Dale’s guidebook whats near the Lodge
Neighbourhoods
Lovely country village, quiet and peaceful, surrounded by the Ashdown Forest. Friendly people, lots of pubs and restaurants on the doorstep
18 locals recommend
Forest Row
Lovely country village, quiet and peaceful, surrounded by the Ashdown Forest. Friendly people, lots of pubs and restaurants on the doorstep
Rye Harbour
Rye Town and the Harbour is very picturesque. Well worth a day out
Shopping and eating
20 minutes away if Royal Tunbridge Wells and great place to spend the day shopping and eating. Lovely parks
150 locals recommend
Royal Tunbridge Wells
20 minutes away if Royal Tunbridge Wells and great place to spend the day shopping and eating. Lovely parks
Lewes
Beautiful village near the coast about 40 minutes away
Beautiful lanes full of antique shops, jewellery shops, restaurants and bars, full of colour and life. Great for browsing and a lovely day out
439 locals recommend
The Lanes
Beautiful lanes full of antique shops, jewellery shops, restaurants and bars, full of colour and life. Great for browsing and a lovely day out
Sightseeing
Great Seaside resport with a lovely Marina. Check out Thai Marina Restaurant, our favourite!
118 locals recommend
Eastbourne
Great Seaside resport with a lovely Marina. Check out Thai Marina Restaurant, our favourite!
Ashdown Forest
Wych CrossStunning, beautiful walks all within 5-10 minutes.
Beautiful sight seeing and relaxing walks just 15 minutes from here.
74 locals recommend
Sheffield Park
Sheffield ParkBeautiful sight seeing and relaxing walks just 15 minutes from here.
The Llama Park
Wych CrossGreat for a local visit
Great Trip, need to book, have a meal during your journey
only 15 minutes from here
85 locals recommend
Bluebell Railway
Sheffield ParkGreat Trip, need to book, have a meal during your journey
only 15 minutes from here
Visit where Pooh was created and the famous Bridge where Pooh sticks was played
22 locals recommend
Pooh Sticks Bridge
Visit where Pooh was created and the famous Bridge where Pooh sticks was played
Beaulieu
Beautiful place to visit with historic car museum
Lovely Hever Castle only 20 minutes from here, a great day out
199 locals recommend
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadLovely Hever Castle only 20 minutes from here, a great day out
Beautiful Manor House with gardens great to visit for a walk in the grounds
100 locals recommend
Bateman's
Bateman's LaneBeautiful Manor House with gardens great to visit for a walk in the grounds
Herstmonceux Castle
Beautiful Castle and grounds about 45 minutes from here
woodland park, farm trails, nature reserve, walks, conservation area. 20 minutes from here
Heaven Farm
woodland park, farm trails, nature reserve, walks, conservation area. 20 minutes from here
Beachy Head
Fantastic views and cliff top walks. About 40 minutes from here.
A must visit. Smuggles Inn. One of our first visits with each other over 21 years ago. Rye is a beautiful village about an hour from here.
58 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
StrandA must visit. Smuggles Inn. One of our first visits with each other over 21 years ago. Rye is a beautiful village about an hour from here.
SEA LIFE Brighton
Marine ParadeSea Life aquarium in Brighton. About 40 mins drive from here
Glyndebourne
New RoadHistoric Opera House.
Borde Hill Garden
Borde Hill LaneFantastic gardens and walk, about 30 minutes from here
Bodiam Castle
Superb Castle.
Arundel Castle
Beautiful castle and grounds
Shinewater Park
49 Honeysuckle ClBeautiful lake and parks
Birling Gap
fantastic white cliffs and walks in Eastbourne
This is where the famous bear was created very close in Hartfield about 15 minutes
38 locals recommend
Pooh Corner
High StreetThis is where the famous bear was created very close in Hartfield about 15 minutes
Restaurants
Without doubt the finest restaurant in the area, make sure you book!
20 locals recommend
Gravetye Manor
Vowels LaneWithout doubt the finest restaurant in the area, make sure you book!
Best Thai Restaurant in East Sussex, about 45 minutes from here set in lovely Marina
15 locals recommend
Thai Marina
13 The WaterfrontBest Thai Restaurant in East Sussex, about 45 minutes from here set in lovely Marina
Beaches
If you want sun sea and sand, this is the closest resport buts gets very busy
167 locals recommend
Brighton Beach
off Kings RdIf you want sun sea and sand, this is the closest resport buts gets very busy
Pevensey Bay
Beautiful costal area with a very nice beach and local amenities
The largest sandy beech in the area. But be warned its very very busy
310 locals recommend
Camber Sands
The largest sandy beech in the area. But be warned its very very busy
Hotel with Spa
Superb Country manor, fine dining, golf club, swimming pool and spa 10 minutes away
9 locals recommend
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Wych CrossSuperb Country manor, fine dining, golf club, swimming pool and spa 10 minutes away
Beautiful Sap Hotel, underground swimming pool, AJs fine dinning restaurant, full spa facilites, 15 minutes from here
9 locals recommend
Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa
East StreetBeautiful Sap Hotel, underground swimming pool, AJs fine dinning restaurant, full spa facilites, 15 minutes from here
Golf Clubs
The County Golf Club, the best golf course about 30 minutes for the Lodge
10 locals recommend
East Sussex National Golf Club
The County Golf Club, the best golf course about 30 minutes for the Lodge
Superb Golf Course very close about 15 minutes from here
8 locals recommend
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club
Chapel LaneSuperb Golf Course very close about 15 minutes from here