Garden Cottage & Stag Lodge Guide Book.
Food scene
Pub just a 10 minute walk from the estate . Turn left out of the estate and the pub is on your right hand side as you come into the village . Hearty pub food & sunday roasts . Doggies welcome . Has a pub garden and plenty of parking but is set on the side of the Lewes Road which can be busy if you are sitting outside.
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Anchor Inn
Lewes RoadPub just a 10 minute walk from the estate . Turn left out of the estate and the pub is on your right hand side as you come into the village . Hearty pub food & sunday roasts . Doggies welcome . Has a pub garden and plenty of parking but is set on the side of the Lewes Road which can be busy if you are sitting outside.
Local pub, just up past the Forges Coffee shop on The Lewes Road. Home cooked food and gets very busy for Sunday Roast, so good to book a table . A good 20 minute walk from the estate or a 4 minute drive . Doggie friendly.
The Greenman Ringmer
Lewes RoadLocal pub, just up past the Forges Coffee shop on The Lewes Road. Home cooked food and gets very busy for Sunday Roast, so good to book a table . A good 20 minute walk from the estate or a 4 minute drive . Doggie friendly.
Good local Coffee shop with homemade cakes and light lunches and breakfast. Approx 20 min walk along the Lewes Road outside the estate . Head past the village green and it’s just before you leave the village. Doggy friendly outside on the terrace
Forge Hygge Coffee Lounge
Lewes RoadGood local Coffee shop with homemade cakes and light lunches and breakfast. Approx 20 min walk along the Lewes Road outside the estate . Head past the village green and it’s just before you leave the village. Doggy friendly outside on the terrace
Our local fish & chip shop, excellent quality and by far the best of all the fish & chip shops around Lewes. 15 minute walk from the cottage . No seating inside .
Address: 84 Springett Avenue, Ringmer BN8 5QX
Ringmer Chippy
84 Springett AvenueOur local fish & chip shop, excellent quality and by far the best of all the fish & chip shops around Lewes. 15 minute walk from the cottage . No seating inside .
Address: 84 Springett Avenue, Ringmer BN8 5QX
Just in Ringmer Village, great place for freshly cooked breakfasts. 20 minute walk from the estate, turn left out of the estate and then right at the pet store. The Cafe is in the parade of shops . Not open at night, doggy friendly outside on the terrace .
Ringmer Cafe & Grill
Just in Ringmer Village, great place for freshly cooked breakfasts. 20 minute walk from the estate, turn left out of the estate and then right at the pet store. The Cafe is in the parade of shops . Not open at night, doggy friendly outside on the terrace .
Nice local pub set in the village of Firle, just about a 10-15min drive from the cottage . Doggie Friendly & great wines selection .
Address; The Ram Inn, Firle, BN8 6NS
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The Ram Inn
The StreetNice local pub set in the village of Firle, just about a 10-15min drive from the cottage . Doggie Friendly & great wines selection .
Address; The Ram Inn, Firle, BN8 6NS
Superb local bakery offering all locally baked breads and cakes. Excellent Almond Croissant and great Sour dough Loaves. Cute little dining area in the back . Open on Sunday Mornings as well, but not open in the evenings. Either visit, or order online for delivery or click & collect.
Address: 209 High St, Lewes . BN7 2NS
website: flintowlbakery.com
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Flint Owl Bakery
209 High StSuperb local bakery offering all locally baked breads and cakes. Excellent Almond Croissant and great Sour dough Loaves. Cute little dining area in the back . Open on Sunday Mornings as well, but not open in the evenings. Either visit, or order online for delivery or click & collect.
Address: 209 High St, Lewes . BN7 2NS
website: flintowlbakery.com
Local restaurant in Lewes, very small restaurant, so please book .Food is great standard and a favourite of the locals.
Fork
Local restaurant in Lewes, very small restaurant, so please book .Food is great standard and a favourite of the locals.
Super new addition to the Lewes eating scene. Small plates to share of superbly cooked foods from around the world. A young chef team have set up in this small restaurant with a really high level of cooking . Casual dining, but please book .
Dill
Super new addition to the Lewes eating scene. Small plates to share of superbly cooked foods from around the world. A young chef team have set up in this small restaurant with a really high level of cooking . Casual dining, but please book .
Bills is a bit of local institution , the first ever Bills was born on this site and it continues to be overseen by Bill Himself . Good for breakfast or lunch as its very busy and friendly, they also do evening meals but we haven't done dinner at Bills so cant really comment. So if a good fishfinger sandwich or a Bills Burger sounds appealing then this may hit the spot .
