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Ebor Lodge

Eastbourne

On Eastbourne seafront, Ebor Lodge offers well-appointed rooms and a full breakfast menu. This East Sussex guest house has free Wi-Fi and is within 15 minutes’ walk of the Royal Hippodrome Theatre and the town’s 1930s bandstand. Wonderful location at the start of the Marine Parade. The owner was very helpful and gave us a restaurant recommendation. The fitting room was comfortable, as was the bed. I would definitely stay at Ebor Lodge again!

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9.5
Exceptional
1,030 reviews
Price from
AR$ 80,354
per night

Coast B&B 4 stars

Bexhill

Each stylish room is individually designed with a many period features. The contemporary rooms include a flat-screen Freeview TV, a seating area, and a well stocked hospitality tray. The en-suite bath or shower rooms and the private bathroom have a hairdryer. Ironing supplies and free WiFi are also available. The breakfast choices were excellent, the surrounding area was very good full of history.

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9.7
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
AR$ 160,709
per night

Bassets House

Eastbourne

Around 10 minutes’ walk from Eastbourne Pier, Bassets offers sea views and a wide range of breakfasts. This well-appointed Eastbourne B&B has free WiFi and free parking nearby.

Each room has a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities, and some have sea views. Some have a balcony, and all have an en suite shower with toiletries supplied. Lovely room with seaview..very good breakfast and warm hospitality...very recommendable!

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9.5
Exceptional
202 reviews
Price from
AR$ 126,271
per night

The Laindons

Hastings

The contemporary, stylish rooms at the Laindons each have an en suite bathroom. The bespoke beds are created from recycled wood and crafted by local, award-winning craftsmen. All rooms include flat-screen smart TVs and complimentary on-demand movies, free WiFi and free toiletries. Tastefully decorated guest house. Room was chic, well appointed with every comfort thought of. Small well stocked fridge with optional drinks and snacks if wanted. Toiletries provided were of good quality. Bed was extremely comfortable with excellent linen. Short walk to Hastings restaurants. Excellent choice of breakfasts served in delightful conservatory. Comfortable common lounge area has a selection of light reading on coffee tables. An absolute jewel. Thank you to Karen, our host.

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9.6
Exceptional
247 reviews
Price from
AR$ 208,348
per night

The Pilot Inn

Eastbourne

Just over a mile from Eastbourne Pier on the south coast and 20 miles from Brighton, this award-winning inn has a great location 2 minutes’ walk from the sea. There is free WiFi and free parking on site. We have stayed at the Pilot Inn many times every time we visit England and my husband's cousin and family in Eastbourne. I love the beautiful decor inside and the food is delicious. The breakfast was also wonderful with many choices. The pub is in a great location for walking to the beach in Eastbourne. Also, it is a short drive to the Seven Sisters.

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9.2
Superb
719 reviews
Price from
AR$ 113,644
per night

Beach Front Guest House

Eastbourne City Centre, Eastbourne

Directly facing an award-winning beach, on Eastbourne's Royal Parade, Beach Front Guest House provides bed and breakfast accommodation right on the Eastbourne seafront.

All rooms at Beach Front are en suite with a shower, and many enjoy beautiful sea views. In addition, all rooms have a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and tea and coffee making facilities. The location is perfect! Rooms are clean. Staffs are kind and friendly. Breakfast is good. It was one of the best places we stayed so far. We did not stay in a room with sea view, but you can definitely consider a room with view. The view of hotel is remarkable!

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9.4
Superb
551 reviews
Price from
AR$ 99,869
per night

St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast

Hastings

A 4-storey villa dating back to 1882, St Benedict - Victorian Bed and Breakfast embraces a 19th-century theme, with characterful period details and retaining its original Victorian layout. This St Leonards guest house offers free parking and Wi-Fi, and serves a country house-style full English breakfast.

With authentic furnishings of the era, guest rooms at St Benedict have a comfortable double bed and tea and coffee facilities. Each has a private external bathroom with a roll-top bath. Great stay. The house was as described. The garden is very large and wonderful. The breakfast was very good. Paul and Stephen are great hosts and full of advices.

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9.4
Superb
358 reviews
Price from
AR$ 154,969
per night

Number 46 4 stars

Hastings

Number 46 is just a 2-minute walk from the beach and the centre of town and just a 5-minute stroll to the old town of Hastings.

All rooms and apartments at Number 46 offer free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, a hairdryer, mini fridge, coffee machine, and a iPod docking station. En-suite rooms are equipped with large towels and toiletries. The one-bedroom apartment also includes a fully equipped kitchen. Every thing went well and we liked the weather you ordered for us. The breakfast was very good indeed.

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9.2
Superb
483 reviews
Price from
AR$ 113,644
per night

The Old Rectory 5 stars

Hastings

A short walk from the Old Town and seafront, The Old Rectory in Hastings offers elegant guest rooms in 18th-century surroundings. Uniquely styled accommodation with treatment rooms is complemented by free WiFi, a bar and pretty garden and terrace.

Each room has an en suite bath or shower with hairdryer and luxury toiletries supplied. All have a flat-screen TV with DVD player, iPod dock and tea and coffee facilities. EVERYTHING!! This hotel has a caring staff, clean & well stocked room, and beautiful property!!

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9.4
Superb
323 reviews
Price from
AR$ 143,490
per night

Cleavers Lyng 16th Century Country House 4 stars

Herstmonceux

Nestled amongst the beautiful countryside of the South Downs, this Grade II listed country house dates back to 1577. Rooms with free Wi-Fi overlook 1.5 acres of peaceful landscaped gardens.

With a flat-screen TV, DVD player and private bathroom, the Cleavers Lyng’s bright, airy rooms are each well-appointed. All have wonderful views, whilst some are furnished with antiques. The owner was welcoming, breakfast cooked and presented to perfect. The room was immaculately clean, bed comfortable and well appointed

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9.2
Superb
300 reviews
Price from
AR$ 107,331
per night

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