Janet's Guidebook
Food Scene
Most eating places in Seaford are less than 10 minutes away. There are lots of coffee/snack places and too many to mention here in Seaford. I've listed a couple of places in Eastbourne which would take about 15 to 20 minutes to drive to.
Based in Seaford. Good menu and food reasonably priced. Gluten free options. Just a 10 minute stroll away from the cabin.
10 locals recommend
The Grumpy Chef
4 Broad StBased in Seaford. Good menu and food reasonably priced. Gluten free options. Just a 10 minute stroll away from the cabin.
Based in Eastbourne. Beautiful views overlooking the beach and Chalk cliffs. Nice buzzy atmosphere. Reasonable prices. 20 minutes drive from the cabin.
20 locals recommend
Bistrot Pierre
King Edward's ParadeBased in Eastbourne. Beautiful views overlooking the beach and Chalk cliffs. Nice buzzy atmosphere. Reasonable prices. 20 minutes drive from the cabin.
Based in Eastbourne. Small venue so need to book well in advance. Fantastic food. About 20 minutes by car.
15 locals recommend
Cru
8 Hyde GardensBased in Eastbourne. Small venue so need to book well in advance. Fantastic food. About 20 minutes by car.
Good location ie nice views. Food is just OK (a bit hit and miss but still popular) and reasonably priced. 15 minutes drive from cabin.
14 locals recommend
The Beachy Head
Beachy Head RoadGood location ie nice views. Food is just OK (a bit hit and miss but still popular) and reasonably priced. 15 minutes drive from cabin.
Country pub in Seaford about 5 minutes drive from cabin. Nice place to have a drink overlooking the Cuckmere River. Refurbishment recently completed. Food and service can be a bit hit and miss. Nice place to have a drink overlooking the river.
8 locals recommend
The Cuckmere Inn
Exceat BridgeCountry pub in Seaford about 5 minutes drive from cabin. Nice place to have a drink overlooking the Cuckmere River. Refurbishment recently completed. Food and service can be a bit hit and miss. Nice place to have a drink overlooking the river.
The Counting House
Rockingham PlaceThe Golden Palace
30A High StreetEat in and takeaway Chinese food. 7-8 minute walk away. High Street, Seaford.
New Dynasty
8 Claremont Rd.Chinese food. Eat in and takeaway. 10 minutes walk away in Claremont Road, Seaford.
5 minute walk from us. Good Indian food. Eat in or takeaway. Sutton Park Road, Seaford.
Moon of India
18 Sutton Park Road5 minute walk from us. Good Indian food. Eat in or takeaway. Sutton Park Road, Seaford.
The Bengal Palace
30 Church StGood Indian restaurant, 7 minutes walk from us. Church Street, Seaford.
Delicious Italian food just 7 minute walk from us. Claremont Road, Seaford. You need to book.
Gino's Restaurant
4 Claremont Rd.Delicious Italian food just 7 minute walk from us. Claremont Road, Seaford. You need to book.
Diellas
Dane RoadItalian restaurant. Good home cooked food. 7 minute walk away.
Fine dining. Good restaurant, excellent food for special occasions. 6 minute walk from us. Need to book well in advance.
Ollivers Restaurant
11 Clinton PlFine dining. Good restaurant, excellent food for special occasions. 6 minute walk from us. Need to book well in advance.
Excellent fish and chips. Some say the best in Seaford. Order by phone and collect - 5 min drive away.
LEXDEN FISH AND CHIPS
24 Lexden RoadExcellent fish and chips. Some say the best in Seaford. Order by phone and collect - 5 min drive away.
Trawlers
32 Church StFish and Chips - 7 minutes walk away.
Beautiful views over Seaford Head, Newhaven and the public golf course. Just a 15 minute walk from the cabin. Good breakfast, lunches etc. Open Sundays too.
The View Restaurant Bar Function Venue
Southdown RoadBeautiful views over Seaford Head, Newhaven and the public golf course. Just a 15 minute walk from the cabin. Good breakfast, lunches etc. Open Sundays too.
Pomegranate
Very busy but food is great ie breakfast and lunch. 7 minute walk away.
Good Italian food - varied menu. 7-8 minutes walk away from the cabin. Need to book.
Vicini Vicini Seaford
Good Italian food - varied menu. 7-8 minutes walk away from the cabin. Need to book.
La Maison à la carte Restaurant & Bar
Based in Seaford. Very recently opened. 7 minutes walk away.
The Old Plough
20 Church StBased in Seaford. Nice food, varied menu. 7-8 minutes walk away.
Cinque Ports
Based in Seaford. Nice, friendly pub and only about 7 minutes walk away from the cabin.
Based in Seaford - 10 minute walk away. Very reasonable food and drink. Sometimes has live bands Nice outside seating area.
