Tower House 1066 - Family-run, this beautiful red brick Victorian house offers 4-star Silver-Award guest accommodation in beautiful boutique rooms, decorated with a contemporary twist. Tower House 1066 is situated in the quiet heart of St Leonards-on-Sea, a suburb of Hastings. The sea is within easy reach, as is Hastings town centre and the old town's cobbled streets, buzzing with restaurants and coffee shops. There is free, unrestricted on-road parking available. Tower House has a 24-hour licensed bar, a guest lounge with a real fire, a conservatory/breakfast room, a dining/meeting room, a terrace, large gardens and a treatment/therapy suite. Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms. Tower House 1066 has received a 4-star, highly commended rating from the AA and a Silver Award from VisitBritain.

17 Wilmington Square - With beautifully decorated en suite rooms, this newly refurbished, spacious Victorian town house is a short walk from the city centre, 'theatre land', the beach and Eastbourne's conference facilities Opened in April 2007, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Eastbourne station, where trains regularly run to neighboring seaside towns and all major airports. The privately owned, family run lifestyle hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation, and an extensive breakfast menu. Front-facing rooms offer stunning sea views overlooking the Devonshire Park Tennis venue, and all rooms feature a hospitality tray and crisp white linen. On-street parking is available.

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.

Royal Hotel - Overlooking the beach and within easy walking distance of the town centre and pier, this AA 4-star character property has been welcoming guests to Eastbourne for over 170 years. One of Eastbourne's original old 'sea houses', the Royal has recently undergone a complete renovation to provide comfortable, modern accommodation with free Wi-Fi throughout and flat-screen TVs. The building's original features have been retained. Bathrooms feature heated towel rails, shaver points, fluffy white towels and complimentary Elsyl toiletries. Start each day with a hearty breakfast in the luminous breakfast room. Choose from real ground coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, a selection of organic yoghurts, cereals, seeded breads, freshly baked croissants and homemade fruit salad.

Leona House - BandB - Tucked away just off the seafront, this Regency town house is a gem of a guest house, just seconds from the historic Lanes and Brighton's main conference centre. Leona House offers stylish, comfortable and individually decorated rooms at very affordable prices. It is perfect for a seaside shopping spree, a theatre-break, a business meeting or simply just a base for exploring Brighton's rich city life.

Brightonwave - 4-star Silver award-winning accommodation offering bed and breakfast in Brighton, East Sussex, this stylish Boutique-style guesthouse is centrally located within minutes' walk of the sea, pier, conference centre and shops. Set within a traditional 19th century townhouse, Brightonwave has been carefully refurbished to offer a stylish, contemporary B&B. It features 8 en suite guestrooms, each of which is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a flat-screen TV with DVD and CD player. Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the building for those with their own laptop. If you don't have your computer with you, you can take advantage of the computer in the comfortable lounge area. The 2 Brighton universities (university of Brighton and Sussex University) along with the teaching hospital and other local businesses are easily accessible by local transport from Brightonwave. The friendly and efficient staff will be happy to make travel arrangements for you, on request.

Dr Syns Guest House - Just a short stroll away from the beach, this old-world-style guesthouse is set in Dymchurch, next to the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Steam Railway and only 15 minutes from the Eurotunnel. Named after Dr Syns, a mythical character created by actor and author Russel Thorndyke, the Dr Syns Guesthouse dates back to the 1700s, making it one of the oldest buildings in Dymchurch. It still boasts many of its original features, including wooden beams and traditional open fires. On request, Dr Syns can cater for special occasions and business events. Up to 35 people can be seated and up to 45 can be accommodated buffet-style.

The Sea Spirit Guest House - Less than 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the seafront and train station, this Victorian guest house has beautiful period features, pretty rooms and free Wi-Fi. In the heart of St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, the Sea Spirit is a beautifully refurbished and family-run. Its rooms have an en suite or private bathroom, and plenty of facilities. Start your day with a hot English breakfast or a lighter continental option. The Sea Spirit serves 3-course evening meals by prior arrangement. There is a small bar offering bar snacks, and a lounge with a 42-inch plasma flat-screen TV. The large garden has a patio area and lots of space for children to play.

Bay Lodge - BandB - Situated on Eastbourne's seafront, this friendly, traditional family-run guest house has views of the sea, the beach, the Pavilion Tea Gardens and the Redoubt Fortress Military Museum. The Bay Lodge B&B offers clean and comfortable accommodation. There are 10 rooms, all with en suite facilities with either a bath or a shower. A full English breakfast with fruit and cereal is served each morning and is included in the price. There is a licensed honesty bar with Sky satellite TV and a sun lounge, where guests can relax. There is a private car park at the rear of the building with 6 spaces available for guests use. Parking is also available, free of charge, on the roads at the sides and rear of the property. Please note that the Bay Lodge does not have disabled access and there are 2 flights of stairs to reach some of the rooms. There are also no facilities for smokers.

Atlanta - As featured on Channel 5's TV programme, 'The Hotel Inspector', this small, family-run guest house is centrally located on Eastbourne seafront, with fabulous uninterrupted sea views. The Atlanta provides good, friendly service; a comfortable, clean environment; and value for money. The guest house has 9 en suite rooms. Breakfast is served overlooking the sea. Vegetarians and other special dietary needs can be catered for. Cots, Z-beds and highchairs are available on request. Please note that Atlanta does not have a lift and if you have difficulty with stairs, a room on a lower floor cannot always be guaranteed.