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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Gyves House is an AA 4-star gold rated Victorian house located just 30 yards from the Eastbourne seafront. The Pier is 6 minutes' walk from the property and the town center just 10 minutes' walk. The bright rooms all have their original features and come with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a varied cooked breakfast using locally-sourced and organic produce as well as fresh fruit, cereals, homemade granola and bread. Gyves House also has a secure courtyard for cyclists to store their bicycles. We bake our own bread and pastries fresh every day, churn our own butter, make fresh creamy yogurt, fresh fruit teas and serve a delightful array of our own hand made preserves including our sunshine marmalade, berry jams and lemon curd. The beautiful Royal Parade outside our door has an abundance of exotic flowers and plants, in the summer roses bloom along our beach. On our doorstep is the Green Flag Princess Park with its boating lake, rose garden and popular restaurant. We are a five minute drive by car or bus to Europe's largest five harbored marina - Sovereign Marina also has a retail park and numerous restaurants. Further afield is the iconic Beachy Head and Severn Sisters many of our guests delight in the walks and gorgeous scenery.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Eastbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Eastbourne
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Briony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the homemade brownies, but even better were the biscuits, pillow spray and nighttime tea made with lavender from the garden. The location was excellent - really close to the beach and pier. Breakfast was delicious and the room was...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Always enjoy my stay at Gyves Guest House. John and Sarah are lovely welcoming hosts and the breakfast is wonderful. I hope to be back again soon.
  • Kirstin
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely hosts. Room was comfortable and wifi worked well. It was a nice size bathroom. The breakfast was excellent with lots of home-cooked choices both hot and cold. We recommend a stay at this location.

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

This Victorian house offers bright and well decorated en-suite bedrooms (many with original fireplaces). Freshly cooked breakfasts using home cooked and locally sourced produce are served in a lovely breakfast room with flexibility on seating arrangements (no need to share). Free wifi and flat screen digital TVs, hairdryer, coffee, tea and biscuits in every room. Cyclists benefit from a secure courtyard and lock up.
Just 30 yards from the seafront in a quiet street, only 5 minutes walk to Pier or Redoubt Fortress and a short walk to the centre of town and rail station. Numerous restaurants, pubs and bars are just a step away. The beautiful South Downs and Beachy Head are an easy walk or bus ride.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Gyves House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

Gyves House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Parking is free on the street and surrounding streets.

Please inform Gyves House 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Gyves House

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

  • Check-in at Gyves House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Gyves House is 2,450 feet from the center of Eastbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Room options at Gyves House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single