After a visit to Petworth House, head here, on the park's western edge. Up the tiny lane, views sweep towards the South Downs. Enjoy the garden from deck chairs, hammocks and straw-bale seats or have lunch at shaded tables on benches covered with sheepskins. Inside: a series of rambling and intimate rooms furnished with quirky pieces, fresh flowers, painted panelling and four log fires – one in an old back range. Sam and Misa love this pub and their passion is reflected in the homemade treats on sale by the door and chalkboards championing producers (the latest a goat farmer with a dairy). Beautiful dishes include summer soup of local berries with mint and creme fraiche, gazpacho of heritage tomatoes, potted rabbit, a rich fish pie. Our hot beef sandwich with homemade horseradish sauce, was delicious. A very happy place in a sleepy Sussex village.