The Birdcage

Boutique Cottage

Nestled down one of Brighton's oldest twitten lanes, this property has all the glamour of a boutique hotel and is superbly situated in the heart of the cities most fashionable shopping and dining district, the South Lanes. The row of three cottages along Black lion lane, are reputedly the oldest houses in Brighton, dating back to 1565.

NEW! Available to book with the next door property - Smugglers Retreat for groups up to 16.

Decorated with oodles of designer flair and character; this secluded retreat has been lavishly bought up to date by it's owners, Tom Pike and his wife, TV’s interior designer Sophie Robinson. 

As soon as you set foot in the door, take in the exotic delights. Walls are adorned with dancing birds and butterflies, lavish wall sconces and baroque mirrors. The design is kitch and eclectic making this property a truly original and exclusive place to stay; from the canary yellow tiled double shower wet-room to the choice of three boudoir themed bedrooms, every room has a talking point. 

This is the ideal place to base yourself for a taste of everything that Brighton has to offer. Should you want to leave your birdcage, the very best in central Brighton's bars, restaurants and night-life are all on your doorstep and only 2 minutes to the beach itself!

Access Information

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

Parking Information

The nearest car park is The Lanes multi-storey at the end of the lane on Black Lion St. There are two large multi storeys off West St, which is a 5 min walk. There is also on-street meter parking which now take credit cards, but limited to 4 hours.