Jason, the host was very welcoming with his smile. We had the Blue Room which looked out over the garden, the valley and sea view. It was spacious, King size bed. The furniture within was in keeping with the building. The en-suite however was modern with a double walk in shower, wash basin in a vanity unit which was handy for storing personal care products. plenty of tea & coffee with fresh milk available from the galley (a room off the landing). Each night in the communal lounge from 8 pm hot chocolate and marshmallows are available to all guests. Breakfast is the best I have had in any hotel with local home grown produce, bacon and sausage from a local award winning butcher and free range eggs cooked to your preference. We will return to Hastings hopefully in the summer and the White House will be our first place to book our accommodation. I have stayed in many hotels, B & B's and motels, some old, some new and modern. The White House has plenty of character unlike some I have stayed in.