The Hope Anchor in Rye, UK - Lets Book Hotel

This mid-18th century former inn offers unique rooms, free Wi-Fi, and excellent views of Rye. Good food is served in the restaurant. Built around 1750 for local sailors and ship builders, The Hope Anchor is thought to have once sheltered the Tenterden Gang, who used its old secret passages for smuggling. Relax beside the log fire in traditional snug bar, and enjoy the individually styled bedrooms. Some rooms have four-poster beds, and there is a separate 200-year-old cottage. The historic Hope Anchor is a 3-star AA rated hotel and has an RAC food dining award and free parking.

Rooms: 15
Address: Watch Bell Street, Rye TN31 7HA Show on map

What people say

The dbb was amazing value. Great food: our evening meal was anything from the a la carte menu and each course was beautifully cooked and presented. Breakfast was excellent too with plenty of choice. We stayed in the Crow's Nest - a really comfortable room with great views. Attractive hotel in a prime position. Staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

all reviews

The staff and management at the Hope Anchor were wonderful. We had avery comfortable ensuite deluxe room on the second floor with a greatshower, nice linens, and beautiful views of the countryside and CamberCastle. Although we did not have dinner there, our breakfasts weredelicious. I would recommend this hotel and definitely stay there again.Beautiful rooms with luxurious facilities and nice extras, like tea/coffee etc, toiletries. Staff impeccably polite and helpful - nothing too much trouble. Fantastic value for money - three course meal, bed and breakfast all included. Marvellous location with wonderful views over Rye Harbour, and walking distance to the town centre.The hotel was beautiful, the room was spacious, very well presented, the bed was the most comtable I have ever slept in! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel was excellent, only minutes from the centre yet set in a peaceful, picturesque location overlooking the harbour.Very impressed with everything the hotel had to offer: lovely central location with views, very friendly and efficient staff, comfortable and attractive room, excellent food - with unrestricted choice from a la carte dinner on half board, reasonable wine prices, a real ale in bar. Also free parking.Really great cosy but spacious rooms with lovely views. Four poster bedreally comfortable! Very friendly staff. Central location. Parkingpermit/ voucher given on check-in was very useful as very limitedparking in Rye. Good value for money. Would definitely recommend thishotel to friends/family.All the staff were friendly, helpful and efficent throughout our stay. The food was excellent and well presented, good selection of wines, and real ale available in the cosy little bar. Altogether a very pleasant and memorable holiday in a superb location.This is a relaxing, warm and friendly place. The staff could not have been more helpful and provided an excellent service throughout the hotel. Cosy, comfortable and very clean room. Good food and very good value for money.This was a really good break for us. Our room was warm and welcoming, the food in the restaurant was excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful. We have no hesitation in recommending this hotel. It was a lovely hotel. The staff were very professional yet friendly. We had a really comfortable room with a beautiful view. The food was excellent as well, we will be staying again.The rooms were well appointed and comfortable. The staff were veryfriendly and helpfull and the overall ambiance was charming and inkeeping with the hotels age. Overall aaa+.The whole stay was fabulous...the staff were all friendly and accomodating..the food was delicious and we would definately stay there again and recommend it to others.Very helpful staff, excellent food and service and a lovely building. Could do with a lick of paint here and there but this does not detract from the ambience.We could not fault anything, the staff were so friendly and helpful. I stay in a lot of 5 star Hotels but the service here, and the food was faultless.Lovely Hotel in a peaceful location..Excellent value for money..The 4 poster suite we had was fantastic as was the breakfast..Highly recommended. One of the nicest places I've ever stayed. Great value for the money. Would definitely return. Kudos to the hotel for a great visit.Manager is exceptional, staff a delight. Good location and accommodation, all underpinned by superb, yet unobtrusive service. Superb accommodation; excellent food in the restaurant; good service; pleasant view from the room; proximity to town centre.The staff are excellent - they are welcoming, they are helpful and they seem to enjoy what they do - they are well managed.Friendly and helpful staff, charming room, fantastic breakfasts, lovely situation. It doesn't gewt much better than this.A very memorable stay thanks to the highly attentive staff and superb range of food and wines available. We will be back!. the staff are very helpful .the food was of an excellent quality ,the room was delightful and exceptionally clean ,. our room - sankey suite - the view - dinner and porridge cooked for me for my breakfast although not on the menu. The room was fantastic and it was lovely to have so much space. All very clean and perfect for a young family.Really helpful, friendly staff and lovely room. Great location and great hotel. Really good stay.Excellent service with very friendly and helpful staff. A pleasure to be a guest at the hotel. Everything about the hotel was excellent and I will be returning for athird visit next year. The staff was very efficient. The food great. The value great. The location greqt.The staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable, we really felt pampered.it was great the food is the best i have had. we will return to the hope and anchor. Room was beautiful, with low beams and a large bed. Value for money was excellent.The hotel staff were very friendly, nice and a great help about local interest.Everything. The best hotel we have stayed at, in Britain, for several years.Pleasant location, good atmosphere, good service, comfortable accommodation. staff were friendly food was lovely and the room was clean and comfortable. Lovely view of rye harbour from room. very comfortable and lovely food. Everything, this was the forth time we have been back in three years. Beautiful hotel. Lovely location. Very friendly, helpful staff.Staff were all very pleasant. Very Clean and excellent Breakfast. fantastic place, lovely food, polite and very welcoming staff.Polite, friendly, helpful hotel staff. Thank you.Lovely hotel, friendly and helpful staff.Room was excellent, as was the service.Location and friendliness of all staff. Very nice staff and comfortable. Friendly staff , great food. friendly people. Excellent location and service. The food in the restaurant was very good, and accompanied by a well chosen and sensibly priced winelist. We stayed in the "Hidden Treasure" which was very comfortable and an excellent hideaway on a very wet day.We thought that the Sankey suite was very comfortable, loved the litle sitting room and as we had poor weather on one of our days it was reassuring we would come back to a nice warm room.Excellent dinner included in overnight price - real value for money - Good location and view - free Wi-Fi -. Piped music in restaurant (played quietly but why have any?). A small moan as everything else was wonderful.Nothing - I would and have recommended it to friends and family - particularly the mid-week offer which is ideal for a relaxing break.Nothing.No. I couldn't think of a thing. No. Nothing at all!. Parking facilities could be improved. more space in dining area?. Parking a little tricky. no will be back again. Cooked breakfast disappointing - (overcooked bacon - toast late) possibly because we were there at peak time.

