Hotel · Rye
The Mermaid Inn
Choose dates and guestsInformation
- With a dog
- In the rooms with prior notice, £5 per night; not in the communal areas
The house
An inn of stone and timber frame at the top of Mermaid Street, rebuilt in 1420 after the French burned Rye in 1377; the cellars date from 1156. It has 31 rooms, each named after someone from the house's history, with beams, Caen stone fireplaces, carved beds and, in the Dr Syn room, a secret staircase behind the bookcase. In the 18th century it was the lair of the Hawkhurst gang of smugglers.
Who it's for
For a night steeped in history in the centre of the citadel. There are family rooms and rooms with four-posters. Dogs are allowed in the room with prior notice, at £5 a night. No room is on the ground floor.
Getting there and parking
Rye station is a five-minute walk away; from St Pancras, changing at Ashford, it takes a little over an hour. If you come by car, it has a 15-space car park for guests only, rare inside the citadel.
Practical details
- Address
- Mermaid Street, TN31 7EY Rye
- Phone
- +44 1797 223065
- Rooms
- 31
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Policies
- Pets
- Dogs in the rooms with prior notice, £5 per night; not in the communal areas, but allowed on the patio
- Also
- 15-space car park for guests only, in the heart of the citadel. No room is on the ground floor
Tips
- Ask for the room by name If you want a particular one or one with a shower, call reception.
- Book parking There are only 15 spaces.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, in the room with prior notice and at £5 a night.
Does it have parking?
Yes, 15 spaces for guests.
Is it near the station?
About a five-minute walk.
Car-freeBy carAs a familyWith a dog