I am fancying a break in Brighton, but cannot find a hotel that tempts me.
I am now casting my net further afield and wondering what Hove may have to offer or if anyone can recommend a pub that offers good food and accommodation within easy reach of Brighton.
We used to holiday in Rye when Queenie was young, there are some really nice places there, not too far from Brighton and is a really nice area to visit. Take a look at the Rye website there are some nice places on that site
My ma and pa stayed in Rye, they absolutley loved it. Can't remember the name of the hotel (but Penelope Cruz stayed there whilst filming Pirates of the Caribbean if that helps). They thought the restaurants were very good.
We stayed at a place called the Hope Anchor but I've no idea what it's like nowadays as the last time we were there Queenie was around 10 years old but it is still there as best beloved and I were considering a short break there last year
Eccles, we stayed at the Hotel Umi on Brighton seafront before Christmas. Clean, basic, sea view for an extra twenty quid - very pleasant and helpful staff http://umihotelbrighton.co.uk/ - and an amazingly barmy attached Little Bay restaurant with balconies opera.... It was great fun. We'll go back. http://www.littlebaybrighton.co.uk/
Eccles - try looking at Findon Manor - a bit outside Brighton, but a very good Hotel, with an excellent restaurant. It's in a very picturesque village too.
Come and stay with me eccles. But why not try Lewes or Rye or Arundel? They're both very pretty and very interesting places.
BTW, you have a very dated image of Hove. You'll have to go quite away to find any grey hair here. Lots of gyms, bars, clubs, cafes, shops etc etc. Wherever you go Eccles, have a great time.