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

Clean well presented accommodation, within 5 minute walk of the town centre and close to the the…read morebeach. The room was spacious and comfortable. Would definately stay here again and would recommend to others. Checking in and out was done easily, as payment was taken directly at the time booking we were able to check ourselves in and come and go as we pleased. A very pleasant and enjoyable stay. Only problem was that there was no parking at Lichfield so we had to carry our bags for a 5 minute walk from the nearest car park.

I cannot praise this Restaurant enough, they have some B&B rooms above that are very nice. The menu…read morechanges to be seasonal, I have had Lobster / Beef / Pork / Chicken / Prawns all prepaired with seasonal veg and in fantastic sauce. Lee, the owner & head chef, together with front of house make an excellent evening, its casual going on formal, its excellent value. If this was in London he would make a fortune. A Good friend introduced us to this top top venue...thanks Pete. Many a good meal, special celebration or just trying out the new menu as its launched

I love Legends in Brighton, It has a prime spot which is right on the seafront in Brighton, I love…read moreits terrace on the front which has wonderful views of the pier and the seafront, All the staff are really friendly and the whole place is done out really well, Legends also has popular cabaret nights some nights and also has a lovely looking hotel! It always has a fun atmosphere and attracts a great crowd, This is my favourite gay bar in Brighton!

Stayed here for one night. Very convenient location and affordable. Breakfast was included with the…read moreroom. The room was very small but faced the ocean and the pier so a great view. The bed was comfortable and lots of hot water in the shower in the morning. We went down to the bar in the evening and Miss Jason was playing (drag queen) and OMG she was hilarious. An excellent show and very friendly staff. The breakfast was fabulous and included with the price of the room. Parking is a bit of an issue..10 pounds extra on the side streets with a coupon from the hotel. We lucked out in getting a space in the street beside the hotel. I imagine in peak tourist season this could be an issue. Loved our stay here and highly recommend.

I ate here 5 nights in a row (was staying at the hotel) and every meal was Great!. A bit pricey,…read morebut very good. Staff is friendly, bar is comfy, all-in-all a great stay.

I like a nice comfy hotel with a huge room, beds made of the feathers of some bird raised…read morespecifically to cradle me while I sleep, and televisions that could be used by Mission Control if a moon-shot broke out. The Ambassador wasn't that, not at all, but it was a very nice place for a couple of nights. The room we had, right off the lobby, was small, cozy and neatly kept. The window looked out on pretty much nothing, certainly not the grey sea just a block or so away, but there was a nice bathroom behind a rolling door, a small television and a bed that was just comfortable enough for me to get some beauty rest. The real key here is the breakfast. It's amazing how a delicious breakfast can make or break a place, and this one made it and made it in spades. I had the bacon, which in the states would have been called a pork chop. It was fantastic! The mushrooms that came with it were also amazing. I don't like eggs, and they were kind enough to give me sausages instead. The breads were good, everything was fresh, well-prepared and came with all due speed. I loved it. I'd stay here again if I ever make it back to Brighton.

Really comfortable and well run. The breakfasts are fantastic…read more Night porter and bar.

The cottage is trully lovely. Set in the heart of the South Downs and within a five minute walk of…read morethe Cricketers it provided us with a perfect home from home.

