If you're searching for a setting with a rich history for your big day, then The George in Rye is the perfect choice. At this boutique hotel set in the medieval town of Rye, near the East Sussex coastline, you and your partner can enjoy an elegant English atmosphere and charming surroundings for your celebrations.
About The George in Rye
Carefully restored in 2022, The George in Rye features an original Georgian Ballroom and 40 luxurious guest bedrooms. The Grade II listed venue provides a welcoming atmosphere and the cobbled high street on which the venue is located makes for some timeless and historic photo opportunities. The medieval town of Rye also offers a rich historic backdrop for you and your guests to enjoy.
Ceremony Spaces
The magnificent Georgian Ballroom, with its hand-painted Chinoiserie-panelled walls, offers a magical setting for your wedding breakfast. It features two fireplaces, large bay windows, high ceilings, a minstrel's gallery, and a spacious bar area. In the evening, the space is transformed for dancing and entertainment. The Ballroom comfortably hosts up to 80 guests for the wedding breakfast and up to 120 for the evening celebration. If you're looking for an outdoor ceremony, the beautiful courtyard can host up to 80 guests.
Able to accommodate up to 80 guests for drinks and 40 for a wedding breakfast, the 16th-century Long Room is a versatile space with many uses. For larger celebrations, it can be combined with The Ballroom. If you're planning a more intimate affair, the room is perfect for a smaller wedding celebration and can seat up to 50 of your nearest and dearest for your ceremony. You could also host your drinks reception here after the ceremony or enjoy private dining with friends and family on the eve of your big day.
Looking for somewhere to enjoy the quieter moments of your wedding day? The Green Sitting Room is a cosy, informal spot ideal for private drinks receptions. With its beautiful soft seating and convenient location next to the ballroom, it's the perfect retreat during your celebrations.
Guest Accommodation
If you're looking for a place to stay after the celebrations are over, the 40 bedrooms at The George in Rye offer the perfect place to unwind. Wonderful touches like carefully sourced antiques and Egyptian cotton linens ensure that each room has its own unique feel for the duration of your stay. From the cosy rooms in the eves, to spacious master rooms in the hayloft, you can rest assured that you and your guests will have a place to relax.
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