Istanbul Guest House

The first light through guest house windows meets the salt tang of Brighton air — you're close enough to hear gulls and feel the seaside pull, tucked into a spot that bridges camping and proper beds.

This one's for groups who can't quite agree on sleeping arrangements, or couples hedging their bets on British weather. The camping pods give you that outdoor feeling without the groundsheet faff, while the guest house rooms are there for anyone who needs four walls and a proper mattress. Brighton's vintage lanes, pebble beach, and pier buzz are all within reach — this is coast-and-city camping, not wilderness solitude. Dogs might be welcome, but you'll need to ask ahead, and the same goes for campfires once you arrive.

Year-round opening means this works for winter weekenders as much as summer trips. Facilities aren't detailed, so come prepared for basics and clarify what's onsite when you book. Expect a relaxed, uncomplicated base rather than a bells-and-whistles campsite — somewhere to sleep well before diving into Brighton's chaos.