Mermaid Street, Rye, TN31 7EY, United Kingdom
This historic inn in Rye boasts Norman cellars dating back to the 12th century and features secret passageways in some of its rooms. It offers accommodation with a large open log fireplace in the bar and an award-winning restaurant. Rebuilt in 1420, The Mermaid Inn has hosted royalty, celebrities, and artists, retaining traditional elements like a secret stairway hidden behind a bookcase. The restaurant holds two AA Rosettes for its French and British cuisine. The lounge bar, once a haunt for smugglers, is characterized by a large wooden beam supported by stone pillars. Guest rooms at The Mermaid showcase charming features such as wooden panelling or carved beds, and all include a TV and en suite bathroom, with some offering picturesque views of Rye.
