Some excerpts from the website of Cumberland that might be useful
RATES RESERVATIONS.
Dinner, Bed
Breakfast. 1st March - 31st May 2007 1st October - 31st December 2007. 1st June - 30th September 2007. 1st January - 28th February. Terms quoted are per person, per day.
Bedrooms: All
en suite rooms have
tea /
coffee facilities,
hairdryer, colour
TV,
radio,
telephone and
central heating. Our
executive rooms also have a
fridge and a
safe. Special terms apply Christmas, New Year and Easter. One night Free when staying for 7 nights. Single person supplement in
double or twin room - £10 extra per night. When sharing with adults, children under 5 are free. Children aged 5-12, 50% of adult rate. Full English
Breakfast for non-residents £6;
Dinner for non-residents £14.50. VAT is included in all terms quoted at the rate of 17.5%. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure a reservation.
Rooms are available for check-in from 3pm onwards; Luggage storage is available for any early arrivals. Guests are asked to vacate their
rooms by 10 am on day of departure. Accounts must be paid in full on day of departure. Cheques are accepted only when supported with a cheque guarantee card. All major credit/debit cards are accepted. Unconfirmed bookings will be asked for payment on arrival. Cancellations Insurance; In the event of a cancellation of booking
24 hours prior, 50 % will be charged. We strongly advise guests to take out insurance
safeguard against cancellation.
Parking; restricted
parking available outside the hotel. NCP close by. The management reserves the right to alter the contents of this tariff without prior notice if necessary. We do not accept pets; only guide dogs or helping dogs are permitted. Day Delegate Package (A) £15.95 Per Person 3 servings of
coffee /
tea biscuits Light finger
buffet with fruit juice Includes
room hire, flipchart, pens and OHP. Residential Delegate Rate (A) £69 Per Person To include 3 course
dinner, en-
suite accomodation and full English
breakfast. Day Delegate Package (B) £24.95 Per Person 3 servings of
coffee /
tea biscuits 2 course fork
buffet with fruit juice Includes
room hire, flipchart, pens and OHP. Residential Delegate Rate (B) £74 Per Person To include 3 course
dinner, en-
suite accomodation and full English
breakfast. Hire Charges -
Room Only: Derwent / Grasmere / Coniston. £90 Full Day £50 Half Day. £170 Full Day £90 Half Day
CONFERENCE FACILITIES. The Cumberland
Suite This large,
luxurious room is completely self-contained with its own private entrance,
bar and cloakroom, allowing you to enjoy the hotel's amenities whilst remaining undisturbed by the other guests and activities of the hotel. The Cumberland
Suite is the perfect venue for
conferences, exhibitions, product launches and similar events. Flexibility of table layout, a large sprung dance floor and band /
disco set up make this
room perfect for
weddings,
dinner dances, ladies nights or company
dinners. This is is supported by excellent menus and wines selected by our head chef. The Derwent
Room Situated on the ground floor with plenty of natural daylight, this beautiful oak panelled
room provides the perfect atmosphere for
conferences, training courses and
seminars. It is ideal for private dining too with direct access to the
lounge bar. This
room is perfect for
wedding receptions,
meetings,
seminars, family and company
luncheons and
dinners with an intimate atmosphere. The Grasmere
Room This ground floor
room has stunning side sea views and is perfect for the smaller event such as small corporate
luncheons /
dinners or small training courses. The Coniston
Room This superb ground floor
room boasts large high bay windows and a
terrace, with excelent sea views. The Coniston is ideal for
meetings and
seminars with the
terrace allowing delegates to break for morning
coffee or afternoon
tea and relax.
Dance Breaks Are you looking for the right venue for your dance holiday? Then look no further. The Cumberland can offer you everything you need - from the large sprung dance floor in the Cumberland
Suite (new in 2007) to the accomodation of your guests choice. As part of your tailor made package, we can offer:- Exclusive Use of the Cumberland
Suite (subject to numbers). Smaller Functions
Rooms for more intimate gatherings. Welcoming
drinks reception for your
party. And of course our friendly and professional staff will ensure you and your guests have a most enjoyable stay. Ladies Festival Weekends This privately owned hotel holds a good number of festival weekends each year. The General Manager and chef have had many years of experience in accomodating Ladies Festivals for Lodge members, their ladies and guests. You can rest assured in this knowledge that the Cumberland is the ideal venue to relax and socialise over a weekend. We work closely with the President and Festival Secretary to ensure every small detail of your weekend is covered and that your weekend is a success. link to discuss your individual requirements or obtain a competitive price quotation.
