3 Seaview Cottages

61 Customer Reviews

• "We loved Seaview Cottage but chose the wrong time of year to visit, however as the cottage was so warm & cosy we always looked forward to returning after a day or evening out."

  Thank You.

  Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Nov 2024

• "A cosy cottage in an amazing location just a few steps to the shingle beach."

  Plenty of hot water and good heating system. Kitchen facilities very good although no washing machine. Low ceilings and downstairs toilet a drawback but overall we loved staying there and we think it is very good value. Owners very quick to respond to queries.

  Reviewed by Anthea4.7★Oct 2024

• "The Cottage was great but we thought it was not a 4 star rating due to not ..."

  The Cottage was great but we thought it was not a 4 star rating due to not enough power sockets in living room most of only lights running off extention leads the main problems was low water pressure we had to used a jug to have a shower wash our hair good pebble beach saw the seals get the water sorted out it will be a great place to stay

  Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are sorry you experienced issues with water pressure whilst at the cottage. The cause of the issue was a failed water pump which has now been replaced and this has rectified the problem. Also the lack of plug sockets you experienced has lead us to book in an electrician who will replace and add additional power points in the very near future and we thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope that despite the above you enjoyed your stay at Seaview cottages and may consider returning one day. Kind regards, Emmeline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda3.8★Oct 2024

• "On entering the property was dismayed by the entrance to the lounge with three steps up and having to keep your head down as there is a low ceiling from the second bedroom, it was like and entrance to a cave, this was not mentioned on the property info, it was nearly as bad as the second bedroom which was very difficult to get to from the stairs, although we didn't use it, I'm surprised Sykes have this property on their books."

  As mentioned in the info for the property the stairs are steep and with the bathroom being downstairs is difficult if wanting to go to the toilet at night. The plumbing was noisy every time you went and flushed the toilet as there was a hammering noise for the water, the shower did not work well and the water hammering noise started with the shower being on. Not a lot of storage for food in the kitchen just a shelf. The location of the property was very good with good views out to the sea, we did not get a chance to use the garden because of the weather but looked a bit messy. Parking was made awkward by the next door people parking on our drive which also was not mentioned in the info. We will not be going there again.

  Reviewed by Dennis3.1★Sep 2024

• "It is a delightful cottage kept to a very high standard of cleanliness."

  It is so welcoming, a true home from home place. Cosy, functional & quiet spot to explore the area & to unwind. It is a cute cottage with the usual issues of steep narrow staircase & low ceilings/doorways giving it all the charm there is. I would not hesitate to return anytime.

  Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your time at Seaview Cottages and are delighted you would consider returning at some point in the future. With very kind regards, Emmeline Property Owner

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.7★Aug 2024

• "A charming quirky cottage located 100 yards from the beautiful, quiet shingle beach."

  Perfect for a peaceful stay or as a base for touring. Better suited to those less than six foot tall as there is restricted headroom, and definitely not for anyone with mobility issues as ths stairs are VERY steep.

  Thank you for the great feedback, we appreciate you taking the time to review and hope you will visit again some time x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stuart4.7★Jun 2024

• "The property is lovely and has great views of the beach and the sea."

  Lounge cozy and comfortable. The property is nice and warm and had everything we needed for a very enjoyable week away.

  We hope you will visit again. Thanks for taking the time to submit the lovely review x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Apr 2024

• "A fantastic little cottage - we loved our stay."

  We are so glad you enjoyed the cottage, thanks for leaving lovely feedback x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alexander5.0★Apr 2024

• "Very cozy and relaxing place!"

  Perfect if you seek an escape from a busy city.

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adelaida5.0★Mar 2024

• "Lovely well looked after cottage in a great location."

  Reviewed by Stephen4.7★Nov 2023

• "This is a lovely little holiday cottage, we thoroughly loved staying here, our own place so close to the beach."

  It was very quiet at night with only the claiming soundtrack of the sea in the distance to sleep to. Perfect

  Reviewed by Alan4.4★Jul 2023

• "Lovely cottage, two changes would make it perfect - coat hooks downstairs would be good, and make some room in the kitchen cupboards for holidaymakers to store food."

  It was lovely to watch the seals from our bedroom window each morning and there is so much to do in the area.

  Hi Graham, thank you for your comments. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay were able to view the morning 'seal watch' . These are normally very shy creatures but because it's secluded here they feel safe to swim close inshore. At the next changeover we'll make some space in one of the kitchen cupboards for groceries and fit some coat hooks in the alcove. There are some coat hooks in the cupboard inside the back door but I realise these may not be obvious so apologies for that. Kind regards Graham Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2023

• "Cottage was OK, not the best we have stayed in by far ."

