Midhurst, West Sussex Voted the Most Desirable Place to Live 2004
In 2004 Country Life Magazine voted Midhurst, West Sussex the most desirable town in Southern England in which to live.
This small town is unique in that it houses to internationally recognized hotels, the Spread Eagle and the Angle, both prominent landmarks.
However for those of you who are seeking out the gentle country life this town is perfect.
Midhurst is quite and countrified without the complete absence of the hustle and bustle of the city.
City styled amenities are a close as Chichester which is only a 30 minute drive away.
Even closer you will find Haslemere, Petersfield and Petworth.
Although this little town is not exactly the place to indulge in retail therapy, there are still a variety of fashion shops, pubs, café's, restaurants hairdressers, butchers and other retail shops available.
For the aficionado of English Pub Architecture, Midhurst is a pub-goers dream; there are more of these available per square mile than many other towns.
Within 150 meters you can pub crawl from the Bricklayers, to the Swan, then onto the Wheatsheaf and stop of at the Crown for a nightcap, and these four are just a small example of the many pubs available.
One of the most charming aspects of Midhurst, West Sussex is the square and West Street.
These two aspects wind down to South Pond with its host of flora and fauna.
A short drive away you might enjoy a meal a drink, or both at the "Duke of Cumberland" in Henley.
This special venue offers panoramic views of the Surrey hills and the Cowdray Castle Ruins make for a great place to stroll.
These ruins are set into a park up at the top of North Street and are not to be missed.
The gardens at Cowdray house is definitely worth a visit, especially if you are a keen gardener and they are open to the public as are many gardens in the area.
There is after all nothing quite like a visit and perhaps even a picnic in an English country garden.
As far a thing to do in Midhurst are concerned, there is too many to mention in this short treatise, you will have to visit to see it all for yourself.
This small town is unique in that it houses to internationally recognized hotels, the Spread Eagle and the Angle, both prominent landmarks.
However for those of you who are seeking out the gentle country life this town is perfect.
Midhurst is quite and countrified without the complete absence of the hustle and bustle of the city.
City styled amenities are a close as Chichester which is only a 30 minute drive away.
Even closer you will find Haslemere, Petersfield and Petworth.
Although this little town is not exactly the place to indulge in retail therapy, there are still a variety of fashion shops, pubs, café's, restaurants hairdressers, butchers and other retail shops available.
For the aficionado of English Pub Architecture, Midhurst is a pub-goers dream; there are more of these available per square mile than many other towns.
Within 150 meters you can pub crawl from the Bricklayers, to the Swan, then onto the Wheatsheaf and stop of at the Crown for a nightcap, and these four are just a small example of the many pubs available.
One of the most charming aspects of Midhurst, West Sussex is the square and West Street.
These two aspects wind down to South Pond with its host of flora and fauna.
A short drive away you might enjoy a meal a drink, or both at the "Duke of Cumberland" in Henley.
This special venue offers panoramic views of the Surrey hills and the Cowdray Castle Ruins make for a great place to stroll.
These ruins are set into a park up at the top of North Street and are not to be missed.
The gardens at Cowdray house is definitely worth a visit, especially if you are a keen gardener and they are open to the public as are many gardens in the area.
There is after all nothing quite like a visit and perhaps even a picnic in an English country garden.
As far a thing to do in Midhurst are concerned, there is too many to mention in this short treatise, you will have to visit to see it all for yourself.
