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The Flint Barns at Rathfinny Wine Estate
Sussex
'It would be beautiful in summer,' said our inspectors, whose tour of this vineyard, on the slopes of the South Downs, was marred by rain.
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'It would be beautiful in summer,' said our inspectors, whose tour of this vineyard, on the slopes of the South Downs, was marred by rain. A spacious, 'rustic country-style bedroom, incorporating the brickwork' of an original barn, had a 'large window overlooking the vines', two shower rooms, an 'amazing pressure shower', underfloor heating. However, the room was overheated, with no way to control the temperature, and there was poor sound-proofing. A weekly changing menu included 'a nicely balanced burrata salad', pea and broad bean risotto, baked crottin, mint oil. 'The lounge area was pleasant with a wood-burning stove.' At breakfast, shakshuka was 'very much enjoyed'. Idyllic days could be spent here in summer, with alfresco dining events, deli lunches and fizz.
Hotel Details
Address
Alfriston, Sussex, BN26 5TU, England
Telephone
01323870 022
Bedroom
10. 2 on ground floor with walk-in shower, not adapted for wheelchair.
Openings
all year, Wed-Sat with Sun lunch, closed 23 Dec–10 Jan.
Background Music
in dining room and lounge.
Children
all ages welcome, extra bed £25, children's menu.
Dogs
allowed in bedrooms (£15 a night), on lead on the estate, not in dining rom.
Credit Cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £110. Set-price à la carte £35/£39.50 (2/3 courses), tasting menu (Fri, Sat, Apr–Dec) £80 (vegetarian £70), alfresco 'dine in the vines' events £75, tour and wine tasting £27.50.
Facilities
Lounge, dining room, tasting room restaurant, courtyard, takeaway food hut, outdoor seating area, civil wedding licence, EV charging, 600-acre vineyard. Restaurant suitable for wheelchair.
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