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The Ship Inn

Strand Quay, Rye TN31 7DB, England
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The Ship Inn
Ranked #12 of 34 Rye B&B and Inns
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Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We stayed in Rye over the bank holiday weekend and enjoyed every aspect of our trip. The Ship Inn was an excellent choice of accommodation, with lovely clean fresh rooms, a friendly informal welcome and tasty food in the bar. We ate here on our first night and thoroughly enjoyed the well-cooked indulgent menu. We were also impressed with the... More

Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

On arrival my husband looked at me sideways, he was not that impressed. By the time we left he was urging me to put a review on Trip Advisor to say how excellent the whole weekend had been and how good the pub was. We were only able to book a small double room, which with two large dogs definitely... More

Pontypool, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

After having to leave our previous accommodation due to an electricity cut, we headed to Rye hoping to be able to find somewhere with availability for 2 nights.We parked up and headed straight for the first place we saw which was The Ship Inn. Luckily they had their last room available, and after a quick look we checked in.(Thank you,... More

SW London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

A post Christmas break at the Ship Inn owners wisteria cottage was delightful. The small cottage a short drive out of town is bedecked with Vintage and Retro art and bric a brac. It had a lovely open fire, very comfortable beds,flat screen telly, plus a selection of games, books and dvds. Plus they had left amazing freshly baked Italian... More

London
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

This pub come b&b is a real find. Located in the centre of Rye you're close to everything. Staff were so welcoming and friendly and made us feel very valued, which is a rare feeling in some hotels! Food is fabulous, particularly the breakfast. Room was small but sweet, with quirky furnishings and a very comfortable bed. Love that we... More

London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We recently stayed at The Ship for 2 nights, the rooms were clean and bigger than I had expected given the website stating that they are small (though this could have been just the rooms we had). Nice quirky and modern decor and the breakfast was good. It is also in a great central location in Rye. We had room... More

London
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We could only stay for one night but we loved it , room small but clean and modern food great , breakfast the best I have ever had and dog friendly it was perfect will be back they even cooed a sausage for Baiey

Henley
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20 reviews 20 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We stayed for two nights in a lovely room that is a little quirky in a good way. In the room we had (1 I think) you had to watch your head in a couple of places but then its a very old building and part of the charm. The rooms were clean and the bed comfortable. We were on... More

Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Lovely pub, great room with burts bees toiletries, and delicious breakfast. The Inn has a lovely atmosphere, was very welcoming and relaxing and we had a wonderful time. Weirdly, there were lots and lots of dogs around and staying in the rooms,

Brighton
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

The Ship Inn, as a pub, is fantastic: great drinks, good - if pricey - food, friendly staff, relaxing seating and fun decor. The Ship Inn, as a hotel, is 'close, but no cigar': nice decor, child-friendly, but lacking touches of comfort. We stayed for three nights in Room 9 (top floor), which was big enough for a travel cot... More

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Additional Information about The Ship Inn

Also Known As:
The Ship Hotel Rye
The Ship Hotel
The Ship Inn Rye, East Sussex
Address: Strand Quay, Rye TN31 7DB, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > East Sussex > Rye
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 34 B&Bs / Inns in Rye
Price Range: ££
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Ship is in central Rye, at the bottom of Mermaid Street. Built in 1592, it was originally a warehouse to store contraband seized from smugglers. It is now a characterful pub, with beams, wooden floors & log fires. Open from eleven every day for freshly prepared food, local fish, Bloody Marys, real ales & organic cider. 10 comfy modern rooms - all with en-suite bath or shower. Children, dogs & would-be pirates are all welcome. ... more   less 
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