The kayak has looked rather forlorn in the lobby recently following the latest family addition and the inevitable lack of opportunity to hit the water in Eastbourne. Two guests here took pity on it and gave it a run-out thankfully, facing the wrath of the lifeguards and launching in the no-go swimming-only zone, the little devils.

No traditional Eastbourne B&B owners, perhaps

Having limited time for fun has meant new fitness tactics – snorkelling. Sadly my inept swimming has already led to a near miss by the groynes and an embarrassing beaching episode but at least it entertains the sunbathers.

We can be grateful the constant sunshine of the last few weeks has warmed up the sea a little. Not that the stream of family and friends have been tempted.  The beach-side cafe has some sort of magnetic hold.

If you fancy a stay at our boutique B&B in Eastbourne give us a call on 01323 722774 or check out the suites here

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I could never say I’m short of ammo for this Eastbourne hotelier blog mallarkey, filtered through personal experience, scurrilous rumour and creative licence. Unfortunately much of it is unprintable so I shall have to restrict myself, in the absence of red wine, to some pertinent information.

Dig out your Union Flags and prepare to get pickled on Pimms in the sun – there is some Davis Cup tennis action this weekend, just two minutes down the road at Devonshire Park.

Team GB are taking on Turkey, starting on Friday July 9th. There is also a 2-for-1 ticket offer, meaning that you can get in for as little as a fiver so there’s little excuse – cracking courts, compelling action and lashings of Robinsons squash. Blissful.

I am, naturally, obliged to pay attention to the forthcoming Eastbourne Airbourne, which runs from the 12th – 15th August. Accommodation will be in short supply (not least here at The Guesthouse East), but check out our availability here – Saturday is completely sold out, but we have B&B and self catering available on the Friday and Sunday nights.

The Red Arrows will be flying every day you’ll be delighted to hear.

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Look, strapping yourself to a baking tray with wheels and careering downhill with little potential for stopping (other than hitting thankfully soft spectators and somewhat less forgiving barricades) is great fun.

Participation in the forthcoming Eastbourne Extreme isn’t mandatory. Indeed, watching other people risk life and limb can be just as rewarding and certainly less life-threatening.

Eastbourne Extreme, 17th & 18th July this year, is officially the biggest free extreme sport festival in the UK, featuring a huge line up of air, land and water-based outdoor pursuits. The have-a-go sessions are mightily recommended!

Powerboating, zorbing, jet-skiing, land yachting, street surfing (what??), kite surfing are all on tap, as is a climbing wall and a knockhatch ski ramp. I did say it was quite a line-up. That’s without mentioning the Battle of the Bands or the surf shack bar.

If you need accommodation in Eastbourne you’ll have to be quick to snap up our last remaining suite for the dates, so give Carl or Sarah a call now on 01323 722774. The double suite costs £90 per night over the Saturday and Sunday. Self catering or B&B is available. Bandages and Germalene aren’t.

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Either Eastbourne is playing host to the  2010 Sugar Daddy Awards or the tennis is back in town.

Walking down to the sea along Grand Parade last night with the kayak (actually I should say shambolically shuffling, with the wetsuit rolled down, eager to chase the bass), on three separate occasions I passed wizened men in shell suits, paired with sun-bleached, athletically beautiful and aloof, continental or quite possibly Eastern European girls, dressed in their whites. Which proved the perfect contrast for their orange legs.

We’re absolutely chocker here for the week (and have been for months) so vast apologies if you’re in need of accommodation this week.

If you don’t bump into tennis players, you’ll trip over the cast for The Sound of Music who seem to like our part of town as well. Do you think they see straight through my casually-trying-not-to-stare routine?

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Ok, talking about it on the radio was asking for trouble. The Eastbourne Herald has now picked up on our new promo as well – see here – when a random bloke sees you in the street and shouts ‘I’ll give you a fiver!’ you know you’re in trouble…..

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I need a run tonight to clear my head – good job Wednesday night means The Running Inn’s weekly gathering of lycra and neon tops. Thankfully you can’t see my grotty shorts and manky trainers I’ve donned for the occasion.

It’s been a packed day; potato-mashing for the toddler’s fishcakes first thing, redesigning our website over brunch- see here for our new offering (week-long lets of swanky apartments next door) – and then a radio interview on Sovereign FM this afternoon after they heard about our Name Your Price promotion we ran last Friday. Phew.

So, if you fancy joining us for a canter around Beachy Head or the lawns along Eastbourne Promdenade or indeed need to find a luxury apartment for your gang of friends or family this summer you’d better give us a call on 01323 722774.

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So we’re not just the sunniest place in the UK apparently, but most ‘holiday friendly’ too. Based on a survey by those nice people at Virgin Money Travel Insurance, including a number of criteria including accommodation. Good to hear – maybe we helped it up a notch or two.

My only concerned is the lack of competition – Manchester was second…..

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Refreshing is one word for it. Let’s just say I needed the wetsuit for the inaugural swim of the year. And a bowl of steaming soup on my return. But the blood is certainly flowing again and we’re back in fine fettle after a hectic few weeks here at The Guesthouse East B&B in Eastbourne.

Swiss, French, Thai. Management consultants, teachers, designers. Young families, romancing couples and businessmen.  You can’t say it’s a bland crowd here. We’re completely taken over this Saturday night by an ecletic mix of walkers after the rigours of the South Downs Way. Better put some porridge on.

We still have some suites available for this Friday – self catering or bed and breakfast – and the chance to take advantage of my ‘Name your price!’ promotion. I’ve just had a lovely lady book on the phone who was obviously a bit embarrssed to  make an offer but delighted with the result. I suggest you give it a go too – on 01323 722774

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I’m talking of Benni, Bjorn, Agnethe and Anni-Frid rather than the Martin Luther variety. Oh yes – Abba are back at the Eastbourne bandstand this friday, May 7th!

It’s the tribute band sadly, but there will still be fireworks among the blond wigs and glittery boots.

Given the recent cold snap I’ve had to sniff out ideas to keep my clan (and guests) happy here at The Guesthouse East B&B in Eastbourne. Thankfully, there’s a new free exhibition at the Towner whenever you need some shelter from the elements – A Walk in the Park: Images of the South Downs. The Observatory Science Centre is also worth a visit for hands-on fun – check out the Zany Zone of Experiments.

We’re already pretty packed from June onwards so I suggest you make a May visit here if you fancy sampling our delights. We have some special offers on this month so take a quick look.

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If you need further encouragement to head south and hit the downs, which finish, rather conveniently for the Guesthouse East, just down the road at Beachy Head and Eastbourne – The Sunday Times travel section had a centre spread this weekend highlighting that Britain’s newest national park has majestic monuments, stirring scenery and terriffic pubs (you’ll need to quench your thirst after a satisfying walk).

Book yourself a suite here (preferably with a bath to relieve those weary limbs) and reward yourself a stay at this award-winning boutique accommodation – self catering and B&B available.

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