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  • Melrose Garden Room, Graffham

    Picturesque Downland village in West Sussex

  • Melrose Garden Room, Graffham

    Picturesque Downland village in West Sussex

  • Melrose Garden Room, Graffham

    Picturesque Downland village in West Sussex

  • Melrose Garden Room, Graffham

    Picturesque Downland village in West Sussex

  • Melrose Garden Room, Graffham

    Picturesque Downland village in West Sussex

Welcome to The Garden Room

It's a charming self-contained retreat in the picturesque Downland village of Graffham in West Sussex.

The Garden Room lies in the gardens of our property and enjoys lovely rural views towards the South Downs. It is a couple minutes’ walk from the well-stocked popular village shop which serves hot coffee and croissants, alongside a wide selection of other produce. There are two excellent pubs in walking distance, as well as the village recreation ground with playground, tennis courts and cricket pitch. Tennis courts can be booked by non-members for a modest charge.

Graffham is a central position for walking or biking in the South Downs and under 10 – 20 minutes’ drive from There is a myriad of footpaths straight from the front door which will lead you up into the South Downs, alongside many bridle paths and opportunities for mountain biking. Many cultural attractions such as Petworth House, Parham House, horse and motor racing at Goodwood, polo at Cowdray and West Dean Gardens are all a short distance and the cathedral city of Chichester is 30 minutes’ drive which has an excellent Festival Theatre, and the beautiful harbour with boating and beaches is close by.

Accommodation

The Garden Room has a king size double bed with ensuite shower room, sofabed suitable for an occasional extra guest, breakfast bar with fridge, kettle and toaster, good wifi, TV.  Tea, coffee, milk and sugar are provided on your arrival.  There is parking in our shared driveway and please be aware that the outside seating area is adjacent to our garden with no separate boundaries, but we will respect your privacy.

There is an extra charge of £40 per night for use of sofa bed.

The Village

Graffham was listed in the Domesday Book (1086) in the ancient hundred of Easebourne as having 13 households: seven villagers and six smallholders; with land for ploughing, woodland for pigs and a church, the parish's value to the lord of the manor was £8.

It's changed a bit since then!

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Village Shop

Two minute's walk

Foresters Arms - Nearest Pub

Two minute's walk

The White Horse Pub & Restaurant

Seven minute's walk

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Local places to visit

South Downs National Park

Graffham lies in the centre of this beautiful rolling chalk downland, rich in folklore and legend steeped in history from the neolithic period the Roman occupation and beyond, as well as offering a multitude of outdoor activities including walking, cycling and horse riding.

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Eating out

Taxis

Booking The Garden Room...

The price is £95 per night, but higher in popular times of the year.
Please book via AirB&B where prices are detailed.
There is an extra charge of £40 per night for use of the sofa bed.
There is a minimum two night stay.

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Testimonials

  • "Diana's Garden Room is totally delightful. It offers everything and more ( Simply gorgeous home made cake and jam/marmalade on arrival !! ) Beautiful and peaceful surroundings. A gorgeous space with everything you need for a lovely relaxing break away from home. Exactly as it looks in the photos.... beautiful. Diana provides excellent instructions and great communication with lots of information about all your requirements. We would happily stay again."

    Angela, July 2023

  • "Dynamite does come in small packages. Such a beautiful, peaceful, comfortable stay. The cottage is even more homely than the photos depict with a really comfortable bed and a great hot shower after a long day’s walk over the Downs. Diana was a fabulous host - the lemon drizzle cake was delicious! We really appreciate being able to stay in beautiful places with our dog. Thank you!"

    Gill, August 2023

  • "As an Airbnb SuperHost Ambassador attending a local wedding, I was thrilled to find Diana’s “Garden Room” Perfectly located for a relaxing and restful break. Diana’s Hosting goes over and above meeting expectations with every comfort and thoughtful touch provided. The ‘Garden Room’ is in a truly 5*star location. Spotlessly clean, heavenly bed, cosy and comfortable. We would go back to stay in a heartbeat!!"

    Sally, September 2023

  • "This is an idyllic and tranquil place to stay. Diana was very welcoming which included four beautifully made pieces of lemon drizzle cake. Easy access to the South Downs with a wonderful choice of walks. There is a wide selection of pubs serving good food. Morning croissants from the village store was a delicious accompaniment to our fresh coffee."

    Dyane, September 2023

  • ‘We had an amazing time Diana's charming garden room and our host made us feel at home right from the start. The garden room is clean, stylishly decorated and well equipped and would certainly be back soon.’

    Valerie, October 2021

  • ‘Our stay was absolutely superb and our best air bnb to date. Diana was an excellent host who welcomed us when we had arrived. There was warm bread, butter, jam, muffins and milk on our arrival as well as tea and coffee etc. The lodge itself has been recently refurbished with no expense spared. The bed is very comfortable, the shower lovely and hot and a strong WiFi signal. Local Pubs only a couple of mins walk and the local shop is well stocked and a 2 min walk away. We enjoyed a bottle of their local wine in the evening. We certainly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!’

    Emma, October 2021

  • ‘What a fabulous place! 5 stars for everything from ease of check in, to cosy pretty room, comfy bed, glorious location and super friendly and helpful host. Can’t wait to stay again, highly recommend.’

    Tina, September 2021