Cover Feature: It’s all about the glamour
From Love Nests to spacious family homes,?Crown Gardens has the pick of the bunch in Sussex holiday lettings
Self-catering in Brighton has gone all glamorous in recent months and it’s not just the tourists who are taking advantage. The credit crunch has forced us all to consider a “staycation” and with Brighton offering a feast of tasty new accommodation options with off-peak seasonal discounts, what’s not to like?
The Harrington
Crown Gardens, the city’s leading holiday let agency that specialises in high quality properties, has taken on several new, top end bolt holes that offer the luxury of a boutique hotel with the freedom and privacy of self-catering. With their total number of properties hitting 118 this week there is plenty for couples, small groups or for bigger groups of family and friends to choose from.
“Clubbing together for a group get-together is a great money-saving and recession-busting solution to having a short break”
John Harrington, Brighton’s renowned jewellery designer, recently opened his one bedroom hotel – “The Harrington” – which is featured on the cover of this very issue. John has kitted out his city centre pad with a cast iron, silver leafed double-ended slipper bath and vintage mini bar built into the bed offering the finest tipples for you to sample. This stunning gem is the place to stay if you’re planning a special time for two.
Jane Slater, co-founder of Hotel Pelirocco, has also designed self-catering apartments with couples in mind. Her two sumptuous Love Nests, based in vibrant Kemp Town, opened to guests this summer. Both Love Nests have mirrored ceilings above the beds and quirky interior features to entice you.
It’s not just for couples either: clubbing together for a group get-together is a great money-saving and recession-busting solution to having a short break with your friends, family and loved ones. And Crown Gardens’ very respectable choice of city centre or countryside retreats accommodates larger groups perfectly.
Clayton Holt is a fantastic seven-bed rustic family home with three bathrooms, huge reception rooms and spectacular views, all set within 21 acres of private woodland within the South Downs National Park. And it’s just a 15 minute drive from central Brighton.
But if it’s the hustle and bustle of the city centre you’re after, Julia Harding, the founder and driving force behind Brighton’s favourite short let company, has herself designed “The Glamour Parlour”. Inspired by the glamorous 1930s, the house has luxury written all over it, from the lavish bathroom in the attic eves with its beautiful roll top bath, to the chic entertaining space in the lower ground floor designed with dining divas in mind! Also check out her “Looking Glass Cottage” – taking Victorian Alice in Wonderland as its inspiration, this super stylish property is soft and tactile with glistening wallpapers, silky bed throws and retro lamps and accessories. So, Brightonians, come and sample for yourselves Brighton’s glamorous self-catering wonderland!
Crown?Gardens, Office:
92B Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4ER, 01273 358086, www.crown-gardens.co.uk