The Old Boot
13 High StBased in Seaford - 10 minute walk away. Very reasonable food and drink. Sometimes has live bands Nice outside seating area.
Based in Seaford. Never managed to get in as it's always busy and I'm impulsive. Vietnamese restaurant, vegetarian food etc. 7 minutes walk away.
Amie's Kitchen
20 High StBased in Seaford. Never managed to get in as it's always busy and I'm impulsive. Vietnamese restaurant, vegetarian food etc. 7 minutes walk away.
A 10 minute drive from Seaford. Based in Littlington, nice location with plenty of parking, good food, reasonably priced. Nice outdoor garden with barbecue on sunny days.
8 locals recommend
The Plough & Harrow
The StreetA 10 minute drive from Seaford. Based in Littlington, nice location with plenty of parking, good food, reasonably priced. Nice outdoor garden with barbecue on sunny days.
Lovely country pub in Jevington in a quiet, pretty village. Indoor, outdoor, marquee dining. Limited parking. Quite pricey but delicious food. About a 15 minute drive away.
16 locals recommend
The Eight Bells
Jevington RoadLovely country pub in Jevington in a quiet, pretty village. Indoor, outdoor, marquee dining. Limited parking. Quite pricey but delicious food. About a 15 minute drive away.
Seven Sisters, Cuckmere Haven, Cuckmere River and Cuckmere Haven Beach
5 minute drive from the Cabin. A walk from the car park to Cuckmere Haven beach with views of the Seven Sisters, the famous Coastguard Cottages, the Cuckmere Valley and the winding Cuckmere River.
South Hill Barn Car Park
Chyngton Lane North5 minute drive from the Cabin. A walk from the car park to Cuckmere Haven beach with views of the Seven Sisters, the famous Coastguard Cottages, the Cuckmere Valley and the winding Cuckmere River.
Views of Seven Sisters and a walk to Belle Tout Old Lighthouse and Beachy Head
38 locals recommend
National Trust Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Beachy Head RoadViews of Seven Sisters and a walk to Belle Tout Old Lighthouse and Beachy Head
Strenuous but very rewarding walk for more views of The Seven Sisters, Seaford Bay etc.
9 locals recommend
Seaford Head Nature Reserve, Sussex Wildlife Trust
Strenuous but very rewarding walk for more views of The Seven Sisters, Seaford Bay etc.
Can be seen from Beachy Head. Walks on the beach can only be undertaken at low tide.
12 locals recommend
Beachy Head Lighthouse
Beachy Head RoadCan be seen from Beachy Head. Walks on the beach can only be undertaken at low tide.
The first property to be purchased by the National Trust located in the beautiful Alfriston village, one of the oldest villages in the country and has two historic inns, one of which has recently been purchased and renovated by Alex Polizzi, The Star.
9 locals recommend
Alfriston Clergy House
The first property to be purchased by the National Trust located in the beautiful Alfriston village, one of the oldest villages in the country and has two historic inns, one of which has recently been purchased and renovated by Alex Polizzi, The Star.
Lovely gardens and grounds. Cafe on site. 30 minute drive from cabin.
76 locals recommend
Herstmonceux Castle
Lovely gardens and grounds. Cafe on site. 30 minute drive from cabin.
Brighton Pier, aquarium, shops, bars, restaurants and beach.
605 locals recommend
Brighton Palace Pier
Madeira DriveBrighton Pier, aquarium, shops, bars, restaurants and beach.
Built as a seaside pleasure house for King George IV over 200 years ago.
289 locals recommend
Brighton Pavilion
Built as a seaside pleasure house for King George IV over 200 years ago.
Arlington Reservoir
Lovely place for a walk.
Lewes Castle & Museum
169 High StIn the centre of the Historic town of Lewes.
Historic town of Lewes with a castle, pretty cobbled street, with the River Ouse running under it.
290 locals recommend
Lewes
Historic town of Lewes with a castle, pretty cobbled street, with the River Ouse running under it.
Anne of Cleves House
52 Southover High StIn the historic town of Lewes
Shops, restaurants, beachfront, coffee shops, pubs, pier etc etc. 20 minutes from us.
17 locals recommend
Eastbourne Beach
23 Royal ParadeShops, restaurants, beachfront, coffee shops, pubs, pier etc etc. 20 minutes from us.
Eastbourne Pier
Grand ParadeBuzzy beach and pier. 20 minutes drive from us.
Transport to France
10 minutes drive to the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry port, 4 hr leisurely crossing, avoiding queues at Dover and Folkestone.
7 locals recommend
DFDS - Newhaven Ferry Port Office
Railway Approach10 minutes drive to the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry port, 4 hr leisurely crossing, avoiding queues at Dover and Folkestone.