Very large and surprisingly quiet room with kettle, fridge, TV and fast WiFi. The was ample milk, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and even 2 biscuits.The bed was large, there was a sofa and plenty of storage, drawers etc. The TV had plenty of channels and worked well. The host was there to greet me upon arrival and his briefing was quick and informative. There was a communal lounge and a place to heat and eat your own food. The fluffly dog was lovely and we made friends. Breakfast was good. A large choice of cereals, juices, tea and coffee, jam, marmalade and Marmite. The female staff member that greeted me was wonderful, friendly and efficient. There is a lift and free parking on-site.

Unusually, the bath and shower formed part of the bedroom which as I was alone, was fine and somewhat novel but I'm sure that some couples would prefer privacy in which case, select a different room (this was room 15). The duvet was the same width as the bed which for me was ok because I was alone but if a couple were there together, they might be battling for the covers. I was sad to not see my doggy friend to say goodbye when I departed!

The photos don't do The Sheldon justice - it's clearly had a makeover since they were posted, and is now bursting with colour and character. The staff were all cheerful, welcoming and helpful. The room was very comfortable, breakfast was delicious, and having private, off-road parking was a real bonus. We loved our stay - only wish we were there long enough to make use of the lounge, which looked wonderful.

Our only small criticism is that the towels were quite small, and there were only just enough. Everything else was plentiful, so this was a small let down. Otherwise everything was lovely.

Overall I had an excellent experience. From the moment I arrived staff were friendly and helpful, a real assett to the place. I liked the quirky atmosphere. The lounge was very comfortable and I spent some time there reading my book. The place was very quiet at night and the bed very comfortable so I slept very well. Breakfast was excellent and I was surprised by tthe range of items that a place of this size was able to provide. I will be looking to book a room at the Sheldon next time I'm in Eastbourne. Highly recommended.

Compared to the decor in the rest of the hotel, my room was a little tired and might benefit for msome redecoration in the future.

We liked shared facilities downstairs. The dining room, sitting room and bar area were exceptional. Amazing homely place and very original murals. Steve, the owner, was very chatty, interesting and pleasant guy. We liked the breakfast, tasty and plenty to chose from. Our room was very quiet, no street noise. Very central location and near the sea front.

The room was a bit bland but to be fair we knew it will be like that. We didn't want to spend too much money on the better and more exciting room so in the end it was ok. We appreciate that the owners are working on updating the rooms as and when possible.

Excellent hosts, ethos and environment. We liked the non-corporate approach and felt very welcome and comfortable. The breakfast was very good and in particular the quality of coffee. The parking facility was an added bonus, everything in general was easy and effortless. A great location!

It would be harsh to criticise too much on the basis that there is so much to like about the property. The water pressure in the shower was poor and difficult to regulate but was manageable. Our room was spacious and clean although a little tired in places however, we understand that work is in progress to address this.

I really enjoyed my stay at the Sheldon and honestly can't believe the value I got for the money I paid. Their communication was excellent, responding positively to all of my needs. At check in, I was greeted outside (I was travelling by bike) and immediately shown where I could store my bike overnight. The decor inside is really quite special (and further proof that a wife is always right and a husband should already agree 🤣) and it almost feels like a boutique hotel in some ways. Breakfast was excellent and the rooms were also to a high standard. I hope I get to return some day

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The property has a range of 'rooms where guests can sit, meet others, share time together. Such a good idea! The rooms are quirky in their decoration and I liked the fact that they are different to lounges or bars in bigger hotels. The owner, Steve, greets each newcomer and shows them around so it feels like being welcomed into someone's home. My own room was more than adequate for a solo traveler. The TV was beyond my capabilities but Steve sorted it out and even made the radiator function. I think the family has only been there a short time but they are putting the work in! Breakfast was an added, welcome bonus!

Great welcome from staff member who showed us around and explained the facilities - sitting room with big comfy sofa & chairs, microwave to heat food if you wanted to bring your own in and use the dining room. Shower unit small but had a good head of water which was important. Clean room with comfy bed, good heating controls & ability to open a window wide enough to ventilate. Loved the decoration & meeting a couple of the artists. Having a parking space - this was important to us as we'd travelled a long distance. Good wifi. We were made to feel really welcome chatting with the owner & staff. A great ethos for a B & B.

Not complaining as it is almost a universal problem even with new builds, but bathroom ventilation units very noisy.

Nice family-owned hotel that is centrally located in the center of Eastbourne. We enjoyed our stay in the hotel. The owner is friendly and provided us with a lot of information of the area. The breakfast was very good and the common rooms of the hotel are beautifully decorated. The hotel has many parking spaces, but the entry to them is very tight. If your car is very tall or wide, you might need to park somewhere else.

We visited in the off-season and ended up with another room than the rooms we booked. Something went wrong with the availability and the room we booked was closed for maintenance. The room we got was smaller and more cramped, but the owner also reduced the price. It was too late for us to find something else. The rest of the hotel made up for the mistake.

Lovely comfortable bed. Nice soft and absorbent towels Brilliant facilities in the restaurant available to guests at all times and told upon our welcome we could bring in our own food (eg fish and chips) to eat there using the plates, cutlery, microwave etc. Large guest lounge with drinks and snacks available to buy. Very good value for money

The pillows were too firm for me. Had we been staying another night I would have asked for a softer one The shower in our room had very low pressure. Started out OK but suddenly went low which was frustrating as it took me ages to get the soap off my body! (not dangerous, water temp did not change)