Weddings We understand the importance of your big day so with this in mind we can offer you the perfect venue in elegant surroundings. We have a variety of
rooms available to accomodate your bridal
party, and we pride ourselves on our high standards of service and attention to detail. The
ballroom is perfect for the
wedding breakfast and evening
party. We can offer you advice and make your day special - just leave it to us! We would be delighted to show you around our facilities. We can recommend the Cumberland
Suite, which is situated on the lower ground floor for large
parties. We also have other function
rooms for smaller
parties. We can cater to the needs of your whole
party from out extensive selection of
wedding breakfast menus, freshly prepared by our head chef, carefully selected to your needs and budget. A comprehensive wine list is also available to compliment the dishes on our menu. Functions The Cumberland Hotel is ideally equipped for a variety of corporate functions. Our professional staff and advice, together with care and attention to detail ensure that all of your requirements are met and that your day is successful. In addition to providing the venue, we are also able to offer a host of extras which include:- Catering Whether you would like a working
lunch,
bar snack or formal
lunch in the Wordsworth
Restaurant - the choice is yours. We will be flexible to your individual requirements. If required, refreshments will be ongoing throughout your
meeting. Themed / Activity Breaks In addition to providing the venue to Lodge Ladies Festivals,
weddings and dance breaks, we also have experience in arranging other themed breaks such as Music Festivals, Turkey Tinsel Breaks, Bridge Weekends, Team Building and Activity Breaks. For further information on our facilities, contact us through the link and we can discuss your individual requirements.
Visit the Cumberland Hotel on Eastbourne seafront, opposite the bandstand. With 72 tastefully furnished
rooms and great views it is the ideal place for
business or pleasure. Cumberland Hotel | Grand Parade | Eastbourne | East Sussex | BN21 3YT
Tel: 01323 730342 | E-mail:
reservations@hotelcumberland.co.uk. The Cumberland is one of Eastbourne's Premier Hotels, commanding a wonderful position on the seafront overlooking the famous Flower-Decked Promenade, the Bandstand and the English
Channel. In the Lounges and Wordsworth
Restaurant, all of which have breathtaking sea views, you will find an ambiance of classic elegance. Entertainment is enjoyed throughout the year, including regular dancing in our Grand Cumberland
Suite. Our
72 en suite bedrooms, the majority of which have sea views, some with
balcony are tastefully furnished all with colour
TV,
Radio,
direct dial telephone,
tea/
coffee making facilities and hair driers. We have a lift to all floors. Our top chef, one of Eastbourne's best, prepares excellent
cuisine with the utmost care, using only the finest ingredients, complemented by our extensive wine list. Our friendly, helpful and efficient staff will ensure that your stay at the Cumberland is a memorable one. Accommodation Dining.
Conference Facilities. Rates Reservations. Site designed by A1 IT Solutions Ltd
Open throughout the year, with frequent special offers, the Cumberland has 72 tastefully decorated, centrally heated
bedrooms, of which 41 are twin-bedded, 13 double-bedded and 18 single bedded. Most have sea views and some have
balconies. All
bedrooms include en-
suite facilities, colour
television,
direct dial telephone,
hairdryer and
coffee /
tea making facilities. We welcome familes and guests with limited mobility - with access through the lower ground floor and a lift to all floors, walk in
showers, a variety of spacious
rooms - the Cumberland caters for just about everyone. The Wordsworth
Restaurant Our Ground Floor
Restaurant will offer you elegant surroundings with unrivalled sea views, comfortably seating up to 130 persons. The finest
cuisine from the best local produce is prepared by our head chef. The menu is extensive, varied and traditionally english, catering for all tastes and special diets when required. Complimented by a selected and reasonably priced wine list.
Tinsel Turkey Weekends. Xmas Festivity Weekend. New Year
Celebration. Salsa Dancing On Tuesday evenings Dance Fusion offer dance classes for all levels downstairs in the Cumberland
Suite. 7.30 - Absolute Beginners and Improvers. 8.20 - Intermediates and Advanced. This is taught by professionals from Dance Fusion in a fun an entertaining way for all levels and ages.
Tea Dance On Thursday afternoons, Peter Harvey and his
HiFi Sounds offer his ever-popular
Tea Dance. This weekly dance attracts people of varying abilities to come and dance the Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep, whether alone or with a partner. Entrance £4.50 to include
tea and biscuits. All events are subject to numbers and the management reserve the right to alter the contents of this calendar without notice.
Established in 1856, the Cumberland Hotel has undergone a substantial investment and renovation process to combine classic elegance with modern comfort. Recently under new management and with helpful and friendly staff, we work as a team to make your stay more enjoyable. Nothing is too much trouble. As soon as you walk through the doors, you are made to feel welcome. We have a spacious reception area, which encompasses a large
lounge area leading to the Devonshire
bar and the sun
lounge where you can take in the sights over the seafront with the bandstand as the main feature. We cater for all - if you are in Eastbourne for
business or pleasure come and stay with us. We are sure you will want to come back. If you would like to make a reservation go to our