Sussex South Downs
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Wake up and look across the fields towards the South Downs through your bedroom window at
Walk out into the leafy country lanes of rural Sussex from the White Barn, or from the charming house in the heart of the village, which belongs to Jane Skelton; follow the signposts up onto Lodge Hill, from where you get lovely views over the rooftops of Ditchling, towards the South Downs. At dawn on 1st May each year the Ditchling Morris dance on the top of Lodge Hill to welcome the summer.
From Lodge Hill you can walk North West along the ridge towards Oldland Mill, which is an old wooden Post Mill dating from 1704. Oldlands Mill is the subject of 25 year restoration project undertaken by a group of local volunteers.
... all this within twenty minutes walk of your Sussex South Downs Bed and Breakfast cottage base!
From both South Cottage and the White Barn you can wander to the historic High Street of Ditchling, admire its ancient buildings, visit the unique museum and eat at any number of pubs and coffee shops or tea rooms.
Pop into our newly revitalised deli, Chestertons, on the corner of the High Street just by the roundabout, to get the ingredients for a delicious picnic, or simply sit and enjoy the bustle as you sip your latte and eat a gooey chocolate brownie made by a local mum.
These particular Sussex South Downs Bed and Breakfast Guest Houses have been selected because of their character and setting, as well as the excellent accommodation that they provide.
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At Dower Cottage Chris and Andy Bailey have created a lovely Bed and Breakfast Guest House and cottage for rent, at the very foot of the South Downs. The panoramic views across the Sussex Weald are stunning in any season, and from here, a quick (or not so quick) hike up the Downs and you're on the South Downs Way with its fantastic vistas towards Brighton and the English Channel. Full directions and details are available on their accommodation website.
Directions to the Sussex South Downs Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the Ditchling area.
The first night we stayed in Sussex, over a decade ago - we were struck by the peace at night and the lack of light pollution. The sky over the South Downs is wide and brilliant; on midnight walks up to the Beacon you can sometimes see shooting stars.
What a contrast it was to our noisy life in the city! We were hooked! Within a year we'd moved here.
These Sussex South Downs Bed and Breakfast Guest Houses are each based in, or on the edge of one of the historic Downland villages or hamlets. They have their regular clients - families holidaying in Sussex, couples here for a romantic weekend break, ramblers, golfers, horse-riders and walkers, who have all fallen in love with this very special part of the Sussex South Downs.
You are spoilt for choice! When looking for Sussex Accommodation remember that these Sussex South Downs guest houses provide a wonderful 'home-from-home' from which you can explore this stunning corner of Southern England.
Check out the BBC films on this beautiful part of southern England.
If you cannot visit the Sussex South Downs just yet, or come to this very English village in person, why not have a look at the section about the acclaimed series of films set in and around Ditchling and made by resident film-maker, Luke Holland? You can also purchase the full series or just a couple of the films from this part of the site.
Visit Bed and Breakfast Guest Houses in the Lewes area
The old market town of Lewes is one of the most attractive towns in Sussex. Set on a hill on the edge of the Sussex South Downs, Lewes has a rich history, some magnificent old buildings and a range of appealing shops, pubs and restaurants. Lewes would make a great destination for a weekend Spring break and a delightful base for a wonderful Sussex holiday.
Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the Herstmonceux area - Cleavers Lyng
Cleavers Lyng is a unique grade II listed 16th century country Guesthouse of considerable charm and character. The house is situated in a quiet country lane, a 5 min walk to Herstmonceux Castle or 2 miles from Herstmonceux Village and benefits from panoramic views of the South Downs. It is ideally located for the Sussex Weald, 1066 country and the South Downs.
The house sits in one and half acres of landscaped gardens, which is ablaze with colour during spring and summer. The rooms are double-bedded, individually furnished and fully en-suite with colour TV, and hospitality trays, and the house has free WIFI. One room with a balcony has super-king bed or converts to a twin.
Located between Eastbourne & Bexhill, the village of Herstmonceux has a bistro, two pubs and two restaurants. Brighton is 30 minutes away (since the opening of the new bypass), Glyndbourne Opera House 30 mins, and London Gatwick Airport 50 mins. Famous local sites which are ideal for family visits are Herstmonceux Castle and the Observatory and Science Centre just outside the village.
Contact Sally or Douglas Simpson via their website or telephone: Tel: 01323 833644
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