Check-in Date

Check-out Date

Guests & rooms

Transportation

Street parking, Car Rental, Bicycle Rental

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Special Diet Menus (on request), Packed Lunches, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access, Fax/Photocopying, Dry Cleaning, Daily maid service, Concierge Service, Communal lounge/TV room, Babysitting/Child Services

Safety features

First aid kit available

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available

Miscellaneous

Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Pet bowls, Non-Smoking Rooms, Key access, Heating, Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Bridal Suite, Allergy-Free Room Available, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, 24-hour security

General

WiFi everywhere, Terrace, Sun Terrace, Safety Deposit Box, Parking , Non-Smoking Rooms, Luggage Storage, Heating, Family Rooms, Bar, Allergy-Free Room Available, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Front-desk/reception area services

Safety Deposit Box, Newspapers, Luggage Storage, Invoice provided, Express Check-In/Check-Out, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Room Service, Restaurant, Packed Lunches, Child friendly buffet , Breakfast in the Room, Breakfast details, Bar

Entertainment and children services

Board games/puzzles, Babysitting/Child Services

Common areas

Terrace, Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, Garden

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Cleaning services

Shoe Shine, Laundry, Dry Cleaning

Business facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying

Activities

Windsurfing, Walking tours, Temporary art galleries, Horse Riding, Hiking, Happy hour, Golf Course (within 3 km), Fishing, Cycling, Canoeing, Beach

The Hope Anchor, as its name suggests, was built primarily as a watering hole for the sailors and ship builders of Rye, which was still surrounded by the sea up until the late 18th century. The frequent haunt of the Tenterden gang of smugglers, pistol fights were common in the area - legend has it that the gang returned here victorious after famously outgunning their feared Hawkhurst rivals.

Whilst things are now a little more sedate, The Hope Anchor retains a sense of its past and its traditional bar is still popular with the locals. The hotel itself has fantastic views of the stunning countryside, marshes and sea.

Breakfast is included in the room rate and cooked to order. You can choose from either Full English or vegetarian options, as well as a variety of fruits, cereals, croissants and locally produced preserves.

Please inform The Hope Anchor in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

This mid-18th century former inn offers unique rooms, free Wi-Fi, and excellent views of Rye. Built around 1750 for local sailors and ship builders, The Hope Anchor is thought to have once sheltered the Tenterden Gang, who used its old secret passages for smuggling. Relax beside the log fire in traditional snug bar, and enjoy the individually styled bedrooms, some of which have a four poster bed. In the morning enjoy a delicious traditional full English breakfast or if you prefer a lighter continental breakfast of cold meats and cheeses, yogurt and fresh fruit salad or maybe even have both!! all served in our breakfast room. (Please note we do not serve lunches or evening meals) Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip. We speak your language! The Hope Anchor has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 18 May 2010

Each bedroom at The Hope Anchor has been individually styled and furnished to a high standard, incorporating warmth and elegance throughout.

By car :
From the M20:
- Leave the M20 at junction 10 and move to the A2070 signed Lydd and Brenzet.
- Follow the A2070 to Brookland roundabout (near the 'Total' petrol station).
- Take the 2nd exit onto A259, signed Rye and Hastings.
- Once you reach Rye itself, travel round the town's 1-way system and enter the high street through the Landgate Arch (a stone archway).
- Take your 1st left after the right-hand bend.
- Follow on up the hill and take your 1st left.
- This will take you onto the cobbled street.
- Follow the street right and then carry on straight into Watch Bell Street and you will come to The Hope Anchor at the end of Watch Bell Street.

From the A2/M2:
- Take the A2 out of London, leading onto the M2.
- Leave the M2 at junction 3 and take the A229 to join the M20 at junction 6.
- Continue down the M20 leaving at junction 10.
- Follow directions as outlined above.

From the M25 (via the A21):
- Exit the M25 at junction 5.
- Proceed down the A21 towards Hastings.
- At Flimwell turn left onto the A268 (signposted Hawkhurst).
- This road will take you to Rye. See above for remaining directions.

Check-in

14:00 - 23:00

Check-out

08:00 - 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Solo, Maestro (Switch), MasterCard, MasterCard

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, the first night will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All further older children or adults are charged GBP 30 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2.

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes

17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Meal Plan

Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.