Florence House, Sussex Weald

[dropcaps]O[/dropcaps]n the Sussex coast, close to the dramatic white cliffs and sea, Florence House sits impressively in a wild, windswept landscape of downland. It dates from the 1920s when a local merchant built it as a wedding present for his daughter. On the edge of South Downs National Park, the house is set in 6 acres of outstanding natural beauty. The abundant gardens have lots of special, enchanting places to visit and there are many idyllic, stirring walks to have in the immediate area.

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Inside is warm, relaxed and friendly – yoga and workshops take place in a huge light-filled room of many French windows looking out on to the stunning views whilst a wood-stove warmed yurt in the garden is the setting for relaxing massage treatments. A wood panelled room provides a cosy crèche and there’s also a sofa filled reading room for chatting, relaxing and reading. The bedrooms are cosy and comfortable, each with a double bed.

The delicious and creative food is fantastic, mostly organic and locally sourced where possible. It is also vegetarian.

London is only an hour away and Brighton a 20 minute car journey. Florence House is also close to Seaford station and Eastbourne (with direct links to London Victoria).

www.florencehouse.co.uk