Darling By The Sea
Kemptown seafront, Brighton
Overview
Experience the charm of this Grade II listed regency townhouse, perfect for extended family gatherings or a luxurious hen party. Sleeping up to 18 guests with four modern bathrooms and a spacious dining area, this elegant 5-bedroom home offers both style and comfort. Located in the heart of vibrant Kemptown, you're just steps from Brighton’s award-winning beach and its lively café, bar, and restaurant scene, making it an ideal base for groups and families looking to explore and indulge.…
What this place offers
The hen-friendly promise
Every house on this site welcomes hen parties.
No awkward emails. No hidden “no groups” rules. No host cancelling when they find out. Our curated properties specifically welcome hens!
Where you’ll be
Kemptown seafront.
Eclectic and lively, Kemptown is Brighton’s most colourful quarter, packed with independent shops, cafes and pubs. Head further east into the village proper, and you’ll discover stunning Regency architecture lining quiet streets, offering a perfect blend of historic charm and modern creativity. Just minutes from the seafront, it’s a welcoming and unique hub.
Getting around
There's no parking at this property, but there are affordable parking options in the area. Search 'Parkopedia' for on street parking and 'Just Park' for private parking. Local Car Parks: Chapel Street, Kemptown: £18.20/ day Alternative Car Parks: London Road: £22.80/ day Brighton Station: £14.90/day weekends, £16.20/day weekdays, £95.80/week Regency Square: £30.30/ day weekdays, £32.50/ day weekends Regency Secure Parking: £17/ day weekdays, £19/ day weekends, £105/ week Ashdown, Eaton Road: £10/ day Norton Road: £10.10/ day King Alfred: £12.60/ day
Guest reviews
Rating breakdown
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What guests are saying about Darling By The Sea
Guest
26 May 2026
We are just back from celebrating my sister's hen party and had a great time. The house is exactly as described and was a great size for a larger group to stay. The kitchen was well equipped with crockery, pots, pans etc and the table was fab so we could all sit down and have breakfast together. The link sent was a great help for all the local amenities and meant everything was all in one place and easy to find any information we needed. The location was great, plenty of shops within walking distance and right beside the sea. There were just a couple of things we felt the property needed. The locks on the bathroom doors didn't work and there werent bins in each of the bathrooms. Another wee point is that the bedrooms downstairs in the basement sheets got damp everytime the ensuite shower was used, maybe the extractor fan wasn't strong enough but the girls just moved up to a different room. Maybe some fans for the intense summer heat. Overall we had a great stay! Thanks again!
Guest
5 May 2026
Great stay at this place for a golf weekend. Easy to find and get around, and close to the beach. Good communication from the hosts - would stay again!
Georgina
GB · 21 April 2026
Thank you so much for the perfect house for our hen do. Have nothing negative to say. X
Guest
27 March 2026
Booked the townhouse for my sister’s hen do, it was a perfect place to host us for the weekend. Kitchen / dining area isn’t huge but is well equipped and able to host 15-17 people for dinner and activities. All the rooms were tidy and clean, hosts were super helpful, responsive and friendly. 5 mins walk from the beach and close to town so great location
Guest
8 March 2026
Very happy with this accommodation. We had plenty of space with everything we needed for a large group. thank you very much for having us!
Guest
12 October 2025
The host was very helpful and responsive throughout. The house was lovely and very well equipped for the group. It was also very central. It is a town house with lots of floors so maybe unsuitable for those that find stairs tricky but we enjoyed getting our steps up!! Beds were very comfy and lots of bathrooms which was good for getting ready to go out! Would definitely recommend to anyone.
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