Straw Bear - Self Contained Holiday let in Findon

Straw Bear is a beautiful holiday let for 2 adults ( Sorry no children) , situated in in The Downs Stables , a historic racing yard in Findon, with direct access on to the South Downs, perfect for walkers, cyclists and horse lovers. The Downs Stables are walking distance to 4 pubs, 2 restaurants , a post office, village shop and cafe and only 5 miles from the sea. The perfect stay for people wanting to explore the South East Coast. One well behaved SMALL dog may be allowed by prior arrangement. The space is perfect for two people, friends or a couple. It has everything you need for a self catering break. Direct access for walkers and cyclist on to the South Downs. A great bus service in got Worthing and surrounding villages at the bottom of Stable Lane. From Worthing there is a train station where you can get to Brighton in about 20 minutes for a fun day out. Findon sits underneath Cissbury Ring, just behind the South Downs above Worthing. The village itself is nicely laid out, with a central square, fine houses and there’s a handful of shops too – a rarity in most Sussex villages these days. Findon is famous for horse racing, with it stables being looked after by two of the greatest racehorse trainers of all time – Josh Gifford and before him Captain Ryan Price, who was champion National Hunt trainer five times in the 1950s and 1960s. Under Ryan Price, the Findon Stables also turned out some outstanding flat racing horses in the 1970s including classic winners Ginevra and Bruni. The village is also the home of the great Findon Sheep Fair which, after a few stuttering steps during the recent foot and mouth disease crisis is now back to some sort of full health. The Sheep Fair itself dates from the 1780s, but there had been a fair in Findon since 1261. It must have been an amazing spectacle, with shepherds driving their flocks to Findon from all parts of the South Downs. It’s traditional for the sheep fair to be held on 14th September, although these days the event stretches out over a long weekend. The event no longer includes the sheep auction that was the original point of the whole shebang because auctioneers don’t find it cost effective any more. Findon has so much to offer in walking distance of The Downs Stables, including the Village Shop which has fresh bread and pastries every morning ( and a post office and all the basic food stuffs) , the local butcher, Dee Dees Cafe, 4 pubs , a fabulous Indian restaurant that does deliveries, an AMAZING Fine Dining Restaurant The Sylvan Oak ( 10% discount offered to guests of The Downs Stables Holiday Lets Tuesday- Thursday evenings ). 5 miles from the coast and 19 miles to Goodwood Racecourse , 11 miles to Fontwell Racecourse and 15 miles to Plumpton Racecourse. There is also a good bus service to Worthing and other local villages and towns. Please contact me PRIOR TO BOOKING if you would like to bring a dog. The spaces Are only suitable for one SMALL well behaved dog ( no puppies) . The dog must be on a lead at all times outside of the holiday let due to the racehorses. The dog must not be left unaccompanied.