The Tea House

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.9

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Tea House in Rye offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only property features a private garden and inner courtyard, providing a tranquil environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, hypoallergenic bedding, and garden or city views. Additional amenities include streaming services, work desks, and wardrobes. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a continental or buffet breakfast with fresh pastries and juice. Vegetarian options are available, ensuring a pleasant start to the day. Convenient Location: Located 66 mi from London Gatwick Airport, The Tea House is near attractions such as Leeds Castle (27 mi) and Eastbourne Pier (28 mi). Water sports are available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for its friendly host and central location.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely stay in the perfect location to explore Rye. The house is full of character and spotlessly clean. The owner was also friendly and gave great recommendations for eating out.”
  • Jitan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was great, cosy room and welcoming host.”
  • Cheryl
    United States United States
    “Very quaint and lovely place to stay. Wonderful service from the owner as well.”
  • Glenda
    United States United States
    “The Tea House is a great demonstration of the timeframe. The house has been preserved beautifully. You can’t help but just be in awe as you look around.”
  • Tracie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had a gorgeous room full of character and beams, with a window overlooking the street in the centre of Rye. The room was warm, quiet, and had everything we needed. The bed was huge and comfortable and the spacious bathroom had a very nice...”
  • Lorenzo
    Italy Italy
    “The cottage is beautiful, cosy and full of character. We went during a cold weekend in December and it was toasty warm. The room was even better than we expected: the bed super comfy, the shower was great, and the whole room was full of lovely...”
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host was very generous with little touches in the room which made the stay feel very special. The house if full of character and charm.”
  • Larissa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very lovely house, thoughtfully decorated and very charming. Great location!”
  • Ali
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was lovely. We loved the area which was quiet in the evening”
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A really comfotable suite in the Tea House. Lovely big bed. Charming hostess who was most helpful. Extremely covenient for exploring Rye. We only could stay for one night but managed to visit The Mermaid Inn, The George Inn and The Union...”

Hosted by Brenda

9.8
Host Review Score
Brenda
The Tea House is a very old building, constructed around 1500 (+- 25). It is in a historic area of the citadel of Rye. All of the rooms are heavily beamed, the stairs are narrow and steep and some doorways are very low. It is full of character and quirkiness (but please note therefore that It isn't suitable for people who have any breathing, mobility or visual difficulties).
My aim is to offer you a friendly welcome break in a lovely old historic house. I will always do my best to ensure that you have a relaxed and comfortable stay here at The Tea House. I hope that you will feel at home and welcomed and use the Tea House as a base from which to explore the lovely old town of Rye and the glorious English countryside and sandy beaches nearby.
The Tea House is right in the centre of town and all shops, cafes and restaurants are on the doorstep and within a few minutes walk. There are many lovely places to eat and also art galleries, a music shop, many antique shops and other independent ‘not in the high street’ shops. There is a wonderful digital cinema. Rye is very accessible for the coast and beaches such as Camber Sands and also offers beautiful country walks, nature reserves and many other places of natural and historical interest. The town is on a hill and has plenty of cobbles streets which dont always make for easy walking but are charming and reminiscent of a bygone era.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of The Tea House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Baggage storage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

General

  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 99 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Early or late check-ins must be arranged with the property, prior arrival.

Please note due to the age of the building, it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please inform The Tea House 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

FAQs about The Tea House