The Writer’s Studio

Set in the Sussex heartlands where Virginia Woolf and the infamous Bloomsbury Group of writers and artists made their country homes, The Writer’s Studio at The Grain Store is the ultimate ‘room of one’s own.’ 

We’ve been honoured to host celebrated local writers including Lulah Ellender, author of Elizabeth’s Lists, who kindly assisted us by putting the space to the test and giving us rave reviews. 

If you’re longing to switch off the noise and get stuck into writing that novel, play or memoir, picture yourself in a countryside retreat designed for creative thinking and uninterrupted flow. The Studio’s living area with well-equipped kitchenette is filled with natural light and furnished with an elegant desk and comfortable ergonomic chair looking out to a private garden. The beautiful mezzanine king bedroom and the lush bathroom, with its deep bath and walk-in shower, also ensures you can rest, as well as work in luxury. 

Take a refreshing morning stroll on the Downs to unravel tricky plot points, or simply to get your creative juice flowing before settling in for some focused work in blissful solitude. Then round off your day with relaxation time in South Downs Sauna Lewes, a sublime woodland sauna on your doorstep where you can enjoy a Finnish-style sauna experience.

Whether you’re writing, sketching or designing, we look forward to welcoming you for a magical escape where you can ground yourself in nature and see your ideas take shape.

Images: Local author Lulah Ellender at work in The Writer’s Studio. Photographed by Katie Beth Payne.