  12 hour power cut first day didn't help plus a shorter power cut the next day which was not down to the cottage it was the general area. Surrounding area is a bit like the land that time forgot !. General plumbing could do with improvement especially if you need to use the toilet after someone else has just used it as takes ages to flush again .

  Reviewed by Bernard3.1★Mar 2023

• "The property was lovely and full of old fisherman's cottage charm."

  We made good use of the electric log fire and the blankets in the living room during the chilly February evenings. Gorgeous views from the front of the sunrise every morning (unless it was a misty start :) ). Lovely quiet seaview location with a peaceful pebble beach right on the doorstep however easy drive to either Eastbourne, Bexhill on Sea or Hastings for shops and activities. The Star Inn (just across the field footpath) had great food and a warm welcome. Only thing I would improve was perhaps another baking tray in the kitchen and the toilet takes a good while to refill so just be aware if there is a family of you that if someone has just been you will need to wait a while before flushing again. Even that added to the character though :) Lovely little holiday cottage.

  Reviewed by Karen4.4★Feb 2023

• "Best holiday cottage we’ve ever stayed in , fantastic location, great host."

  Very , very happy.

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Dec 2022

• "Well located cottage very close to the beach."

  We had our breakfast cereal on the beach one morning. The changing levels would present considerable difficulties for some people (unusual large step down onto staircase from twin bedroom) but they do also add to the character of the property. The mattress on the double bed was very comfy but there is a gap between that and the headboard and so something is required to fill the space so pillows don’t slip down. The shower was very good. The water in the hot tap was very hot at times so care was required. Owner was friendly and approachable when we contacted him by phone. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Gerry4.1★Sep 2022

• "We had a lovely week in wall to wall sunshine!"

  The cottage was exactly as advertised and comfortable. Good beds , nicely furnished and the kitchen was perfectly adequate. The location is a delight - quite and peaceful and good for morning cuppas on the beach! A great beach for swimming which we thoroughly enjoyed as often as possible. The close proximity of the train is also fabulous making trips along the course a doddle.

  Reviewed by Zoe5.0★Jul 2022

• "A lovely little cottage, exactly as described on Sykes, in a quiet location with sea views."

  What more could anyone want? We had a super holiday and would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had a terrific holiday at this property, an old fisherman’s cottage literally a stone’s throw from the beach."

  As mentioned in the listing, the property wouldn’t be suitable for very elderly or disabled visitors due to the steep narrow staircase,but reasonably fit people would have no difficulty.The beds were comfortable, the shower was hot and powerful, and the internet was reliable (BT) The overall impression was one of cleanliness and comfort.A very cleverly converted property. The area is lovely, and the local people very welcoming and friendly.Sussex has incredibly courteous drivers!

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jun 2022

• "The property was extremely clean and tidy which was very much appreciated."

  The beds were extremely comfortable indeed. The only problem we had was the low ceilings for my husband and there were some nails sticking down in a beam in the living room which were dangerous for a tall person; probably there to string lights on? We had to remove them for safely. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely visit again now that we know what to expect- my husband got used to ducking!

  Reviewed by Angela4.1★May 2022

• "We enjoyed a weeks break at this cottage."

  Facilities were as expected and very comfortable bed. A positive comment would to put a heated towel rail into the bathroom to assist in drying towels. The cottage was very clean and tidy with plenty of cleaning items.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Mar 2022

• "Great cozy cottage lovely quiet and peaceful very close to the sea"

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Aug 2021

• "Lovely cottage, quiet location, very helpful and friendly owner."

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jul 2021

• "Lovely historic cottage right on the sea front."

  The owner was friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★May 2021

• "Nice and quiet."

  Bed was a bit hard x

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★May 2021

• "Water pump to bathroom was quite noisy."

  What we guess is an old doorway into next door property could do with some more insulation as we could hear every word from next door when they were on what sounded like zoom calls most nights. Otherwise the property is a lovely place to get away to, will book again in future.

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Apr 2021

• "We are both essential workers & needed some peace & quiet & to be able to rest in comfort and this beautiful little cottage allowed us to do all of that!"

  It’s quirky, delightful, cozy and perfectly placed a few steps from the beach. A 20 minute drive to Eastbourne and Hastings, less to Bexhill, it meant we could get out & about easily. The bed was so comfortable, we both slept like logs! We are already thinking about rebooking for the summer!

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Oct 2020

• "Great location on the beach in an area with lots to see & good walking"

  Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely cottage in great area within walking distance of rail station and virtually on a quiet and beautiful beach."

  Guests using 2nd bedroom do have to be sure footed to step from room to staircase. This wasn't a problem for us but could be for some guests. Owner sorted hot water problem very promptly

  Reviewed by Helga5.0★Sep 2020

• "Had a wonderful time."

