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As my first day of explorations came to an end I checked into the Legacy, a modern, low-level apartment block located on Den- mark Villas, a stone’s throw from Hove railway station and ideal for families. My two-bedroom - two-bathroom apartment was spacious, airy and bright with contemporary furnishings. The lounge features a work station, a dining area, two comfortable sofas and a large television with Netflix. The kitchen offers every appliance including a dishwasher, hob, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and every utensil needed to whip up a tasty snack and with a small supermarket a few steps away I was fully stocked.
A washer/dryer is provided and amenities include unlimited WiFi, weekly housekeeping and car parking (subject to availability and a fee).
The master bedroom, which features ample storage and a large comfortable bed swathed in crisp, white linens, resulted in a deep a restful slumber and I was delighted to discover a generous supply of Gilchrist and Soames toiletries in the ensuite bathroom. After indulging in a homemade breakfast I made my way to the Brighton Lanes, a collection of meandering narrow alleyways crammed with charming and quirky antique and jewellery shops and I browsed for hours on end.
My quest to find that elusive bargain was interrupted when I came upon English’s, the oldest restaurant in Brighton, dating back to 1945. I decided to dine al fresco and ordered the succulent rock oysters followed by the whole Dover sole, a la meunière with tartare sauce. I splashed out on the Dom Pérignon 2008, which was served with aplomb, and the dining experience was simply first class.
Venturing off again, I headed for the nearby North Laine and discovered a vibrant area brimming with a bohemian and eclectic mix of independent shops, cafes, juice bars, pubs and restaurants and it’s the ideal spot for ardent bargain hunters. The wide choice of locally made jewellery, clothing, accessories and trinkets ensured that my budget was blown!
Laden with shopping bags, I noticed that it was getting rather late and it was time to find a spot for dinner. Bill’s, located on North Road, was just the ticket. This spacious, rustic-style restaurant, on the site of an old bus depot, offers excellent service, an open kitchen and an enticing menu. I ordered the delicious pan fried sea bass with avocado, cherry tomato, caper salsa and herb rösti, and the Gavi Voltolino 2018 was the perfect accompaniment. Striking up a conversation with a small group of fellow diners I remarked that it was my last night in Brighton and I proposed a toast;
‘To George IV, who died in 1830 at the age of only 68, and although his political opponents considered the Royal Pavilion a waste of public funds, it remains a popular attraction and a testament to his creativity and his love of Brighton’.
TOP TIPS FOR TOURISTS
ACCOMMODATION For more information on the featured property and more visit
roomspace.com
TRAVEL Avoid the parking problems in Brighton and travel direct from London Victoria to Brighton and/or Hove. For more information visit
ticket.southernrailway.com
LOCAL TRANSPORT Get around Brighton and Hove with a multi-trip ticket valid for 10, 20 or 30 journeys within the boundaries of Shoreham, Patcham, Falmer and Saltdean. For more information visit
smartbuses.co.uk/smart-card.
Hop on Volk’s electric railway, which runs from Brighton Aquarium to the Marina and back. For more info visit
volksrailway.org.uk
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