.
Characterful cobbles
Join the locals at the George Tap bar downstairs or dine in the restaurant (fish comes straight off the trawlers in Rye Bay). Cobbled streets brimming with character beg exploration outside.
The George in Rye was reviewed by Room for Romance
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Dining in
Start your evening with drinks at The George Tap – a congenial downstairs bar serving an array of real ales and draught cider as well as locally produced Sussex wines. Restaurant menus draw on strong Mediterranean influences, using fresh locally sourced ingredients such as Rye Bay fish and Romney Marsh lamb.
Dining out
For something totally different, go Thai at the Lemon Grass.
Where?
The George dining room
What’s cooking?
Dressed skate with sourdough toast and local leaf salad, or roasted skate wing with flageolet beans, crispy capers and paprika, .
Dress the part
However you like
Top table?
Tables 1 and 6 are both intimate, in the corners of the leather banquette
See & Do
Cobble-stone Rye is a beautifully preserved old maritime town with winding streets, old pubs and lovely buildings. When you've finished exploring the town, walk along the long white beach of Camber Sands or visit the wonderful gardens at Sissinghurst (pre-booking may be necessary) and Great Dixter. The nature reserve and birdlife of Dungeness is also worth seeing.
Shop
Head for Juel in Mermaid Street or Niche in East Street for clothes and accessories. There are various antique emporia around The Strand, and more in the Old Town at Hastings.
Spa
The George in Rye works in partnership with the local Aveda salon, the Rye Retreat – two minutes away. Signature treatments include a four-hands massage.
After dark
Have a drink at The George Tap or a wander through the medieval streets.
Dates
February
Come for the Rye Bay Scallop Festival – a seafood extravaganza
November
Ghouls, fish n' chips and a procession through the streets all mark Rye Bonfire Night
Start your evening with drinks at The George Tap – a congenial downstairs bar serving an array of real ales and draught cider as well as locally produced Sussex wines. Restaurant menus draw on strong Mediterranean influences, using fresh locally sourced ingredients such as Rye Bay fish and Romney Marsh lamb.
Dining out
For something totally different, go Thai at the Lemon Grass.
Where?
The George dining room
What’s cooking?
Dressed skate with sourdough toast and local leaf salad, or roasted skate wing with flageolet beans, crispy capers and paprika, .
Dress the part
However you like
Top table?
Tables 1 and 6 are both intimate, in the corners of the leather banquette
See & Do
Cobble-stone Rye is a beautifully preserved old maritime town with winding streets, old pubs and lovely buildings. When you've finished exploring the town, walk along the long white beach of Camber Sands or visit the wonderful gardens at Sissinghurst (pre-booking may be necessary) and Great Dixter. The nature reserve and birdlife of Dungeness is also worth seeing.
Shop
Head for Juel in Mermaid Street or Niche in East Street for clothes and accessories. There are various antique emporia around The Strand, and more in the Old Town at Hastings.
Spa
The George in Rye works in partnership with the local Aveda salon, the Rye Retreat – two minutes away. Signature treatments include a four-hands massage.
After dark
Have a drink at The George Tap or a wander through the medieval streets.
Dates
February
Come for the Rye Bay Scallop Festival – a seafood extravaganza
November
Ghouls, fish n' chips and a procession through the streets all mark Rye Bonfire Night
GETTING THERE
Location
High Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JT
Parking
There is a carpark two minutes away, charging just GBP 1 per day. Drop your bags off at the front door first and staff will direct you there.
Trains
Rye station – two minutes away
Taxis
GBP 70 from Gatwick Airport
Airport
London Gatwick – 48 miles
Rooms and suites
24 rooms and 5 suites
Special features
All rooms have big double Vi-Spring beds, Aveda bathroom goodies, robes, Frette linen sheets, Tivoli clock radios and wi-fi access. Some have four-posters, roll top baths and walk-in showers.
Also…
You can book an in-room massage. There's also an attractive garden terrace.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 125 - 225
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
2.30pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
Breakfast is served until 10.30am. Tuck into local kippers, baked egg and crispy bacon, and porridge with honey.
Room service
Available 24/7
Children
Welcome
Pets
Dogs are only allowed in the bar and on the terrace
Air conditioning
No
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Wedding license?
Yes – based on exclusive hire of the property, and held in the original Regency ballroom. Over 100 guests can be catered for.
Eco conscience
The George carries out extensive recycling.
Your contacts
Alex and Katie Clarke – owners
Location
High Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JT
Parking
There is a carpark two minutes away, charging just GBP 1 per day. Drop your bags off at the front door first and staff will direct you there.
Trains
Rye station – two minutes away
Taxis
GBP 70 from Gatwick Airport
Airport
London Gatwick – 48 miles
Rooms and suites
24 rooms and 5 suites
Special features
All rooms have big double Vi-Spring beds, Aveda bathroom goodies, robes, Frette linen sheets, Tivoli clock radios and wi-fi access. Some have four-posters, roll top baths and walk-in showers.
Also…
You can book an in-room massage. There's also an attractive garden terrace.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 125 - 225
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
2.30pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
Breakfast is served until 10.30am. Tuck into local kippers, baked egg and crispy bacon, and porridge with honey.
Room service
Available 24/7
Children
Welcome
Pets
Dogs are only allowed in the bar and on the terrace
Air conditioning
No
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Wedding license?
Yes – based on exclusive hire of the property, and held in the original Regency ballroom. Over 100 guests can be catered for.
Eco conscience
The George carries out extensive recycling.
Your contacts
Alex and Katie Clarke – owners
