The Hope Anchor
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Hope Anchor
Watchbell St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HA, United Kingdom
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Located in Rye, The Hope Anchor is in a regional park, a 4-minute drive from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and 5 minutes from Rye Golf Club. This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Camber Sands and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from The Chapel Down Winery.Show More
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Amenities
Childcare service
Bar
Hiking
Horse riding
Conference room
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Golf course
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Property Description
Located in Rye, The Hope Anchor is in a regional park, a 4-minute drive from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and 5 minutes from Rye Golf Club. This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Camber Sands and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from The Chapel Down Winery.
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4.4/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.4
Amenities4.4
Location4.4
Service4.4
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Surroundings
Train: Ashford International Station
(31.5 km)
Train: Cooden Beach
(32.3 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
10
Standard Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
River view
Electric fan
Towels
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3
Standard Room
2 Single bed or 1 Single bed and 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
Towels
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4
Superior Room
1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
Towels
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6
Comfort Room
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
Towels
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Guest Reviews
4.4/5
Very Good
63 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.4
- Amenities4.4
- Location4.4
- Service4.4
Average for similar properties in Rye
AI Summary
Guests appreciate the comfortable rooms and high-quality bedding. They praise the delicious and varied breakfast. The staff is described as welcoming and helpful. The convenient location in Rye is highly favored.
Corinne F
April 4, 2025
Lovely location; in need of some tlc re finishing- walls, etc. Problems with tv and rooms at top of building could be problematic for elderly or those with mobility issues. And curious Pigeons who try to access upstairs windows! Breakfast good.
Guest User
January 31, 2025
This is a really wonderful hotel and very well situated. I had a very cosy double room. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was a two night stay an excellent value for money. It is very close to St Anthony of Padua, and I before I left Rye, I lit a candle to the Madonna.
Guest User
January 4, 2025
A great 2 night stay in Rye at the beginning of January. The hotel was exactly as expected from the previous excellent reviews: comfortable, very friendly and welcoming, perfect location with probably the best views in town. Our super king size bed was very comfy, with crisp snowy white linen, massive pillows and a snuggly duvet. The room was warm, shower was hot and powerful. Breakfast freshly cooked and very attentive staff. As others have commented, the decor is a little tired and shabby but we booked knowing that (from reading these reviews) and in all honesty it added to the charm of this extremely reasonably priced hotel.
Guest User
December 14, 2024
Had a lovely stay. Room was fine. As noted by everyone, decor was a little dated and wires everywhere but a pleasant room aspect, and everything was clean. Breakfast tasty though set times! Nice little lounge to sit in. Great location in a beautiful and bustling town. Great little stay! easy walk to train station.
Badminton L
June 4, 2024
We booked room 23 for our anniversary this past weekend, the staff are friendly and the breakfast was well organised and cooked perfectly. Unfortunately it was let down by a poor or no maintenance. I have included pictures for you to see , black mould on the shower celing covered with a white aerosol, lock completely missing on showed room door , chandelier missing and broken , slats in the blind missing . Broken bedside light and no lampshade at all on one side .I have included pictures. We were made to pay before we even saw the room .
Guest User
November 20, 2024
Quirky hotel set high in the town with good views from bedroom, dining room and bar. Decor is a bit tired and shabby, but bed was large and comfortable with excellent bed linen and towels (we have since bought the same bed linen for home use) and the room was comfortably warm. All staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. Breakfast was excellent, cooked breakfast took a little while to arrive, but was obviously freshly prepared with high quality produce. We stayed for my 75th birthday and had the choice of numerous excellent restaurants, all within an easy walk of the hotel. Rye is a very compact town and the hotel location is ideal, we parked a few minutes walk from hotel and left the car for our 3 day stay. We were there for the Rye Bonfire and Fireworks, which is highly recommended, again, the torchlight procession passed close to the hotel. All in all, a very enjoyable stay.
Guest User
November 14, 2024
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. It’s not easy to find when driving but the location is great with some lovely views. Staff were first class and couldn’t have done more. The room was comfortable - nice bed but low water pressure which made the shower a bit feeble. Small improvements to attention to detail would have given a higher rating ie having a hair dryer actually in the room, having a proper roll of toilet paper and not one virtually empty on arrival. A major issue is the hotel offering of booking a table for dinner in Rye, with the George Grill being pushed with an offer of a 10% discount. We fell for it and had an awful meal and experience. Maybe we should have read more reviews of the George before accepting the offer.
Guest User
November 2, 2024
We had an amazing stay! The room was a good size and had everything we needed for us and our baby. All the members of staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was tasty and had a lot of variety. Location was great with views and close to the town centre. We will stay again as it was so reasonable, you couldn’t ask for more.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Childcare service
Additional charge
Bar
Hiking
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Conference room
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Golf course
Off-site
Bar
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Business Services
Conference room
Additional charge
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Concierge service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Public Areas
Picnic area
No smoking in public areas
Health & Wellness
Windsurfing
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Golf course
Off-site
Activities
Public beach
Fishing
Off-site
Cleaning Services
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Childcare service
Additional charge
Safety & Security
First aid kit
CCTV in public areas
Security personnel
Fire extinguisher
Intruder alarm
Smoke detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00
If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
StyleA la carte, Buffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1849
- Number of Rooms: 13
Located in Rye, The Hope Anchor is in a regional park, a 4-minute drive from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and 5 minutes from Rye Golf Club. This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Camber Sands and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from The Chapel Down Winery.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.