I only stopped by here for a quick drink so I am really only commenting on the pub and the service…read morein this review although I plan to come back to eat and possibly stay while walking the South Downs Way. I had been out in Alfriston for the day with the new boy and after a visit to the local gallery and a glorious walk through the Sussex countryside, we popped in her for a quick glass of red before heading home. The pub, like everything in the picturesque village of Alfriston, is old (14th century) and quaint. Think open fires, low wooded beams and lots of character. Wanting to make the most of the early spring sunshine we sat in the garden which is also beautiful. The service was reasonably friendly if a little brisk and the wine was decidedly average, but the surrounding more than made up for this. We bumped into friends that were having the Sunday roast and they also commented that they had waited a long time for the food and there was nothing special about it, I would like to try this for myself though before making a judgment, maybe something from the al la carte menu which look pretty tasty. I will be back and will happily update my review when I can judge the food for myself!

Having enjoyed another lovely visit to The Cathedral of The Downs, then this is the place to get a…read morepint and a good lunch.No, a superb lunch. You should try the Mustard Baked ham, egg and chips! Well looked after ales will more than slake your thirst, ( if you're not driving). Lovely area to stroll around.

Great place to stay! I was there last weekend. I was looking with my girlfriend for something a bit…read moreremote, not a touristy place like Brighton, and we couldn't dream of a better place to stay. Great service, very helpful, charming owners, and lovely breakfast. Very clean, nice and quite place. Short drive from a sea side, very nice pub short walk from there with a great food . Enjoyed the stay immensely and the only thing I regret is not being able to stay longer... Oh, and one more thing - absolutely fantastic home-made muffins we got with a breakfast - baked in the morning, still warm when we came down ! If I'm going to be in that part of England I will stay there again. More than sure.

I found Ranscombe House because it was the nearest to Glyndebourne, where I had already booked…read moretickets for 3 operas in a row. It turned out to be just what I had hoped to find, charmingly unpretentious, run by a warm and friendly couple of guys who were helpful in every way, from picking me up at the train station to helping me work out transportation to and from the performances and for my travel back (I decided to stay on 2 days after the operas, to get in a bit of local sightseeing and they were helpful there too) . The food was simple and tasty, and they made an effort to please individual tastes and needs. The room was simple and comfortable, with a charming view from the window of the downs, and the bed just great. No great chandeliers and snootiness, just friendliness, helpfulness and calm, exactly what I was looking for. I certainly will go back if my good fortune takes me back to that part of the world

Authentic B&B with a personal touch…read more Clean, super cosy and very friendly place that is also a tea room during the day. Fantastic, home cooked breakfast is included, and the owners go out of their way to make you feel at home. Great to stop over for a couple of nights in the lovely picturesque village of Alfriston.

This is a fantastic Bed & Breakfast run by a lovely couple, Wendy & David Dugdill, who go out of…read moretheir way to make you feel at home. We arrived late on a Friday night and were warmly greeted and given a small tour of the house. Wendy brought us up some tea and home-made cake, served on fine china with silver cutlery. There are only 3 rooms in the house and all of them are decorated beautifully, as is the rest of the house. The breakfast (prepared by Wendy) is fabulous. There's a nice selection of fruit, cereals, tea & coffee, juice, and a warm breakfast including fantastic crispy bacon and fried mushrooms which are to die for. The breakfast is completed with home-made bread and jam, and most importantly, brilliant conversation at the breakfast table. The whole place is delightful, and if you're looking for a quiet romantic getaway on the south coast, I don't think you'll get better than this. Ocklynge Manor deserves far better than 5 stars. I'd give them 6 out of 5!

Nice pub. Food served was excellent and they catered for me gluten free requirements well. Thanksread more

This is - in my opinion - one of those places you have to visit before you die. Preferably on a…read morenice sunny day in the warm months. The pub is steeped in history and that is reflected in the well kept but near un-touched interior. They have some great ales on tap and all are served with a friendly smile and, if not too busy, are happy to talk through some of the pub's history. The garden here in the summer is fantastic. The views are breath-taking and they run a barbecue every Sunday which of course, does attract a huge crowd so either get there early or have some extra bags of patience with you. We head there without fail once a year with a big group of friends and spend the whole afternoon eating and drinking beer, I highly advise you to do the same!

