Rye Bed And Breakfast In Rye | Bed And Breakfast Rye

Rye has to be one of the most picturesque towns in all of Englandshire which makes it perfect for weddings. Cobbled streets, buildings dripping with history, stories of ghosts, smugglers and secret tunnels between the town and the sea...and not least, the town crier, to bring a bit of theatre to the proceedings. The Ship Inn, dating back to the 15th century and originally the home of the smugglers seized contraband fits the picture. It has lots of character - big windows, original fireplaces and plenty of beams - without shying away from embracing the gifts of the modern era....like espresso, fairy lights, rubber ducks and WiFi.

The Ship has different sections which are very flexible and can be used to accommodate your guests in a number of ways. View floorplans of the building. To give you an idea of how to use the space, the main bar and restaurant on the ground floor which is filled with a mix of armchairs, sofas, tables & chairs is great for a drinks reception, or to relax in after dinner and chat late into the night by the fireplace. (also works well as as an area for a live band). Then upstairs is the private dining room which has its own bar and this is probably the best place to hold the wedding breakfast and the speeches.

Here's a link to a wedding we hosted recently which will give you a good sense of the tone and style that works well here: Helen and Dan's wedding Photography is by Heather Shucker.

We recommend that all 10 bedrooms are booked as part of the event to ensure you have the building to yourselves. If other members of your party are staying nearby (there's a hotel with a further 10 bedrooms directly opposite) then you can all congregate for breakfast together at the Ship the next morning. In short, we're up for doing whatever you want if we think it'll work within the space so call us with your ideas and thoughts on what you want or come down for a visit and we can go from there...

Note: The Ship is a stone's throw from Rye Town Hall where the official part of the day can take place in the historic council chamber