Grade II* listed · Rother

Mermaid House the Mermaid Hotel

Mermaid House the Mermaid Hotel is a Grade II* listed building in Rother, first listed on 12 October 1951. It is one of 77 Grade II* entries among 2,141 listed buildings in Rother; 1% of Rother’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMermaid House the Mermaid Hotel
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1251961
Date first listed12 October 1951
Local planning authorityRother
Location50.95008, 0.73221 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1251961

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rother will require for your works on Mermaid House the Mermaid Hotel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid House the Mermaid Hotel listed?
Yes. Mermaid House the Mermaid Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1251961, first listed on 12 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Mermaid House the Mermaid Hotel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rother, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.