  Quiet,but not far to go for a day out,or just sit on the beach,which is 2 minutes away.this our second year,and will be booking for next year too!.

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★Sep 2020

• "Garden area scruffy and not appealing"

  Reviewed by Stephen4.1★Aug 2020

• "Cottage was delightful - charming, quirky, comfortable and clean."

  Position adjacent to the shingle beach was exceptional. Had a lovely few days.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Feb 2020

• "It is a very nice cottage in a supurb location!"

  Reviewed by E.5.0★Oct 2019

• "My husband and I had a lovely time at Seaview Cottage with unexpectedly lovely weather."

  The cottage was warm and welcoming. The fresh sunflowers were a nice touch. The only thing we missed at the cottage were a few hooks to hang our jackets. Take heed of the warning, yes the stairs are very steep... Altogether a very positive experience! We will be back!

  Reviewed by Dorothea4.4★Oct 2019

• "Had a lovely stay all you need for a quite and peaceful stay plenty of places to ..."

  Had a lovely stay all you need for a quite and peaceful stay plenty of places to see close by good pub the star to eat in 10 mins to walk to left at the cottage down the lane thank you Grahame for sharing you cottage

  Reviewed by Marcia5.0★Aug 2019

• "This is a fantastic peaceful little cottage, we are a family of four, although the kids are now 19 and 21!"

  There was plenty of space for all of us, although as stated in the listing the stairs are a little tight. The living room has comfy chairs for 4 with two single seat comfy chairs and a two seat sofa, dining space for four, TV etc and of course wifi throughout which was a reliable 50Mbps during our stay here. Two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other as twin, and both rooms do have doors, (only mentioned the doors as I couldn't see them on the pictures). The kitchen is well equipped and had everything I needed to feed the four of us, and the bathroom looked freshly re-fitted with a lovely large shower over the bath, no signs of age or mould in here. We didn't need any heating whilst we were here, but I can imagine it would be warm and cosy in poor weather with storage heaters and an electric fire in the sitting room. No problems with parking my large car with plenty of turning space, no low walls to worry about as mentioned previously by others, in fact I reckon there is easily space for multiple vehicles. The beach is no more than a 45 second walk from the cottage door and is fantastic for the first coffee of the day or for the Gin at sunset. Graham was a fantastic host, nearby if you needed anything, nothing was too much trouble. The beach is great for all ages, and has plenty of sand when there is a long runoff at low tide, check the height and timing of the tide for this though if it is the sand you want. There is a small group of seals that populate the local area and provide hours of entertainment, and the sea seems rich with sprats and mackerel, we frequently saw shoals of both jumping and when the mackerel chased the sprats on shore the pickings were literally made off the beach. If you enjoy fishing then take your rod to the end of the jetty when the tide is coming in, catches of a dozen or so mackerel in an hour or so seemed to be regular! You can't get much fresher and they were fantastic on the BBQ. Lots to do for all ages in the near vicinity so simple to keep all ages busy, if you don't want to drive then the railway station, a 4 or 5 minute walk away, may be small but seems very well served, we went to Hastings for a day using the train, and at £15 return for 4 adults seemed good value. In summary, a great well equipped cottage, in a lovely location. Would I recommend it, Yes, Would I consider returning, Yes.

  Reviewed by Cameron5.0★Aug 2019

• "I liked the quiet and peacefulness of the setting."

  Picturesque, cosy and well-equipped cottage - everything was thought of - and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting to de-stress and relax.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Aug 2019

• "Lovely cottage, the owner was very friendly and the location was superb."

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2019

• "We found Graham very helpful and friendly."

  The cottage was in a lovely location and great value. We hope to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jun 2019

• "Had a great stay."

  The cottage is very quirky and cute. Very quiet and peaceful,lovely walks along beach and central to many places to visit. My friend already thinking about booking,and I hope to stay again in the future.

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★Jun 2019

• "Four of us were booked in and there was only one settee for two, and one armchair."

  The remaining chair was suitable for an evening relaxing, as it was very small and uncomfortable. Good parking at the cottage, but a short length of wall restricted access. I struggled with only inches to spare either side of my car. Removal of this maybe an idea.

  Reviewed by Elaine3.4★Mar 2019

• "We had a lovely week at Sea View Cottage, the cottage itself was homely, cozy,clean and well located, just as it was described, we were able to do a lot of walking,into Eastbourne and Hastings."

  A train station just a 10 minute walk away, a great pub just 5 minutes a cross the fields,

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Mar 2019

• "We really enjoyed this cottage it had great views of the sea and it was cosy and clean."

  We were blessed with amazing weather for February and it was nice to have friendly owners looking out for us. This was our first time in the area and we will be back for sure. Thanks for the memories.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Feb 2019

• "Great little cottage."

  well appointed and a very freindly and helpful owner.

