Cottages in Eastbourne

If you are looking for a quiet place where you can relax to the sound of the sea waves during your holiday, the town of Eastbourne on the south east coast of England is the perfect place to go. This seaside resort offers you beautiful cottages very close to the beach with gorgeous green surroundings full of trees, flowers and also many tourist sites nearby where you can have fun with your family or on your own.

In this wonderful tourist city you can get a great variety of cottages with all styles. If you want a traditional place but renovated inside, you will find it! And if you're looking for more modern properties with unbeatable sea views, you'll find them too! These include well equipped kitchens, spacious bedrooms, comfortable sofas and dining area on the terrace or balcony to enjoy lunch and dinner by the sea.

During your holiday to Eastbourne city you will find many places to go with your family to spend a wonderful day. You can start by going to Gildredge Park which has a perfect field for picnic and sports. There are also bowling alleys, a café and a playground for the little ones to enjoy. Another great place to take the kids is Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, where they can travel almost a mile on miniature steam locomotives and enjoy a ride around the lakeside park. You can see the local wildlife and then relax in the tea gardens with a drink and lunch for the whole family. There is also a play area for children under five, although the city of Eastbourne also has indoor fun such as the Airbourne simulators that will make you feel high speed acrobatics simulating an aeroplane. And to finish your day on a sweet note you can go to Fusciardi Ice cream Parlour located on the promenade. They offer 18 different flavours and varieties of delicious sundaes.

One way to make the most of the views of Eastbourne is to go to the relaxing beaches. The city offers over 3 miles of pebble and sand beaches where you can sunbathe and swim. They are also full of water sports such as simple kayaking, paddle boarding and windsurfing. You can practice them by going to Buzz Eastbourne, one of the best places to experience water sports. The centre is located on the beach and has direct access to the sea. It is also located next to Princes Park Lake, a perfect location for those who are beginners because of its shallow water. Although if you want to do other sports such as fishing you can head to Harbour Reach or take a walk to the stunning South Downs National Park and go to Beachy Head to marvel yourself with the seascapes and cliffs known in the UK.

Enjoy a stage show at the modern Congress Theatre, the largest theatre on the South Coast. Here you can watch a wide range of live entertainment, ranging from funny comedies and good live music, to delicate ballet and opera shows that resonate thanks to the excellent acoustics of the place. The facilities also include a coffee room and a bar if you wish to have a drink.

Located next to Eastbourne Pier, the Carpet Gardens are the highlight of the city's seafront. The site is proud to have won the ‘Britain in Bloom’ Award and has vibrant displays of cactus, bedding plants and tropical style plantations such as western grass. You will also find shrubs from around the world including various species of plants from all over the Mediterranean, Mexico and New Zealand as well as spring displays with tulips and summer plantations with petunias, geraniums and begonias.

After passing Carpet Gardens, head to the impressive Eastbourne Pier. There are a variety of shops, bars, cafes and the striking Atlantis nightclub at the end of the quay where you can go in and celebrate an unforgettable night with LED lights. If you prefer something a little quieter, such as an afternoon tea, you can enter the charming Victorian Tea Rooms in the middle of the quayside where you can enjoy the traditional drink including coagulated cream and strawberry preserve; all with a view of the English Channel!

Bateman is a charming sandstone house of the 17th century located in Sussex Weald. The place was the home of Rudyard Kipling, an English poet and short story writer. Here you can take a tour of the house and learn about the fascinating history of this writer and see the rooms with carpets and oriental objects obtained in his adventures as well as his book study, Rolls Royce and Nobel Prize in literature. After the tour you can discover the beautiful gardens with a wildflower meadow, apple and pear orchards, and a pond where you can sit and read one of Kipling's tales.

On your holiday to Eastbourne you certainly should not miss seeing the collections of contemporary and historical British art at Towner Art Gallery. Amongst the art pieces, you will find the largest collection of works by Eric Ravilious and a collection of international modern art with works by photographer Wolfgang Tillmans, artist John Akomfrah, South African artist Dineo Seshee Bopape and many others such as Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Grayson Perry and Tacita Dean. You will experience paintings, sculptures and moving images. The gallery also has a sensory room, a library and a cinema where you can spend a marvellous time watching films with the family.

Eastbourne Redoubt is one of three surviving redoubts in the United Kingdom and was built in 1806 as a coastal fortress to protect the town of Eastbourne from Napoleon's forces. The fortress was also used during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is recognised as an English Heritage Site and you can learn more than 200 years of history through its walls and museums.

If you don't know where to go for a delicious breakfast in the city of Eastbourne, one of the best places to go is the Art House café. Here you'll be offered breakfast and craft coffees as well as lunch and a variety of fun art activities for all ages. Within the menu you will find delicious sandwiches, toasts, salads, waffles, smoothies, wines and liquors.