Treat Yourself at The Grain Store Lewes
Looking for something special to make your holiday even more memorable?
We recommend the following local companies for activities, treats and provisions. Please either book directly with the company or contact Simone to plan your perfect stay.
As a sustainable business, we’re keen to support local suppliers and hope that you will too. Lewes District Council has lots of helpful information to help you make your stay as enjoyable as possible:
www.shopslocal.info | www.eatlocal.info | www.makelocal.info
Eat in at The Grain Store
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Delicious home cooked meals from Field Food
Whether you want to start your day on a good note with one of their seasonal breakfast boxes or enjoy a delicious and indulgent evening meal, Field Food has got you covered. Libby offers a convenient service of delivering home-cooked meals straight to The Grain Store.
Additionally, if you plan on spending your day outdoors, either walking in the South Downs or relaxing in the garden at The Grain Store, their picnic hampers offer a perfect solution for a stress-free and indulgent lunch.
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Inspired Seasonal Food - The Herb Kitchen
Locally sourced, seasonal & foraged ingredients, animals reared to high welfare standards, seafood from our Sussex doorstep. Will and his team take time sourcing the best quality, local produce.
Using traditional and modern cooking techniques, they aim to produce plates of food that are full of flavour, beautifully presented, nutritious and balanced. Locally sourced means doing their best to minimise environmental impact on the planet, and their menus are ever evolving - changing daily like the weather.
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Private dining with Richard Falk
You’ll find everything you need to prepare meals in the well equipped Grain Store kitchen. However if you’re planning a special celebration, how about hiring a private chef for a dinner party experience?
Rich will work with you to curate a menu that best suits your needs. This can be anything from a family-style sit-down dinner to something far more refined and intimate for couples celebrating a special occasion. He can also cater for larger parties looking for a special menu to make celebrations truly memorable.
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Italian Cuisine with Caccia & Tails
Caccia & Tails, a well-known institution in Lewes, offers a delectable range of homemade Italian pasta, sauces, focaccia, and cakes for delivery to The Grain Store. The menu features a variety of street pasta dishes and New York Italian classics, all made fresh on site every day.
Additionally, fresh homemade pasta and sauces are also available for purchase to take home and cook for supper. If you're interested in placing an order, simply get in touch with Elisa Furci at their Lewes-based shop to arrange delivery.
Massage / Facial - Menteath
One of the heavenly things about holidays is succumbing to sheer relaxation. For the ultimate state of bliss, book a treatment in the comfort of your room.
We are delighted to be partnered with Menteath. The award-winning small batch smoke infused skincare was pioneered by Flick, who offers bespoke massages and facials at The Grain Store.
“All my massage treatments use my own Menteath smoke infused oils and wax blends uniquely created for you. This is a space solely dedicated to supporting your mind, body, and soul.”
To enjoy her services in the comfort of your own room, simply contact Simone to organise your treatment by clicking the button below.
Bike Hire
Brighton Bike Tours offers a range of biking services for guests staying at The Grain Store. You can hire bikes and cycle helmets for the duration of your stay and have them dropped off and collected from The Grain Store by Brighton Bike Tours.
One of the services offered is a guided tour of the South Downs, where you can explore the beautiful scenery with the help of an experienced guide. The tours offered by the company usually take place around Brighton & Hove, including a City Tour and a Coastal Tour along the seafront to Rottingdean and back. Another popular tour option is the South Downs Tour, which takes visitors up onto the Downs via Stanmer Park and Hollingbury Fort or the Chattri. Overall, Brighton Bike Tours offers a convenient and enjoyable way for visitors to explore the city and its surrounding areas on two wheels.
Wine Tasting
Many people don’t know it, but the vast majority of England’s award-winning vin du pays comes from our East Sussex wineries.
We are delighted to recommend Albourne Estate, just a 20 minute drive from The Grain Store. This family-owned boutique vineyard features a high-end wine tasting room with views over the Downs. From sparkling to still to fortified, learn how the unique climate of the South Downs and the traditional winemaking practices shape the final wine produced.
Guests who stay at The Grain Store get a discount when booking a tour and tasting at Albourne, contact us for more information.
Read our blog on The Best Vineyards and Wine Tours in East Sussex.
Photography Sessions
“It’s safe to say that I love photographing people. I’ve been drawn to relationships, art and light for as long as I can remember.”
Kate is a Lewes-based photographer. She is primarily a wedding and family photographer who takes a laid back documentary approach to her work. Kate’s relaxed approach will capture the connections of you and your loved ones enjoying your time at The Grain Store be it on a walk, having a picnic or cooking up some hearty treats in the kitchen.
Website: wwww.swanson.me
Instagram: @kateswanson_photography
Phone: +447709452142