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Five Star Luxury Bed and Breakfast retaining for the eighth consecutive year - 2011/12 - VisitEngland's Gold Award for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service

Set in a superb location with pleasant gardens and south-facing terraces, The Rise offers all the charm and hospitality of an English Bed and Breakfast at its best.

Price promise for 2012. Standard room rates will apply throughout the Olympic Games period.

Rye - Stratford International using the high-speed link via Ashford International - 78 minutes

further information on this service is available on Javelintrain www.javelintrain.com

Our elegant 1920's home has delightful, sunny and spacious en-suite bedrooms all having views across green fields to Camber Castle and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve to the Sea.

Take a walk through our terraced garden to join the 1066 Country Walk or just sit and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside and panoramic views.

We feel that one day in Rye is not enough to enjoy the delights of this beautiful medieval town, so why not stay a little longer if you can, so that you can explore the surrounding area with its many castles and gardens.

We are close to Ashford International Railway Station [London 1hr 20mins by Fast Train] and the Channel Ports so its easy to take a day trip to France. A direct train service to Rye operates from Ashford, Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings.

You will be able to relax and unwind in one of our individually designed bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, all have the above stunning views towards the town of Rye and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and the sea. The en-suite bathrooms are spacious and have both bath and shower over. Flat screen televisions with Freeview channels & DVD players, clock/radios, complimentary WiFi access, hairdryers, hospitality trays, magazines and quality bathroom toiletries all add to your comfort.

Castle View - a bright and sunny Twin-bedded room with dual aspect overlooking the gardens.
If guests prefer this can be arranged as a Super-King size bed. (Room size inc.bathroom 26m.sq)

Winchelsea View - a King-size Four Poster bedroom with large Balcony. (Room size inc bathroom 20m.sq)

Rye View - calm and romantically styled with a Double-size Four Poster bed (Room size inc.bathroom 19m.sq)

Castle View - Twin Room/Super King Size - Room Rate from £90.00
Winchelsea View - King Size Four-Poster - Room Rate from £90.00
Rye View - Double Size Four Poster - Room Rate from £90.00

A 2% transaction charge will be added when paying by Credit Card or non-UK debit card .

Bookings made within seven days of arrival will have first night taken in full. Cancellation of bookings are accepted with seven days notice, guests giving less notice of cancellation will be liable for full payment unless the room can be re let. Notice of cancellation must be given in writing either by letter or email.

A traditional Sussex Breakfast is served at individual tables in our oak panelled dining room with French doors opening out onto the garden and views. We use local produce as available, bacon and sausages from the award winning butcher in the village of Westfield, milk, yogurts and eggs from local farms (also eggs, when available, from our Grandson’s farm hens) we also serve home baked bread and our own preserves. Following our 2011/12 Quality in Tourism inspection, we are pleased to display for the third year, EnjoyEngland's Breakfast Award recognising those establishments who offer guests both high quality and choice of breakfast together with service and hospitality that exceeds expection of a Five Star establishment.

Fresh Orange Juice & Apple Juice from Biddenden Vineyard
Prunes, Apricots, Grapefruit Segments
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Yogurts from Northiam Dairy

Traditional Sussex Breakfast:
Egg, Bacon, Mushrooms, Potato Cake, Tomato
& local award winning Sausages

Boiled Eggs
Poached Egg on Toast
Eggs Benedict
Scrambled Egg on Toast or with Smoked Salmon
(our Eggs are free range from a local farm)

Vegetarian Breakfast (with prior notice and subject to availability)
Vegetarian Sausages
Salmon Lemon & Dill Fishcakes
Smoked Haddock Cheese & Leek Fishcakes
served with Hollandaise Sauce

Situated just six minutes walk from the town, The Rise provides easy access to many of Rye’s famous old Inns and Restaurants - with advance notice we would be happy to book tables for guests

Our home is regrettably not accessible to some guests
and cannot, due to its location, be made accessible within reasonable resources.
However, do please ask whether your particular requirements can be accommodated.

"John & I would like to thank you for a wonderful stay at your beautiful home. We so enjoyed Rye and its surrounds and much appreciated all your advice regarding restaurants and places of interest to visit. Hopefully one of these days we will be back in Rye visiting your lovely home again."

With many thanks for a most enjoyable stay. Comfortable bed and nice squishy duvet and pillows! great to share a bottle of wine on the balcony before venturing out to dinner. Good breakfast Sunday morning, so again our thanks and hope to visit again shortly. Sue & Tim.

"We wanted to thank you both for making us so welcome. Your accommodation is delightful, food exceptional and helpfulness unique in this modern world." - Andrea & Colin

"A quick note to thank you for such a warm and welcome stay at The Rise, your 'top-notch' accommodation, your warmth and genuine hospitality made it difficult to leave. Thank you again." - Denise & Brian, Canada

"Thank you both for making our stay in Rye so enjoyable - your warm welcome and delightful home, we really enjoyed our visit very much and plan to return in the New Year." - Beryl & Michael

"We felt so welcome and have had such a nice time at your B&B that we wanted to thank you - you have such a wonderful B&B." - Finn-Ulrik & Lisa, Norway

"Thank you so much for your generous hospitality during our stay at The Rise. I can't imagine a more comfortable and lovely circumstance than that which you offer. Being at The Rise, and chatting with you, were among the most enjoyable aspects of our holiday." Glenda & Tom, University of Memphis, USA

Driving from London or Channel Tunnel via the M20: Leaving the M20 at Junction 10 (A2070 Brenzett) continue on A2070 for approx. 11.5 miles (18.5Km). At Brenzett exit roundabout onto A259 (Rye). Continue on A259 for approx. 8 miles (13Km). Arriving in Rye, follow the one-way system as far as the B2089 (Broad Oak/Battle), The Rise is 330 yards (300m) past the level crossing on the left hand side, just past the turning for West Undercliffe.

Driving from London: Take the A21 as far as Robertsbridge (roundabout at John’s Cross), take the first exit (Hastings) after approx. 1 mile (1.6Km) turn left onto the B2089 (Rye) Continue on B2089 for 12 miles (19Km). On entering Rye The Rise will be found on the right, just before the bottom of the hill

Driving from Dover: Follow the A20 and then A259 (Rye) across Romney Marsh, arriving in Rye follow the one-way system as far as the B2089 (Broad Oak/Battle), The Rise is 330 yards (300m) past the level crossing on the left hand side, just past the turning for West Undercliffe.

Driving from Battle: Take the B2089 through Broad Oak and Udimore to Rye. On entering Rye The Rise will be found on the right, just before the bottom of the hill.

By Train: Rye Railway Station with connections to Ashford International (Eurostar) and Brighton (via Hastings) is only a short walk from The Rise. As you exit the station, turn right and walk alongside the fence to Ferry Road/Udimore Road, turn right and pass over the level crossing, The rise is 330 yards (300m) on the left hand side, just past the turning for West Undercliffe.

The Rye Heritage Centre provides an ideal introduction to the town and its history together with Rye Town model with sound and light show, also Audio Tours of Rye

www.visitrye.co.uk
The official Rye Tourist Office website for events, history, places to eat and maps of Rye

www.1066country.com
Full information on this historic area with its origins in the Battle of Hastings