Old Borough Arms

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Old Borough Arms
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

About this property

Historic Setting: Old Borough Arms in Rye is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy water sports facilities, a terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a coffee shop and babysitting service. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, free toiletries, showers, TVs, and wardrobes. Local Attractions: Located 66 mi from London Gatwick Airport, nearby attractions include Leeds Castle (27 mi) and Eastbourne Pier (28 mi). Activities available include fishing, windsurfing, canoeing, and cycling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Availability

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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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2 full beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent breakfast on Sunday and an excellent bacon and egg nap on Monday morning”
  • Steven
    United States United States
    “The room met all my needs. I stayed in a twin bed room with a private bathroom. Room was clean, well stocked with linens and coffee/tea. Enjoyed the cooked breakfast every morning upstairs in the restaurant. The staff were friendly and attentive....”
  • Craft
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly, comfortable atmosphere clean, happy to help and everything you need food quality”
  • Lynn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Staff were very welcoming. Our bed was very comfortable. Good hot water in the shower. Great breakfast. Good location for exploring Rye.”
  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. One of the members of staff, Ian, was also particularly helpful- sending me instructions for a late check-in. The location was perfect- a 5 minute walk from where we needed to be. The...”
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was very comfortable, nice breakfast and the staff were excellent.”
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A very warm and friendly team run this guesthouse. Their warmth permeates through everything about the place. The bed was very comfortable with lovely linen. Our room was small but well equipped with everything you could need. We arrived very late...”
  • Kallie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing location, wonderful staff, perfect for me and my boyfriend to look round Rye and have a comfortable place to return to. Also discount on food was wonderful!! The chefs do a great job! Well worth it. Thanks”
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Place was lovely staff so helpful and friendly will be back”
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Comfortable bed. Good location. Delicious breakfast”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 354 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The Old Borough Arms is a family run guest House in the heart of Rye. All of our 9 rooms are en suite. We also have a 3 bedroom apartment at the top of the building with King size bedroom, a double bedroom, a single bedroom, bathroom and a living room that looks out across The Strand. Check in times are from 2pm until 6pm. We have also have a fantastic terrace that is on the corner of Mermaid Street which guests of The Old Borough Arms can use along with customers from The Mermaid Street Cafe. All guest rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, TV, towels and good quality comfortable beds so that you can have a wonderful and restful sleep. We have a well stocked bar providing a range of drinks for guests to sample and free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the building. The Old Borough Arms overlooks the bustling Strand Quay and from our veranda many interesting shops can be seen including stylish antique and old curiosity shops. The town centre with many more interesting and individual shops, pubs and restaurants is only a few minutes walk away. Beneath the Old Borough Arms in Rye, you will find The Mermaid street Cafe where you can enjoy a light lunch, serving local Crab baps or a homemade scotch egg or sausage roll, Proper Cornish Pasties or a delicious cake. We also have Ryes famous ice cream window selling delicious Movenpick Ice Cream. Check in is between 2pm and 6pm. We would appreciate an E.T.A. Guests of the Old Borough Arms receive a 10% discount on any purchase made at the Mermaid Street Cafe

Neighborhood info

The Old Borough Arms Guest House in Rye is situated at the foot of the famous and much photographed Mermaid Street, where the cobbled streets of Rye wind their way up to the Church of St. Mary, passing by the house of Henry James the famous author on the way We are situated just a two minute walk away from the town centre. Check in Times are from 2pm and 6pm In the Winter months we would appreciate an E.T.A

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Old Borough Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Pets are charged GBP 20 per stay.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Old Borough Arms of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.