The Ceramic House

75 Stanmer Villas, Brighton & Hove, BN1 7HN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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The Ceramic House

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Scored 9.2
9.2
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45 reviews

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The Ceramic House offers accommodation at the home of ceramic artist Kay Aplin, and features her work throughout the property. There is an on-site garden with outdoor furniture where guests can relax. Free on-street parking is available. The house turns into a living gallery during the Brighton Festival in May when Kay curates exhibitions of international contemporary ceramics. The house boasts a world-class collection of ceramics on permanent display. Coffee/tea making facilities are provided in the room. Laundry and kitchen facilities available for stays of a week or more. Guests can enjoy breakfast at one of the nearby cafes, within 5 minutes' walk of The Ceramic House. There is a bus stop outside the property that can take guests into Brighton city centre or Brighton University. Fiveways is 5 minutes' walk away, with shops, cafes, pubs.The South Downs National Park is 2.6 miles away, and Hollingbury golf course is 1.5 miles from the property. Brighton Beach is 2 miles away. Gatwick Airport 28 miles from The Ceramic House, and London is 50 minutes away by train from Brighton.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

FREE parking!

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Brighton & Hove
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The most magnificently quirky property I have stayed in! Room had everything you need and the house itself was treasure trove of the most amazing ceramics! Everywhere you look, there was something beautiful and creative!! Kay was away but even...”
  • O
    Otis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It is a very unique place to stay & the atmosphere is very calming to stay in. The owner is very understanding & willing to help you settle in.”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A truly wonderful and relaxing room perfect for a weekend in Brighton”

Managed by Kay Aplin, Ceramic House owner

Company review score: 9.5Based on 42 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I'm Kay, I am an artist and I have worked hard creating The Ceramic House since I moved to Brighton in 2008. I am a ceramic artist and I create sculpture for public and private spaces and installations for exhibitions. I live with my partner who is also an artist. We both make a living from our art. I am originally from Scotland. There is a very relaxed, friendly, creative vibe here. I love having people to stay and you will feel most welcome and comfortable here. I have travelled extensively and can speak various languages so try me! I might speak yours! Anyone and everyone is welcome who is considerate and friendly. You will find a very helpful, attentive, caring host in me and a very special place to stay.

Property information

The Ceramic House is the creation of architectural ceramicist Kay Aplin, who has transformed her home into a living work of art and created a permanent showcase of her ceramic installations. It is also a pop-up gallery, an artists residency, and a unique guesthouse where you can experience staying in a living artwork. Many surfaces inside and out are covered with Kay’s large-scale tiled installations, all the bathrooms are tiled with hand-made tiles and the garden is a very special, unusual space filled with colour. The furniture is an eclectic mix of vintage and antique and the whole house is filled with artwork. This is a true artist’s home which Kay would like to share with you.

Neighbourhood information

The Ceramic House is situated on Stanmer Villas in Fiveways, specifically Hollingdean, just around the corner from the Fiveways junction where there are many shops, cafes, and some pubs. There are more great pubs a short distance away in Fiveways. The number 50 bus goes down Stanmer Villas which goes straight into town (10 minutes) or it’s a 25 minute walk. This is as close as you can get to the city centre and still have free parking. At the end of Stanmer Villas you can access Hollingbury Woods and the golf course, which leads directly on to the South Downs. Hollingbury Iron Age Hill Fort is 10 minutes’ walk and has stunning views along the coast.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Ceramic House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 75 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules
The Ceramic House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 08:00.

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

Smoking is only permitted in the garden, not inside the property building.

Please inform The Ceramic House 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.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

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

FAQs about The Ceramic House

  • The Ceramic House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Temporary art galleries

  • The Ceramic House is 1.8 miles from the centre of Brighton & Hove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Ceramic House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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