Petworth - An English country getaway
What to see:
Art collection
"That house of art" is how the painter John Constable described Petworth House in 1834. In the state rooms, you can see thousands of paintings, sculptures, including works by JMW Turner, Anthony van Dyck, John Flaxman and William Blake.
The house has also been described as a world-class museum in a countryside setting. It is home to many world-class objects, including the Molyneux Globe, the oldest surviving globe in England, and the illuminated manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales dating back to the 1420s, the most important book in the care of the National Trust.
Where to stay:
The Angel Inn
Located 5 minutes' walk from the town center, this medieval inn is full of character: stone walls and fireplaces, bar, garden, etc. There are seven bedrooms upstairs, all recently refurbished. Room rates start from £100 per night include breakfast.
Ryde House
A Grade II-listed 3-bed English country house with a courtyard garden, exclusive hire only. It has also been recently refurbished and decorated with antique furnishings with a modern feel. Suitable for people with deeper wallet, rates are £475 per night based on a minimum 2 night stay.
Where to eat:
New Street Bar & Grill
A great place to taste locally sourced lamb or beef. Highly recommended the BBQ pulled pork, with mac and cheese crouquettes as starter.
The Hungry Guest Café
Ideal for breakfast or lunch, it offers different types of fresh salad, sandwich and pasta dishes.
Where to shop:
Petworth Antiques Market
Not only you can buy a selection of antiques, vintages, and decorative objects, you can also sell your own precious items to the dealers in the market.
Augustus Brandt
Located next to the main public car park of Petworth, this beautiful Grade II-listed building is a combination of antique shop, gallery, showroom and lifestyle shop. You can find artworks, collectables, antique and contemporary furniture, as well as home accessories there, and sometimes it hosts exhibitions.
