Among the 'originals' which survive are a magnificent brick fireplace in the hotel's bar, many timber beams and a tunnel built during The Civil War, linking the building with the nearby Michelham Priory. Horse riding, walking and fishing are local activities, while golfers can play at the nearby Horam Golf Club. The hotel is an ideal touring base for the attractions of Sussex - castles, historic houses, gardens, theme parks, children's farms and vineyards - and it is in the heart of the English wine-growing region. The towns of Eastbourne, Brighton and Tunbridge Wells are all within easy reach.