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.
130 year old forest farmhouse on edge of Ashdown Forest
Large family Tudor style house on edge of village
A Victorian country house retreat, located in Lingfield, with 2 acres of established woodland garden
A self contained apartment in the grounds of Claridge House, a Victorian country house located in Lingfield, with 2 acres of established woodland garden
Converted granary in a peaceful rural location
Beautiful Victorian house set in National Trust woodlands
Family home in a quiet country village
Large Georgian country house in beautiful 10 acre garden
Open-plan & modern self-catering studio for two people
Late Victorian farmhouse set in beautiful, peaceful countryside
Cottage style property in the heart of the Kent countryside
Stay in a self-catering cottage and enjoy B&B, if preferred, with a difference.
The Stable is in the grounds of Gill Farm, surrounded by open farmland. Also enjoy a 1+ night B & B stay
Contemporary apartment with separate super-king bedroom
14th century farmhouse on sheep and arable farm
15th century farmhouse is just outside the picturesque village