Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Jul 26th, 2010
The kayak has looked rather forlorn in the lobby recently following the latest family addition and the inevitable lack of opportunity to hit the water in Eastbourne. Two guests here took pity on it and gave it a run-out thankfully, facing the wrath of the lifeguards and launching in the no-go swimming-only zone, the little [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on May 18th, 2010
Refreshing is one word for it. Let’s just say I needed the wetsuit for the inaugural swim of the year. And a bowl of steaming soup on my return. But the blood is certainly flowing again and we’re back in fine fettle after a hectic few weeks here at The Guesthouse East B&B in Eastbourne.
Swiss, [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on May 4th, 2010
If you need further encouragement to head south and hit the downs, which finish, rather conveniently for the Guesthouse East, just down the road at Beachy Head and Eastbourne – The Sunday Times travel section had a centre spread this weekend highlighting that Britain’s newest national park has majestic monuments, stirring scenery and terriffic pubs [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Feb 18th, 2010
We’ve just moved to a new school and are now studying a completely new curriculum, so to speak, since we’re fresh to this whole hotelier life in Eastbourne. So to be formally assessed and graded against everything from cleanliness, service and bathroom decoration is enough to set anyone on edge.
And like preparing for that school report you can [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Feb 8th, 2010
Apparently UK tourism is set to be one of the few sectors to benefit from the recession, with 70% of people ready to book a holiday in the UK this year.
We’ve all been there – fractious children and frustrated parents stranded in airport lounges, disillusioned with the ‘glamour’ of air travel and, when coupled with a [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Jan 22nd, 2010
….one positive side effect of the recent grim weather is that the registration deadline for Eastbourne Festival 2010 has been extended to January 29th.
So, if you think you can dance, sing, recite literature or perhaps simply raise a single eyebrow in an impressive fashion I suggest you sign up sharpish. It could be your year!
This year’s [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Jan 14th, 2010
It seems that celebrity status isn’t reserved purely for guests at this rather chic bed and breakfast in Eastbourne. The Guesthouse East was on the telly (again) recently with filming here as part of Escape Down Under.
It seems we could be on the verge of losing Sally, a pillar of the running club based here, [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Dec 26th, 2009
Morris dancing, brass bands and dancing in the streets and on the beach. All in Eastbourne and all quite surreal. But the way my toddler was jigging about on my shoulders and the crowds I’d say it’s a huge success – we’re only taking a breather, waiting for friends and then we’ll be back out there [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Dec 24th, 2009
Feel like a hero – take a Christmas day plunge in the sea in the aid of St Wilfred’s hospice. Think of the great cause and the calories you’ll burn off – everyone’s a winner!
The meet time is officially 8am on the beach opposite the Langham Hotel but you’re more than welcome to gather here at The [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Dec 9th, 2009
….but this Eastbourne hotelier is on the verge of feeling festive. Maybe it also has something to do with the barrage of signs advertising the Jack and the Beanstalk production at Devonshire Park Theatre which kicks off this Friday. Apparently, it stars Emma Barton from Eastenders (currently enjoying fame as Roxie Hart in Chicago in [...]