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Bill's Lewes Restaurant
56 Cliffe High StBills is a bit of local institution , the first ever Bills was born on this site and it continues to be overseen by Bill Himself . Good for breakfast or lunch as its very busy and friendly, they also do evening meals but we haven't done dinner at Bills so cant really comment. So if a good fishfinger sandwich or a Bills Burger sounds appealing then this may hit the spot .
Our favourite Chinese takeaway. They can deliver to Garden Cottage & Stag Lodge , we have left a menu in the back of the Guest Handbook .
Castle Chinese Restaurant
162 High StreetOur favourite Chinese takeaway. They can deliver to Garden Cottage & Stag Lodge , we have left a menu in the back of the Guest Handbook .
Italian Pizza sit in or takeaway . Just in Lewes, so about 10 minute drive from where you are .
10 Fisher Street, Lewes.
Rustico
10 Fisher StItalian Pizza sit in or takeaway . Just in Lewes, so about 10 minute drive from where you are .
10 Fisher Street, Lewes.
Great independent Vegan & vegetarian Cafe/ coffee shop in Lewes town centre just around the corner from the needlemakers centre . Open Monday - Sat 10am - 3pm .
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Bun + Bean
8 Mount PleasantGreat independent Vegan & vegetarian Cafe/ coffee shop in Lewes town centre just around the corner from the needlemakers centre . Open Monday - Sat 10am - 3pm .
Good Local Pub in Lewes, fresh pub food . Very mixed friendly crowd and doggo friendly .
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The Swan Inn
30A Southover High StGood Local Pub in Lewes, fresh pub food . Very mixed friendly crowd and doggo friendly .
Very popular and lively Turkish restaurant. Excellent grills and salads, good casual dining option .
Zorba Meze & Grill - Lewes
Very popular and lively Turkish restaurant. Excellent grills and salads, good casual dining option .
Spectacular setting for a restaurant & tasting rooms on this local sussex wine estate . Lunch & dinner served overlooking the rolling vineyards , special occasion type meals at the higher end of the price brackets . No pets allowed.
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Rathfinny Wine Estate - Tasting Room & Cellar Door
Spectacular setting for a restaurant & tasting rooms on this local sussex wine estate . Lunch & dinner served overlooking the rolling vineyards , special occasion type meals at the higher end of the price brackets . No pets allowed.
Kusaki
Superb Vegan Japanese Restaurant in Brighton. The food and service is just wonderful.
Hand made Sushi delivered . My daughter is a big fan of Sushi and really rates Sue Shi , order at least one day in advance and free delivery is based on quantity ordered .
SueShi - Sushi…Delivery & Collection
Felcourt RoadHand made Sushi delivered . My daughter is a big fan of Sushi and really rates Sue Shi , order at least one day in advance and free delivery is based on quantity ordered .
Wonderful Michelin star restaurant in beautiful surroundings. Perfect for special occasions lunches or dinners . Please book in advance. No doggies allowed.
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Gravetye Manor
Vowels LaneWonderful Michelin star restaurant in beautiful surroundings. Perfect for special occasions lunches or dinners . Please book in advance. No doggies allowed.
Lovely tearooms in the pretty village of Alfriston also known at Badgers Tea House , about 20 minute drive from the estate . Fresh scones, cakes and light meals all home made . Eat inside or in the lovely gardens in summer . Doggies welcome in the gardens .
The Old Village Bakery
North StreetLovely tearooms in the pretty village of Alfriston also known at Badgers Tea House , about 20 minute drive from the estate . Fresh scones, cakes and light meals all home made . Eat inside or in the lovely gardens in summer . Doggies welcome in the gardens .
Good food pub, about a 15-20 min drive from the estate . Dining gets very busy, so please book in advance. Located in the village of High Hurstwood in Uckfield . Doggie friendly.
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The Hurstwood
Good food pub, about a 15-20 min drive from the estate . Dining gets very busy, so please book in advance. Located in the village of High Hurstwood in Uckfield . Doggie friendly.
Good casual restaurant, located in The Needlemakers centre in Lewes. Predominantly Italian which is all hand made by a young team of chefs . Limited amount of tables so do book in advance. It’s a bustling restaurant during the day as people are cutting through to get into the shops , I haven’t visited at night so it maybe a little less hectic .
Squisito
Good casual restaurant, located in The Needlemakers centre in Lewes. Predominantly Italian which is all hand made by a young team of chefs . Limited amount of tables so do book in advance. It’s a bustling restaurant during the day as people are cutting through to get into the shops , I haven’t visited at night so it maybe a little less hectic .
