The Mermaid Inn

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Historic 600-year-old inn in Rye offering accommodation, fine dining, bars, lounges, weddings and tours.

Description Brand's website · 2026-11-07

The Mermaid Inn is a historic Tudor inn in Rye with 31 individually themed rooms, a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, historic bars, lounges, patio areas, wedding facilities and guided tours. Its cellars date from 1156 and the building was rebuilt in 1420.

Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-07

To welcome travellers and provide a distinctive historic stay with modern comforts, friendly service, fine food and wine, and a traditional bar experience.

Founders & leadership Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Owner Judith Blincow offers guided tours. The inn has been in the ownership of two families since 1993.

Website Brand's website · 2026-11-07

https://mermaidinn.com

Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Welcoming, historic, atmospheric and experiential, with an emphasis on hospitality, heritage and local character.

Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Cellars date from 1156; the building was rebuilt in 1420. The inn has been owned by two families since 1993.

Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Rye, East Sussex, England

Parent ownership Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Independently owned by two families since 1993; the site identifies Judith Blincow as an owner.

Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Provides travellers and visitors to Rye with distinctive historic accommodation, dining, drinks, events and local experiences in one setting.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• Historic hotel accommodation
• Fine dining and private dining
• Bars serving ales, wines, whiskies and gin
• Lounges and patio areas
• Wedding planning and functions
• Guided historic tours
• Gift vouchers
• On-site parking for 15 cars

Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• 31 individually themed guest rooms
• 2 AA Rosette Linen Fold Panelled Restaurant
• Giant's Fireplace Bar
• Tudor Bar
• Dr Syn's Lounge and Small Lounge
• Three patio areas
• Wedding packages and function room
• Mermaid Tours

Pricing Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Room tariffs listed from £129 per room per night for a single room with bed and full English breakfast, with other room categories ranging from £190 to £270 and dinner, bed and breakfast from £174 to £360. Pet accommodation is £5 per pet per night by prior arrangement. Wedding packages listed at £80, £100 and £130 per person. Gift vouchers are available from £25 to £500.

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Hospitality, hotels, restaurants, bars, events and weddings

Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Travellers and hotel guests from the United Kingdom and around the world, restaurant and bar diners, wedding parties, event guests and visitors exploring Rye.

Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-07

Leisure travellers and couples seeking a historic, characterful stay in Rye with heritage, fine dining and atmospheric bars; also wedding planners and couples seeking an intimate historic venue.

Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• Historic overnight stays in Rye
• Fine dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Drinks and locally sourced food in historic bars
• Private dining and special occasions
• Weddings and receptions for up to 90 guests
• Guided tours of the historic inn
• Exploring Rye and the surrounding area
• Gifted stays and dining experiences

Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-07

• A distinctive stay in a 600-year-old inn with modern comforts
• Access to individually themed historic rooms and Tudor architecture
• Fine dining featuring seasonal, local ingredients
• A choice of atmospheric bars, lounges and patio areas
• Wedding planning support, accommodation and function space
• Convenient access to Rye's medieval citadel and local attractions