A Georgian town house 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 41 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.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Anna Campanella
Thank you so much for taking an interest in our weddings at The George. Do get in contact for more information and I invite you to visit the George, to show you around.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2007
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
40
Overview of The George In Rye
Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
140
No. of Bedrooms
41
Sleeps No. of People
88
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Venue
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Grade I/II Listed Building
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Disabled Access
Food and Drink
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Pricing for The George In Rye
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£5,500
Maximum Price
£19,500
For Smaller weddings the Long Room can accommodate up to 40 guests. For larger weddings in The Ballroom up to 120. Please enquire for exclusive use of the whole hotel, which includes the Restaurant, Bar, The Parlour and all bedrooms and the Events Floor.