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Gorgeous 'Alice in Wonderland' Cottage in the Lanes, Brighton Pier/Seafront

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Step into the whimsical world of Looking Glass Cottage in Brighton, a 16th Century Alice-in-Wonderland themed gem. This enchanting retreat is nestled in the heart of the city's fashionable shopping and dining district, seconds from the beach. With its unique charm and eclectic decor, it's perfect for small groups or families seeking an unforgettable experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 860 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous 'Alice in Wonderland' Cottage in the Lanes, Brighton Pier/Seafront

Once in a lifetime Alice-in-Wonderland themed 16th Century cottage in Brighton, seconds from the beach. Brighton's oldest house, dating back to 1565! Tucked away down a twitten in the famous Lanes, this glamorous Alice in Wonderland themed cottage is superbly situated in the heart of the city within the most fashionable shopping and dining district and right by the beach. Ideal for small groups, discerning hen parties or families who want instant access to the best that Brighton has to offer!
Brighton is a vibrant city and the area has potential for noise on the weekends. We have acoustic glazing and supply ear plugs for light sleepers.

Looking Glass Cottage in the Press:

"Amazing hotels for book lovers" Mental Floss Magazine

“The best Christmas breaks in the UK”, Family Traveller

“Storytime inspired getaways”, The Sun

"The ultimate Alice in Wonderland retreat" featured in The Daily Mail

“Cool holiday cottages in Brighton”, The Guardian

"Certificate of Excellence" Tripadvisor

No. 2 in the TOP 10 Best Places to stay for the 2012 Olympics. Sunday Mirror

"It has serious wow-factor, like walking onto the set of glam Alice in Wonderland photo shoot" Sunday Mirror

"Every inch is filled with details that recall Lewis Carroll's classic tales, from teacup lamps, to teaspoon handles and pocket watch door knobs". Latest Homes

“It’s good to be British and there's nobody quite like the Brits when it comes to doing quirky and eccentric. So this week we've picked our favourite quirky holiday home in the UK, an Alice in Wonderland inspired Brighton cottage” Latest Homes

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: There is a patio for smokers

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 646 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 small well behaved dog allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a patio for smokers

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gorgeous 'alice Wonderland' Cottage Lanes Pier/seafront House
Gorgeous 'alice Wonderland' Cottage Lanes Brighton Pier/seafront
Gorgeous 'alice Wonderland' Cottage Lanes Pier/seafront
Gorgeous 'alice Wonderland' Cottage Lanes Pier/seafront House
Gorgeous 'alice Wonderland' Cottage Lanes Brighton Pier/seafront
Gorgeous 'alice Wonderland' Cottage Lanes Pier/seafront House
Gorgeous 'alice Wonderland' Cottage Lanes Brighton Pier/seafront
Gorgeous 'alice Wonderland' Cottage Lanes Pier/seafront

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Brighton City Centre, a neighborhood in Brighton. Brighton Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brighton Beach and South Downs National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at American Express Stadium or Brighton Racecourse. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Brighton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brighton Royal Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brighton Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brighton Dome - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brighton Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Brighton Station - 12 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Workshop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mesmerist - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gars - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous 'Alice in Wonderland' Cottage in the Lanes, Brighton Pier/Seafront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous 'Alice in Wonderland' Cottage in the Lanes, Brighton Pier/Seafront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 'Alice in Wonderland' Cottage in the Lanes, Brighton Pier/Seafront?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 'Alice in Wonderland' Cottage in the Lanes, Brighton Pier/Seafront located?

Located in Brighton City Centre, this vacation home is steps from Brighton Fishing Museum and Brighton Beach. Brighton Centre and Brighton Pier are also within 15 minutes. Brighton Station is 12 minutes by foot and Brighton (BSH-Brighton Train Station) is 12 minutes.

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Gorgeous 'Alice in Wonderland' Cottage in the Lanes, Brighton Pier/Seafront Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in the heart of Brighton

Had the most wonderful weekend, the property was beautiful and spotlessly clean and great communication with the owner. Thankyou for the chocolates and wine it was very much appreciated after our 6 hour journey from the midlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke P., null

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location - Fun Spot

A really fun place to stay and right in the middle of things. Very happy with the place. My only complaint is that one of the rooms (the one with the larger bed) is very tight with the bed literally filling the room from edge-to-edge. So if you're over five foot ten or so, and you're sharing with someone, it'll be tight. This was not an issue for our group. It also got pretty hot in the top rooms, but opening the windows really did the trick. I was worried the location would be too loud, but it was very reasonable. We had a truly fabulous time there and would 100% stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Charming old cottage oozing with character.

We made ourselves at home very quickly taking it in turns to do the Costa run and revelling in being in The Lanes themselves. It’s down one of this tiny passages luring you into their mysteries and history of old fishing village days. The outside area at the back of the cottage is delightful. Fairy lights add to its charm and teeny weeny working bathroom with little sink. Upstairs we adored the luxury walk in shower and three bedrooms with hairdryers provided. The telly is modern and geared up for Netflix (hurrah). The fridge and toaster and stove were part of the open plan but cosy and warm ground floor but hardly used due to the incredible choice of restaurants in The Lanes and on the equally nearby seafront. We stayed over a weekend so we were close to the revellers and music from the nearby pub. None of this was too loud and the Black Lion itself did a wonderful early supper for us. Lovely staff and fantastic music from the Aretha era. Some of the young people walking down the alley past the front door knocked out door but we just ignored and realised they were just being silly but if you were staying there alone that could be scary as there is no peephole but we slept feeling safe there. Would recommend to all and the main lady who we spoke to on booking was amazing. She answered promptly when I called regarding arrival time, knew who I was instantly and made it very clear in a very friendly way she would be there to ring any time at all. Enjoy if you go. I know you will.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Caroline R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not what it says on the tin....

Very disapointed on entering the property to find how small it was and tbere was a distinct smell of smoke even though its supposed to be non smoking. The owners of this property suggest that it sleeps up to 8 people however there is not enough room downstairs for more than 4 people to sit. Everything in the cottage is cute & quirky but it is very tired and grubby. The sofa beds are so uncomfortable that you can hardly sit let alone sleep on them. The bed linen that was provided all had stains and looked very unsanitary and barely fit for use. On a possitive note the cottage is in a fantastic location for access to the best parts of the town however this does make it very noisy. The pubs either side do not switch their music off until gone midnight and then are making more noise by 5am by shifting bins and emptying bottles. We love Brighton but will not be returning to this accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

Quirky and unique in a perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brighton

Enjoyable stay in brighton
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adele T., Redhill

Lovely cosy cottage in great location

The looking glass cottage is very unique and the theme is carefully thought out throughout the house. The location is great, close to the beach and pier and close to the lanes, restaurants and shops. The bedrooms are comfortable and the rest of the house is homely. We had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018