The Dairy at Streat Place Barn
Ditchling, Sussex
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Why we love it
Authentic, tumbledown charm and colour, with a walled garden for little trips out and South Downs walks right from the door
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Being able to roam the enclosed garden
- Sniffing out the welcome treats
- Meeting Mano and Duffy, the resident collie crosses
Humans will love
- Ditching the car and walking straight onto the South Downs
- Keeping the welcome treats for humans out of hungry paws
- Beautiful views from the garden at the front
The place
You’ll be welcomed to The Dairy by Mano and Duffy, the resident collies, along with their human Jinks, a jewellery designer whose creativity gives the place its flair and charm. The little table in the courtyard is a great morning suntrap and there’s a more private walled garden with amazing views, that’s great for evening meals. The walled garden is great for stress-free zoomies, but when your dog does need a proper walk, you couldn’t be better placed. The South Downs is right on your doorstep so you can ditch the car and hike the hills or take off-road trails and footpaths to any one of three great dog-friendly pubs nearby.
In the neighbourhood
- Favourite Walk Nearby: Walk Nearby: Ditchling Beacon, a 7-minute drive, offers a stunning panoramic view from South Downs National Park and a popular circular walking trail. Dogs are most welcome but do be mindful of livestock and wildlife, keep dogs on leads where appropriate.
- Ashdown Forest, 30-minute drive: An expansive 6,500-acre landscape in the High Weald AONB known for its beautiful heathland and woodland habitats. Rich in wildlife and famously inspired A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories, Ashdown Forest is a magical place for dogs and humans alike!
- The White Horse, 6-minute drive: A historic inn, in the heart of the charming village of Ditchling, found at the foot of the Sussex South Downs. Dogs are warmly welcomed, making it a perfect stop for a relaxed drink or classic pub meal.
- The Half Moon, 8-minute drive away: A traditional country pub set in a 19th-century coaching house, complete with stone walls and an open fireplace. The menu features hearty pub classics like Gammon, Egg & Chips, fresh seafood from Newhaven, and more. Treat yourself to a cosy meal and sneak your pup a well-earned scrap under the table.