Featuring garden views, South Downs View in Brighton & Hove features accommodations and a garden. The homestay, set in a building dating back to 1950, is 1.1 miles from Preston Park and 2.4 miles from Brighton Train Station. There's a sun terrace and guests can access 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. Available each morning, the breakfast at the property includes continental dishes along with a selection of fresh pastries and juice. Victoria Gardens is 2.6 miles from South Downs View, while Brighton Dome is 2.8 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 23 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin 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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  • Elisabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was in Brighton for a 3 day fair and South Downs View turned out to be the perfect place to stay! Comfortable, spotlessly clean, with 24 access to the kitchen to make coffee and tea and use all the facilities, as well as to choose from a wide...
  • Nabina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great. Very close to a bus stop with regular buses to and from the centre of town. (Less than a 10 minute journey and the buses come about every 10 mins) and not too long a walk if you fancy it. The host was very friendly and...
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, comfy, and stylish. Great for a short stay!

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Adults only
    • Smoke-free property
    • 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 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred 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 & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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.

    FAQs about South Downs View

    • 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

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

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

      • The prices at South Downs View may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Check-in at South Downs View is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.