More then 5 stars- This place ls One of the best B & B I have been too…read more I stayed for two days at Brighton and loved this place.the owner Craig & Martin was The most wonderful hosts and gave us good information on the city and restaurants and all kinds of tips and pointers. And English breakfast was better than some restaurants that I had traditional English breakfast and it was delicious . I wish I can give it six dollars because it was so good everything about it was wonderful on the bed to the linens to the table settings everything. A must stop in Brighton.

No27 B&B has 5 exquisitely decorated rooms, 2 doubles, 2 kingsize & a single room. It's more like…read morean up market boutique hotel than a guest house. Very close to the sea front which is literally a 2 minute walk and also close to the Pier and the Lanes.

I stayed here for 5 nights. I stayed in a double room on the 3rd floor for 3 nights, and a single…read morefor 2 nights (only reason because it was cheaper). The double room is nice, has fresh towels and complimentary toiletries in the en suite. TV with good signal and a set of drawers. The decor is a little more updated than the rest of the hotel. The bed is comfortable and everywhere is clean. Brilliant! The single room - Doesn't have an en suite, it just has a sink. Which I found rather odd! instead there is a shared bathroom down the hall which is small and doesn't really have a light (it does but it's more like a night light). The wallpaper was hanging off above the bed, and the carpet needed vacuuming. There was a lot of hair on the floor, my toes got tangled in it... I thought chewbacca was the last customer! Haha but other than that, the room was fine. The rooms themselves are quite small, but it's enough if all you are doing is sleeping there and going out for the day. Both rooms supply you with enough tea/coffee/hot choc to last at least 2 nights! And refill them each day even if you did use it all! But where this hotel shines, is it's breakfast!! Each morning, come downstairs, sit at the table that is designated to your room and breakfast is included in the price! There's a lot to choose from, I had cereal, 4 slices of white toast (with selection of condiments), Apple juice, pot of tea (enough for 3 cups) and a full English... Yes I know... That's a big breakfast! I'm not ashamed! The full English is amazing! Best I've had! The staff are really nice and friendly, approachable with any questions you may have. I would happily stay here again, but there is a big difference in quality between single rooms and double rooms. So I'd stay in the double! especially when there isn't much of a price difference.

From the owner: Jane & Martin Home and the staff welcome you to their family run B&B in Seaford.read more

I've certainly done my rounds of the boutiques and the bolt holes on my many trips to Brighton and…read morethis has to be one of the best. Not necessarily for the decor, which even so is modern and classy, but probably because of the owners Sean and Kathryn who go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I also love the fact that this building is slightly further away from the main drag too, making it peaceful at night if you're looking to rest. Our room was beautifully and uniquely appointed with a cast iron bed and a feature wall of colourful wallpaper. The bathroom, whilst small, was new, bright and clean with Gilchrist & Soames toiletries and the breakfast is one of the best I've had in a long time: full English or options including scrambled egg with smoked salmon, kippers with a soft poached egg and a veggie version. Our small double was supposed to be £100 but worked out around £80 a night with the '3rd night half price' offer. Grand.

This place is one of the less glamorous Rock Gardens bed and breakfasts, but this is reflected in…read morethe prices. It's by no means tatty, it just has more of a typical cheap and cheerful feel to it. The staff are really friendly, and it's the only B&B of the dozens in the area that would take a one-night advance booking for a late summer weekend visit. If you're not looking for fancy art work and plasma tvs - this place is well worth checking out.

I stayed here for a weekend a couple of weeks ago and had a great time. The B&B is located in the…read moreKemptown area of Brighton and is only a few minutes walk to the sea front. The room was a reasonable and size and very comfortable with a flat screen freeview tv and hospitality tray. Breakfast ranged from a full english to scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. I opted for the full english which was really tasty and substantial enough to set me up for the rest of the day.

Excellent food, creative and much more interesting than pub fare offered by other establishments in…read moretown.