Grain Stories Journal

Discover the people, places and stories linked to The Grain Store and our home in East Sussex. From inspirational news in the community to travel tips and itineraries for the South Downs Way, we celebrate this beautiful corner of the world and the people who live and work here.

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Four Years of The Grain Store

We are celebrating four year since we opened our doors and we have found ourselves fondly reflecting on the incredible journey - from an idle farm building, to the simple, beautiful and functional accommodation and meeting space our guests enjoy today.

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What We Are Looking Forward To In 2024

We are absolutely delighted to have already welcomed our first guests of 2024, and there’s plenty to get excited about for the rest of the year; festivals, buzzing local towns, creative fairs, and our new wildflower garden. What are you looking forward to?

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Finn Hopson

This month we are celebrating Lewisian, Finn Hopson a local landscape photographer who often frequents the local area around The Grain Store.

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Littledown Bees at The Grain Store

Malik, our resident bee keeper, reports on the goings on “live from the hive”, and you can now buy our honey from local shop Seasons in Lewes.

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Enjoy an Eco-friendly Holiday In The UK

Are you looking for a holiday cottage in Sussex?
The Grain Store Lewes is a sustainable business and eco-friendly holiday home. Our commitment is woven through every aspect of the property.

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Lewes, East Sussex: A nature lovers paradise

Lewes, East Sussex is an amazing place for nature lovers. In this blog, we explore our top nature spots and how The Grain Store Lewes is the perfect base for a nature-filled getaway.

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The rise of the staycation

In this blog we highlight the benefits of a staycation and why The Grain Store is the perfect choice.

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A Glimpse of the Past…

Anni Townend, Creator and Collaborator, recalls how the concept of The Grain Store came to fruition.

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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.

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Pure Brunchbox - local food delivery

We chat with Ginie, owner of local food delivery company Pure Brunchbox all about her company and the wonderful breakfast and lunch boxes she can deliver to guests staying at The Grain Store.

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