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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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Lobby
Basic Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Watchbell St, Rye, England, TN31 7HA
  • Place, Lamb House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Castle Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Comfort Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rye

The Hope Anchor places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and Rye Golf Club. The 13 rooms at this 3-star bed & breakfast include coffee makers and flat-screen TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Lamb House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rye St. Mary's Parish Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apothecary Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cinque Ports Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fig - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Hope Anchor

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Guests staying at The Hope Anchor enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. This smoke-free bed & breakfast also has a picnic area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, portable fans, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of The Hope Anchor?

This bed & breakfast is located in Rye, just steps from St Anthony of Padua and Lamb House, and within a short walk of 1066 Country Walk. You'll also find Rye Castle Museum and Rye Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Hope Anchor?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't offer parking.

Does The Hope Anchor include a casino at the property?

No, The Hope Anchor doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Hope Anchor?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Hope Anchor good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a vineyard plus some guestrooms include memory foam mattresses and harbor views.

Does The Hope Anchor have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Hope Anchor feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Hope Anchor offers free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Hope Anchor allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Hope Anchor.

Does The Hope Anchor have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Hope Anchor?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Hope Anchor.

The Hope Anchor Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a family room with friend. This room was very spacious with an ample sized bathroom beds pillows were very comfortable nice linen and towels. We found the counter fridge in the room an added bonus. The hotel has a bar. It has a lovely view of the area. Staff are very helpful and pleasant. Maintenance issue we had with the room was dealt with within 10 minutes of reporting. There is a large choice in respect of hot or continental choices for breakfast. I would add that both my friend and I have stayed at this hotel on a number of occassions
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great locati
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs a make over and complete redecoration. The bathroom was shabby with broken floor tiles. The toilet seat was ill fitting Choices for the cooked breakfast were limited
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I’m
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl

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

Great stay.

Staff amazing lovely room, nothing to complain about all good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

H

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Faded and Jaded

I like faded and jaded and choose historic buildings to stay in for their character. The Hope Anchor is rather faded and jaded. Bathroom tiling and stair carpets need a refresh. Liked choosing breakfast the night before. Delicious and generous breakfast. Liked the bottle of fresh cold water. At this price point I would stay again if in Rye. Couldn't get WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in old town of Rye

the Hope Anchor is in a lovely location, at the top of the old town of Rye with views down the valley. The room was comfortable and it and the bathroom were well equipped. The downsides were that it could have been cleaner, a former residents hair in the bathroom for instance and the welcome wasn't exactly effusive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Difficult to find due to limited access road. No parking facility Breakfast average. Room clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle-Marie, Chertsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning building and location. Bedroom and view was great. Very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. I had a lovely peaceful breakfast too. Only negatives to report; tv reception needs looking at and the shower was very noisy with low pressure but otherwise everything was great and i enjoyed my stay! I would stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only stayed the one night, and would definitely book here again. The staff were extemely helpful and friendly and the hotel was clean and tidy. Our room could probably do with an update, but it was clean, spacious, and had a great view. Breakfast was very nice with a great choice of hot drinks and huices as well as both a cold selection buffet, and a cooked breakfast option, all included in our booking. Overall we were vey happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was in a lovely location. Clean and quiet. Our sho
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nga Man

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good, breakfast is good . I couldn’t use the shower , I used water from the tap to wash!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled 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

Traveled 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