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  • Inn Details

    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.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

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    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Hairdryer

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • Wakeup call

    • Lock-up facility for bicycles

    • Non-smoking

    • Room service (24 hour)

    • Room service

    • Freeview

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 1PM    Check Out: 12PM

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Children Allowed: Children welcome

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: Limited : Baby listening/monitoring;

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Serving Location:

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  • Location Type

    City

    • Directions to property:
      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.

    Area Attractions

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Walking

    • Windsurfing

    • Gym off-site

    • River

    • Shopping - antiques

    • Museums/galleries

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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  • Address Mermaid Street
    Rye, TN31 7EY
    England