The best tasting Indian food locally. Located in West Street Lewes , but do deliver to the Cottage .
BLUE INDIA LEWES
The best tasting Indian food locally. Located in West Street Lewes , but do deliver to the Cottage .
Lovely rustic, family run Italian restaurant located in the pretty village of Alfriston . Its about 10 miles away from the cottage and lodge , but well worth the trip . Food is home cooked and pasta is handmade , also an excellent cellar of hand chosen wines .
Sunday lunch is called unlimited Roast ! There is no menu and they present a lovely selection of roast lunch items , they also cater to vegetarians , please advise in advance. Book early as they get very booked up .
Poco
Lovely rustic, family run Italian restaurant located in the pretty village of Alfriston . Its about 10 miles away from the cottage and lodge , but well worth the trip . Food is home cooked and pasta is handmade , also an excellent cellar of hand chosen wines .
Sunday lunch is called unlimited Roast ! There is no menu and they present a lovely selection of roast lunch items , they also cater to vegetarians , please advise in advance. Book early as they get very booked up .
Sightseeing & Activities
Dazzling nights at the opera ! Just a 4 minute drive from the cottage or a 20 minute fast walk . Book online for tickets & program .
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Glyndebourne
New RoadDazzling nights at the opera ! Just a 4 minute drive from the cottage or a 20 minute fast walk . Book online for tickets & program .
Great Place to spend a day trying out one of their wild food courses. See their website for details of upcoming events and opening times . Just 15 mins from Garden Cottage .
Hunter Gather Cook
Bopeep LaneGreat Place to spend a day trying out one of their wild food courses. See their website for details of upcoming events and opening times . Just 15 mins from Garden Cottage .
Anne of Cleaves House open to the public on certain days . Please check on their website .
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Anne of Cleves House
52 Southover High StAnne of Cleaves House open to the public on certain days . Please check on their website .
Clay pigeon shooting , archery and Axe throwing is all on offer at Polowood. Plenty on offer for beginners or the accomplished . Please see their website for details . Just 20 minute drive from the Cottage and lots of fun .
Polowood Shooting Ground
Ridge RoadClay pigeon shooting , archery and Axe throwing is all on offer at Polowood. Plenty on offer for beginners or the accomplished . Please see their website for details . Just 20 minute drive from the Cottage and lots of fun .
If you are a golfer or would like to learn, this excellent course is just a 15min drive from the cottage, set in beautiful grounds with a hotel and spa.
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East Sussex National Golf Club
If you are a golfer or would like to learn, this excellent course is just a 15min drive from the cottage, set in beautiful grounds with a hotel and spa.
Local, outdoor swimming pool open most of the year, but please do check their website for opening times . Just about 2.5 miles from the cottage and lodge .
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Pells Pool - Seasonal Outdoor Swimming Pool
Brook StreetLocal, outdoor swimming pool open most of the year, but please do check their website for opening times . Just about 2.5 miles from the cottage and lodge .
The super cute Lavender line is a must for Train fans. Opens most of the year, and takes you on a quick jaunt on these lovely old trains . Very Miss Marple ! Just about a 12 min drive from the cottage & Lodge.
Lavender Line
Station RoadThe super cute Lavender line is a must for Train fans. Opens most of the year, and takes you on a quick jaunt on these lovely old trains . Very Miss Marple ! Just about a 12 min drive from the cottage & Lodge.
Very pretty historic priory in lovely gardens . Opens most of the year and offers guided tours, a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon . Tea house also in the grounds . Check ahead to make sure of opening times . Just 15 min drive from the cottage & lodge.
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Michelham Priory
Very pretty historic priory in lovely gardens . Opens most of the year and offers guided tours, a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon . Tea house also in the grounds . Check ahead to make sure of opening times . Just 15 min drive from the cottage & lodge.
Not that we have ever tried this activity , but we have seen alot of people who do and it looks wonderful . Most flying appears to take place on the top of the South Downs with the most spectacular views. Not for the Faint Hearted !
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Fly Sussex Paragliding
TollgateNot that we have ever tried this activity , but we have seen alot of people who do and it looks wonderful . Most flying appears to take place on the top of the South Downs with the most spectacular views. Not for the Faint Hearted !
Spectacular indoor concert arena with all the top acts & bands appearing throughout the year . Check the website for info of who is playing . Just 12 Miles from the Cottage & lodge .
