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Rye Travel and Heritage Information


Mermaid Inn

A Historic Hotel in Rye, East Sussex


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Mermaid Street
Rye
East Sussex
England
TN31 7EY

Mermaid Inn, Rye

Accommodation Description:
The Mermaid Inn, the Jewel in Rye's Crown. 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.

The Mermaid Inn, the Jewel in Rye?s Crown. 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 one of the largest open log fires 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 but 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 The Mermaid has 8 four-poster bedded rooms, 15 double / twin bedded rooms, 5 family and 3 single bedded rooms. In the other bedrooms, the story is repeated fine panelling, Caen stone fireplaces and latticed windows

The second-storey rooms are particularly intriguing with the curved timber supporting the ceilings. The dormer windows afford a unique view of the red-tiled roofs of Rye. Conferences are very popular at the ?Mermaid? where guests can enjoy the history and charm of this rare old building as well as professional service and fine cuisine



From: £150.00

Accommodation Rating: rating3 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Wireless internet connection
Tea and coffee making facilities
Non-smoking
Hairdryer
Freeview
Colour television

Amenities
Lock-up facility for bicycles
Wedding services
Wakeup call
Room service (24 hour)
Room service
Restaurant
Porter service
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Internet access (wireless) in public areas
Bar
Baggage store
Adjoining rooms
24-hour reception

Parking
Secure parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (wireless)
Printer
Photocopier
Meeting rooms
Fax machine
Direct dial phone

Dining Facilities
Our award-winning restaurant offers the best of British and French Cuisine and our Head Chef prides himself on using only the freshest local ingredients. The Linen Fold, Panelled Restaurant, with Medieval Artwork by the Slade School of Art, is an extremely romantic setting for fine dining.

Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast (Full cooked)
Breakfast (Continental)

Child Facilities
Highchairs
Cots
Children's menu
Baby listening/monitoring

Pet Policy
No pets

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

 Nearest Attractions

Lamb House - 0 miles (Historic Building) Heritage Rating

Rye Castle Museum - 0.1 miles (Museum) Heritage Rating

Rye Art Gallery - 0.2 miles (Museum) Heritage Rating

Winchelsea Court Hall Museum - 1 miles (Museum)

Camber Castle - 3.2 miles (Castle) Heritage Rating

Smallhythe Place - 6.4 miles (Historic Building) Heritage Rating

Northiam, St Mary - 6.4 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Great Dixter Gardens - 6.8 miles (Garden) Heritage Rating

Horne's Place Chapel - 6.9 miles (Historic Building) Heritage Rating

Brede High Woods - 7.7 miles (Countryside) Heritage Rating



  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Rye - 0.2 miles away Heritage Rating

Northiam - 6.4 miles away Heritage Rating

Newenden - 6.8 miles away Heritage Rating

Appledore - 7.1 miles away Heritage Rating

Lydd - 8 miles away Heritage Rating

Rolvenden - 8.4 miles away Heritage Rating

Tenterden - 8.5 miles away Heritage Rating

Sandhurst - 8.5 miles away Heritage Rating


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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

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Directions:
London Charing Cross|Train|65|If travelling by train leave from London Charing Cross to Ashford International, then change at Ashford for Rye. Travel time approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. M20 at Ashford|Road|14|Situated on the A259 east of Hastings, Rye is a short drive from the M20 as you leave Ashford on the A2070. If travelling south on the A21, take the B2089 to Rye. Nearest airports are Gatwick and Lydd. Rye has easy access from the Channel Tunnel (35 minute drive) and also the Ports of Dover and Newhaven.


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