Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in East Sussex

Absolutely brilliant base to explore Eastbourne. Perfect for families and so close to everything. Tony & Lisa are fantastic hosts and our room was spot on. We can’t wait to visit again.

From the moment I stepped into the house and met the host Jane, everything felt warm and welcoming. Jane is an incredibly nice and kind person. She proactively ask if I needed any help and kindly introduced places to visit nearby. She even invited me to attend her friend’s birthday dinner. Every morning, she thoughtfully prepared a healthy breakfast, including fruit salad, toast, coffee and more. Location: It was very easy to find the house by following the map from the train station. The room is located in a small alley just off the main street in the heart of Lewes, surrounded by lots of great restaurants and cafés. The weekend farmer’s market is just a one-minute walk away. I saw someone asking whether the house is warm enough — don’t worry. It can be chilly in Lewes during spring, but Jane keeps the heating on all the time. If you still feel cold, there's also a portable heater available. I didn’t need to use it, because it was already warm enough. I really loved staying here.

Carol and Clive were very welcoming and nothing was any trouble. The cottage is querky and full of character with a lovely back garden next to the river and with beautiful views of the countryside. Check in was flexible and easy to arrange. It is a lovely village and Carol's place is central and walkable to local pubs. I had a lovely time and would return to explore the area more.

Perfect place to stay the night on our South Downs walk. Right on the South Downs Way and right next to the pub. Very happy with the stay and Sam was very helpful and flexible.

Our second fabulous stay in this extraordinary B&B in the countryside. Very tastefully decorated in a rustic eclectic style. L&R are the most welcoming and warmhearted hosts. An exceptional experience.

I had a wonderful time staying with Sue. The house is beautiful, lovingly furnished and very clean. The room I stayed in was cozy, and the breakfast was delicious. The house is in a peaceful area, within walking distance of many nice cafés and restaurants. Sue and her husband were very welcoming. I highly recommend staying here!

We had the absolute best time staying at Boldshaves. D and Peregrine were wonderful hosts! They were so accommodating and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The grounds are incredible and seemed almost endless! Truly, I don’t think I have seen such beautiful gardens. The bedrooms were quite big—perfect for letting our luggage breathe a bit—and the beds were so comfortable. The breakfast was also really fantastic with so many special touches!! We feel really fortunate that we found this gem. It was the highlight of our trip!!

Melanie helped us out after another host let us down and all of our party loved our stay. Beds comfortable, bathrooms and rooms immaculate and an amazing breakfast! Would recommend to anyone hiking in the area and we will be stopping through again! Many thanks to the whole team!

We felt very welcomed by Jane & John, they were chatty & friendly and the breakfast was 5*. Jane found me some gluten free bread and cooked a delicious brekkie for us. We chatted to John about a local walk & he got his map to check our route. Lovely people, highly recommend.

Simon was a fantastic host. The bedroom and bathroom were spotless and modern, and the carriage is great fun. Simon provided warm rolls and coffee in the morning. Would definitely recommend!

An ancient house. Very lovely room. Good dining room with a nice garden view!

Peter and Sue were so welcoming and relaxed when we arrived. The room was actually nicer than we expected, super clean, extremely quiet, comfortable, and fitted with everything we needed. In the morning Peter cooked us a lovely breakfast which set us up nicely for the day of cycling ahead. The night before he let us use a couple of locks for our bikes - not that we even needed them, as the b and b was secure and off the road. Would wholeheartedly recommend this b and b to anyone passing through the area. Hopefully we’ll see you both again in the future! Thanks for a pleasant and stress free stay!

I had a lovely stay with Mary&Paul. They both made me feel very welcome, they are both very kind&lovely people. My room was lovely clean and cosy, I slept 😴 very well. The breakfast in the morning was delicious 😋 the homemade muesli was really nice and my dippy eggs and toast was made perfectly by Paul, all washed down with a pot of tea. I am already planning my next stay. A big Thank you for everything. 😊

Nice room, comfortable. Well placed for visiting the Seven Sisters. Jeannette is caring.

Mark was a wonderful host. Very friendly and made us feel right at home straight away. Mark had a great knowledge of the area and we enjoyed great conversations over breakfast. The house is lovely and as described, thoroughly recommend Mark as a host.

Had a wonderful stay! The room was bright and cozy, located in the attic, offering a lovely sense of privacy even though it was part of the same house. It was perfect for three people — comfortable, well-equipped, and had everything we needed. The bathroom was spacious and spotless. We also really appreciated the generous vegan breakfast provided, tailored to our dietary requirements. This was our first time using Airbnb, and it turned out to be a fantastic experience. Rachel and Morgan were super helpful and made us feel very welcome. On top of that, everything was very reasonably priced, especially considering there was no minimum two-night stay requirement like many other places. It truly made the stay even better. Would highly recommend! Thank you :)

Darren was a brilliant host - so welcoming! And the room was perfect - spotlessly clean and comfortable. We're already planning our next visit :)

I used Linda’s place as a place to stay the night before the Brighton Marathon. It was the perfect distance to Brighton and a very easy drive with lots of different routes. The parking spot provided was very safe and we felt very welcome by Linda and her husband and their dog Monti. If you’re visiting Brighton or the surrounding areas it’s perfect.

A lovely, characterful home and an ideal base from which to explore Hartfield and Winnie-the-Pooh country. The bedroom was large and clean, with a huge and very comfortable bed. Val was a friendly and welcoming host. We would thoroughly recommend this place and we would be very happy to stay there again.

What can I say other than wow. This beautiful Airbnb is incredibly peaceful, in a gorgeous location and perfectly presented. Sarah is one of the best hosts I have had, not only was she incredibly friendly, helpful but she went out of her way to make me feel right at home and offered a delicious breakfast in the mornings too. I wish I could rate this Airbnb higher than 5 stars because its worth double that. I will definitely be back in the future.

As we drove through the double wooden gates, we were in awe by the grandeur of this delightful thatched home with its welcoming Xmas decorations outside and carefully selected decor in every nook. A delicious spread of food awaited us each morning, and we were privy to Chris’s famous orange marmalade. What surprised me was the attention to detail including olives/feta knowing my heritage. A true festive treat was having Xmas crackers on our last morning. Michele’s attention to detail was impeccable. She is such a gem. 💎 However all that aside, what will make our stay forever memorable was our lovely hosts Michele and Chris. We truly loved our conversations each morning. They both created such a lovely, welcoming atmosphere. We came in as guests but we have left as friends. We truly hope we come back again. If Airbnb gave awards to the best hosts, Michele and Chris would win hands down. 🏆