Guest blog for The Guesthouse East by Celine, our French intern – en français!

We have been extremely fortunate to have Celine, a French intern, with us for the past four weeks. She’s taken the opportunity to write a few words below about her …

Why more people will stay at home and holiday in the UK this year

I know I’m biased and perhaps overly positive due to living in Eastbourne. Eastbourne is truly a fabulous holiday resort – we’re the sunniest place in the UK, officially recognised …

This blog is about you! I need to hear about your adventures in Eastbourne

A blog offers a wonderful opportunity for navel gazing and general self-absorbtion, but even I find it tedious to talk about myself too much. How could you cope?? Whilst I’m …

Eastbourne beer leaves a bad taste in the mouth

Hmm, those ker-razy marketing folk at our local Beachy Head Brewery really excelled when they named their new beer recently. Personally I head up to Beachy Head for the crisp, …

A life on the edge as an Eastbourne hotelier. Literally.

The wife didn’t appreciate my attempt at reassurance. Apparently being told we were fully paid up with the life assurance wasn’t the authoritative response required to her safety questions. The …

Conference withdrawal symptoms – a new take on SAD?

My darkening mood could well be down to the cooler temperatures, windier conditions and autumnal air (or indeed the lack of opportunity to chase the soon-to-be-departing sea bass on the …

Tourism on the up in Eastbourne – it’s official!

We’ve been extremely busy all summer here at The Guesthouse East – I’ve been putting it down to my porridge – but it seems we’re part of a much bigger …

Purely for the enjoyment of our guests. Really.

It’s all part of our quest to fully understand what’s happening around Eastbourne; to immerse ourselves in the activities and opportunities on offer to provide the ultimate feedback and guidance …

Eastbourne abuzz in the sun

I thought there might be a few people pottering along the Eastbourne promenade today, basking in the lazy mix of afternoon sun and holiday haze, but I could barely make …

Breakfast, whichever way you fancy

It’s your holiday in Eastbourne so we try to make sure you get whatever works for you and that extends to breakfast. Bed and breakfast. Breakfast in bed. Full English …