My family and I (2 adults, 2 teen girls) stayed here April…read more4th to 13th 2013 (9 nts). Arriving Thursday night found a comfortable looking cottage & generous food hamper, great for first dinner. We were staying here to be in a family wedding (3 in the house in the bridal party). First morning, Friday, No Hot Water. No hot water for 3 DAYS! Initially rang owner's phone number, as per the 'reference' book in cottage & emails. NO ANSWER for 2 days!! Meanwhile extremely busy with before, during and after the wedding. No contact from owners, despite several messages left & constant calling. Only once email sent, were we called, with an excuse of being overseas. Poor excuse 2 days to check a phone? Being o.s. is not a new situation for them. If an owner cannot be reached, another emergency number must be left! Monday hot water and an important outdoor light was fixed. Thank Goodness! Other issues: dodgy oven (cooker) meant unexpectedly cold dinner while hosting the new in-laws and a rock hard double bed mattress plus an unguarded grate in the darkness of the car parking area outside the front door caused my elderly mother to fall did nothing to help us enjoy this place. Our frustrations of being ignored, enduring a lack of basic amenity such as hot water or working equipment, during an already stressful time of being part of a wedding and my mother's fall did not sway much with the owners. We only asked for 2 nights refund (2 days of no hot water) but received less than one night's accommodation refund, with a follow up email, BLAMING US for 'wear and tear' and for not communicating with them!! Truly unbelievable. They also said that we had more than 4 people in the house, which 'was not permitted'. We had a family dinner on Friday night and parents stayed in on Sunday afternoon. It is outrageous that we are expected to ask permission for visitors to visit. Only our family of 4 ever stayed in the cottage. Very Poor effort of customer service. A pretty spot to stay, but just because you pay money, do not expect Any care given.

I've been here for a few times, but last Saturday, my best friend and I went for dinner…read more We went straight to our table as we were starving, and had almost all of the place to ourselves. It's not huge (maybe 12 tables?), but the bright, airy decoration makes it seem open and not at all crowded. We were told that the corner table we wanted wasn't available, but our waitress swiftly jumped in and said she'd re-arrange things so we could sit there. Nice start. Looking at the menu, I didn't fancy any of the starters so we both dived straight into the mains. I had sirloin of sussex beef with garlic mushrooms, dauphinoise potatoes and a wine & rosemary sauce (and a side of green beans). It was delicious. I have to say my steak was maybe a little overcooked for me (I like medium rare), but it was so tasty that I didn't complain. Rare for me when it comes to meat. My friend had fried breaded halloumi with sesame seeds, celeriac and truffle purée, baby spinach, garlic wild mushrooms and red pepper & lentil sauce. Goodness me! It was *delicious*, and the chef even made her up a side of dauphinoise potatoes because she loves them so much. Prior to that we devoured a decent-sized home-made roll as well. Plus, we had the house red, which was a weighty merlot totally under-priced for how nice it was at £19 a bottle. Finished off with an espresso each, and we shared the amaretto & amaretti biscuit parfait with griottine cherries plus almond tuille. Best bit of the meal for me. It honestly makes my mouth water just thinking about how good it was. Somehow, we only ended up paying £32 a head for that. Incredible value, especially as it included 12.5% service! Michelle and I have spent more on basic takeaways than that, and this was divine! We finished our wine in the bar, which is small but perfectly formed with some super-knowledgeable barmen with smiles all round. Two shots for £6 later, and a super recommendation for 'the second best bar in town' - and we were on our way. I have stayed here previously, and the experience was just the same. Each room is unique, and perfect for a romantic getaway for a special occasion - or if you've got some cash to spend! As Samantha C. says below, the rooms are pretty pricey. However, for such a dash of luxury with great food and staff thrown it, it's totally worth it.

Championed as the makers of the best Martini and the best bar team in the UK, I felt I had to see…read moreBlanch House's award-winning bar for myself. It is hard to feel disappointed. The bar itself is the perfect intimate size and design, all deep reds and black with a vantage point of the bar tenders from every seat. Their friendliness and mixing capabilities are hard to ignore too, making the experience all the more relaxing and entertaining. Now on to the drinks. Well, I'm no Martini expert, but their straight up, made with plymouth gin (or wyborowa vodka, your choice), certainly got me going for the evening, it was delicious - and strong. My personal new favourite though is the Polish Spring Punch: Wyborowa, Chambord, Raspberry purée, fresh lime, Gomme and Champagne. Beautifully presented and although a little more expensive than even a London bar at £8.50, it's worth it just to be there.