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The Hope Anchor

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

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Romantic Double Room
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Basic Twin Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Watchbell St, Rye, England, TN31 7HA
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Rye

At The Hope Anchor you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Rye Golf Club. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a picnic area, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Rye B&B include The Chapel Down Winery and Great Dixter House and Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Rye Castle Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 1066 Country Walk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Camber Sands - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 17 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Standard Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Hope Anchor

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Hope Anchor also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 3-star Rye bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Hope Anchor offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Vineyard

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

The Hope Anchor Rye
The Hope Anchor Bed & breakfast
The Hope Anchor Bed & breakfast Rye

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Hope Anchor?

The closest beach to The Hope Anchor is Camber Sands (4.8 km).

Does The Hope Anchor serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hope Anchor?

No, The Hope Anchor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hope Anchor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Hope Anchor?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Hope Anchor Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is old but charming. The room was bigger than expected. Had a room for 3. Had a big bed in one space and a twin bed in the other room. We faced the harbor so opened windows to get a nice breeze. They provided a fan which helped bc our room was pretty warm as they do not have ac. Breakfast was nice and included with room rate. Service was great. Did have a time figuring out how to flush the toilet. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and the town. Very friendly folks, great shopping and restaurants. Close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I unfortunately stayed on one of the hottest nights of the year so the room had little air circulation That aside the room was clean, decent size and helpful staff, to check in and at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful views over old Rye. Lovely breakfast. Very quiet. 2-4-1 welcoming drink offer All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hope Anchor was a great location to explore Rye and the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired hotel. Staff were great but glad to hear it’s been taken over and hope they put some money into it. It desperately needs TLC
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most enjoyable 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On top of a hill. Very kind and helpful staff for me to drop off my luggage before check in, and after check out Breakfast is quite good, and the room as fantastic views over the fields, and part of the town Rye is very small so super walkable wherever you stay. Enjoy this place next to the Mermaid street, and the charming town overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff very friendly. Super comfortable bed and a fantastic shower, nice big towel. Plenty of tea, coffee and water in the room. Great breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right at the top of Rye. It was absolutely fantastic and beautiful. Staff were so friendly and helpful. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and huge! Breakfast was lovely. Really, really recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Adequate for an overnight stay. No parking. Needs an update
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roz

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Lots of history ‼️🤗
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zuzana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was just what I needed to have a great visit to Rye.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely weekend in Rye. Hotel had great views at the top of the village, comfy good size room and good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronika

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024