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.
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.
“Enjoy the journey” with photographer and architect Ben Harvey
This month we are delighted to introduce Ben Harvey - photographer, qualified architect, and friend of The Grain Store Lewes. Ben graciously took the time to answer a few questions that we have been really excited to ask.
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?
Finn Hopson
This month we are celebrating Lewisian, Finn Hopson a local landscape photographer who often frequents the local area around The Grain Store.
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.
Discover Coastal Sussex: Day Trips from The Grain Store
Escape to the stunning Sussex coast and you’ll find yourself immersed in a world of enchanting beaches, awe-inspiring castles, and even some unique hidden gems.
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.
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.
Choosing the right venue for your meeting or event
The Grain Store is available to hire for team away days and events. In this blog, we cover how to choose the right venue for your event and everything we offer at The Grain Store.
The rise of the staycation
In this blog we highlight the benefits of a staycation and why The Grain Store is the perfect choice.
Choosing the right creative location for your photo shoot.
The Grain Store is available to hire for creative shoot locations. In this blog, we cover how to choose the right creative shoot location and the details of what we can offer you at The Grain Store.
A Spotlight on Our Local Partnerships
At The Grain Store, we partner with like-minded businesses and services, in this blog we shine a spotlight on who they are.
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.
Top Christmas Shopping Spots in Lewes
We have put together a handy list of our favourite places in Lewes to get your Christmas presents.
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.
Finding Bodhi - Treatments for the body & mind
In conversation with Dawn Edgar from Finding Bodhi about the lovely treatments she has on offer for guests staying at The Grain Store.
360 Botanics - Lewes based organic skincare company
We talk with Pip, founder and creator of 360 Botanics, Lewes based vegan apothecary - makers of the lovely products we have in our bathrooms at The Grain Store.
Seven Sisters Spices - Lewes based food delivery
We chat with Chloe from one of our favourite local catering companies about her love of food and wonderful delivery service available for guests staying at The Grain Store.
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