Frequently Asked Questions

Do you allow children to stay?

Yes. Children must be the age of 6 years or over. Unless approved by Luxury Sea Views prior.

Do you have a travel cot for us to use?

Yes, free of charge. We have a Mothercare travel cot available for our guests to use. Please bring your own bedding / linen for your baby.

Do you accept short breaks?

Yes. The majority of properties are available for short breaks and long weekends of a minimum of 3 nights outside our peak season. The peak season is from July, August and the beginning of September. During the peak season a minimum of 7 nights.

Can I bring my dog or pets?

No pets are allowed in our properties. However, guide dogs are allowed with prior approval from Luxury Sea Views.

Is there parking at the Royal William?

Parking at the Royal William is free. But the main cobbled street is no parking. The parking area is in the main visitors car park which is sign posted or up the side streets.  If in any doubt please ask our property manager.

Is there anywhere for us to arrive on boat or bring our boat?

Yes. There are marina berths at the Royal William available for your stay, for boats in the marina outside the front of the Royal William apartment. For further information and prices please let us know.

Is there parking at the Esplanade?

There are Day Parking permits available for the Esplanade at a small cost per day per vehicle. Parking permits are on-street parking, and the permits are purchased on your behalf by luxury sea views. These need to be booked prior with luxury sea views. You will either receive your all day parking permits in the post or the property manager will have them for you on arrival.

Please note the closest place to park is on Osborne place, at the end of the Esplanade terrace where the pay and display on street parking is. The parking permits allow you to park where the signs are for visitors parking permits zone H. Please read the back of the parking permits for full details.
Do not park directly in front of the flat this is not the correct area for the day parking permits. Due to being in PL1 the traffic wardens are very regular
However you can off load there.

There is free parking from 18:00 in the evening until 10:00 at the parking meters.

Do the apartments have Internet?

Yes, our apartments have Wifi internet for free use of the guests. On request our property manager has the Wifi internet access code if you require.

Is there laundry facilities

Yes all the apartments have free laundry facilities.

How often are the apartments cleaned and bedding / towel changes?

Properties are cleaned on a weekly basis, including towel and bedding changes.

How many bedrooms and type of beds does the Royal William have?

The Royal William has two rooms, one with a double bed, the other with two single beds.

How many bedrooms and type of beds does the Esplanade have?

The Esplanade has two rooms, two double beds.

Do luxury sea views own their own properties?

Yes. All the properties shown on the website Luxury Sea Views own. We do not act as an agent.

The properties look very impressive and period, are they listed?

Yes. Our properties are listed buildings and located in conservation areas. The properties have a high specification and also retain many original features. Contemporary and period living with style and elegance.

Are the photographs of the actual properties?

Yes. The photographs on the website are of the actual properties, taken by luxury sea views. We do not use developers or library images of similar properties.

Do you provide travel insurance?

No. Please obtain and check your travel insurance prior to your booking and arrival.

Are the properties suitable for someone with a disability?

The Esplanade has stairs, the Royal William has a lift. The properties would need to be reviewed by the guests at the time of enquiry with regards to the suitability of the properties, depending on the disability and accompanying guests.