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George in Rye

Playden Rye, East Sussex5.0 · 191 reviewsWebsite

Nestled between the green rolling hills of the Weald and the sandy beaches of Camber is George in Rye, a wedding venue in the medieval town of Rye. With Sweeping views from its hilltop location, this property offers a chance for pure escapism and romantic adventure. Within Rye's meandering cobbled streets and pretty half-timbered houses, right in the heart of the town’s citadel, resides The George

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
2–150 guests (150 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About George in Rye

Nestled between the green rolling hills of the Weald and the sandy beaches of Camber is George in Rye, a wedding venue in the medieval town of Rye. With Sweeping views from its hilltop location, this property offers a chance for pure escapism and romantic adventure. Within Rye's meandering cobbled streets and pretty half-timbered houses, right in the heart of the town’s citadel, resides The George. Effortlessly warm and welcoming the hotel is part-medieval with later Georgian additions. Loving restored in 2022, it offers an eclectic mix of quintessential English and contemporary elegance. Facilities and Capacity A Georgian townhouse and 16th Century coaching inn situated in one of England’s best-kept secrets the historic Cinque port town of Rye. The Magnificent Georgian Ballroom, with hand-painted Chinoiserie panelled walls, is a magical space for your wedding breakfast. There are two fireplaces, large bay windows, high ceilings, a minstrels’ gallery and a large bar area. In the evening, it is transformed for dancing and entertainment. The Ballroom can accommodate up to 80 guests for a wedding breakfast and up to 120 in the evening. The Elegant 16th Century Long Room is a convenient additional room which you can use in several ways. It can be used in tandem with The Ballroom for larger weddings or for more intimate and smaller weddings on its own. You can have your drinks reception after your wedding here or private dining on the eve of your wedding for friends and family. This room can accommodate up to 80 guests for drinks and 40 guests for a wedding breakfast. In between the Long Room and Ballroom is the Green sitting room is a cosy and informal space for private drinks receptions. The beautiful soft seating is adjacent to The Ballroom, which you can use during your wedding day for quieter moments or for cocktail evenings, drinks receptions and afternoon teas. Luxurious and intimate, the 40 bedrooms are a place to retreat, relax and unwind. Each room tells its own story to captivate and enchant. Carefully sourced antiques and sumptuous beds with Egyptian cotton linens in every room. The bathrooms all have waterfall showers and roll-top baths in the larger rooms. From the cosy rooms in the eves, to master rooms and spacious junior suites in the hayloft there is somewhere for you, your family and your guests to relax.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • Corkage option
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Beautician
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Seated meal facilities

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

George in Rye, Playden Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JT

Reviews

5.0 average from 191 reviews

Imported

Russell & I met 8 years ago & in 2015 we had our little boy, my first Mothers Day Russell proposed to me in March 2016, we decided we were going to get married that year. I searched and searched for ‘that special venue’ and then I came across the George in Rye and instantly fell in love, this was…

Russell · 2017-05-02

Imported

The George in Rye - this beautiful elegant hotel is set in the heart of Rye town centre, a lovely little historic town with cobbled lanes, which makes the perfect back drop to beautiful wedding photos. The hotel itself is just stunning like a mini Downton Abby it's very classic and chic. The…

Georgina · 2017-03-22

Imported

The team at The George were superb. Operationally, the day was faultless. Timings were spot on, the food was smart and delicious and they really did go that extra mile in customer service. I was able to relax throughout the day, safe in the knowledge that the team would do the perfect job. We have

Rachel · 2016-05-26

Imported

Thank you so much for our wonderful wedding. It was a brilliant day and we are so glad that we held it at the George. It is such an exquisite venue, plus your support, staff and service were amazing. I would be happy to recommend the George. I used to work i

Gabby · 2015-04-24

Imported

The wedding day itself was perfect and I don’t think either of us could have asked for more. We had the absolute best time and everyone from your team were just wonderful. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it! Also, we obviously came to The George after being seriously let down by our…

Sian · 2014-09-15

Imported

Thank you Karen and Sarah for the wonderful organisation of our wedding day. Sarah you were so relaxed throughout the process and instantly calmed me

Laura · 2014-09-09

Imported

We have just returned from a perfect weekend away at the George in Rye. We arrived on the Friday night from London to be greeted by curteous, friendly staff. We were shown to our room on the first floor, overlooking the streets of Rye. We had booked a standard double and the room was lovely, as…

Fatginger · 2008-12-16

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otherwise this was pretty much a perfect winter wedding in a very scenic town. All thanks to Natalie and her team at The George In Rye who from day 1 of our planning were super efficient and helpful and who on the day were superbly organised and attentive to our needs. My mum did high end silver…

Simon · 2018-12-17

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