Celebrate the bank holiday weekend in rottingdean
Looking for hotels near Brighton for the bank holiday? Discover a peaceful village perched by the sea, where great food, sweeping views and joyful comfort await.
Let curiosity take the coastal route
There’s something quietly magical about Rottingdean. A village framed by chalk-white cliffs, dotted with secret gardens and a winding high street full of charm and character.
You can smell the sea before you see it. You’ll hear seabirds overhead and wandering footsteps echoing along cobbled lanes. Although it sits just east of Brighton and only a scenic stroll or bus ride from the city, it feels a world apart.
This is the perfect place for those seeking a bank holiday near Brighton without the hustle and bustle.
Here, the pace slows, the air feels lighter, and stories – old and new – seem to rise with the tide. Discover Kipling’s old haunts, explore the undercliff paths, or simply pause to admire the wayward wildflowers dancing in the salt-kissed breeze.
Beautifully done
Our hotel is a place where little luxuries make a big impression. Each room is made for rest and reverie, with gentle hues, soft textures and wide open views that quiet the mind and lift the spirit.
Wake to the sound of waves and the glint of morning light on water. Soak in a roll-top bath as the tide rolls out. Linger a little longer with a coffee on your balcony as seabirds wheel above.
This is the kind of getaway that restores you. Not just restful, but richly rewarding.
Satisfyingly Simple
Generous, soulful and full of flavour, our menu is made for slow lunches and spirited suppers by the sea. From fresh seafood platters to juicy burgers, there’s something for every appetite and every age. Even the little ones.
Expect comforting favourites and seasonal dishes, all prepared with care and quiet confidence. Plant-based or pescatarian, gluten-light or indulgent and rich, every plate is full of flavour and made to be lingered over.Trade Brighton buzz for seaside bliss
If Brighton sparks the senses, Rottingdean soothes the soul. Nestled cosily on the coast, this cliffside village offers all the charm of the big city, with none of the clamour. Swap the crowds for the quiet crunch of coastal paths. Trade packed promenades for open skies and untamed edges. Let the South Downs rise behind you and the sea air carry your cares away.
There’s something deeply restorative about this place, and The White Horses is where that feeling quietly unfolds.
Your weekend, your way
There’s no single rhythm to a weekend in Rottingdean — and that’s the beauty of it. Lace up your boots for the cliff-top trail to Saltdean, or stroll the Undercliff Walk with an ice cream in hand.
Meander through Kipling Gardens and explore the stories tucked inside The Grange Museum. Soak in the fantastic view from Beacon Mill, then make your way down to browse independent shops and sunlit galleries by the sea.
Feeling adventurous? Take a morning dip or paddleboard across the bay. Craving that city buzz? Brighton is just up the road when you fancy a change of tempo.
Build your perfect bank holiday one gentle step at a time. Here, the weekend drifts by as slowly or as playfully as you please.
Sun or storm, we’ve got the setting
Blue skies or brooding clouds, Rottingdean always finds its rhythm. On bright days, you’ll feel the pull of the beach, the clink of glasses on the terrace, and the scent of something delicious drifting from the kitchen. On cooler afternoons, hunker down with a bottle of red and watch the waves roll in from your window seat.
The White Horses is made for all kinds of weekends. For food-lovers, sea swimmers, slow walkers and anyone in need of a little reset. However you like to spend your time, we’ll help you make the most of it.
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