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title: "The Sheldon B&B, Eastbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Sheldon B&B in Eastbourne: rated 8.8 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# The Sheldon B&B

Meads, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

8.8 ·  Excellent 10 reviews ·  #19 #19 of 40 in Eastbourne ·  9.2 Location score
## About The Sheldon B&B

The Sheldon B&B is a guesthouse in Meads, Eastbourne, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 10 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 290 m from the centre of Eastbourne. The nearest beach is 180 m away. The nearest airport, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is 54 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 1883

- **Last renovated:** 2010

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 34

9-11 Burlington Place

## How The Sheldon B&B scores

Better rated than 52% of hotels in Eastbourne

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **9.2**
-   Beach access **9.7**
-   Public transport **7.1**

Eastbourne average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **87**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **7**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Eastbourne Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">680 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Gatwick Airport (LGW)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">54 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">122 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Eastbourne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">290 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Eastbourne Heritage Centre250 m
-   Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum280 m
-   The Wish Tower390 m
-   Musgrave Collection490 m
-   Nigel Greaves560 m
-   KA-ZOO Exotics620 m

## The Sheldon B&B: in detail

The Sheldon B&B provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at The Sheldon B&B. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at The Sheldon B&B. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at hotel.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Sheldon B&B

### How do guests rate The Sheldon B&B?

The Sheldon B&B has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 10 reviews, which is better than 52% of rated hotels in Eastbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sheldon B&B?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Is there parking at The Sheldon B&B?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Sheldon B&B from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), is 54 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Sheldon B&B close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 180 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Sheldon B&B have?

The Sheldon B&B has 20 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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