South Downs View

16 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton & Hove, BN1 8EQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>185</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
185 reviews

Friendly welcoming host, nice bedroom, wide range of breakfast options provided. The location is great for anyone running the Brighton marathon as it's only a 15 minute walk to the start line.

Robert United Kingdom
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South Downs View

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South Downs View, a property with a garden, is situated in Brighton & Hove, 3.8 km from Brighton railway station, 4.2 km from Victoria Gardens, as well as 4.5 km from Brighton Dome. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 1.8 km from Preston Park. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The homestay provides guests with a patio, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a shared bathroom with shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the homestay, units include bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast, comprising fresh pastries and juice is served each morning at the property. Churchill Square Shopping Centre is 4.7 km from the homestay, while The Royal Pavilion is 4.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 37 km from South Downs View.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Brighton & Hove
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  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly welcoming host, nice bedroom, wide range of breakfast options provided. The location is great for anyone running the Brighton marathon as it's only a 15 minute walk to the start line.”
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Karen was a fantastic host who was happy to help in anyway. Great veiw in the morning over the downs.”
  • Carla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Oh I was lucky to find Karen's place. A shared home. Absolutely 💯 so very very clean/quality/fresh/bright/warm and airy. Breakfast continental was great I helped my self to cereal toast / Yogurt/ fresh coffee. Really perfect absolutely suited...”

Hosted by Karen

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Karen
South Downs View has both a single and a double room available to book in my home. Although I also live here I do work full time, go out and travel so sometimes away overnight. The single room is on the ground floor, with a toilet opposite the room for single room guest use.The larger room with a king size bed is upstairs and has a sloped roof for half the room. In the larger room is a tea and coffee tray with both rooms having toiletries and robes. There is a modern, stylish, clean shared bathroom upstairs. The bathroom is for guests and host. You are welcome to use the beautiful garden with amazing views of the South Downs, the perfect spot to watch the sunset or enjoy breakfast in the summer months. A parking space is available on request for cars or small vans on the off-street driveway. There is free parking on surrounding roads for large vehicles or if you've booked both rooms you can fit a large van on at an angle. Please reverse onto the driveway and watch for the white post on the verge. Both rooms have a 32" Smart TV with all the usual streaming apps which you'll need your log in codes for. During the colder months the heating is set to come on in the morning and evening but can of course be adjusted depending on your requirements, please do ask. In the morning a cold breakfast of cereal, toast, pastries, yogurt, orange juice, tea and coffee is available in the kitchen to help yourself. Cooked breakfast is not provided. Please make me aware before your stay of any dietary requirements. Only guests who are booked with me to enter the home, no family or friends visiting.
My name is Karen and I am a very relaxed and friendly host. I live at South Downs View full time, work full time in the week and sometimes away overnight at weekends. Happy to help but also will respect your privacy whilst here. I really enjoy hosting and meeting guests from all walks of life from across the world. I've lived in Brighton my whole life and enjoy all it has to offer. I have an excellent knowledge of Brighton and the surrounding areas. Please ask for any advice about great places to visit, local bus services, restaurant recommendations, and general tips to make your stay that much better. The home is in the peaceful suburbs of Brighton ensuring a quiet night's sleep but near enough to the centre with a short taxi ride or bus. This is a homestay property with shared bathroom with myself and sometimes other guests.
Just a 3 minute walk away is a bus stop that can take you to the city centre, seafront, train station, and universities in 20 minutes. This is best as parking in the city is expensive and difficult. There is also an excellent taxi/Uber service. The local Preston Park makes this property a great option for visitors of Brighton Pride and the Brighton Marathon. There are three local pubs, one serving Thai food called Long Man of Wilmington, the Ladies Mile and Park View serving traditional pub food. There is also a wonderful Italian restaurant called La Tana, a Miller and Carter steakhouse, Patcham fish and chips and several excellent Indians. There is a small convenience store 2 minutes walk away, a Post Office and a lovely local coffee shop. Nearby are lots of lovely local walks over the golf course, a short drive to beautiful Stanmer Park with the wonderful One Garden cafe and restaurant and if looking for a longer walk a stroll up to the South Downs and see the Chattri monument. I look forward to meeting you. Karen
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of South Downs View
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 73 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    South Downs View takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 13:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform South Downs View in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about South Downs View

    • South Downs View offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at South Downs View is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • South Downs View is 2.3 miles from the centre of Brighton & Hove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at South Downs View may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Guests staying at South Downs View can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental