Well, better late than never! We organised a party of 48 from our local Church social club, St. Mary`s, Middleton, Leeds, to this hotel w/b 28th January 2013.

The holiday really started when the coach picked us up, nice trip down, very nice driver and arrived at the hotel in good time.

Can I say that if you`re looking for 5 star accommodation do not book this hotel, how-ever, if you want really REALLY good value for money this place is a must! All rooms were clean, tidy and well looked after. The food (apart from the rather thin tomato soup on the first evening) was first class. The entertainment, brilliant! excellent compere, with the best of the entertainment on the Thursday evening. Bingo. I DETEST it, but know that many many people like playing. They were well catered for every evening. All this plus 2 trips out AND 4 drinks vouchers per person every evening of our stay. I honestly don`t know how Shearings do it for £129-00 they charged per person, but I am glad they do!

All in all a HUGE "thank you" to ALL the Burlington staff including those who work "behind the scenes" Special thanks to the member of the bar staff who tried to juggle a glass (and failed!) He was a star in the making, and kept us entertained for the rest of the week!

Last comment to make, we have organised winter trips with Shearings now for many many years. This is the first one where we didn`t have one complaint about anything, and that`s a first!

Well done Shearings & well done Team Burlington, we all hope to be back in the near future.

Allan Collinson, Club Secretary, Middleton St. Mary`s Social Club, Leeds, W Yorks.

We booked a very good value 3 night half board ' party weekend ' here from the 15 - 17th of February,we knew in advance that this hotel caters for coach parties so to find that the Hotel was full was no suprise.

Our room was small but adequate for our needs, however the shower was inoperable for some reason & we couldn't open the sash windows so the room was stuffy even in February, after asking for the window to be opened someone crudely managed to do this & damage the frame in the process.

The food was also adequate & for the price we paid, sufficient in terms of quality & quantity.
Every night there was some kind of live entertainment ranging from a magician to singers to bingo - which we won on our second evening !
The staff were friendly & helpful too.

Decided a few weeks ago to go on this short week end break.
Used our own car to go to the Interchange at Stretton, directed to a parking space(plenty of them) our cases were taken of us straight from the boot of our car, and we did not see them again until they were delivered to our room later in the day.

Coach, very comfortable left on time, drivers changed over at Warwick Services while we had a break. Tony, the driver for the weekend was informative and kept us up to date what was happening and when.
Arrived at Eastbourne about four thirty, easy check in, up to the room on the third floor, via the stairs, we had already been informed there were only two lifts and the hotel cannot get permission for more as it a Grade Two Listed Building.
Less than two minutes in the room and our cases arrived
Evening Meal there was a choice of three starters, three mains and three desserts, each of the nights different Menus. Coffee was served in a separated bar,

We enjoyed all of our meals including the breakfast, where there was a full choice of whatever sort of breakfast you preferred, Full English, or a choice off the breakfast menu, cereals, fruit, eggs however you wanted, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, beans,mushrooms, No Excuse for going hungry.
Restaurant staff very efficient polite and well turned out, a pleasure to be served by them.WELL DONE

Saturday, off nice and early, 0915, coach was nearly full for the included excursion to Battle and Rye, very pleasant day with plenty of time to do what you wanted to do sightseeing, Tony had already given us a usefull commentry to each of the place we went so we had a good idea which way to head. The Church where Spike Milligan is buried in the Chuchyard is well worth the visit.

Sunday we did not go on the optional excursion, we made our own way to Brighton, bus stop about two hundred yards from the hotel, took about forty minutes, if you have a bus pass you may use these but if not, it is £6.50 return,
We visited Brighton Pavilion, the main reason for the trip to Brighton and we were both impressed, £8 each to get in, You are then given a mobile phone to walk round at your own pace and the commentry and pictures are on the phone, just punch in the number of the room and all the info you nedd comes up. Sadly the cafe was shut that day due to a change of supplier.

There was entertainment each night in the bar, which had a small dance floor, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
There is also plenty of room in the small bar and in the reception area.

Monday--- cases outside the bedroom doors for 0700. Breakfast 0745 until 0845 onto coach for journey home at 0915.
Two stops on the way home and back into Stretton just after 4 O'Clock, cases were soon off the coach back to our car and onwards home.

We paid £176.00 including parking for this well worh weekend break.

The Burlington Hotel was clean and tidy, rooms were looked after well by the staff.

A return trip we will be making in the Autumn.

A NICE PAT ON THE BACK TO ALL CONCERNED FOR A NICE WEEK END AWAY

Dave Shawcross

Stayed at the Burlington hotel in room 350, on a 5 day holiday from National Holidays. The room was clean and tidy, the customer service desk was very helpful during the stay and the food was well served and presented. The menu was very varied so there was at least one dish each night that appealed too myself, all in all this is a great place to stay and was excellant value for money. I shall be going back to this hotel to see other sites in the areahich i didnt get to see on this occasion. Well Done Burlington staff.

Travelled with shearings coach tours to Burlington hotel Eastbourne and would like to say we stayed in the most comfortable warm quite room 301 .we found the room clean and tidy we had no problems at all with the room.the hotel itself is very clean and kept this way throughout our 5 day stay.breakfast was excellent plenty to eat evening meal also excellent plenty of choices all staff always happy willing to help if you had any problems at all which we did not throughout our stay.shearings coach driver James was one of the best coach drivers we have had in many years of traveling with other coach companys .we would say anyone thinking of taking a shearings bay hotel break don't think twice just do it .great value breaks .fluffy Essex.

Essex.

we have just returned from a 5 day stay at the Burlington, it was a little ragged around the edges, but for what we paid great value, Kevin the driver was full of information about the area, and also told some wonderful little stories, we found the food very good as was the hard working staff at meal times,

Booked independently through late rooms.com. For three night break. We opted for bed and breakfast but did book dinner on our last evening. The hotel is a little tired in places, but the hotel is exceptionally clean. The staff are hard working and all were cheery. The position of the hotel was very good. On sea front, near to town centre and opposite pier. I agree with previous comments that the wind whistles off the seafront and in through the sash windows, but living in a Victorian house with sash windows we find this rather healthy, rather than having a stuffy overheated room. The breakfasts were good and dinner on our last night was hot, tasty and plentiful. There was evening entertainment but we were not there to see the first two nights but on Sunday, the magician and all round entertainer was very good. The only negative for us was a lack of WiFi - we are silver surfers and believe all hotels should offer free WiFi. Some people found the parking rather expensive at £5 per day, but there is plenty of on street parking. We enjoyed our stay and will return.

Just got back from eastbourne, a weekend break with shearings,always very good value,
Nice staff, adequate food,the only downside is they always play bingo at their hotels ,and if you don't want to play you have to sit silence as your afraid to talk,
Not the best entertainment,but ok.met a lovely couple from Wolverhampton who made our stay even better, will continue to use shearings as you get a great deal,

We knew what to expect when we visited the Burlington - lots of people (5 Coaches) and a slightly worn hotel - nothing wrong with that when you considered the price paid.We went in a bitterley cold few days in February - many hotels wern't even a quarter full. We prefered to stay somewhere with a little bit of life. Breakfasts were good, good choice and the standard was surprisingly high.We did not have evening meals there as they were so busy the couldn't fit us in - no problem dozens of places to eat.The bedroom was however not so good. Large room obviously refurbished not so long ago - but extremely cold,the bathroom was huge - no form of heating whatsoever.The wind whistled through the windows of the bathroom and the bedroom - no putty,ill-fitting and at the mercy of the bitterly cold wind.We asked for a heater and were given a small oil filled radiator - it made little impression.

I know the price is good but avoid the hotel in cold Winter months.

Yes we had a cheapie break at the seaside. Poor old hotel is showing its age and is cold in the Reception and Lounge areas. It was positively freezing in the bedrooms on the front. The wind was blowing a gale on Thursday but the windows are sash and don't fit well and ALL the guests were complaining about being cold. There is no heating at all in the bathrooms. There are only bath towels, not sheets which are very small and thin and we had blankets on the bed!!! The food was good though, the company fun and our waitress, Rebecca (daughter of the restaurant manager) was excellent. All the staff were good but the cold rooms put a bit of a damper on the break.

We have just returned from 5 days 4 nights at the Burlington Hotel. The hotel is situated opposite the pier in a very good location to the shopping centre..The hotel its self is like a number of Shearing hotels where parts need to be refurbished but at the end of the day for what we paid you get value for money. The food was adequate the hotel clean and staff hardworking and helpful.If you are self drive there is a multi storey car park nearby or the hotel has its own at the rear wwhich there is a charge.The entertainment is good each night and Mark works hard to ensure you have a good time. All told very enjoyable holiday.

My husband and I have just returned from 5 days in Eastbourne with National Holidays, the cost of the holiday was £99 which was good value as it included coach travel, dinner, bed and breakfast and two excursion. The hotel was situated on the sea front and was just a short walk to the shopping centre. The rooms were tired and old, every floor board creaked in the bedroom and the bathroom, I thought the people in the room above were going to come through the ceiling. The decor made the room look dirty, the ceiling looked as if it had a recent coat of paint. Traveling down in the coach took all day as, we left Bradford Interchange at 7-20 Monday morning and arrived at the hotel at 16-00, we picked up at Halifax then Huddersfield and Barnsley. We then went on to Woodhall Services where we all changed coaches one to Torquay, one to Newquay and ours to Eastbourne, that was 3 hours to just outside Sheffield!!!! And we did the same in reverse coming back!!! It just added hours onto the trip and I think National Holidays should get their act together and try and come up with something better than that. The driver of the coach was called Tony and he did a good job and was very pleasant.

Travelled with Shearing's coach holidays to the Burlington hotel eastbourne for a party weekend 1st to 4th of February.We consider we had brilliant value for money.Our sea view bedroom was clean,warm,comfortable.and quiet (room 307 3rd floor) All the staff were helpful pleasant and efficient. The dining room and food was good as was entertainment and bar staff.and thank you to our coach drivers JOHN and STEVE for making our coach journey and interesting and enjoyable.i

Good value for money for a short break in winter.The food is of reasonable quality and the location is great.The hotel is very much in need of renovation in public areas apart from the front conservitory which has been renovated. Parking in the hotel Car Park can be difficult when the hotel is busy.

The entertainment was great with the bar staff going the extra mile to make it alot of fun!
Generally a good weekend!
Food is good value and enjoyable and plentiful. The hotel is well decorated for the Christmas season.

We had booked a 3 night week-end break but due to bad weather forcast, phoned and arrived the evening before. The reception staff were really helpfull and efficient.
The break was advertised as a party week-end and that's exactly what it was.The food and entertainment was really good, all staff were excellent, from the waitresses/waiters to bar staff all happy and eager to make it a very enjoyable stay. We all had a great time. For a budget weekend break you couldn't fault it, they even gave vouchers for 4 free drinks each.

Had a fabulous time at this hotel, couldnt fault anything,the staff,the food,and entertainment,something for everyone,plenty of bingo for the hoards,a couple of very good comediens & a lovely young lady singer &dancer,topped off with a giant of a compare.A really good 5 days

If you want gourmet cuisine and sophisticated entertainment then this is not the place for you but we had a great time on an extremely cheap weekend break with friends. The bedrooms are clean, comfortable, quiet and look as if they have been recently refurbished. The bathroom was rather dated and unusually down a flight of steps from the bedroom.

The staff are friendly, helpful and efficient.

The food is pretty dire and the front door of the hotel often blocked by smokers.

I would rather pay a little more and have a better standard of food but this would not stop me returning as apart of a group.

Travelled with Shearings by coach to Eastbourne on Sunday 30th December 2012. We were there for New Year Celebrations. We had a fantastic time the rooms were a little tierd but you only sleep in them. The food was excellant plenty of choice for all courses and the plates were hot. All the staff were good not one sour face among them all very happy to do anything you asked. We even had afternoon tea on two afternoons which weren't on the itinery tea or coffee, mince pies or shortbread and a couple of quizzes. The entertainment was good on all nights the best being on New Years Day it was one of the drifters he was very good sang all the classic's from the 60/70's. Would certainly go back for New Year. In Feburary we are going to Lake Como with Shearings will let you know how that was.

My friend and I have just returned from this fantastic weekend in Eastbourne. Malcolm our driver was a mine of information on so many subjects. On arrival the girls on reception were so friendly, as they were the whole weekend. Bruno our waiter was so helpful, nothing too much trouble for him, the lady next to us was on a gluten free diet and he was great with her requirements. Mark Snow the entertainments manager is a really lovely guy, with a lovely singing voice. Fri nights entertainment was brilliant, Christopher Gee, impressionist and comedians, he was so funny, better than a lot of impressionists on tv, his Eric Morecambe, Benny Hill and Del Boy to mention a few were spot on. Sat night was singer and saxophinist Rick Bonner, brilliant, also the bar staff danced to Music Man, so funny, so brave, on both these nights Mark also had people on their feet dancing, I have never seen so many people on the dance floor on these Party weekends, usually after the bingo people disappear, not at the Burlington. Marco the magician was also excellent on Sunday. Jo and I agreed this is the best entertainment to date in a Shearings hotel. Malcolm took us on an excursion to Battle and Rye, I was so pleased we had time in Battle, fulfilled one of my wishes to visit the Abbey, and see the 1066 site of the Battle of Hastings, even the driving rain did not deter us, and then a lovely lunch in Rye. Bedrooms were really comfortable and warm (select your own temperature on radiator)
Breakfasts excellent, something for everyone, the only down side on evening meals were the vegetables, quantity and overcooked. 4 drinks vouchers each on Sat evening, made this the perfect weekend . Great location opposite the Pier and a short walk into town. Well done Shearings

Returned yesterday from the Burlington, our second visit. Would highly recommend this hotel. Tony two teds, what a driver, a true gentleman through and through, nothing is too much trouble for him, always jolly and pleasant, very caring and his knowledge of the local area is superb. Trips out are lovely especially day trip to Brighton and a tour of Brighton Pavilion was included, wonderful experience and a must. The hotel location on the sea front is wonderful especially if you are lucky to get a sea front room, you can hear the waves from the room and see the pier all lit up. The Manager Christine is really friendly and so lucky to have such wonderful staff working for her. Mark Snow entertainer is one in a million, lovely personality, has the place in an uproar and a lovely singer, Mathew from the coffee shop is an asset to the team, full of life and really looks after you, bar staff work really hard and are quick and efficient whilst maintaining a sense of humour. This is a big hotel with plenty of seating in various areas both lively and quiet.. The food was excellent lots of choices with a varied menu, staff quick and efficient, our waiter was Bruno who always greeted us with a friendly smile. You arrive not knowing anyone and leave as friends. Will return again.

Our second Shearings trip ! I was a bit worried about the hotel as the last trip we did to the Dilchusa hotel in infracome was very disappointing ....but just the opposite we had a lovely stay our room 104 was lovely a sea view and kept very clean the meals were excellent our driver Chris made sure we learnt all about the area when he took us all out on a tour ... Well done Chris ! Lets hope ths will be a first of many enjoyable weekends with Shearins .

Arrived home today after a three day "party weekend", had a such a lovely time that I wanted to post a review straight away. We had a huge room on the third floor, neat, clean and tidy with nice size bathroom and plentiful hot water.The hotel is ideally situated opposite the pier and gardens and is also very close to town. Food was good, friendly service in dining room from Bruno, nice to have same waiter for every meal.The bar staff are lovely, entertainment was varied and good. The only minor criticism was that the bedroom was stifling even with the window open, but on mentioning this the lovely reception staff left a fan in our room!. All this for a very basic price, 3 nights for the price of 2 AND four free drinks thrown in too! Can't wait to go back.

This is our 2nd Christmas at the Burlington hotel and have already booked for next Christmas
They will look after you. The staff are very nice on all levels. The food is good plenty of it, good entertainment and excellent entertainment host Mark. Thank you Burlington for another great Christmas

Just had Christmas at The Burlington, Eastbourne and I have nothing but praise for the staff there and the general organisation.

The staff are absolutely wonderful there, SO very friendly and helpful. From the moment we arrived, we were looked after.

MATT in the tea /coffee bar always found a few minutes in between serving customers to have a little chat with guests and make them feel at home. Also, helped any infirm, older guests.

MARK on the entertainment team was always friendly, good fun, jolly and extremely kindly too. He always found time to sit with guests for a friendly chat. MARK also has a fabulous singing voice and entertained us. Hope these two lads never leave, because they're so very friendly and fun loving and are a great asset to the hotel.

MATT the bar manager was always helpful and helped with anything and everything that needed doing.

RECEPTION STAFF were absolutely fantastic and nothing was ever too much trouble for them. I asked for some help in opening our window and they sent someone within five minutes. Also, my hubby left something behind when we left and they went out of their way to help find it for us ...and they did and are posting it to us.

REBECCA, our waitress was the most efficient girl ever. Always had a huge smile and greeting when we went to the dining room. She made meal times such a pleasure.

CATERING.....the food was absolutely first class, well cooked and well presented. Sooooo much wonderful food over the Christmas break.....so much attention to every single detail......excellent value for money.

ALL STAFF at the Burlington were so very polite and helpful and their main concern was always to be pleasing to the guests and make sure they enjoyed their stay.

All of this was due to an excellent GENERAL MANAGERESS, who "ran a good team". The MANAGERESS was always "hands on", helping out her staff when ever and if ever needed. She always made herself available if a guest needed to speak with her and was a lovely friendly lady.

In summary......excellent manageress, running an "excellent ship". Would I recommend a stay at the Burlington, YOU BET I WOULD ! You won't find nicer staff at any other hotel like you will at this hotel.