Raw beauty is in abundance on the Rottingdean seafront with dramatic soaring white cliffs, uninterrupted views of sunsets over the ocean and all within easy reach of local vineyards and the South Downs. It makes sense then that The White Horses – a new boutique hotel, has taken up residency on the sea front.

The location has undergone a glamorous glow up and multi million pound renovation transforming it Cinderella style into a 32 room hotel where you can hear the soothing sounds of the waves from your bedroom window. It’s the perfect coastal escape with stunning sea views and direct beach access.

The hotel’s crowning glory has to be the terrace, ideal to have your breakfast Bellini on, afternoon G&T or sundowner as its sweeping sea views are the best in this stretch of the South Coast. You can easily spend an entire day soaking up the sunshine here. The art deco style bar serves the best drinks from producers right on the doorstep.

The White Horses has cemented the return of glamour to Rottingdean – after all, Rudyard Kipling once resided in the village, writing many of the Just So stories while living at The Elms. Speaking of glamour, the hotel bar is art-deco inspired with local wines and spirits as well as craft ales all on the menu.

Thirsty for more? The hotel’s restaurant honours local, regional and quintessentially British food all with a modern twist, serving mouth-watering dishes for every occasion, taste and appetite. Here you’ll taste the best of British produce with a coastal influence, showcasing the distinctive flavours of the local area. The interior design pays homage to 1920s and 1930s design – as does the rest of the hotel for that matter. So whether you’re staying, dining or drinking here (ideally all three if you ask us) you can expect elegance done the old fashioned way.