The Guesthouse East, Eastbourne

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.

Breakfast can be enjoyed in the dining room, or in the privacy of your bedroom.

Eastbourne is a traditional English seaside town moving into the 21st century, without losing its style, cleanliness or charm.

Centrally located, just opposite the recently restored Art Deco bandstand, The Guesthouse East is less than 1.6 km (one mile) from the glorious South Downs, where there are many running and cycling opportunities.

Norman churches, castles and towns such as Rye, Hastings and Pevensey all within an hour's drive or so.

Eastbourne is blessed with 6 fantastic golf courses, while for children there's plenty of entertainment from seafront fairgrounds to theme parks - and of course, a good old fashioned beach.

All of the suites are large and spacious and housed amid the lovely old fireplaces, character cornices and high ceilings of this Grade II listed building. Each suite also includes a kitchen, which is a real bonus for families or business travellers looking for that home-from-home feel.