Le Chateau Japonais - This unique Japanese guest house is family-run, cosy and homely, around 5 minutes' walk from the town centre and 15 minutes from Hastings Beach. The fun and relaxed Le Chateau Japonais offers a Japanese-style environment. Indulgent, deep Jacuzzi baths and fresh fruit are in each en suite room. There is an outdoor, heated Japanese-style spa pool (Rotenburo), made of natural river rocks. At night you can float and relax in the warm water, with a glass of wine and a view of the stars. Beauport Park golf course in St Leonards-on-Sea, and Sedlescombe golf club, are less than 10 minutes from the guest house.

Bay Lodge - BandB - Situated on Eastbourne's seafront, this friendly, traditional family-run guest house has views of the sea, the beach, the Pavilion Tea Gardens and the Redoubt Fortress Military Museum. The Bay Lodge B&B offers clean and comfortable accommodation. There are 10 rooms, all with en suite facilities with either a bath or a shower. A full English breakfast with fruit and cereal is served each morning and is included in the price. There is a licensed honesty bar with Sky satellite TV and a sun lounge, where guests can relax. There is a private car park at the rear of the building with 6 spaces available for guests use. Parking is also available, free of charge, on the roads at the sides and rear of the property. Please note that the Bay Lodge does not have disabled access and there are 2 flights of stairs to reach some of the rooms. There are also no facilities for smokers.

Claverton House - Nestled amid beautifully landscaped gardens, this Edwardian country house is set in a peaceful country lane near Battle, within easy reach of the A21. This is an ideal base from which to explore this historic area, which is famous for the Battle of Hastings in 1066. During your stay at Claverton House you can explore the abbey ruins, the nearby town of Rye, and Hastings itself. Furnished with modern facilities and comfortable rooms, Claverton House provides the ideal destination for a relaxing stay in East Sussex.

Westbourne Hotel - Guest House - Situated on Upper Rock Gardens, this clean and friendly accommodation is a 3-minute walk from the beach and central to Palace Pier, the town centre and Brighton Marina. The 3-Diamond Westbourne has a reputation for good quality, friendly and personal service and comfort throughout. Start your day with a freshly-prepared hearty breakfast before heading out to explore Brighton, including The Lanes and The Brighton Centre.

Hastings House - This luxury guest house offers free Wi-Fi and beautiful boutique-style rooms, just 50 metres from the beach, at the seafront end of Warrior Square, reputedly the largest sea-fronted square in Europe Hastings House has a great location, just metres from the sea and within walking distance of St Leonards Warrior Square Railway Station, which offers regular trains from and to London, Brighton and Gatwick Airport. There are many fine local restaurants, pubs and cafes close by, as well as the White Rock Theatre. Stylish and contemporary, all of the rooms are individually decorated and each has its own unique charm. Each room has DVD player, a large flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels and a spa bathroom with an American-style power shower. Each room comes with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, thick, white bathrobes and luxurious toiletries and bathroom products. Free wireless internet access is available throughout.

Eastbourne Reymar - With 3-star Silver Award status from Visit Britain, this hotel offers a high standard of furnishings and decor, free private parking, and a warm, friendly, family atmosphere. The Eastbourne Reymar has a lounge with board games, as well as special family packs for those with young children. Some family rooms have a DVD player. There is Freeview TV in the rooms and Guest Lounge. Wi-Fi is available in most areas. Some of the rooms have sea views, but all of the rooms are en suite. Tea/coffee, biscuits, clean linen, fresh towels, shampoo and bath gel are provided every day. Start your day with a fresh full English breakfast. A wide range of cereals, homemade yoghurt, prunes and fresh fruit are also available. Evening meals are on request. The Eastbourne Reymar is 30 metres from the seafront, within walking distance of the pier, restaurants, theatres and bars. Eastbourne town centre is a 10/15-minute walk.

Black Rock House - This beautifully restored Victorian villa houses a 5-star award-winning guest house, which offers luxurious, boutique-style accommodation, in the heart of Hastings, on the Sussex Coast. Close to the small historic towns of Battle and Rye, Black Rock House is a luxury bed and breakfast with sea views, close to the centre of this famous seaside resort. The sensitively restored and sympathetically renovated building is within just a few minutes of the beach, the town centre, the beautiful Alexandra Park and Hastings Old Town. Free parking is available for guests, during their stay. Black Rock House combines contemporary elegance with modern comforts throughout. Each room boasts flat-screen TVs; tea/coffee making facilities; and high-quality king-size beds. Free 8Mb wireless broadband internet access is available throughout. Black Rock House has just 4 rooms and combines the charming personal touch of a bed and breakfast with the stunning luxury accommodation of a boutique hotel.

Artist Residence - In the heart of Brighton, looking out across to the iconic West Pier, this tall, elegant Regency town house boasts free Wi-Fi, individually decorated rooms and quirky original artwork. The carefully preserved, Grade II listed building features 6 comfortable bedrooms, most of which have views of the West Pier. Rooms are individually decorated in a bohemian and eclectic style, perhaps not to everyone's taste. Those with a sense of adventure will find the weird and wonderful style quirky, charming and fascinating. All of the rooms are en suite and decorated with colourful and contemporary fabrics and furnishings. Each room has a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The interior is ever changing, as artists come and go, drawing on doors and walls as they please. Traditional, conceptual and sometimes absurd artwork is combined to create a unique environment. The on-site gallery is a non-profit organization run by young local artists.

Crown Inn - Thought to be the oldest inn in the picturesque town of Lewes, this 17th century property offers comfortable B&B accommodation in a welcoming and friendly environment. The Crown is a family-run property welcoming a range of guests, including families with children and pets. Awarded 3 Diamonds by the English Tourism Council for 2007, it provides a range of amenities, including a pool table and darts board in the bar. Dominated by the ruins of a Norman castle, Lewes is also the ideal touring base for the beautiful surrounding countryside and coastline.

The Sea Spirit Guest House - Less than 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the seafront and train station, this Victorian guest house has beautiful period features, pretty rooms and free Wi-Fi. In the heart of St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, the Sea Spirit is a beautifully refurbished and family-run. Its rooms have an en suite or private bathroom, and plenty of facilities. Start your day with a hot English breakfast or a lighter continental option. The Sea Spirit serves 3-course evening meals by prior arrangement. There is a small bar offering bar snacks, and a lounge with a 42-inch plasma flat-screen TV. The large garden has a patio area and lots of space for children to play.