Things to do
"We liked the proximity to Lewes, a lovely town with nice cafes, restaurants, easy access to supermarkets and nice pubs.
The location is great for exploring the area and visiting the Seven Sisters Country Park and castles. Thanks so much for a lovely weekend."
We have compiled an Insider's Guide of all of our favourite independent places to buy food, eat and shop, as well as the best walks and places to visit which we will forward you in advance of your stay, in the meantime here is a taster of what the area has to offer;
The location is great for exploring the area and visiting the Seven Sisters Country Park and castles. Thanks so much for a lovely weekend."
We have compiled an Insider's Guide of all of our favourite independent places to buy food, eat and shop, as well as the best walks and places to visit which we will forward you in advance of your stay, in the meantime here is a taster of what the area has to offer;
Lewes & Downland Villages
Our county town of Lewes is ten minutes away, with its historic high street, independent shops, Norman castle and Bonfire celebrations. Excellent for antique hunting, flea markets and auction houses. There are many surrounding Downland villages worth exploring, notably; 
Art & Literature
Sussex has always been a haven for artists and writers, with many homes and festivals to visit;
Music Festivals
The world famous Glyndebourne Opera House is three miles from Upper Lodge, with its summer Festival and touring performances in October. If jazz is your bag the newly popular Love Supreme Jazz Festival is also only a ten minute drive from here and is usually held every July in the grounds of Glynde Place 
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Walks
We are at the foot of the glorious South Downs National Park and the South Downs Way. Near us at its eastern end are the iconic Seven Sisters, Beachy Head and Cuckmere Haven. Alternatively you could opt to bring your wheels or hire bicycles from the Cycle Shack in Lewes. We are members of the Cyclist's and Walker's Welcome Scheme and offer a warm welcome to both. We can help with maps, advice and even a bicycle pump. 
National Trust & History
There are many beautiful houses and places to visit, but our top picks would be;
Food & Drink
While you are here we can give you pointers as to where you can stock up from wonderful food markets and farm shops. We champion our exceptional food producers too and, as you may know, the many vineyards around us are producing internationally regarded award winning wines, notably at Breaky Bottom, Ridgeview and the new Rathfinny Estate, but we can introduce you to some small boutique producers too. |
Bloomsbury in Sussex
The country homes and haunts of the Bloomsbury Group are all on our doorstep;
Gardens & Plants
We love gardening and if you do too you won't be disappointed with what the area offers;
Sport and Leisure
For those that appreciate the benefits of sea swimming there are options all along the coast and other wild swimming spots nearby. The oldest freshwater public swimming pool in the country is in Lewes and you can hire a canoe or paddleboard at Cuckmere Haven, or from The Anchor Inn at Barcombe. There are more useful suggestions about the area on the Sussex Modern website and the Slow Guide to Sussex page on the Sawday's website.
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