The Bell in Ticehurst, EAST SUSSEX
Situated in the old East Sussex village of Ticehurst, The Bell is welcoming to all, but the curious decor appeals to more eclectic tastes. Guests can hunker down in one of the seven rooms in the main inn, or the oast house-style lodges in the garden are particularly cute, like something from Enid Blyton’s The Faraway Tree. The pub’s eccentric interior includes top hat lamps, giant stacks of books, eagle cuckoo clocks and neon signs.
The Colombian chef brings brilliant South American flavours to the gastropub menu. And the choice of dishes changes with the seasons and availability of locally sourced fresh ingredients. The kitchen toast was a standout for us: sourdough topped with poached eggs, crispy bacon and avocado.
The Bell is on Ticehurst’s high street, where you’ll find pretty local arts and crafts shops (The Old Haberdashery and Greenfinch), on the Kent-sussex border, a short taxi ride from Wadhurst station. Nearby, walk or cycle at beautiful Bewl Water reservoir, visit Chapel Down and sample the world-class sparkling wines, explore The Pantiles in charming Royal Tunbridge Wells and enjoy fish and chips in the winding streets of Hastings Old Town, before exploring the beach.
*The listed from price is per person, per night, based on two people sharing a Cosy Double room on Sunday night stays until 31st March 2022. Room upgrades and extra nights can be booked at a supplement (subject to conditions and availability). Prosecco offer is valid for stays from Sunday to Thursday until 31st March 2022, subject to availability; exclusions apply. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or during Christmas and New Year periods 2021 or Valentine’s 2022. This offer can be booked by calling the hotel and quoting code ‘RED BELL’. This offer is exclusive to Hearst and may be promoted by other Hearst brands.