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The Brighton Centre
Kings RoadSpectacular indoor concert arena with all the top acts & bands appearing throughout the year . Check the website for info of who is playing . Just 12 Miles from the Cottage & lodge .
Great Local cinema in Lewes, including a popular restaurant & bar . Just down by the station so plenty of parking .
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Depot
Pinwell RoadGreat Local cinema in Lewes, including a popular restaurant & bar . Just down by the station so plenty of parking .
Brighton has a huge amount of beaches all along the town and down into Hove. Pebbles not sand, but still very lovely to visit .
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Brighton Beach
off Kings RdBrighton has a huge amount of beaches all along the town and down into Hove. Pebbles not sand, but still very lovely to visit .
How's your sea legs ! Sussex boat trips sail out of Newhaven and all along the coast past the spectacular 7 Sisters coastline. Newhaven harbour is approx 20 mins drive from the estate .
Sussex Boat Trips
How's your sea legs ! Sussex boat trips sail out of Newhaven and all along the coast past the spectacular 7 Sisters coastline. Newhaven harbour is approx 20 mins drive from the estate .
Perfect for a rainy day ! Take a look round this incredible Palace with the ultimate in glamorous interiors and a very interesting history. 20 minute drive and plenty of parking in the North Lanes car park, but parking is expensive here. Number 28 bus stops right outside the estate and goes into the centre of Brighton .
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Royal Pavilion
Perfect for a rainy day ! Take a look round this incredible Palace with the ultimate in glamorous interiors and a very interesting history. 20 minute drive and plenty of parking in the North Lanes car park, but parking is expensive here. Number 28 bus stops right outside the estate and goes into the centre of Brighton .
Another Rainy day activity. This is the oldest sea life aquarium in the world, built in 1872 during the height of Victorian Seaside holidays . So no only will you see great aquariums, you will see great architecture as well .
Parking on meters just round the corner on the seafront or number 28 bus stops just outside the estate and goes into central Brighton .
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SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeAnother Rainy day activity. This is the oldest sea life aquarium in the world, built in 1872 during the height of Victorian Seaside holidays . So no only will you see great aquariums, you will see great architecture as well .
Parking on meters just round the corner on the seafront or number 28 bus stops just outside the estate and goes into central Brighton .
Not for those with a fear of heights ! But great fun to ride up to the top of the i360 tower in Brighton and take some amazing holiday pictures.
Brighton i360
Not for those with a fear of heights ! But great fun to ride up to the top of the i360 tower in Brighton and take some amazing holiday pictures.
Beautiful Country house set in glorious grounds, has a little tearoom with homemade cakes and snacks. House tours are conducted most weeks . Just 10 minute drive from the estate .
Firle Place
Beautiful Country house set in glorious grounds, has a little tearoom with homemade cakes and snacks. House tours are conducted most weeks . Just 10 minute drive from the estate .
Outdoor cinema hire can be a great evenings entertainment in the summer months . It can simple be delivered to your home and you can bring it with you to the cottage and then take away when you leave . Guests have recommended this company for their service .
The Cinema Hire Company - Outdoor Cinema Hire
Outdoor cinema hire can be a great evenings entertainment in the summer months . It can simple be delivered to your home and you can bring it with you to the cottage and then take away when you leave . Guests have recommended this company for their service .
Neighbourhoods
The Historic Town of Lewes is within a 30 minute walk past the South downs or a 5 minute Drive. Packed Full of Boutiques, Antique stores and Cafes. Cliff High st is a lovely place to take a stroll, have a coffee and spend some time Antique hunting .
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Lewes
The Historic Town of Lewes is within a 30 minute walk past the South downs or a 5 minute Drive. Packed Full of Boutiques, Antique stores and Cafes. Cliff High st is a lovely place to take a stroll, have a coffee and spend some time Antique hunting .
Brighton is just 12 miles down the road from the Cottage & lodge, this fun town offers great architecture, loads of shopping and plenty of beaches . Slightly quieter is Hove just along the seafront . Never a dull moment in Brighton .
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Brighton
Brighton is just 12 miles down the road from the Cottage & lodge, this fun town offers great architecture, loads of shopping and plenty of beaches . Slightly quieter is Hove just along the seafront . Never a dull moment in Brighton .
Very pretty village just 7 miles from the estate . Interesting local boutiques and shops, and the very cute Badgers Tea house which is a lovely spot for lunch or afternoon tea. The Star at Alfriston has recently been renovated by Olga Pollizzi and has both a pub area and dining rooms .
