The South Downs have a lot to offer the tourist – whether you’re a family or you’re there on your own, or as a romantic vacation. For a start there’s a massive range of South Downs cottages to choose from including converted mills, old boat houses and farm houses. Something special for every group size and every occasion!
When you’re settled into your cottage, you’ll doubtless be looking for things you can do. As a long term fan of the South Downs here are my personal recommendations:
1: Walk the South Downs Way, or any one of the other recognised footpaths through this 100 mile long stretch of countryside. Serious walkers can make regular visits to the Downs, picking a different cottage as a base for each holiday, until they’ve done the whole of the Way. And with more than 2,000 combined miles of other footpaths to explore, the area is capable of sustaining even the most adventurous explorer for years!
2: Check out some of the local events. In addition to Glorious Goodwood, which is rapidly supplanting even Ascot as one of the most sought after tickets in the annual race calendar, there’s also the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, which delivers high octane thrills and some genuinely classic cars to boot.
3: Spend a night in. After all, what’s the point in taking South Downs cottages if you don’t properly enjoy them? Might I suggest the following: a hearty home cooked meal, a good bottle of wine and some family board games around an open fire…?
4: Take in some culture. With Glyndebourne just around the corner there’s no excuse to put off going to an opera any longer. And Arundel, equally close at hand, offers an annual festival of theatre and music. You might even catch a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk!
5: Go to the pub. That’s what holidays are all about, after all – and what better place in Britain to go for a few cosy afternoon beers than Sussex, home of the traditional country inn. Expect beautifully brewed local ales, from bitter to stout, with hearty portions of home cooked food and of course wonderful surrounding.
6: Start your wildlife photography career. South Downs cottages are ideally placed to get shots of some of the rarest plants and insects in Britain – and of course there are all the familiar woodland faces to spot too. With the glorious rolling backdrop of the Downs changing its coat seasonally, you can build quite a portfolio just by walking out armed with a camera. Who knows, you could even get serious…
The South Downs have so much to offer so many different personalities, it’s a wonder you ever go anywhere else once you’ve fallen in love with the area.
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