The Tea House

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.9

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 106 km from London Gatwick Airport, The Tea House is near attractions such as Leeds Castle (44 km) and Eastbourne Pier (45 km). Water sports are available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for its friendly host and central location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Availability

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a wonderful stay here at the Tea House. The space was so thoughtfully prepared with everything you could need. The bed was very comfortable. The location was amazing, just down from the high street, but nice and peaceful up in the top of the...”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Old world charm, plenty of room very comfortable massive bed”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was in a great location in the high street and walkable to all the shops and restaurants.”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location, central but quiet and peaceful. Room felt very private. Very clean. Lovely host.”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location & Brenda was so kind & welcoming.”
Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, cleanliness, friendly and helpful host, quirky, characterful building and room. Bright and airy, spacious despite low ceilings. Everything is in easy walking distance. Plenty of resources - maps, ideas for things to do in the main lobby....”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and attention to detail in the property”
Felicity
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely cottage in excellent location. Friendly, very helpful. Breakfast was not available but host recommended an excellent cafe very close by. Local maps and info available (and plenty of teabags etc)”
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!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Brenda

9.6
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

Property surroundings

House rules

The Tea House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 99
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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 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.

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

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