Contact The Grain Store Lewes

Whether you're planning a stay, organising a business event or simply have a question, we'd love to hear from you.

Make an enquiry

For general enquiries, call us on +44 (0)7717 507 427 or use the form below.

Accommodation

For enquiries about staying at The Grain Store or The Studio, and The Writer’s Studio, contact us at stay@thegrainstorelewes.com, or head straight to Availability & Booking to check your dates.

Business hire

For leadership and team retreats, workshops and retreats, filming and photoshoots or other business enquiries, contact business@thegrainstorelewes.com and we'll help you find the right option. Or you can fill in a more detailed form by selecting a link below.

Meetings & Events Enquiry Form
Photoshoots Enquiry Form

You can find us here

Old Brighton Road, near Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3JL

Ideally situated off the beaten track, and yet close enough to transport, our location makes exploring further afield really easy.

We are tucked away up a country lane, just off the A27, in the tiny hamlet of St Ann’s Without. Neither our postcode nor Google Maps do justice to our magnificent rural setting. Once you walk or drive up under the railway bridge, you’re in the heart of the South Downs on the South Downs Way.

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Useful to know

Nearest train station:
10-minute drive (Lewes or Falmer station)

Bus routes:
The Regency Route (28 or 29) takes you to the heart of Brighton and Lewes

Nearest pub:
40 mins walk into Lewes - where you have 17 to choose from! We would recommend The Rights of Man, The Pelham Arms, or The Swan.

Nearest supermarket: 
6 mins by car (Asda), 12 mins (Waitrose) or 15 mins (Tesco)   

Nearest Farmers’ Market:
10 mins by car to Lewes (every Friday and first Saturday of the month)

Taxi Hire:
Lewes County Cars for local taxis: Tel 01273 474 444
Guy Sumners for airport runs: Tel 07810 483444

FAQs

  • Up to five cars can be parked at The Grain Store. Please provide us with all registration plates for your party prior to arrival. If you require more parking there may be an opportunity to park slightly further down the road. Vehicles parked at The Grain Store or on the road are left at the owner’s risk.

  • Yes, there are two electric vehicle charge points.

  • There are bus stops on both sides of the A27 at the bottom of the hill, just a few minutes walk from The Grain Store. From these stops, you can catch buses on the Regency Route, which can get you to Brighton and Lewes.

  • Lewes train station is the nearest (2.9 miles), with direct routes to Brighton, London and Gatwick Airport.

  • The Grain Store is approximately four and a half miles from the coast. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to Brighton Beach. Slightly further to the west is Seaford, a quieter beach with two small cafes. At low tide, the sandy beach at Tide Mills is worth the 15-minute walk from Seaford.

  • Lewes is the closest town with small local shops offering a diverse range of wonderful goods. The closest large supermarket is Asda, Hollingbury (BN1 8AS - 6 mins by car). Both Waitrose (BN7 2LP) and Tesco, Lewes (BN7 2BY) are 15 minutes by car. However, if you just need a pint of milk, the Esso garage at the bottom of the hill can cater for store-cupboard requirements.

  • The nearest pub is a 30-40 mins walk along the South Downs Way to The Juggs at Kingston. There are also plenty of excellent pubs in Lewes including The Swan, The Rights of Man, and The Pelham Arms.

  • Occasionally, when the wind is in a particular direction, sound from the road can be heard, as can the occasional rumble of trains. We’d like to reassure guests that due to the triple-glazed windows and doors, noise has been reduced as much as possible. Visitors have, without exception, commented on how quiet and tranquil their stay has been, both inside and outside.

  • The South Downs Way is a long-distance footpath and bridleway running along the South Downs in southern England. It is one of sixteen National Trails in England and Wales. The trail runs for 160 km from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex. People have been using the paths and tracks that have been linked to form the South Downs Way for approximately 8,000 years. Due to its stunning tranquillity, it is understandably still a popular walking route today.