If I was flying into Gatwick on business and had the choice of staying in Crawley or getting the…read moretrain to Hassocks and staying here I know which option I'd go for. Built in 1926 and used to house the Canadian officers in World War 2, this place has so much charm its easy to see why the English Tourism Council awarded it a Four Diamond grade and also presented it with a Silver award for quality and service. This place blends traditional with contemporary so well its hard to believe a single room is only £45 per night.

This is a fantastic little B&B and livery business located just 15 minutes outside of Brighton and…read moresituated on a really picturesque farm. All the rooms are fully en-suite, self contained and nice, clean and comfortable. The rates here are un-believably cheap. £23 per person for a double room and £25 on a Friday or Saturday including a continental style breakfast delivered to your room! They do offer long term business rates too which I think is where most of their custom comes from.

This hotel situated in a more quent part of Brighton in between the marina and the town centre…read moreoffers a really relaxed stay. Currently with £55 a night for any doube room until late February it is a great place to see away those New Years debt blues. This amount comes with breakfast, a paper delivered to your door, T.V. and DVD player and the V.I.P package which is for the very important pooch? This invlolves a treat and a food mat so I assume pets are allowed. With all bedrooms coming with en suite bathroom facilities and laundry service for those staying longer why not make a week of it? AA rated 3 stars but I feel the services laid on are better here than in some 4 stars and the attention to detail makes you feel more at home.

I like to go to the seaside in winter, that's just the kind of girl I am. Not one for amusement…read morearcades, candy floss, rides or paddling, I'm into bleached skies, churning water and tourist-free beaches - but I can only be completely happy if I also have a warm, cosy place to return to after being buffeted along the seafront. My recent three night stay at The Avalon was just perfect for that. The location is great - less than 5 minutes walk to the beach in Kemp Town, right near lots of shops and restaurants and within a short walk to the centre of Brighton. Walking from the train station took less than half an hour, and my favourite coffee shop ever, Redroaster (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/123197-Redroaster-Coffee-House-Brighton) , is moments away. Mmmm, hot chocolate! Owners Brian and Tom made us all feel very welcome, especially Benji the dog who had a fuss made of him every morning in the breakfast room. Speaking of which, the hearty breakfasts set us up very nicely for days of wandering around town, and help was on hand to tell us about good countryside walks for Benji complete with maps and bus times. It was lovely to be so well looked after, it's just a shame we didn't have time to go everywhere we wanted. Having a really nice room to hang out in meant we didn't feel like we needed to be out and about all the time, and I can highly recommend the four poster room with its super comfy bed and sofa, perfect for reclining on and watching a movie (a DVD library in the breakfast room helped with this also). Free wifi was the icing on a very nice cake, and I'm sure we'll be going back to the Avalon very soon.

This is the Blue Lagoon but with a revamped menu and no parrot…read more Myself and my husband often grab a drink in here as it's our local, but the food was rubbish last year when we are there once. With the new menu we thought we'd give them another chance and glad we did! We had a roast yesterday and it was delicious - lots of vegetables, loads of meat and a nice option for my vegetarian husband. We shared a pudding (brownie and honeycombe ice cream) and it was one of the nicest things ever! I wanted another one immediately but controlled myself :) Lovely staff and good table service. Would 100% recommend!

From the owner: The Gather Inn (formerly the Blue Lagoon), is a great place to eat, drink and stay in Brighton and…read moreHove, with everything you need under one roof. Benefiting from free parking and Sea Views, its the ideal location for any trip, drink, meal, party....

The Litten House is a lovely, surprisingly affordable B&B run by two very hospitable hosts. The…read morerooms are comfortable and have every amenity you could ever imagine needing. Our room had a small balcony with a view of the garden. Their "large shower room" does indeed contain an impressively large shower. The glassed-in breakfast room (also with a view of the garden) is gorgeous, and the breakfast itself quite generous. We were in Chichester for a wedding and had a bit of spare time, and the hosts suggested a historic walking tour, which turned out to be fascinating. In all, a memorable experience.

Though I haven't seen all of the retreat venues in England, I am sure this one must be the best in…read morethe 28-25 guests range. The main house was built in 1929 of grey stone, and currently has 11 bedrooms, and several bathrooms. There is also a 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage with small kitchen. The house is set on 6 acres, and next to a golf course and a nature walk - 5 miles of coastline, varying between white cliffs and pebble beaches. Night time is dominated by stars and bunnies. Yes, bunnies. The house staff are friendly, and mostly invisible (in a good way). The vegetarian fare (it was a yoga retreat we were one) was tasty and filling. I would definitely recommend it as a retreat venue.