The Ceramic House

75 Stanmer Villas, Brighton & Hove, BN1 7HN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
49 reviews

The house is so charming and Kay makes a huge effort to make you feel at home.

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The Ceramic House

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The Ceramic House offers accommodations at the home of ceramic artist Kay Aplin, and features her work throughout the property. There is an on-site garden with outdoor furniture where guests can relax. Free on-street parking is available. The house turns into a living gallery during the Brighton Festival in May when Kay curates exhibitions of international contemporary ceramics. The house features a world-class collection of ceramics on permanent display. Coffee/tea making facilities are provided in the room. Laundry and kitchen facilities available for stays of a week or more. Guests can enjoy breakfast at one of the nearby cafes, within 5 minutes' walk of The Ceramic House. There is a bus stop outside the property that can take guests into Brighton city center or Brighton University. Fiveways is 5 minutes' walk away, with shops, cafes, pubs.The South Downs National Park is 2.6 miles away, and Hollingbury golf course is 1.5 miles from the property. Brighton Beach is 2 miles away. Gatwick Airport 28 miles from The Ceramic House, and London is 50 minutes away by train from Brighton.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

FREE parking!

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1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Brighton & Hove
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  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The house is so charming and Kay makes a huge effort to make you feel at home.”
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The space was absolutely perfectly located for my purposes and was close to several a enities”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful & quiet loft room was spacious and comfortable. Loved the ceramics throughout the house ...inside and out. Was an easy down hill walk to the North Lanes approximately 30 minutes. We did however get a taxi back in the evenings! We were a...”

Managed by Kay Aplin, Ceramic House owner

Company review score: 9.4Based on 46 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I'm Kay, I am an artist and I have worked hard creating The Ceramic House since I moved to Brighton in 2008. I am a ceramic artist and I create sculpture for public and private spaces and installations for exhibitions. I live with my partner who is also an artist. We both make a living from our art. I am originally from Scotland. There is a very relaxed, friendly, creative vibe here. I love having people to stay and you will feel most welcome and comfortable here. I have travelled extensively and can speak various languages so try me! I might speak yours! Anyone and everyone is welcome who is considerate and friendly. You will find a very helpful, attentive, caring host in me and a very special place to stay.

Property info

The Ceramic House is the creation of architectural ceramicist Kay Aplin, who has transformed her home into a living work of art and created a permanent showcase of her ceramic installations. It is also a pop-up gallery, an artists residency, and a unique guesthouse where you can experience staying in a living artwork. Many surfaces inside and out are covered with Kay’s large-scale tiled installations, all the bathrooms are tiled with hand-made tiles and the garden is a very special, unusual space filled with colour. The furniture is an eclectic mix of vintage and antique and the whole house is filled with artwork. This is a true artist’s home which Kay would like to share with you.

Neighborhood info

The Ceramic House is situated on Stanmer Villas in Fiveways, specifically Hollingdean, just around the corner from the Fiveways junction where there are many shops, cafes, and some pubs. There are more great pubs a short distance away in Fiveways. The number 50 bus goes down Stanmer Villas which goes straight into town (10 minutes) or it’s a 25 minute walk. This is as close as you can get to the city centre and still have free parking. At the end of Stanmer Villas you can access Hollingbury Woods and the golf course, which leads directly on to the South Downs. Hollingbury Iron Age Hill Fort is 10 minutes’ walk and has stunning views along the coast.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Italian

Area info

Amenities of The Ceramic House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 75 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Smoking is only permitted in the garden, not inside the property building.

Please inform The Ceramic House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about The Ceramic House

  • The Ceramic House is 1.8 miles from the center of Brighton & Hove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Ceramic House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Ceramic House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Ceramic House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Temporary art galleries