Grain Stories
Inspiring people, places and travel experiences from our corner of Sussex
From our favourite walks, vineyards and local food to culture, creativity and the changing seasons, Grain Stories is where we share the places we love and introduce the people we’re lucky enough to call neighbours and friends.
Our Sussex travel blog also offers ideas for making the most of your stay, local guides to Lewes and the wider Sussex countryside, and stories from life at The Grain Store itself.
Read our latest stories
A Glimpse of the Past…
Anni Townend, Creator and Collaborator, recalls how the concept of The Grain Store came to fruition.
Busy busy bees!
We chat to Maneek Dubash on beekeeping at The Grain Store: I'm a beekeeper, perhaps I've always been one but didn't know it.
Summer in the gardens at The Grain Store
Gardener-in-residence, Sam Porter-Hardy chats with us about what he got up to in our gardens this summer
5 Ways to plan a sustainable holiday in the UK
The Grain Store gives you some top tips and 5 ways to plan a sustainable holiday in the UK
The Grain Store - designed with accessibility in mind
In this blog post, we would like to share with you an aspect of the design of The Grain Store by Anni Townend, creator and collaborator at The Grain Store.
Piglet in Bed - Possibly the comfiest bed linen ever?
The Grain Store has collaborated with local company Piglet in Bed to offer our guests the ultimate in laid back bedding comfort.
Top Tips for preparing your garden for Spring & beyond
The Grain Store Gardener Sam Porter-Hardy chats with us about his love of plants and landscape design and give us some top tips.
The Grain Store Pledges to Get Nature Positive
The Grain Store Creator Anni Townend joins other business leaders pledging to Get Nature Positive.
Nurtured with Love: Planting and Growing The Grain Store Garden
The Grain Store Creator Anni Townend gives an update on the growing of the garden.
Some Serious Down Time: My weekend stay at The Grain Store Lewes
What to expect from a three night stay at The grain Store Lewes: what to do, see and eat.
Outside In and Inside Out: How our eco ethos has shaped The Grain Store Lewes
A look at how The Grain Store Lewes was transformed from a redundant farm building into a simple, beautiful and functional space and why an eco-conscious approach to building and design has shaped all we do.