Sussex is home to the highest of England’s chalk ramparts – Beachy Head. Known as Beau Chef by the Normans, it marks the end of the popular South Downs Way…do remember to stop! Sussex was the springboard to conquest by William I, who routed King Harold, at Battle. Then west to the peace of Cuckmere Haven, where the Cuckmere joins the sea via fabulous countryside.
Great castles and stunning gardens make Sussex both exciting and relaxing to explore. Ancient Bodiam Castle is one of the most romantic in England and Arundel and Lewes stand guard over their towns. Sussex gardens can take on the world. Contemporary Merriments is a fine foil to Borde Hill, Sissinghurst, Nymans and Pashley Manor, among many others.
Let’s play Pooh sticks. Sussex was home to A.A. Milne, who set the adventures of Pooh bear and his friends in Ashdown Forest. At Batemans, in Burwash, Rudyard Kipling was inspired to bring us the Jungle Book and the Just So Stories.
The Romans were fond of Sussex. The truly beautiful Fishbourne Palace is testament to this. And George IV adored his Royal Pavilion, at Brighton – still a cosmopolitan, fun-loving seaside town. Inland, Petworth House is one of England’s finest.
Attractive, 1930s house in quiet residential location. Easy walk to the seafront and short drive to Brighton.
Former stables with exceptional views right across the surrounding countryside, with wonderful coastal walks right from your door
Spacious Victorian house nine minute walk from town centre
130 year old forest farmhouse on edge of Ashdown Forest
Large family Tudor style house on edge of village
Converted granary in a peaceful rural location
Beautiful Victorian house set in National Trust woodlands
Family home in a quiet country village
A lovely self-contained garden suite in the pretty village of Northiam.
Large Georgian country house in beautiful 10 acre garden