The Best South East England Seaside Bed & Breakfasts

recommended B&Bs and guest houses on the S E England coast


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The Laindons

Hastings

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listed Georgian building in the old town with stylish rooms and a delightful conservatory, overlooking the town, where breakfast is served

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  • 4* rated
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Brighton's rich Regency heritage and flamboyancy is reflected in the individual decoration of the stylish rooms at this restful guest house

Brightonwave

Brighton

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  • 4* rated
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an award-winning, cooked to order breakfast awaits guests at this stylish, carefully refurbished guest house situated near the seafront

Snooze

Brighton

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funky Kemptown guest house offering bespoke and decadent rooms with a luxurious, vintage style and a chilled seaside atmosphere

Haven Hall Hotel

Shanklin

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  • seafront location
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  • great views
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  • bar
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  • air-conditioning
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  • outdoor pool
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in a spectacular cliff-top location, affording stunning views of the bay and sea, this well-appointed guesthouse offers a relaxing holiday stay

East Beach Guest House

Littlehampton

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  • 4* rated
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stay in stylish, well-appointed rooms at this award-winning guest house situated overlooking East Beach Green, the seafront and beach

The Old Rectory

Hastings

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  • romantic retreat
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luxurious, boutique accommodation, a delightful walled-garden and pampering treatment rooms feature at this 18th-century former Rectory

The Fawley

Shanklin

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  • 4* rated
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relaxing, family-run guest house providing well-equipped guest rooms that are decorated to a high standard as are the other public areas

Albert & Victoria

Eastbourne

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  • 5* rated
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luxury, stylish Victorian guest house affording guests individually styled, themed rooms and a cooked-to-order breakfast to start the day

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indulge in a sea view room at this light, airy, Grade II listed Georgian dwelling and bask in the glorious views of the sea and Palace Pier

The Hambrough

Ventnor

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  • 5* rated
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  • small hotel
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  • seafront location
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  • restaurant
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Victorian villa set on the hillside enjoying wonderful sea views, the updated interior is stylish and modern and there is an opulent bar

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  • romantic retreat
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a stunningly beautiful, 16th century house, boasting a wealth of character, luxuriously furnished bedrooms and a cosy, intimate bar

Martlets B&B

Shanklin

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  • village location
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on the edge of Old Shanklin village, a new house built in traditional style has high review scores for superior comfort and warm hospitality

Koala Cottage

Godshill

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  • romantic retreat
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boutique B&B providing couples with a unique and peaceful retreat - there are just 3 deluxe suites - set in a picture postcard village

Manor Farm Oast

Icklesham

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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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thoughtfully and tastefully converted Oast set amidst orchards and working farmland - features spacious, individually styled guest rooms

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elegant accommodation situated in a sleepy village on the island's south coast providing a peaceful retreat and classically elegant guest rooms

The New England

Eastbourne

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the interior decor is inspired by the maritime, East Coast of the USA, and has a light and airy feel as well as local artists work adorning the walls

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a traditional Victorian town house located close to Eastbourne's cultural quarter - guest rooms have been tastefully and comfortably refurbished

Britannia House

Lymington

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  • 4* rated
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  • great breakfasts
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  • award-winning
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award-winning B&B located in an advantageous spot opposite the station and moments from the quayside and bustling town centre

St Benedict B&B

St. Leonards

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enjoy style and comfort of a bygone age in this 4 storey Victorian villa built in 1881 and decorated and furnished in the style of the late 1800s

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