Jeakes House

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Excellent location!

About this property

Located within a 19-minute walk of Camber Castle, Jeakes House in Rye features a number of amenities including a shared lounge and a bar. This 5-star adult only bed and breakfast offers free WiFi. Every room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All guest rooms in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle. The rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. All rooms have a wardrobe. A Continental, full English or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 42 mi from the property.

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Property highlights

- Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)
- Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
- Breakfast Info
- Full English/Irish
- Private parking available

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room 1 full bed
Suite 1 queen bed
Deluxe Suite 1 queen bed
King Suite 1 queen bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 full bed
Budget Double Room 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ellen
United States
“Location was perfect and the staff and breakfast were great.”
Susan
United States
“Perfect location on Mermaid Street in Rye (one of the most famously photographed streets in the UK), Comfortable accommodations, cooked to order breakfast each morning. and gracious hosts who welcomed us as if we were family!”
Karen
United Kingdom
“Super cute B&B on Mermaid Street. Location is great - easy to stroll anywhere in town, as well as nice walking paths (we took one to Camber Sands and another to Tillingham Winery). Despite this, it was pretty quiet at nights. Breakfast was made to...”
Greenberg
United States
“Breakfast was superlative, staff was friendly, welcoming, efficient, informative, helpful, congenial and caring. The space is completely charming, with wonderful character and history. I wish I could have stayed longer and would be delighted to...”
Althea
United States
“the breakfast was amazing they will let u customize! the room was beautiful and we had the best view of the cute garden and the town. the staff was very friendly, and the location was perfect. about 10 mins walk from everything. we loved our stay...”
M
United Kingdom
“Great location Beautiful traditional breakfast Very warm and interesting building”
Daniel
United States
“Location, comfort and Christmas decor, terrific staff, great breakfast, better than usual honor bar”
Richard
United Kingdom
“Great location, interesting building, attentive staff and wonderful breakfast.”
Susan
United States
“Beautiful room, delicious breakfast and lovely staff!”
Timothy
United States
“The property was unique and beautiful. It was as if we went back in time. The staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely will stay again if we’re ever back in Rye.”

Managed by Jeake's House

Company review score: 9.8Based on 906 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

The American poet, novelist and critic Conrad Aiken, Pulitzer Prize winner, bought Jeake’s House in 1924 and the Men’s Club in 1928. He was visited here by many famous contemporaries including T.S. Eliot, E.F.Benson (then the occupant of Lamb House just round the corner), the artist Paul Nash (who is remembered by a plaque at the top of East Street), Malcolm Lowry, and Radclyffe Hall (then also living in Rye and creating great scandals). Aiken’s first floor study in what he referred to as his “deeply cherished home” overlooked “A mile of green Romney Marsh and the blue edge of the channel.” Aiken also wrote about Jeake’s “By how many noble or beautiful or delightful spirits had it been lighted and blessed! Lighted by love, lighted by laughter, the kind of light that never goes out.” Today the combined premises, together with neighbouring Elders House, have become the property of Jenny Hadfield who undertook the mammoth task of restoring derelict parts of the buildings. Also born in Rye was Jenny Hadfield’s father John Burke, novelist, historian, and winner of an Atlantic Award for Literature from the Rockefeller Foundation.

Property info

Jeake’s House provides outstanding accommodation in Rye. The 16th Century house plays host to the discerning guest who wants to recapture the feel of history while at the same time enjoying a high standard of modern comfort and relaxed hospitality. Rye accommodation is notoriously good and Jeake’s House certainly lives up to this reputation. Here, traditional hospitality meets every modern comfort. Award winning breakfasts including traditional English, vegetarian, fish, devilled kidneys and vegan options. Guests are guaranteed a space in our own private car park nearby. A permit is available for a small charge. You’ll be welcomed by your hosts, Jenny Hadfield and Richard Martin (and perhaps by the resident cats!). Jeake’s House This Rye accommodation is a 5 star award winning establishment, AA highly recommended. Jeake’s House is also the proud recipient of the Good Hotel Guide Cesar Award and Editors Choice. Les Routiers Best Bed and Breakfast in London and the South East. Sawday’s Old Favourite Award.

Neighborhood info

Rye itself is a bustling, jovial market town with richly contrasting examples of architecture over several centuries, and being on the famous cobbled Mermaid Street means that there is no more convenient place to stay than Jeakes House Guest Accommodation. Rye boasts a fine museum within the Norman keep of the Ypres Castle, an ancient church with an Elizabethan clock and the last stained glass window created by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris, art galleries and potteries. Staying at Jeakes House accommodation in Rye also provides access to the surrounding countryside. There are many historical and beautiful villages and towns nearby. Jenny and Richard are always happy to advise on leisurely trips to historic castles, beautiful gardens and picturesque villages; and can recommend the best local restaurants and friendly inns.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Jeakes House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Bathroom

Toilet paper
Towels
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Bathrobe
Hairdryer

Bedroom

Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Alarm clock

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Media & Technology

iPod dock
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Radio
TV

Food & Drink

Special diet meals (on request)
Bar
Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £3 per day.

Services

Daily housekeeping
Shared lounge/TV area
Baggage storage

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms

General

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

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

English

House rules

Jeakes House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 11:00 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

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests should kindly note the hotel is housed within a historic property and therefore may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Jeake’s House is unsuitable for small children during busy periods. However the property is happy to welcome younger people in mid-week during the winter, when space permits.

Please inform Jeakes 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.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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