30 Smart Traveller The South Downs’ hidden gem


Escape to the Sussex countryside this summer and discover boutique bolthole Wingrove House


Nestled in the picturesque village of Alfriston, in the heart of the South Downs, this 19th-century country house has individually styled guest rooms with exposed wooden beams, New-Orleans style balconies and modern marble bath- rooms. It also features roaring log fi res during the winter months and a sun-soaked terrace during the summer. T e restaurant and garden terrace overlook the ‘Cathedral of the South Downs’, the perfect setting for sipping local gins, handpicked wines and al fresco dining. Seasonal lunch, afternoon tea and dinner menus showcase the best of Sussex produce, with local cheeses, South Downs lamb, locally caught fi sh and more. Surrounded by some of Sussex’s best


walking routes,


including the South Downs Way, country pubs, quaint shops, vineyards and breweries, you’ll be spoilt for choice on places to explore.


12TH JUNE 2023 THE TRAVEL GUIDE DISTRIBUTED WITH A guide to holiday packing


T e Ace Guide to Holiday Packing by Andy Hind is clearly written and easy to use. Ten lists cover the generic packing essentials you need to remember — whether you’re going to Bournemouth or Bali — while another 12 target specialised holi- days under headings such as adven- ture, cruises, Glastonbury, skiing and so on. Whether you’re throwing together


an overnight bag for a weekend break, packing for an adventure or activity holiday or fi lling a suite of suitcases for a family fortnight in the sun, you’re sure to fi nd these lists indispensable. T e result is a set of checklists


Receive a


complimentary Sussex Cream Tea


for two on arrival this


summer, using offer code SUSSEXTEA. Offer valid Monday-Thursday, on overnight stays until 31 July 2023


that’ll allow you to settle back and enjoy your journey, secure in the knowledge that wherever your destination, you won’t have forgotten any of the things you need to make your getaway perfect. Nothing more, nothing less. In his foreword,


Available from Olympia Publishers,


Amazon, Waterstones and other good bookstores


wildlife expert and TV presenter Chris Packham CBE, writes: ‘My ultimate advice is simple. Follow Andy’s advice. Make lists, tick boxes, plan, check, double check and whatever you do... double bag your shampoo!’ T e book’s available from Olympia


Publishers, Amazon, Waterstones and other good bookstores.


T: 01323 870276 thewingrove.com aceguidetoholidaypacking.com


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Visit our online store and get free UK delivery on orders over £30. Use the code ‘HOLIDAY15’ to get 15% off everything. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Offer ends on Sunday the 30th


of June 2023.


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