Weir Wood is well served with places to stay to suit just about every pocket.

For camping and canoeing at the western end of the reservoir, visit Blacklands Farm www.blacklandfarm.org.uk

For sailing & fishing

Local B&Bs: June Cottage Tim & Debby Watts from £30 go to www.junecottage.co.uk.

The Roebuck Hotel is just a couple of miles from us south on the A22 with 2* rooms from £27.

The Chequers inn in Forest Row with 2* rooms from £45.

The Brambletye Hotel in the Village is 3* and rooms start at £59.

But for those wishing to really splash out there are also three of the top hotels in the country each within only a few miles: The Ashdown Park, Gravetye Manor and Alexander House.