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.
We’re throwing back to when the drop dead gorgeous @bylaurenmcdermott fell “Head-over-heels for beautiful Rye ☀️🫶🏼”
“It’s my first time visiting this gorgeous town, and I’m in love!!
Have you been? If not, you gotta go! Here’s what we got up to…
We honestly had THE best hosts showing us around their hometown, Arabella, co-founder of dreamy natural fragrance brand @verden.world and Katie, owner of the chicest hotel in Rye @thegeorgeinrye. Bathed in sunshine, the town’s charm immediately swept us all away.
We wandered the cobbled streets, scoffed so much delicious seafood, and explored the abundance of vintage and antique shops. @mrs_trufflepig knows all the best places!
A highlight was visiting @lambhouse_nt Lamb House, once home to author Henry James, and later to Rumer Godden. Steeped in literary history, with a stunning flower filled garden.
From the top of the church tower, we soaked up the breathtaking views over the rooftops to the sea. We didn’t make it to the beach this time, but next time I’m going in 🌊
After an afternoon on our feet, Yin Yoga in the hotel’s beautiful ballroom was such a treat. My first time doing that too!
Dinner at The Chef’s Kitchen was unforgettable—local scallops and asparagus perfectly cooked, washed down with local English fizz 🐚🥂
This morning, we made our way to @greatdixterofficial for a house and garden tour. The creativity and colour blew me away. I’ve never seen anything like it.
Basically my dream 24 hours, with the loveliest hosts and incredible company from this truly lovely group of women. And Rye, well it’s truly captured my heart ❤️
If you want to treat yourself to @verden.world goodness you can use the code SPRING20 for 20% off everything.”
Press Trip #HeadOverHeelsForRye #Rye #UKtravel
And breathe.. 💙
For a relaxing and luxurious stay in the South Coast of Sussex, we hope to see you at The George in Rye.
Photos are from our wonderful interior design partner @retrouvius
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#thegeorgeinrye #thegeorge #rest #retreat #rye #sussex #sussexlife #staycationuk #bedroom #dreambed #luxuryhotel #interiordesign #weekendgetaway #designhotel #dreambedroom
You really never get bored of being by the sea do you?
The reflections on the water, the sound of the waves.
We feel very lucky to be here and we hope you will come visit us very soon - to dip toes in the sea and spend some time in nature.
What another gorgeous May weekend!
💙🩵💛
#bythesea #sussexlife #southcoast #rye #ukbeach #bankholidayweekend #thegeorge
We’re flashing back with joy and abandon to when the Stylist, Presenter & Author, Paula Sutton, visited us for our ‘Verden at The George’ event.
Thank you @hillhousevintage for sharing this gorgeousness. 🥰💫
“On my way home from a magical 24 hours in Rye, East Sussex hosted by my fabulously talented friend Arabella and her brand @verden.world
We were celebrating the arrival of Verden to @thegeorgeinrye - a colourful and beautifully curated boutique hotel in the heart of Rye town. I’m not sure whether it was the spectacular weather that made it all so special - clear blue skies, glorious sunshine, proper warmth on our skin - or perhaps it was the fine wine and delicious food that gave me that heady feeling of pure happiness.
Maybe it was the joyous company of people I’ve known and loved for years or the introduction of new friends for life who made me laugh until I cried… (that’s YOU Katie!)
It was certainly the abundance of flowers in vintage vessels reminding me of home and perhaps in part due to the luxurious bubble bath I squeezed in before bedtime - how can one resist diving feet first into a brass empire style bateau bath filled with Verden scented bubbles - I couldn’t!
Whatever it was, I am currently staring out of a train window on my way home feeling content, refreshed and with a full heart - and smelling rather lovely indeed I must say!
Two things I’ll leave you with - please visit Rye and the surrounding countryside - it’s stunning - filled with oast houses and Sussex barns and glorious views of the sea next to rolling hills. Stay at the @thegeorgeinrye if you can or at least eat there, and try to see as many rooms as you can - I promise you it’s a feast for the eyes and Katie’s background as a film and tv set designer clearly shines through.
Secondly, please check out the candles and bodycare range at @verden.world - I’m already obsessed by @votarylondon - Ary’s other ‘baby’ and this is equally as delightful.”
#thankyou #feelinggrateful #hillhousevintage #thegeorgeinrye #verden #boutiquehotel #thegeorgeinrye #thegeorge #rye #sussex #exploreengland #vintage #lovevintage #style
“All things seem possible in May.” - Edwin Way Teale
In case you missed our latest newsletter, here is the round up of things to do in Rye and the surrounding area.
We share the inside scoop once a month - with a dash of detail and a bit of flair.
Head to the website to subscribe now.
🎸Jazz at The George is a FREE mellow afternoon in The Courtyard - music is by Julian Marc Stringle, the UK’s foremost jazz clarinettist and Nils Solberg, renowned for his dynamic jazz guitar playing and described as “Django Reinhardt meets Fats Waller meets Nat King Cole” - Sun 11 May
🎻 Winchelsea Arts Concerts host the Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra who will perform a mixed programme including Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings - Sat 17 May
🌹 Smell the roses in 6 diverse horticultural settings of Winchelsea’s beautiful private gardens - only open up for 2 days - Sat 31 May
🍹 The Spritz Shack is back open at our sister hotel @thelookoutrye - serving a perfectly mixed menu of cool drinks with uninterrupted views overlooking Rye’s historic marshes - only a short stroll away.
👒 We also celebrated the 40th anniversary of ‘Mapp and Lucia’ - those doyennes of the side-eye and snooty snipe, whose author, EF Benson, lived at @lambhouse_nt around the corner. Visit the house, the books or the TV shows, or why not all three?
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#newsletter #may #jazzlovers #rye #jazzatthegeorge #rye #sussex #sussexlife #clarinettist #jazzguitar #freeevent #livemusic #winchelseaartsconcerts #hastingsphilarmonicorchestra #winchelsea #gardenlover #opengarden #thelookout #thegeorge #spritztime #mappandlucia #efbenson #lambhouse
