Brighton Bed and Breakfast, Brighton, Rye, Eastbourne - Sussex

Rye Bed and Breakfast: Rye B&B’s and Guest Houses

Bed and breakfast Sussex accommodation includes the likes of B&B's and guest houses, as well as farmhouses, pubs, inns, hostels and hotels. Any form of accommodation that can provide a bed for the evening and breakfast in the morning is eligible to fall within this category and B&B's and guest houses can often be found as extensions of private houses or farmhouses. These establishments are often family-run, with friendly, helpful staff on hand to offer advice upon the local area and amenities. The price of such accommodation is often significantly cheaper than one might pay at a hotel in the same area and although the facilities will not be as good, the service will most likely be of a more personal nature.

Eastbourne Bed and Breakfast, Eastbourne – Booking & Pricing

The demand for accommodation of all types is usually greater over the summer months, particularly in coastal destinations, and bed and breakfast accommodation is no exception. At this time of year, and during all peak seasons and periods it is highly recommended that you enquire and book your accommodation early. The more popular the area, the quicker the accommodation will fill up, and you can also expect that prices during peak periods will be higher. At these times, some proprietors might also insist upon a minimum 2 night booking, whilst it is highly likely that you will be required to pay a deposit of some description.

The prices advertised by most Brighton bed and breakfast owners, and owners of bed and breakfast accommodation across Sussex are 'per person' and are based on two people sharing a double or a twin room. These will normally include the cost of breakfast, although some establishments might also offer an evening meal that may or may not cost extra. Reductions may be offered to those who book for longer stays.

Hastings Bed and Breakfast, Hastings: Star Rating System

There is now a star rating system in place to rate guest accommodation. Like the system used to grade hotels, it ranks properties on a scale of one to five stars, with five representing the best possible standard of service, hospitality and facilities. Scores are given according to the extent by which the properties meet pre-determined criteria that is specific to guest accommodation. The star rating system has replaced the diamond rating system that was formerly used to grade B&B's and guest houses. There are two bodies that are eligible to award such ratings: the AA and VisitBritain. Both also offer additional awards or badges that reward specific areas of expertise like, for example, excellent disabled facilities.

Each individual property is judged according to how clean it is, the standard of the service provided and what facilities are available. Public areas - the likes of lounges and bars - are also assessed according to the level of security, as well as standard of upkeep and their all-round appearance. All bedrooms and bathrooms are given special consideration, along with the food offered and standard of the dining room service. Following all such considerations each property will be given a percentage score which is then translated into a rating of between one and five stars. A brief summary of what is required to receive each rating is given below:

1 Star - The level of maintenance, and cleanliness and standard of service and facilities has been deemed acceptable.

2 Stars - The breakfasts are of a decent standard, you can expect courteous service and all beds are well maintained.

3 Stars - All beds and furniture are of good quality and a number of breakfast options are available, some of which will have been freshly cooked.

4 Stars - The beds and furniture will be very good and a personal service will be provided. Breakfasts will be excellent too, and will be cooked with fresh ingredients. At least half of the bedrooms will have an en-suite or separate bathroom.

5 Stars - All of the bedrooms will have a separate or en-suite bathroom and guests can expect an incredibly personalised service with their every need attended to. The breakfasts will be of an exceptional standard with specials and homemade options made using fresh local produce. All of the beds and general furniture will be of very high quality.

There are other southerly counties that offer bed and breakfast accommodation and are therefore viable alternatives to Sussex. Kent is one such example and bed and breakfast Kent accommodation gives access to places like Canterbury and Dover. Another alternative is Cornwall in the South West - Newquay is perhaps the main tourist hub there although there is bed and breakfast Cornwall accommodation to be found across the region. Hampshire - which actually borders Sussex - is another option and bed and breakfast Hampshire accommodation can be found in popular tourist destinations like Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester.

Brighton Bed and Breakfast in Brighton

Bed and breakfast in Brighton can be had at various accommodation providers across the town, and the prices are normally competitive. A night at a Brighton B&B or other form of bed and breakfast accommodation can cost as little as £25 and in some properties even less! The general rule is that the less stars that a property has displayed above its name, the less the cost for guests. There are other factors that can influence the price you might pay however - the most obvious of which being location. In seaside resorts the most desirable are often those that are right on the promenade, whilst town or city centre accommodation is also popular and obviously increased demand will invariably result in increased cost. The majority of bed and breakfast serving properties in Brighton will also now offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options at breakfast.