Holiday rental & Airbnb in city by the sea in Brighton

Brighton's seaside city is a not so hidden jewel of the South of England, located around an hours trip from London, Brighton is popular with the overspill of London's hipster crowds. A cultural hub with a constant buzz of activity, Brighton is making waves as one of the most popular weekend break destinations in the UK. With hundreds of weekend apartments in Brighton available and things to do, things to do see as well as plenty of delicious places to eat and drink we can see why.

When to visit Brighton?

As with any UK city, there is no consistent weather pattern. All we can advise is for you to visit in the summer months (June, July and August) if you want to see the sun and have reasonably warm weather. Whatever the month there is always a risk of rain or brisk breeze from the sea. However, Brighton is a place you can visit anytime of the year as it there is always something fun on!

Where to stay in Brighton?

Similar to other growing cities in the UK, hotels in Brighton are often costly and can lack personality, Brighton holiday rentals are a great way of often saving yourself a few quid and giving a much more personal and up close experience of Brighton. If you want to experience the South Coast at it's best then Brighton beach apartments are a great way of doing this. From holiday apartments in Brighton and Hove to Brighton Marina Apartments, you can snap up that all important sea view from a wide range of holiday apartments in Brighton. Kemptown, Hove, and the Laines are great alternatives from the seafront and each have their quirky character traits which often is represented in the interior of our Brighton holiday rentals. Regardless of where you stay in Brighton, each of these districts is a must visit whilst staying in Brighton. It is not uncommon for visitors to choose accommodation in other beautiful areas surrounding Brighton, where you can visit the city for the day as part of a wider southern coastline adventure. Look for a holiday apartment in Portsmouth which is only a short train ride from the famous seaside destination. There is also a selection of quaint holiday cottages in Eastbourne which are just half an hour from Brighton's seafront.

What to do in Brighton?

Brighton is a melting pot of arts, culture, music and festivals no matter what time of year you're visiting. From contemporary galleries to rum, gin and beer festivals, there is plenty to keep children, teen and adults entertained! If you're planning your trip around an event then these are the two that we'd 100% put on your list!

Brighton Pride

Brighton Pride is probably the most famous and biggest event to happen in Brighton year on year, meaning if you want to attend then we'd suggest you check out and book Brighton apartments to rent in advance to avoid disappointment. Held to promote equality and diversity and to eliminate discrimination again the LGBT community; Pride is a great family friendly event which consists of an extravagant parade through the city centre, a festival event in Preston Park as well as the Gay Village Party. Around 400,000 tourists from all over the UK (and world) flock to Brighton during pride to experience this in the UK's gay capital.

Brighton Festival

Each spring, Brighton hosts the world's third largest fringe festival which conveniently runs alongside Brighton Festival, meaning you kill two birds with one stone when visiting the city. Featuring cabaret, comedy, club nights, theatre and classical concerts plus street performers throughout the event - this is a great event that showcases Brightons personality

Where to eat in Brighton?

One of the most exciting and growing scenes in Brighton, is it's food, bar and cafe culture. With new independent bars and restaurants opening daily, it's impossible to visit all whether you're a local or brand new visitor to the city. Book on to Brighton Food Tours which is a fantastic way to get a little snippet of Brightons food scene and discovering places that you would never find on your own. From tea tasting at Bluebird Tea Company to as many fries as you can handle at BeFries and of course, it wouldn't be a trip to the seaside without fresh oysters. This is a highly recommended tour you won't be disappointed with and great value for money. Other favourites on Brightons restaurant scenes include Purezza, a plant based Pizza place in Kemptown - get their early as there's always a queue! For brunch, head to the North Laines and try out Moshka Caffe - there Banana Pancakes are to die for! You also can't beat fresh fish and chips from Regency Cafe, one of the oldest cafes in Brighton, set on the sea front with a famous English dish - what more could you ask for! Staying in a serviced apartments Brighton also gives you the option to shop local in a plethora of indie organic foodie stores to whip up a storm in comfort; a great activity if the weather isn't on your side!

Where to go out in Brighton?

The cocktail scene in Brighton has to be seen to be believed - If you want to find the best Espresso Martini in the UK then Brighton is your city. From a salted caramel espresso martini at The Mesmerist to a smoking espresso martini on dry ice in Bohemia plus everything in between, we haven't found a bad one yet! Here's are top three cocktail must visits;

The Black Dove

The Black Dove situated in Kemptown is one of the quirkiest bars in Brighton with it's interior dark mahogany and unique furniture and collectables. is definitely one of Brighton's quirkiest bars and pubs. Their cocktail list is a vintage as their interior with unusual but delicious cocktails to choose from.

The Gin Tub

okay, not quite specifically cocktails but The Gin Tub, Hove is beautifully decorated, offers an array of gins as well as their sign that's had plenty of PR - "NO Wifi!! NO Signal!! Just good old fashioned chit-chat". Our kind of bar!