Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Nov 17th, 2009
There, I’ve said it. This irrepressibly cheerful Eastbourne hotelier – who recently smiled (ok, a thinly-veiled grimace) when a guest dropped coffee on a newly laid carpet right in front of me - has hit the point of annual cynical disappointment when Christmas breaks early in hotels and shops, with carols replacing the usual muzak and a nasty rash [...]
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 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 13th, 2009
Hi Just wanted to say thanks for a good weekend. We all really enjoyed ourselves. The rooms we had were ideal and although we did not get the chance to sample your breakfasts, I will recommend your guesthouse to others and hope to return myself, early next year, with my husband. As ex-hospitality students, it [...]
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 22nd, 2009
I’m not sure I could get away with Robin Askwith-type antics (the wife wouldn’t put up with the tight jeans for a start) but within the space of a month of starting this game I’ve encoutered a fascinating mix of people and antics. I’ll put it down to the joys of running a boutique Eastbourne B&B….. Rather [...]
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 Sep 15th, 2009
Ok, there’s a certain creative liberty with the headline, but when Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is scheduled for Eastbourne, it’s worth shouting about! The mighty London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Coorey and with Oscar Bohoquez on violin, will provide an explosion of colour and elation on September 20th at the Congress Theatre. Call The Guesthouse East [...]
Posted in The Guesthouse East Blog on Sep 7th, 2009
The fitness gurus Mike and Fiona, aka The running Inn, received more well deserved coverage this month, inside etc magaine, the Sussex and East Hampshire glossy. The Guesthouse East and The Running Inn work closely together to offer unique weekend breaks for anyone who loves running for fitness. Weekend packages include a holistic approach to [...]