Situated opposite Camber Sands Beach and near Camber Castle, The Gallivant is a four-star B&B with 20 letting rooms and free on-site parking. The B&B has 20 rooms, each one featuring coastal-inspired decor and handmade driftwood furniture. Guests also benefit from Hypnos beds with deluxe linens, flat-screen TVs and DAB radios. En-suite bathrooms include a bath and shower and Noble Isle toiletries. Guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access. Front desk services are available around the clock and the property has a garden with a terrace. Children are welcome and pets are allowed on request. A continental-style breakfast is served daily (free) and guests are offered tea and cakes in the afternoon. Plus, lunch and dinner services are available in the on-site Beach Bistro. The Gallivant lies four miles from the Rye Heritage Centre, 18 miles from Battle Abbey and within a 60-minute drive of Dover Castle and Drusillas Park.
Guests tend to rate the quality of the food in the Bistro as excellent with the service to match. There are, of course, occasional disappointments but one national newspaper review goes so far as to describe the bistro as the “jewel in the crown” at this B&B.
Although a handful of guests found cause for minor concern, the general consensus is that the rooms are clean and comfortable and mostly of a reasonable size. The coastal decor and driftwood furniture have a calming effect, as do the luxurious linens and deluxe bath amenities.
Guests are consistently complimentary about the service they encountered at the Gallivant, with many saying that the owners and staff are friendly and helpful without ever coming across as intrusive or overbearing.
Rates here include a continental-style breakfast and while many guests were satisfied with this, others were disappointed to learn that a cooked breakfast would incur extra charges. Room rates aren't particularly low, so there's a feeling among guests that a hot meal would be more appropriate.
Despite this property's proximity to the sea, it seems to lack the sea views to match. A number of guests mention that instead of being able to enjoy views of the water, they could only see the main road and a car park with bins full to the brim.
Although this B&B welcomes families, it seems to have done away with the larger rooms. This means that families can generally only be accommodated across two rooms, which bumps up the price. Also, information packs suggest that only “well behaved” children can dine on-site. This tends to get guests' backs up from the start.
No, The Gallivant doesn’t offer pool areas.
Yes, The Gallivant has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, The Gallivant provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
The Gallivant is located in New Lydd Road,, TN31 7RB, Rye, United Kingdom.
The Gallivant Nearby attractions include Camber Sands, Kent County Show, Eurotunnel, Leeds Castle, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Port Dover, The Hop Farm, Canterbury Cathedral.
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