Welcome to North Acres Bed and Breakfast STREAT near Lewes The house is marked on Ordnance Survey Maps. Grid reference; 198/353154 Sussex BN6 8RX (the Romans put a road right under the house)
Front of house in May (painting)	East face of house in winter
The home of Valerie and John Eastwood, offers Bed &Breakfast accommodation in a unique Victorian country house with 20 acres of land in a peaceful rural environment.
The house was built in 1881 by the Rector's daughter and is the major part of a small estate. An Edwardian wing with a large billiard room was built on in the 20's. The essential victorian features have been maintained - the distinction between the servant's areas and the rest is clear. The old radiators still function but the coke boilers are no longer. Fireplaces in the main rooms have been replaced by wood-burning stoves. Most of the bells to summon the servants are in place but have been disconnected. An unintrusive security system is in place. The garden is large and is partly wooded with old trees and rhododendrons and semi natural areas. The lawns are extensive and the borders full of interesting shrubs and perennials. The barns and animal pens are modern but due to the recent farming problems are now alas, empty. The tiny hamlet of Streat (named after the Roman road which passes through the parish) lies just north of the South Downs (designated a National Park) and the South Downs Way. A lovely small church, an Elizabethan manor, a few farms and a scattering of houses make up this ancient hamlet. Streat Lane leads north from the B2116 and passes through most of the parish. There is no public transport, no street lights, instead there are plenty of footpaths and wild life and the tranquility of a past age. However many of the large towns and places of special interest in Sussex are but a few minutes away by car.
Part of the galleried hall	Part of landing
Pond in garden, spring  A summer flower border in garden Additional information ... The old house does not allow en suite bedrooms. Cable broadband connection should be possible at reasonable rates thanks to a grant from the EEC. Disabled guests are welcome but we regret we have no special facilities of any kind. Details of accommodation...   Address North Acres, Streat, Sussex, BN6 8RX Tel/Fax 01273 890278 e-mail valerie.eastwood@tesco.net website www.northacres-streat.co.uk Prices 2007 these include breakfast etc One person in room ... £30 per night - £25 after three nights Two people in twin or double room ... £50 per night - £45 after three nights Triple room ... from £50 per night depending on age and numbers All rooms have washbasins, tea making facilities, radiators, and most have T.V. There are 2 shower rooms, 2 bathrooms and several toilets. Drying facilities for walkers and cyclists. Secure cycle storage. Transport by arrangement for walkers. Packed lunches if required. A full English breakfast (or simpler if required) is served at a time to suit our guests (within reason) PLEASE NOTE: Valerie is recovering from a knee replacement operation so we are offering a continental type breakfast [fruit salad, yogurt, cold meat, cheese etc] so far this has been very acceptable. No smoking in house please. Travelling directions ...   By car ...The B2116 runs just north of the South Downs from the A23 (B2118 east, follow signs to Hurstpierpoint) to Lewes (from the A275 at Offham). Streat Lane runs north from the B2116 between Westmeston and Plumpton. North Acres is a mile and a quarter from the B2116 on the right hand side 100 yards north-east of Streat church. The house can not be seen from the road. There is plenty of safe parking in the grounds. Locations and places to visit ... Brighton and the sea - 10 miles ... Lewes (old county town) - 6 miles ... Gatwick (airport) - 20 miles ... Newhaven (port) - 15 miles ... London - 50 miles ... South Downs Way (transport available) - 2 miles. Within easy reach ... Sussex University, Glyndebourne, Bluebell railway, Drusillas zoo park, Chichester & Fishbourne, the sea-side and seaside towns - Worthing, Eastbourne, Hastings, Rye. A wealth of Sussex villages, National Trust properties, great gardens, nature reserves. Guests arriving by helicopter Other forms of transport Lady & Sir Richard Thompson dropping in ....u For the second year running we have seen a Purple Emperor butterfly in the garden - great excitment! The bird table attracts a good selection including:- great tit, blue tit, coal tit, green finch, yellow hammer, great spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, chaffinch, dunnock, wren, robin, yellow-necked mice and undesirable species:- [jay, jackdaw, collared dove, grey squirrel]. View Larger Map">Click here to view Google map of area and to find directions. PLEASE NOTE - do not turn into Spatham Lane and Hayleigh Farm [this is impassible] keep on the B2116 and turn left up Streat Lane.