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Enjoy a complimentary cream tea on arrival, followed by a three course dinner, accommodation in one of our delightful bedrooms and full English breakfast for £112 per person per night. Stay for one night or as many as you like!

Available Sunday to Thursday 1st May to 31st May 2013.*

Please call us on 01243 573234 to book your stay, and mention “May Midweek Treat”.

*(Only available to new bookings made after the 27th April.)

We are pleased to announce that the refurbishment of the “Sea School” area of our restaurant is nearing completion. Included within the physical improvements are panelled walls, replacement wooden sash windows and ceiling mounted air-conditioning / heating units. Some very comfortable chairs have arrived and beautiful new curtains have been hung.

We are sure you will like the Sea School’s new look, when you stay with us next time; we plan to continue through to the lounge and bar once the scheme has been finalised.

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Chichester’s new museum!

Built on top of the remains of the city’s Roman bathhouse, Chichester’s new museum opened it’s doors for the first time on 8th July 2012. The Novium http://www.thenovium.org/ is home to nearly half a million social history, archaeology and geology artefacts and traces our footprints through history.

The Novium offers intriguing stories from Chichester District connected with extraordinary artefacts in a brand new, state-of -the-art building. Alongside the commitment to preserve our rich local heritage, The Novium also provides visitors with a glimpse into the past 500,000 years.

Set in the heart of Chichester, The Novium features exciting exhibitions, dynamic events, interactive activities for all ages, and an award-winning learning programme. Visitors will also find a tourist information point and a shop offering unique gifts.

Sebastien Voisin

Seb hails from Normandy and has been part of the Millstream team for the past ten years, coming to us from another hotel nearby. He is the Sous Chef (Second in command) in the kitchen, working with Head Chef Neil to produce all of the food that is served in both the Millstream Restaurant and Marwick’s Brasserie. Many of the dishes on our menus have been created by Sebastien and they are all delicious!

Seb is married to an English girl and they have two lovely daughters who go the the village school here in Bosham and his family are firmly bedded into the local community.

His Gallic charm and cooking skills are a real plus for the hotel and we hope that he will continue to give our food a French twist for a long time to come. Magnifique, n’est pas!

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Welcome to Marwick’s!

Come and see us on our New Website marwicks.com

We are open all day from 10am for morning coffees and snacks, light and late lunches and dinner.
See below for our food menu, available from 12pm till 2pm and 6pm until 9pm.  An afternoon menu of sandwiches and light bites is available between 2pm and 6pm.

Call us on 01243 578599 to book your table.

NEW MENU! 

Nibbles

New York Delhi VIP peanuts £1.50
Root vegetable crisps £1.50
Marinated olives £2.00
Homemade breads (per person) £1.25

You are spoilt for choice when deciding what to do at or around the Millstream. Whether it be sitting and watching the world go by or taking advantage of the many activities in the surrounding areas…

Spring & Summer Exhibitions and Festivals

PALLANT HOUSE
3 March – 3 June Barbara Hepworth – the Hospital Drawings
23 Feb – 16 June R. B. Kitaj – Obsessions
9 April – 30 June Paul Nash – The Clare Neilson Gift
16 July – 13 Oct Eduardo Paolozzi – Collaging Culture

CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE
May to September Summer Festival

CASS SCULPTURE
March to November Cass Sculpture at Goodwood

THE FESTIVAL OF CHICHESTER
15 June – 13 July The Festival of Chichester

May

• 18 May Fishbourne by Night at Fishbourne Roman Palace
• 27 – 31 May Painting Holiday at the Millstream Hotel
• 28 & 29 May King Lear at Parham House

June

• 6- 8 June Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers
• 9 June Roman Flower Workshop at Fishbourne Roman Palace
• 9 June Classic Wheels Day at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
• 7 – 9 June The Garden Show at Stansted Park
• 16 June Father’s Day
• 22 – 23 June Fusion at West Dean Gardens
• 22 – 23 June The Sussex Guild Exhibition at Parham House
• 29 – 30 June Ermine Street Guard at Fishbourne Roman Palace

July

• 13 & 14 July The Annual Garden Weekend Parham House
• 12 – 14 July Festival of Speed at Goodwood
• 20 July Herbal Day at Fishbourne Roman Palace
• 21 July  Rare & Traditional Breeds Show at the Weald & Downland Museum
• 30 July – 3rd August Glorious Goodwood at Goodwood

August

• 4 August The Record Breakers at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
• 4 & 5 August Edwardian Street Fair at Amberley Museum
• 9 – 11 August Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens
• 11 August Grow Your Own Festival at Parham House
• 17 & 18 August Vintage & Steam at the Weald & Downland Museum
• 26 – 31 August Painting Holiday at the Millstream

September

• 13 – 15 September Goodwood Revival at Goodwood

October

• 5 & 6 Oct Grow! Cook! Eat! at West Dean Gardens
• 12 & 13 October Autumn Countryside Show at the Weald & Downland Museum

November

• 16 & 17 November Christmas Market at the Weald & Downland Museum

December

• 1 December Tree Dressing at the Weald & Downland Museum

Phil Cherriman

Before joining the Millstream’s kitchen team, Phil had tried his hand at cooking in a cafe but as soon as he started working with a professional brigade, cooking to Two AA Rosette standard, the path for a new career opened up. Under the personal supervision of Head Chef Neil Hiskey, Phil developed his cooking, organisational and leadership skills and he has recently been promoted to Junior Sous Chef; which means that at the age of 21 he is number three of nine chefs in the kitchen and takes charge in the absence of Neil and Sous Chef Sebastien Voisin.

