Breaky Bottom
Saturday 28th July 2018
Had a very disappointing breakfast at my hotel, which I'd come to the conclusion was overally really quite naff. Went and had an alternative breakfast at a coffee shop in Lewes which was much better, then a bit of shopping before meeting friends from London at Lewes station, from where we all headed down to Southease together. From Southease station we walked to the Abergavenny Arms in Rodmell for lunch, before heading over to nearby Breaky Bottom vineyard for a heavenly few hours spent doing a tour and tasting, and chatting to the very charming and fascinating owner, Peter Hall. Somewhat reluctantly headed back to London again in the evening.
Saturday 28th July 2018
Had a very disappointing breakfast at my hotel, which I'd come to the conclusion was overally really quite naff. Went and had an alternative breakfast at a coffee shop in Lewes which was much better, then a bit of shopping before meeting friends from London at Lewes station, from where we all headed down to Southease together. From Southease station we walked to the Abergavenny Arms in Rodmell for lunch, before heading over to nearby Breaky Bottom vineyard for a heavenly few hours spent doing a tour and tasting, and chatting to the very charming and fascinating owner, Peter Hall. Somewhat reluctantly headed back to London again in the evening.
Friday 27th July 2018
Took an early train from London to Eastbourne, then set out on the South Downs Way bound for Lewes. Stopped for lunch in Alfriston, then in the afternoon followed the South Downs Way as far as Southease and decided to call it a day there and get the train into Lewes. Has a very pleasant evening in Lewes, hampered only slightly by very sore feet, and watched some morris dancing outside the Lewes Arms.