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.

The Mowbray - One of only 20 guest accommodations in the UK to reach the final of the AA's friendliest Landlady Award 2009, this Edwardian building is close to Eastbournes seafront, theatres and conference centres. In the heart of Eastbourne's Theatreland, the Mowbray occupies a prime position on the corner of an elegant Edwardian terrace, connecting the seafront with the theatres and conference centres. This family-run guesthouse overlooks Devonshire Park and the International Tennis Courts, just a stone's throw from the beach and the promenade, and only a short distance from the town centre. All of the en suite rooms are front facing, with some enjoying views of the rolling South Downs. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with 8 channels and a DVD player. Taking great pride in the stylish d?cor, cleanliness, friendly atmosphere and home cooked food, the resident owners, Darren and Laura, provide excellent value for money and a personal service.

The Guesthouse East - Just 50 metres from the beach, the Silver-rated Guesthouse East is a stylish, laidback and family-friendly place to escape to, with boutique-style suites designed to a high standard. Each comfortable, self-contained holiday unit has a kitchen, spacious bathroom and luxurious bedroom. There are toiletries, fluffy white towels, and lots of extras. The beautiful period property has many original features and is just a short walk from the town centre. Guesthouse East is ideal for sightseeing in Eastbourne, or for simply relaxing. Artist Katerina Waller adds to the contemporary surroundings with her display of works.

Highland Inn - The Highlands Inn lies in Boscobel Road, on the Western fringe of Burton's St. Leonards. Within easy reach of the seafront, and the various entertainments of the famous resorts of Hastings and St. Leonards.

Hudsons - This fashionable private bed and breakfast hotel with garden provides comfortable and stylish 4-star guest house accommodation in a convenient location, close to the beach, town centre and local amenities. Hudsons offers you a great location from where you can explore all that this popular seaside resort has to offer. You will be within walking distance of many attractions including Brighton Pier, Brighton Museum, the Royal Pavilion and the Komedia arts and entertainment centre. Moments from the sea and convenient for cosmopolitan Kemptown's bars, Stephen Speight and Alex Cooke's immaculate cream painted guest house is friendly and unpretentious. The rooms are tastefully presented, pristinely maintained and comfortably furnished with an eclectic mix of wall hangings and objet d'art. Crisp white linen, beautiful d?cor, a beautiful private garden and a free DVD library ensures that you should have a comfortable and enjoyable stay at his trendy bed and breakfast accommodation.

Rutland Guest House - Ideally situated opposite Marina Gardens, Rutland Guest House is on the A259 coastal road, a short walk from the beach and a 5-minute drive from Hastings town centre. Rutland Guest House offers contemporary, spacious rooms, with features including a TV and DVD player. Some of the rooms have beautiful sea views, while some overlook the Marina Gardens or the terraced gardens. Guests are offered an extensive breakfast menu in the dining room, with options for vegetarians, children and special diets. Friendly family-run Rutland Guest House is a brief walk from the picturesque promenade. There are also good bus and rail links close by. Free parking is available for guests.

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.

Hotel Pavilion - Cape Cod meets The Hamptons in Eastbourne at this New England-style guest house on the seafront, ideal for relaxing on the beach or exploring Eastbourne's attractions. Local theatres are a 5 minute taxi ride away, and fabulous restaurants are within walking distance. Start the day with an extensive breakfast featuring fresh local produce, and return later in the day for a delicious cream tea served on fine bone china. The hotel features stylish interiors and original artwork from a local artist, and the light and airy rooms offer views of the sea at the front, and of the Downs to the rear.

Brighton House - Described as a 'luxurious Regency hotel with immaculate rooms' by The Lonely Planet Guide, Christine and Lucho welcome you to their historic, recently refurbished town house. According to the AA, Brighton House puts 'hospitality and comfort high on the agenda', and its clean, fully en suite rooms are well located in the heart of Brighton. Start the day with the largely organic buffet-style breakfast before exploring the beach, The Brighton Centre, The Metropole, the Lanes and Preston Street for dining, all of which are all within walking distance of Brighton House.

Swan House - This 5-star boutique guest house has a lovely position in Hastings Old Town and presents beautiful, intimate and individual rooms that exude comfort and luxury. Swan House has a gourmet breakfast menu, free wireless broadband throughout, an honesty bar and a small patio garden with sun-loungers and chairs. The elegant guest house was built in 1490 and has a spacious guest lounge with large, relaxing sofas and an inglenook fireplace.