  Reviewed by Mike3.8★Oct 2018

• "The cottage is in a great place."

  When laid in bed with the window open you can hear the sea. Look through the window an you can see it over the pebbly beach. Normans Bay is ideally situated to get to many places. We went as far as Winston's Churchill's home of Chartwell, Rudyard Kipling's home, Batemans and very near Battle. It is great for National Trust and English Heritage members. The owner of the cottage is nice and friendly.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Sep 2018

• "Was just as it had been described lovely cottage in a lovely area with lots to see and plenty of walks"

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Aug 2018

• "This was an excellent holiday cottage."

  To look out through your bedroom window and see the tide coming in, and the yachts sailing by on the horizon was charming. Once you turn on the water pump the shower is powerful enough to knock you back. Everyone enjoyed the beach only being 100m or so away.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2018

• "A most unusual setting for a holiday cottage."

  Very out of the way and peaceful. Owner very helpful. Lots if places to visit in the area.

  Reviewed by Hazel4.7★Jul 2018

• "A lovely holiday which was blessed with the very best weather."

  Cottage was very comfortable with everything provided for. Lovely garden to finish the day in. The owners were also very friendly and helpful. Only complaint would be the lack of a cupboard to store non-perishable food in. Cottage is very well situated as a base for exploring the area. Railway station only a few minutes walk away which was especially good for getting us to the Eastbourne International Tennis Event (the reason for our visit to East Sussex). A short walk to the Star Inn provided excellent food at reasonable prices. All in all a very good holiday and a nice introduction to the South Downs.

  Reviewed by P4.4★Jun 2018

• "Description of property was not accurate."

  "Stunning sea views" were only to be seen out of upstairs bedroom window. Otherwise you only saw the beginning of beach. Shower over bath was only a dribble. Rest of the cottage was very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Robert3.1★Jun 2018

• "It would have been nice to have some milk and teabags on arrival at the very least."

  There was nothing. Great little cottage overlooking the beach which was very quiet. Nice little shared back garden but seat cushions kept in next door neighbours locked porch. We had to knock to get them which was it ideal and one day had to live without them. A washing machine would have been useful with 2 small children too. We had a good week though and I would recommend it.

  Reviewed by Carol3.4★May 2018

• "A return visit to this comfy, cosy cottage."

  Perfectly situated by the beach, it had everything we needed, and the little garden was a joy in springtime. Oh, and such a big comfortable bed too! We will return.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Apr 2018

• "Lovely quiet haven to retreat to."

  Beach Fishing stones throw away. Just right for us.

  Reviewed by Deborah4.4★Mar 2018

• "Perfect spot."

  Nice welcome from owner. Warm and cosy.

  Reviewed by Wendy4.2★Jan 2018

• "We were happy with the cottage, but it could be challenging unless you were fit and stable because of the bathroom being downstairs and the stairs steep and narrow."

  The cottage has a second bedroom which would be unsuitable for anyone who is not pretty able-bodied, and hopeless for smaller children as it opens sideways onto a steep staircase through a sort of stair-gate opening onto the stairs. The kitchen equipment was disappointingly below standard - e.g. there was no wooden spoon, no good knife (just a breadknife and a small paring knife and something that looked like a saw), and no kitchen scales which made some of my Christmas catering a bit hit and miss. Main issue was there is no WIFI. Not just that we couldn't get into the WIFI, but it was not available at all. This did not matter to us, but could be important to others. The cottage location, right on the beach was really lovely and the walks along the pebble beach were spectacular. The Star Inn, the local, was a short walk across fields and it produced VERY good food and lovely service.

  Reviewed by Lesley3.3★Dec 2017

• "Peace and tranquility in a warm cottage, which were looking for at the end of November."

  Nice to hear the sound of the sea whilst relaxing inside the cottage .

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Nov 2017

• "We fell in love with this cosy little cottage."

  It was very well equipped and clean. Seaview from the living and one of the bedrooms ! Very nice garden on the back.

  Reviewed by Ann4.8★Aug 2017

• "Owner couldn't have been more helpful - thank you for a wonder New Year stay - we'll definitely be back"

  Reviewed by M4.8★Dec 2016

• "The location was spot on and had perfect stay."

  Reviewed by Max5.0★Nov 2016

• "Very nice accomodation, very friendly owner, nice neighbours, near the beach, really quiet."

  Only the height of the ceilings was a little low for us , most of us are about 1.80m, thats worked just ok - duck or grouse at some points. If you are a little longer it could be cumbersome.

  Reviewed by Gerald4.8★Oct 2016

• "This lovely cottage was the perfect base for my grandson and I."

  It's a lovely quiet location but not too far from all the interesting places we visited. Would book again if I holiday in this area in the future.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2016

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