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Many people don’t know that East Sussex is home to the vast majority of England’s award-winning wineries.

As its name suggests, this wine is made of selected base wines from multiple vintages to produce an approachable and immediately enjoyable style. Generous and soft on the palate, this wine is open and expressive, exhibiting delightful panettone-like aromas of sweet baked bread, dried apricots, nuts and candied citrus peels.

Website: albourneestate.co.uk
Instagram: @albourneestate

The selection of luxury tea found in the kitchen come from Bird & Blend, whose flagship store is in the Brighton Lanes. They follow a strong eco-ethos, with responsible consumption and production, carbon monitoring, and of course plastic-free and biodegradable tea bags.

With over 100 flavours to choose from, why not pop into Brighton and visit their Tea-Mixologists to find your perfect blend.

Website: birdandblendtea.com
Instagram: @birdandblendtea

This family run farm covers over 1200 acres of the South Downs, and stocks a range of supplies, from animal feed to local produce.

Their Southdown Gold - Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil - is grown and pressed on site at the farm, making it not only delectable, but super sustainable.

They also have a café on site serving hot food, and in the shop you can find a range of produce including freshly baked goods, local honey, bread, jams, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables.

Website: mileoakfarmshop.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/mileoakfarm

Since 2003, the Brighton Permaculture Trust has helped schools and communities across Sussex plant more than 130 orchards, and believe in reducing waste whilst inspiring people and planet to flourish.

In recent years, with the help of volunteers, they have picked or received over 30 tonnes per year of Sussex fruit that might otherwise have gone to waste. and processed it into products including:

• Apple and pear juice, delicious and nutritious fresh juice as well as a pasteurised juice that can be kept in the cupboard until you want to enjoy it.

• Jams, chutneys and preserves, a seasonal range based on what can be harvested

These products are unique in their freshness, truly local in production, and are made with the help volunteers in public view, contributing to their educational aims.

Website: brightonpermaculture.org.uk
Instagram: @brightonpermaculture

This local shop roasts organic coffee in Lewes, and our favourite is Green Monkey. This particular combination of coffees from South America and Asia is hand blended to create a unique nutty aftertaste and thick rich crema.

Trading Post coffee shop in Lewes is definitely worth a visit, not only for the delicious coffee, but for their amazing breakfasts.

Website: tradingpostcoffee.co.uk
Instagram: @tradingpostlewes

Their story began in Tarifa, Spain, with sun, wind, and surfing. Georgie and Lawrence created plant-based products, which became a popular natural alternative to help protect and revive skin from natures beautiful but harsh conditions.

Now based in Rye, East Sussex, all of the products are made locally, and sold in stores along the south coast, maintaining their strong connection with the ocean.

The key belief is that natural, ethical beauty products could and should be affordable, gender neutral and appeal to all age groups.

Image borrowed from WiDEYE.

Website: wideye.co.uk
Instagram: @wideye_natural

Created in a West Sussex garden shed in 2017, this collection has grown from strength to strength, and now features an amazing selection of beautiful, low-maintenance bedding, sleepwear and homewares. All made from sustainably sourced natural materials, our piglet bedding is a firm favourite with our guests. We use this in the summer months when we can line dry, as part of our eco-ethos. As well as being exceptionally soft, linen's natural long fibres help to regulate your body temperature as you sleep with its breathability and high moisture absorbency. Linen is perfect for every season - fresh in the summer and warm in the winter. Another great quality of linen bedding is that it gets softer and softer with wear.

If you like it so much you want to take it home, we can offer you a Grain Store exclusive discount. Ask Becca for more information.

Website: pigletinbed.com
Instagram: @pigletinbed

Freight is a fabulous Lewes based homewares shop and provided many products that can be found in The Grain Store. These include The Studio bench, the cushions on the kitchen pew, bread knives, basalt utensil holders, and much more. They strive to produce items that care designed and produced in the UK. If you love these products as much as we do go and see what else they have in store or check out their website.

Website: freightstore.co.uk
Instagram: @freighthhg

“Unique handmade and ethically sourced products” - Lewes Map Store is a purveyor of beautiful, curated gifts and products. They source goods directly from inspiring UK designers and makers who share their love of traditional craftsmanship, classic design and timeless quality. This store supplied the limited-edition map of Lewes, which was created by local artist & concept designer Malcolm Trollope-Davis.

Website: lewesmapstore.co.uk
Instagram: @lewesmapstore

Molly Mahon designs, creates, and offers beautiful, and original fabrics, wallpapers and functional art pieces for the home. Molly’s designs are inspired by her surroundings, both at home in Sussex and on her travels in India. The printed cushions found on the downstairs sofas and in the mezzanine are from this local designer.

Photo borrowed from House & Garden

Website: mollymahon.com
Instagram: @mollymahonblockprinting

Flint offers a handpicked ever-changing collection of beautiful clothes & accessories, with an emphasis on ethical and eco-conscious labels. The mezzanine sofa throw and recycled bamboo hangers came from this unique shop.

Website: flintcollection.com
Instagram: @flint_lewes