Alfriston
Very pretty village just 7 miles from the estate . Interesting local boutiques and shops, and the very cute Badgers Tea house which is a lovely spot for lunch or afternoon tea. The Star at Alfriston has recently been renovated by Olga Pollizzi and has both a pub area and dining rooms .
About a 25 minute drive from the estate is Eastbourne, which is apparently the sunniest town in the Uk . Has a great sea front promenade which stretches along the length of the town including the pier and past the very beautiful Grand Hotel up to Beachy Head .
The town centre has become a little run down in recent years but the seafront is still a lovely example of the grand Victorian seafront resorts. Why not book afternoon tea at the Grand Hotel after your walk to really experience English heritage.
Eastbourne Pier
About a 25 minute drive from the estate is Eastbourne, which is apparently the sunniest town in the Uk . Has a great sea front promenade which stretches along the length of the town including the pier and past the very beautiful Grand Hotel up to Beachy Head .
The town centre has become a little run down in recent years but the seafront is still a lovely example of the grand Victorian seafront resorts. Why not book afternoon tea at the Grand Hotel after your walk to really experience English heritage.
Walks
Some local walks which have stunning scenery, for all ages and ability
Lovely walks through the south downs to Mount Caburn with spectacular views across sussex. We have left books in the Cottage & lodge showing local routes . But you can literally just walk out of the estate turn right then first left and walks are on your right all the way up the hill to Glyndebourne.
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Mount Caburn
Lovely walks through the south downs to Mount Caburn with spectacular views across sussex. We have left books in the Cottage & lodge showing local routes . But you can literally just walk out of the estate turn right then first left and walks are on your right all the way up the hill to Glyndebourne.
Drive to the village of Telscombe and drive right through up towards the stud farm . Park where you can and walk up to the cliff walk and across towards Saltdean . You can make this walk as long or as short to suit you .
Telscombe Cliffs Way
Telscombe Cliffs WayDrive to the village of Telscombe and drive right through up towards the stud farm . Park where you can and walk up to the cliff walk and across towards Saltdean . You can make this walk as long or as short to suit you .
Lovely Walk along the South Downs way. Fabulous views and great for cycling too . Head into the Village of Firle, follow the signs to Firle Beacon and drive up to the top of the hill . Plenty of good parking at the top of the hill . Choose either direction on the South Downs way, both are stunning .
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South Downs Way Firle Beacon car park
South Downs WayLovely Walk along the South Downs way. Fabulous views and great for cycling too . Head into the Village of Firle, follow the signs to Firle Beacon and drive up to the top of the hill . Plenty of good parking at the top of the hill . Choose either direction on the South Downs way, both are stunning .
Just a 10 minute drive from the estate is Laughton Greenwood. 171 acres of glorious woodland and paths to explore . Turn left into Laughton by the post office and park safely where you can . The entrance to the woods is just at the end of this lane .
Laughton
Just a 10 minute drive from the estate is Laughton Greenwood. 171 acres of glorious woodland and paths to explore . Turn left into Laughton by the post office and park safely where you can . The entrance to the woods is just at the end of this lane .
Just a 5 minute drive to Glynde is a lovely 6 mile walk across to Lewes . Park in the Glynde Station car park and pick up the footpath from the village heading towards Mount Caburn.
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Glynde
Just a 5 minute drive to Glynde is a lovely 6 mile walk across to Lewes . Park in the Glynde Station car park and pick up the footpath from the village heading towards Mount Caburn.
Walk from Ripe Church to Chalvington. Park in front of Ripe Church at the end of the village. Walk through the church graveyard and see a gate into the fields. Follow the footpath across the fields to Chalvington church with glorious views of the South Downs to your right . Very easy walk which takes about 40 minutes there and back .
Ripe Ln, Ripe, Lewes BN8, Regno Unito
Walk from Ripe Church to Chalvington. Park in front of Ripe Church at the end of the village. Walk through the church graveyard and see a gate into the fields. Follow the footpath across the fields to Chalvington church with glorious views of the South Downs to your right . Very easy walk which takes about 40 minutes there and back .
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Nr 28 stops outside the Estate, get off at Lime Tree House
A frequent bus travels right past the estate and stops just a few minutes walk from the entrance road . The number 28 bus goes all the way down to Brighton in one direction or up to Tunbridge Wells in the other direction. You can also catch this bus to take you into Lewes town centre. Our Stop is Lime Tree House .
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Lewes Railway Station
Frequent trains to London Victoria, takes just over 60 minutes from London to Lewes . Also trains into Brighton are very frequent.
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Don’t forget your swimsuits for the hot tub 😀
Don’t forget your swimsuits .