Bailiffscourt

Set within 30 acres of private parkland, leading to Climping Beach on the Sussex coast, everyone is welcome to eat and drink at Bailiffscourt, those just wishing to pop in for a coffee or a glass of Sussex after a stroll on the beach, to meet friends for lunch and those who are staying in one of the stunning 39 bedrooms.

Book a table in the restaurant and embrace the medieval architecture, mullioned windows and tapestry-hung walls, or you may prefer a more relaxed corner in one of the extremely comfortable lounges, or to dine al fresco. The warm and welcoming lounges that surround the inner courtyard are endlessly appealing for lunch, a light snack and glass of wine, afternoon tea or simply to sit a while and read the papers. And when the sun shines take this moment to head outside into the charming courtyard or rose garden.

Few places capture the romance of the English country house quite like Bailiffscourt, particularly with the sea just moments away.