There's no doubt about it - the short term or holiday letting option can be a very practical alternative to hotels, not to mention that if there are a few of you who want to stay a few nights, it can be very good value for money. We know. When we're zooming about the country en-masse, it's the first option for us, and provides a great temporary headquarters for us to work from. But to easily find available properties that are not too far from where it's all at, and to know that they're going to be clean and comfortable can be tricky.

Well, not any more! We've found a fabulous company in Brighton that manages an impressive number of properties - from seafront palatial to loft living, from city apartments to cottage chic, Crown Gardens have them all and in all sorts of configurations. So if you're alone and need your own space, or there's a group of up to 20 of you, you can easily search availability and price using their nifty website. Their offices are also right in the middle of the North Laine, so if you can aslo stop by and chat about your requirements with their very friendly staff.

You can also arrange a group booking of properties close to each other if there's an even larger group of you visiting Brighton.

And it doesn't just stop there. Crown Gardens can also arrange very special treats for you during your stay with their Crown Jewels collection. The list is an astonishing mix of the devine and and the unusual with bouquets, pampering, beauty and hangover cures all taken care of in the comfort of your apartment or house - not to mention saucy bare bottomed butlers and lap/pole dancing lessons. We love it!

So whether its a base for business or just a great stay in Brighton or Hove you're after, you should pay Crown Gardens a visit and see what they've got for you!