Address
2-8 Cavendish PlaceEastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3EJ
Tel: +44 (0)1323 733162
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The hotel is conveniently located on the seafront and close by to the town centre. The 2 star budget hotel offers good value accommodation and offers an interesting option for those visiting Eastbourne for a traditional British holiday.
The hotel is located approx 10 minutes walk from the main Eastbourne Arndale Shopping centre and from Eastbourne train station. There is good access to major roads and bus stations.
The hotel offers visitors a warm friendly welcome and homely atmosphere. The hotel is located in Eastbourne where visitors can find good access to local amenities. Eastbourne town offers visitors with a choice of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. The closest train stations are located at Eastbourne, Hampden Park and Pevensey & Westham.
Facilities
There are a total of 56 guest bedrooms all of which offer en-suite facilities. Guests can choose from single, twin, double and family rooms. Room facilities include television, direct dial telephone, wake up alarm and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms are non-smoking; the hotel is an entirely non-smoking establishment.
There is internet access available in the bedrooms and Wi-Fi access is available in public areas (chargeable). There is public parking available near by and is chargeable.
The hotel offers regular entertainment in the ballrooms including live music, dance and bingo. There are also facilities for private function and for wedding receptions.
Dining
Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast each morning along with a range of cereals, toast, fruits, juices, yoghurts and tea and coffee.
The Afton has earned itself a fine reputation with its restaurant; here diners can enjoy a range of dishes including meat, fish and vegetable dishes offering the best in British cuisine. The restaurant has a varied menu throughout the week and offers traditional home cooked food.
There are also two bars serving a range of drinks including a range of beers and a choice of wines to accompany your meal.
Local Attractions
Attractions in the local area include the beach and pier, the Towner contemporary art gallery, the Bandstand open air theatre. The South Downs around Eastbourne is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), there are iconic high cliffs at Beachy Head standing at over 500 feet giving some stunning views over Eastbourne and the English Channel in the distance. Hampden Park and Motcombe Gardens are also popular with visitors offering scenic open spaces and great places to enjoy a walk or a picnic.
The city of Brighton is located approx 20 miles away along the south coast and offers a number of attractions of its own, including the famous beech and pier, historic attractions such as the Royal Pavilion and St Paul’s Church, the Theatre Royal and Brighton Dome offer a range of dance musicals, comedies and drama. Historic houses include Preston Manor with its fine collections of art and furniture and Palmeira Mansions famous for its opulence, grandeur and intriguing mix of features.
The hotel provides a convenient place from which to discover a range of attractions in the surrounding East Sussex countryside, the town of Rye is a scenic hillside town offering a range of antique shops and historic buildings including Lamb House, a charming 18th century house where a number of authors have lived.
Battle Abbey is located in East Sussex on the site of the famous 1066 Battle of Hastings. There is an exhibition and interactive displays outlining the battle, there is an audio tour of the battle charting key events.
The hotel is well located for exploring a range of East Sussex’s attractions and places of interest and of attractions in neighbouring counties. In Kent there are attractions such as Leeds Castle, historic Chartwell House and the World Heritage Sites in Canterbury. The county of West Sussex has Chichester Cathedral, the famous Goodwood Racecourse and Arundel Castle.
Attractions along the south coast include Newhaven Fort, a popular historic attraction. The 19th century fort contains a number of exhibitions charting both the history of the fort and the area. There are exhibitions relating to both World Wars and life at the fort. The 10 acre site offers an interesting day out for the whole family and some stunning coastal views.
The hotel is located in Eastbourne in East Sussex where visitors will find a mix of fine coastal scenery and countryside. Visitors can find local shops specialising in local arts and crafts and a variety of bars and restaurants. The hotel is a good base from which to explore a number of attractions in East Sussex and local places of interest.
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Transport Links
Closest Train Stations:
Eastbourne: 0.5 Miles
Hampden Park: 2.0 Miles
Pevensey & Westham: 3.6 Miles
Closest Airports:
The closest airport is Gatwick Airport is located approx 49 miles away by road via the A27, A23 and M23.
Gatwick Airport: 49 Miles
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