The Hope Anchor in Rye, England

The hotel offers 11 individually styled rooms with en suite bathrooms and tea or coffee facilities. Some rooms include a four poster bed, reflecting the building's 18th-century origins. Guests can select from room types including Small Double, Deluxe Double, King, Twin, and Four Poster, each with historic décor.

A RAC Food Dining Award-winning breakfast is served, offering a traditional full English and gluten-free options with locally sourced ingredients. The continental selection includes cold meats, cheeses, yogurt, and fresh fruit salad. The hotel does not serve lunches or evening meals, but a kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus are available upon request.

The characterful bar features a log fire and offers local ales during a daily happy hour with free cheese and biscuits. The snug bar area provides a relaxed setting for evening drinks. The hotel also provides board games and a shared lounge or TV area for guest use.

The hotel sits atop a hill in central Rye, offering views over the river and countryside towards Camber Castle. It is a short walk from Rye Castle Museum, Rye Heritage Centre, and the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Couples rate the location at 9.4 out of 10 for two-person trips.

The hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities, laundry and dry cleaning services, and babysitting or child services. Allergy-free rooms and family rooms are available, with daily housekeeping and room service. Secure bicycle storage and a picnic area with outdoor furniture are also offered.

History: 18th-century former inn linked to the Tenterden Gang smuggling ring

Dining: RAC Food Dining Award-winning breakfast with gluten-free options

Bar: Characterful bar with log fire and daily happy hour with free cheese and biscuits

Location: Hilltop position with views of Camber Castle, rated 9.4 by couples

Rooms: 11 individually styled rooms, some with four poster beds

Services: Meeting and banquet facilities, babysitting, allergy-free rooms