Simon And Sansan's Guidebook
Food Scene
Just around the corner from the accommodation. Scores 5 stars on TripAdvisor.
15 locals recommend
The Beach Kitchen
56 Beach RdJust around the corner from the accommodation. Scores 5 stars on TripAdvisor.
The Beach Deck
On the beach two mins from the house.
Grand Hotel
King Edward's ParadeHighly recommended chippy just around the corner. All fish is cooked fresh on order and very good chips. Very friendly and fun family-run business. Highly rated on trip advisor, and there's 10% off if paying with cash.
LJs Fish & Chips
263 SeasideHighly recommended chippy just around the corner. All fish is cooked fresh on order and very good chips. Very friendly and fun family-run business. Highly rated on trip advisor, and there's 10% off if paying with cash.
Our favourite place for a treat. Very friendly service - and great food on the waterfront. We love the spare ribs and a Thai curry. Great for people watching.
15 locals recommend
Thai Marina
13 The WaterfrontOur favourite place for a treat. Very friendly service - and great food on the waterfront. We love the spare ribs and a Thai curry. Great for people watching.
The Pilot Inn
89 Meads StGreat food just off the prom. One of the nicest pubs in town.
Lovely pub right on the beach with parking. Food and beer garden.
10 locals recommend
Pevensey Bay Aqua Club
Sea RoadLovely pub right on the beach with parking. Food and beer garden.
A short stroll from the house, it's where we buy our fresh locally caught fish, and meat from the proper butchers next door. There's a coffee and seafood shack at the other end of the sheds with tables and chairs on the beach.
Fishermens Green
A short stroll from the house, it's where we buy our fresh locally caught fish, and meat from the proper butchers next door. There's a coffee and seafood shack at the other end of the sheds with tables and chairs on the beach.
Sightseeing
A nice walk along the prom to the marina for a coffee or bite to eat.
40 locals recommend
Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club Ltd
3 Harbour QuayA nice walk along the prom to the marina for a coffee or bite to eat.
Eastbourne Pier
Grand ParadeBeachy Head
Lovely spot for tea and cake on the beach
38 locals recommend
National Trust Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Beachy Head RoadLovely spot for tea and cake on the beach
Simply beautiful. You can park the car and walk down either side of the river to the beach. There's a pub on the West side, and a coffee van in the car park
97 locals recommend
Cuckmere Haven
Simply beautiful. You can park the car and walk down either side of the river to the beach. There's a pub on the West side, and a coffee van in the car park
A lovely spot with panoramic views over Eastbourne. Multiple public footpaths in every direction.
Butts Brow
Butts LaneA lovely spot with panoramic views over Eastbourne. Multiple public footpaths in every direction.
Pevensey Castle
Castle RoadImpressive castle remains dating back to Norman and Roman times.
It's a nice easy walk along the prom into town and the gardens start at the pier. Maybe stop for an ice cream or some fish and chips along the way.
9 locals recommend
Carpet Gardens
Grand ParadeIt's a nice easy walk along the prom into town and the gardens start at the pier. Maybe stop for an ice cream or some fish and chips along the way.
A beautiful citadel town, one of the cinque ports. Well worth a day out in the car or train. Plenty of antique and gift shops to mooch about, and lots of places to eat and drink including the 15th century pub inside the castle!
41 locals recommend
Rye Castle Museum - Ypres Tower
A beautiful citadel town, one of the cinque ports. Well worth a day out in the car or train. Plenty of antique and gift shops to mooch about, and lots of places to eat and drink including the 15th century pub inside the castle!
A nice day out by car or train. We buy fish direct from the fisherman and his wife on the beach when we go. Nice old town.
114 locals recommend
Hastings Pier Shop
1-10 White RockA nice day out by car or train. We buy fish direct from the fisherman and his wife on the beach when we go. Nice old town.
Italian Gardens
53 King Edward's ParadePicnic spot at the Eastern end of The Prom.
World famous tennis and croquet club. Host to the pre-Wimbledon tournament.
International Lawn Tennis Centre
College RoadWorld famous tennis and croquet club. Host to the pre-Wimbledon tournament.
At Firle, there is a stately home with a seasonal tea rooms. A quaint small village with a church and pub. You can drive up to the beacon car park for panoramic views of the South Downs National Park. Public footpaths in every direction.
Firle Beacon, Lewes BN8 6LR, UK
At Firle, there is a stately home with a seasonal tea rooms. A quaint small village with a church and pub. You can drive up to the beacon car park for panoramic views of the South Downs National Park. Public footpaths in every direction.
A great day out to historic Lewes. A castle, a museum, an unspoilt high street, and a first class brewery and shop courtesy of Harvey's. Every pub sells the ales, and several are brewery owned with a great selection.
115 locals recommend
Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High StA great day out to historic Lewes. A castle, a museum, an unspoilt high street, and a first class brewery and shop courtesy of Harvey's. Every pub sells the ales, and several are brewery owned with a great selection.
Things to do
Sovereign Centre
Local swimming pool and fun park.
Pretty good shopping mall by most standards. Very modern and clean. Big Marks and Spencer with food hall, Robert Dyas, Wilko, cinema, car parking.
42 locals recommend
The Beacon
Pretty good shopping mall by most standards. Very modern and clean. Big Marks and Spencer with food hall, Robert Dyas, Wilko, cinema, car parking.
Cadence Clubhouse Beachy Head
Superb coffee stop in the car park at Beachy Head.
Just five minutes in the car to here.
24 locals recommend
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park
Lottbridge DroveJust five minutes in the car to here.
Drusillas Park
Alfriston RoadA great place if you have kids and like animals!
Battle Abbey
High StreetHistoric Battle Abbey dates back a thousand years.
Just outside Eastbourne. Visit the village, the pub or tea rooms. You can also drive up to Firle Beacon which has ample parking and multiple public footpaths in every direction along the South Downs Way.
Firle Place
Just outside Eastbourne. Visit the village, the pub or tea rooms. You can also drive up to Firle Beacon which has ample parking and multiple public footpaths in every direction along the South Downs Way.