Name: Old Borough Arms
Address: The Strand, Rye, TN31 7DB, United Kingdom, The Strand, East Sussex, TN31 7DB, UK
Rating: 8.3

Old Borough Arms

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About this property

Historic Setting: Old Borough Arms in Rye is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and work desk. On-Site Facilities: Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. The property also includes a coffee shop and provides free toiletries. Local Attractions: Located 106 km from London Gatwick Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Leeds Castle (44 km) and Eastbourne Pier (45 km). Water sports and fishing are available in the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive staff, and excellent breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed
Family Room 1 single bed and 1 double bed
King Room 1 extra-large double bed
Small Double Room 1 double bed
Single Room 1 single bed
Superior Suite 1 single bed and 2 double beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah

United Kingdom

“Only a 5 mins walk from the train station, the guesthouse is in a really good position for exploring the towns. Lots of cafes and restaurants nearby too. The room was nice although had to be careful opening the window as it was just on the car...”

Lauren

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

“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

“Place was lovely staff so helpful and friendly will be back”

Margaret

United Kingdom

“Comfortable bed. Good location. Delicious breakfast”

Bridget

United Kingdom

“Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Good linen and towels.”

Andy

United Kingdom

“Was very clean and has been taken care of. Stunning building. The bed was comfy as you can get”

Wendy

United Kingdom

“We found the Borough arms charming and had a thoroughly enjoyable 2 night stay here. Our room was well equipped, the Ensuite was modern and the bed comfortable. Because of the age of the building the windows are single glazed so if you are a light...”

Dailyrae88

United Kingdom

“Very good location, big room, comfy beds, very friendly staff. Mostly nice, modern decor. If I stayed again I might choose the basement as that was cool even on a hot day and also has the old wall feature.”

Sharon

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was excellent,, friendly staff, excellent location”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 357 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

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

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Old Borough Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Pets are charged GBP 20 per stay.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.