The Jointure Studios

Ditchling, Sussex
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1273 841244
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Per night
£155 - £165
Bedroom

1 room

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Escape to your own snug bolthole above a beautiful hall. Creative village community, tasty breakfast delivered, come and go as you please

Per night
£155 - £165

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£155 - £165 per night

The Experience

Your apartment is above a lovely big gallery/hall – with a piano and a wood-burning stove. The building was once the workshop of artist Sir Frank Brangwyn and is in the heart of a thriving village with an arty heritage. Shirley uses the hall as an exhibition space sometimes and you can wander down the road to the award-winning Museum of Art + Craft, and visit the many craft makers, jewellers and artists who work in the village.

Find a quiet, comfy bedroom with garden views and a cosy sitting room with a kitchen area. Shirley leaves you homemade cakes, chocolates and breakfast things, and each morning brings over a tray of fruits, yogurt, local artisan bread and eggs for you to cook how you wish.  Order the papers, borrow books and maps, sip your coffee and plan your day out.

The South Downs National Park is your stomping ground; Brighton, Lewes and Glyndebourne are all close by. Return to rustle up supper, or stroll down the road to one of the friendly pubs.

The Jointure Studios - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The independence and privacy of the apartment
  • Having breakfast when you want, in your pyjamas if you fancy
  • The picturesque village with its artistic history
The Jointure Studios - Gallery

You should know

  • You reach Shirley's garden through the main house

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £155
Surcharges
Singles £125-£140.
1 Twin/double
From £155

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Pubs/restaurants 1-minute walk.

Reviews

Shirley has really thought about, and continues to think about, what makes a B&B special and that ensures that this happens. The freedom of the fresh part of the breakfast arriving outside the door is lovely and unusual. The stylish decor makes the rooms a pleasure to be in and the views of the garden are lovely. You are also welcome to stroll or sit in the garden if you want to. The bed is a massive 6-foot wide with a lovely, floaty duvet and plump pillows. It might be difficult to get out of!
Inspected Alison Sawday's Inspector

Gill, Bristol

We love staying at the Jointure Studios. Shirley is the best host, providing a seriously scrummy breakfast tray each morning. The self-contained flat is a delight. Gorgeously decorated and furnished and well equipped. The bed is a huge and comfortable 6’ (or can be twins). And all is squeaky clean with social distancing no problem at all. Ditchling is in a lovely part of the world - fabulous houses and gardens to visit, interesting towns and villages, great walking, good places to eat and lovely countryside. What’s not to love?


Charlotte, Brighton

Beautiful place to stay. A tranquil gem! So many little touches to make it feel special. Gorgeous garden & delicious breakfast.


Dominic, London

Lovely place to stay in a great location. Having a small sitting room and kitchen is a bonus. A warm welcome from the hosts and some useful tips on local walks. Overall a great weekend getaway.


Julia, Edgbaston, Birmingham

We had a fantastic couple of nights at The Jointure Studio. We arrived later than we had hoped however this was no problem for our lovely host Shirley. The apartment was very clean and had beautiful white bed linen and a huge double bed with great views over the garden. The breakfast was marvellous and as the studio has its own small living room and kitchen we could eat in there at our leisure. The fresh flowers were a lovely touch and I would not hesitate recommending this to anyone. We thought that it was great value for money- if you need somewhere to stay in Ditchling - stay here!


Location

The neighbourhood

Ditchling is a lovely old village within the South Downs National Park - close to Brighton and Lewes (eight miles), and easily reached by road or rail. It’s a stroll to two pubs, The Bull and the White Horse, as well as three cafes and a deli.

Local points of interest from thejointurestudios@gmail.com Crowther

  • We are ideally placed for the many Spring and Summer Festivals in the area: The Brighton Festival and Art Trails, Charleston Literary Festival, Glyndebourne and a little further away, Chichester Festival Theatre.
  • This is a beautiful area and ideal for walking and cycling: we are in the South Downs National Park with miles of open country yet within easy reach of Brighton and links to London and Gatwick. Cycles can be hired locally.
  • Ditchling is a quintessential English village: historic buildings, village green, duck pond - plus a fascinating Museum of Art+Craft, numerous cafes and two excellent foodie pubs.
  • There are a number of sporting events closeby: Plumpton Races, Hickstead Equestrian Showground and the London to Brighton cycle ride goes right past the door! Slightly further afield is the stunning racecourse at Goodwood.
  • Lewes is 15 minutes away: an historic town with hilltop castle, weekly food markets, independent shops and many antique emporiums to explore.
  • What else? Sussex has many beautiful gardens and historic homes. Brighton's Pavilion, Museum, and other seaside attractions are a short drive away. For the more sporting guests, there are numerous and varied golf courses.

Introducing

thejointurestudios@gmail.com Crowther

Shirley Crowther moved to Ditchling from London in 1999 and lives in the main house with her partner Kevin, two cats and a lively Labrador. She's a very welcoming host who loves the area and sharing its pleasures with guests - the fantastic countryside, the many festivals, the local pubs, and most of all the friendly, creative and lively community. Shirley is well-travelled and ran an art gallery for many years; her home is full of contemporary paintings and ceramics collected from the talented artists she's worked with.