A sixteenth-century coaching inn thoughtfully renovated and creatively reimagined as a luxurious retreat in the centre of Medieval Rye.
ABOUT US
Whether you’re sipping local sparkling wine in the Dragon Bar, sharing our famous wood-roasted steaks with friends in the George Grill, or taking a cocktail in one of our cosy sitting rooms, unwind and indulge in our wining and dining spaces…
With its abundantly romantic original Georgian ballroom, our historic hotel offers the perfect venue for your wedding day in the heart of rye.
With a heady mix of reflection, revelry & community spirit, November in and around Rye is all about warmth — the glow of bonfires & fireworks, the shared quiet moment of remembrance and the sparkle of festive markets.
From dancing like no-one’s watching to poetic pillow talk & a check in with our favourite local film house, this month The George celebrates connection, craft & culture.
What’s on?
🔥 Rye Fawkes Night - an historic procession which actually predates Guy Fawkes’s attempt to blow up parliament - culminating in a huge bonfire on The Salts & an explosive fireworks display across the Marsh. PLEASE NOTE - due to huge visitor numbers, The George is only open to Dragon card holders & hotel guests on the night, so be sure to bring your card or have made your fireside reservation! - Sat 15 Nov
⛪ A Remembrance Memorial will display 10,000 handmade poppies from St Mary’s church tower in nearby Battle. 10 months in the making by the local community, an 84 ft net will stretch down to the foot of the tower to commemorate 80 years since the end of WW2. For November. #LestWeForget
🖋️ New ‘Pillow Poetry’ collaboration with Rye Harbour Writers - a group of 14 local poets & writers who have created 24 individual poems for guests of The George.
🪩 Rye Discotheque - our Community Centre will be transformed, for one night only, into disco heaven with three live DJs, spinning everything from 70s disco anthems, to funk & soul classics - Sat 29 Nov, 7-11.30pm
🎄 FOUR Christmas Markets - Winchelsea on Sat 15 Nov - for browsing artisan stalls. Icklesham - on Sat 22 Nov - for its famous antiques, vintage ware & seasonal gifts. Udimore on Sat 29 Nov for hand-made decorations, wreaths & for meeting Father Christmas & his donkey! Rye’s Christmas Market - also on Sat 29 Nov - for gorgeous antiques, homeware fabrics, clothes, toy shops & more.
🍿 This month’s ‘Checking in with...’ blog is with Matt Brecken of @kino_rye - our lovely, local independent cinema that screens the best of box office alongside special screenings & talks, such as Derek Jarman’s Caravaggio - check out the blog via the link in bio & the film on Weds 12 Nov
#thegeorge #thegeorgeinrye #november
We look forward to welcoming you to The Grill tomorrow.
Will it be for our delectable Sunday Roast ? Or perhaps a Rye Bay Fish & Chips?
Whatever winter comfort food calls to you, we hope you have loved ones close by and a chance to rest and recuperate.
Happy weekends everyone!
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#sundayroast #roastbeef #yum #roastlife #thebestroast #foodieuk #rye #thegeorgeinrye #londonfoodie #sussexfood #sussexfoodie #sussexlife #eatlocal #sundayeating #loveeating
Burgundy on the walls, a roll top copper bath and the beautiful @verden.world D’Orangerie range.
Relaxation and rejuvenation await you in Room 17.
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#thegeorgeinrye #bathroomdesign #bathtime #bathlover #bathroom #interiors #rye #hoteldesign #hotelstay #ukhotel #boutiquehotel #designhotel #retreat #hotelbythesea #ukstaycation
Calling all lovers of reclaimed materials ..
The headboard and curtains in Room 1 were made from an antique `suzani`, which is Farsi for a piece of fabric made with intricate needlework.
We love the bold shapes and faded vintage feel.
A beautiful find from our interior design partners @retrouvius
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#suzani #embroidery #headboard #applique #bedroomcurtains #antiquetextile #antiquefabric #antiqueembroidery #thegeorgeinrye #thegeorge #retrouvius #rest #retreat #rye #sussex
Rye Nature Reserve, in sunnier times, is a rather striking building.
We love how you can sit in the cafe and look out across the marshes and out to sea.
They even put binoculars out for you 👀
And don`t foget to check out their very good gift shop - perfect for some pre-Xmas shopping!
@ryeharbournr
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#ryenaturereserve #naturereserve #birdwatching #sussexwildlife #giftshop #birdlife #butterflies #slowliving #rye #ryelife #ryeharbour #dogfriendlyuk #lovenature #naturelovers #exploreengland
