Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Nov 26th, 2009
Given the amount of mouthfuls I swallow on every swim it’s just as well – the sea on Eastbourne’s main beachfront has been upgraded from ‘Good’ in 2008 to ‘Excellent’ this year. And that’s despite the increased numbers if all those ‘staycationers’ enjoying the homegrown sea air and fine views rather than skipping over to [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Nov 12th, 2009
For once I’m not entering the great sugar-versus-salt debate in the world of the sticky stuff (or am I just living within a B&B bubble here in Eastbourne?), but rather looking forward to re-living Fletch, Godber and Mackay et al - at the Devonshire Park, two minutes down the road from here at The Guesthouse East, [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Nov 2nd, 2009
We’re in a recession. Unemployment is rocketing. No one is spending any money, least of all on discretionary items like wallpaper when there are mouths to be fed? Can someone please remind the tradesmen of Eastbourne! First it was the roofer who, after finally agreeing that 3 weeks on Tuesday, if its warm, with a [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Oct 29th, 2009
Nostalgic, fervent and gripping and refined – no, I’m not referring to The Guesthouse East – The LPO return to Eastbourne with Brahms’ fourth symphony, arguably the composer’s finest achievement. The performance at the Congress theatre, just a few minutes walk from Eastbourne’s award-winning accommodation, starts at 3pm on Sunday November 1st. Tickets from £12.
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Oct 27th, 2009
Eastbourne B&B provides the perfect backdrop for filming All sorts of action this weekend as Brighton Rock filming came to life in Eastbourne, with Hartington Place, the home of The Guesthouse East, providing the perfect back-drop for the all-star cast. Thankfully we played host to our friend Tim Fox Evans, a professional photographer, for the [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Oct 23rd, 2009
One of the joys of having an Eastbourne B&B, with a glorious beach at the end of the road, is the easy access to fantastic fishing. Apparently. Having seen some beautiful sea bass being caught off the end of the pier during the week I spent at least two hours in the early hours getting [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Oct 11th, 2009
My CV as a hotelier now includes ‘speed taxi-driving’ under the section marked skills and achievements - thanks to previously unseen gridlock on the less-than-mean streets of Eastbourne, the cab taking my guests to a wedding at Birling Manor didn’t turn up, with the distinct possibility of them arriving later than the bride. No other option but to rev up [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Oct 9th, 2009
I think it’s quite telling that we don’t have a single guest staying here this weekend who’s visiting the Eastbourne Beer Festival. We even have a room free tonight for goodness sake (a rarity on a Friday night). Compare that with the next two weeks when we’re packed to the rafters with members of the [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Sep 19th, 2009
The Guesthouse East , the pioneering Eastbourne b&b, has teamed up with English Vine Tours to offer a weekend to remember in October. The Guesthouse East, which offers chic but comfortable 4* accommodation, has won awards thanks to it’s innovative approach (with luxurious self-catering facilities whilst offering the indulgence of bed and breakfast) provides the perfect setting from which to [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Aug 30th, 2009
After five glorious years establishing The Guesthouse East (enjoying their awards and national TV and press coverage) Mike and Fiona have decided to focus on their fitness business and have served their final healthy breakfast on Hartington Place. Still, their legend lives on, with Carl and Sarah Stanger picking up the reins. Not sure we as the [...]