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  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.02 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

Once in a lifetime Alice-in-Wonderland themed 16th Century cottage in Brighton, seconds from the beach.

Stay in Looking Glass Cottage, Brighton's oldest house, dating back to 1565! Central yet 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. Ideal for girly shopping trips, special get-togethers, posh hen parties or families who want instant access to the best that Brighton has to offer! You'll find the very best in central Brighton's bars, restaurants and venues all on your doorstep and only a few steps to the vibrant seafront and Pavilion. Brighton is buzzing all year round making it an ideal destination for a fun break any time.

This boutique gem takes Victorian Alice in Wonderland as its inspiration. This super stylish property has references to cards, key holes and looking glasses... The bedrooms are soft and tactile with glistening wallpapers, silky bed throws and retro lamps.

The opulent, open-plan kitchen/living room has 2 silver sofa-beds to sleep a further 2 guests. This amazing room has a mirrored looking glass ceiling & vintage playing card wallpaper. Sparkling dinky kitchen with shimmery granite work surfaces. Double doors lead to the miniature terrace.

The Looking Glass Room - Double/twin bedroom to sleep 2 guests. Dainty illustrated wallpaper with belts, braces, top hats and fob watches. Vintage looking glasses adorn the walls together with a delightful quilted silky ceiling to add a touch of glamour in a double helping! Victorian wash basin & vanity accessories.

Flamingo Dreams - Double/twin bedroom to sleep 2 guests. Delicious bedroom with silky quilted ceilings and upside down flamingo wallpaper! Victorian corner sink and teacup side lamps.

The White Rose Boudoir - Double bedroom to sleep 2 guests with mirrored ceiling and vintage Sanderson wallpaper. Victorian wash basin and stand & antique french chandelier.

There is a small rear terrace with a table and 2 chairs. This south-facing sun trap is ideal for champagne in the twilight or coffee and croissants in the morning sun. There is an additional outdoor cloakroom with WC, novelty silver hand basin and teapot tap, which continues the Alice tea party theme.

Children and 1 small, well-behaved dog are welcome.

What they say..................

Awarded Tripadvisor "Certificate of Excellence 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020"

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

Front cover and Featured article

"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

No 1. All things quirky and beautiful

“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”

- EasierTravel

Other Information

The house is situated down an old twitten lane (pedestrian alleyway).

The nearest car park, The Lanes, is on the adjacent street (Black Lion Street).

Due to the age of this property it has narrow staircases and low ceilings.

Sorry, no disabled access.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 3: Super King Bed
  • Beds in other rooms: Sofa Bed
  • 1 Shower room, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Alice in Wonderland Cottage, Central Brighton Lanes Area – Home 3584880

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    Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00
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    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: £150.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    This is a no smoking property. 1 small dog allowed but please advise.

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    About the owner

    Jacqueline M.
    Calendar updated:
    10 May 2024

    Years listed:
    12

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
    This House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 8. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 12 Apr 2012. Located in Brighton and Hove, it has 22 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £1020 to £1630.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 10 May 2024.
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    Reviews

    4.5
    Very Good
    22 reviews
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    1
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    Tracey C

    Alice In Wonderland , Brighton
    May 2023

    Although small and compact, well thought out. Clean with fantastic amenities. Everything you needed in a clean, tidy property.

    Reviewed 15 Aug 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Rogue64

    They are all mad here
    Jul 2021

    Although this small fisherman’s cottage is really central, you do not get what you pay for. It is fit for Alice when she was 3 inches tall. We were aware the house was small but to say it slee… More 

    Reviewed 6 Aug 2021

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    This group of 6 ladies have been true to their threat to each leave a bad review of the cottage for being asked politely to cover the cost of a broken designer lamp, £90. This review and the review below are from the same particular group and are in stark contrast to all our other reviews so I hope that potential bookers will see the malice and take them with a pinch of salt. The cottage is lovely and charming and petitely proportioned as you would expect from a 500 year old fisherman's cottage however the ceilings are standard hight and we often host groups of up to 8 guests who understand the limitations of the space. Most guests are happy with the amazing central location and use the cottage as bolt-hole and place to lay their heads. There was indeed a broken plug on the iron which was not reported by the previous guests who broke it and was not spotted by the extremely busy cleaner working flat out in the crazy summer season. BUT this cleaner loves the property and works very hard with a heart and a half to make it sparkling clean and welcoming for our guests. He was straight down in the evening with a replacement iron for these guests as soon as it was reported. It is not true that I called any of them fat. They complained about the length of the beds (which are standard length) and declared that only 2 of them could sit on each 4 seater sofa so, baffled, I asked if they were particularly large people? I'm afraid that when I first reported the breakage to the lead guest she immediately took a defensive stance and declared that I shouldn't put nice things in there if I cared if they got broken. The nice things are there for the delight and joy of my guests and this breakage only occurred because the guests did not follow the house rules and left all the windows wide open on check-out. If I had been responsible for a significant breakage at a property I would certainly offer to pay for it. It is very sad for me that these people felt offended enough to try to ruin my small business, it's been hard enough through the pandemic. Hopefully the next reviews will show that this was not the general feeling or experience of most guests staying at Looking Glass Cottage.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    JodiLouLou24
    Northampton, United Kingdom

    Shame really
    Jul 2021

    Upon arrival which was contactless which is good in the current climate. Although decor is nice some some items are severely dated/worn. The pictures are certainly misleading and the actual cottage i… More 

    Reviewed 5 Aug 2021

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    When I informed the lead guest that unfortunately there was shattered lamp on the bedroom floor after their check-out she replied that she felt she should not have to pay for it as it must have been the wind (they had left all the windows wide open). When I explained that they had agreed to close all the windows before leaving and that it was part of their responsibility of care for the property she got defensive and stated "If the lamp was that important to you, you shouldn't have left it in the house. There are similar lamps available from Ebay starting at £45. I don't expect to pay any more. There are 6 of us that will be reviewing your tired and cramped accommodation on Tripadvisor". Now why would she mention reviewing the property on Tripadvisor in the same breath as insisting she would not pay more than £45 for a replacement lamp...? As a small business owner with tight margins at the best of times I am never going to be rich from this enterprise. I usually suck up the cost of damages myself in the interests of keeping everyone happy but having been massively impacted by the pandemic restrictions and this being quite a large expense I did not feel financially able to on this occasion and therefore enforced the terms of the damage deposit, charging her the exact cost of the broken item.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Relax38168056733

    Highly recommend staying here.
    Aug 2020

    This was the first time we visited Brighton and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Looking Glass Cottage lives up to its reputation it is gorgeous. It is well decorated with a lot of attention to deta… More 

    Reviewed 21 Aug 2020

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    mdD6467MX

    Quirky cottage in best location for Brighton
    Mar 2018

    I booked this cottage with friends and family for my Hen Party. It was perfect for an Alice in Wonderland Hen. Every part of the cottage has little quirky references to the story. The beds were very … More 

    Reviewed 27 Mar 2018

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Review 1-5 of 22

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