Close to the historic town of Rye and near the castles of Sussex and Kent lies a haven of comfort and beauty called Flackley Ash. The Georgian country house hotel promises to be a great destination for a few days of fun and relaxation for the entire family with country and seaside walks, tree top playhouses for children, cosy bedrooms, not to forget the lovely conservatory restaurant.

There's an emphasis on local, free range and organic ingredients. Local fish and seafood caught off Rye and Hastings, meats, vegetables, salads and herbs from nearby farms, all play a role.

You can expect to savour traditional English dishes with Mediterranean influences from wholesome homemade wild mushroom and Madeira soup; whole grilled Dover sole glazed with citrus butter, and braised Romney Marsh lamb shank with crushed new potatoes, rosemary and lamb jus, to good old sausage and mash and traditional English afternoon cream teas.