The Millstream offers Bed & Breakfast as a standard package.  Why not check out the savings that you get when you take one of our Dinner, Bed & Breakfast tariffs! (see our Breaks on the right) With a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, there is no need to go anywhere else.

Our standard tariff includes:
- a full English breakfast per person;
- accommodation in the specified room.

TARIFF

Notes to assist you:

• If your booking includes a Saturday, the minimum stay is two nights
• Special packages apply at Christmas, New Year & Easter and also during festival events at Goodwood.
• English breakfast is served from 7.30 to 9.30am (Mon to Fri) and from 8.00am to 10.00am (Saturday & Sunday. Luncheon is served from 12.30pm. Last orders 2.00pm. Dinner is served from 6.45pm. Last orders 9.15pm.
•  Marwick’s Brasserie Restaurant is open from 10.00am to 10.00pm.
• Rooms are ready for check in after 2.00pm and must be vacated by 11.00am on departure.
• MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Maestro are welcome; Cheques are subject to usual conditions.
• In the event of cancellation, for any reason, less than 48 hours before your arrival, or earlier than your planned departure, we will make a charge for the accommodation element of your daily rate, for any nights that we are unable to re-sell your room(s).
• We may alter or amend the tariff and hotel facilities without prior notice.
• We do not make a charge for service; gratuities are left at the discretion of guests and are shared by all the staff.
• VAT is included at 20% and may be subject to change

If you would like to treat someone special to a Millstream experience, we can offer you bespoke gift vouchers with prices to suit every occasion.

• Full Afternoon Tea for Two £30
• Three Course Lunch for Two £52
• Three Course Dinner for Two £68
• Three Course Dinner for Two, a Bottle of House Wine and Coffee £92
• A Double Bedroom for 1 night midweek including Breakfast from £159

Please call our helpful receptionists to discuss your requirements on 01243 573234

NB Prices, which include VAT at 20% , are dependant on the season and the food and wine selected by the recipient. We regret that we cannot accommodate people in our bedrooms for just one night on a Saturday.

Your Voucher will be sent to you within three days of Payment.

The redemption of a gift voucher is subject to availability.

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“The South Downs National Park covers an area of 600 square miles offering a landscape as diverse as it is breathtaking.

Green rolling pastures, open spaces, ancient woodlands and river valleys truly encompass the National Park’s ethos of being one of ‘Britain’s Breathing Spaces’. While bustling towns and traditional villages steeped in history offer a multitude of cultural opportunities.

There is so much to do and see in this area, from walking, cycling or horse riding across the Downs, exploring wildlife in the wetlands, visiting one of the many heritage sites to experiencing opera at the world famous Glyndebourne.

The extraordinary South Downs Way offers a real opportunity to escape the hustle of everyday life. Along this 100 mile National Trail, you can walk through ancient woodlands, carpeted with bluebells; watch roe deer darting through wildflower meadows; witness hares boxing or even spot a red kite hunting above.

The South Downs Way is a spectacular National Trail stretching the entire breadth of the Park. Ideal for walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike.”

Fields on the South Downs Way

My younger son had been approached about helping his house at school to raise money for the charity, Lupus UK . Having been a scout and done the Junior Downsman walk, he happily said “I’ll get sponsored to walk the South Downs Way”. At the time, his enthusiasm for such an undertaking was a sure sign of his ignorance for what was involved both in the way of planning and the pain! His offer was eagerly accepted and monies for sponsorship started to flood in. It very quickly reached the point of  ‘this is no light hearted undertaking’, because so many people had, by this time, filled in his sponsorship form.

He wanted to camp along the way, taking a back pack loaded  with a tent, ancillary camping and cooking equipment and supplies. His mother, Sha, was less than enthusiastic about his proposed lonesome adventure. She suggested that he approach his older brother, who was a seasoned backpacker, cyclist and explorer – in my book, a bit of a ‘glutton for punishment’ really.

Initially, Tom had ‘implied’ that he would be happy to undertake part of the journey with Toby. On further questioning, this would be a couple of days with one night’s ‘wild camping’ under what ever the heavens had in store. Sha and I thought that we could share the rest of the trek between us and hopefully be able to ‘persuade’ another family member to participate too.

Toby’s offer of undertaking had been made in early March. He was adamant that he wanted to go in April because it was during his Easter holiday and the days would not be too hot – a very sensible point.

Views over the South Downs

He set up a page on the justgiving website  and many family and friends were emailed with the hope of raising more money for the charity. The venture was gathering momentum and April was looming fast…

One of my daughters was getting married on 2nd April; the Oxford trip was scheduled for 4th to 7th April; the Easter holiday was 22nd to 25th April; the Royal wedding was on 29th April with the May bank holiday on Monday 2nd May.

It looked as if April was out of the question; dates were sparse and time was running out; Sha and I had other commitments which could not be dropped like a hat – I of course had the April issue of Club Rollei User to produce! Toby insisted on April. I asked him if he realised how much planning was required – suitable camping places with alternatives, replenishment of water and food supplies etc and the inevitable contingency plans. Also if he knew what it was like to walk 100 miles. “No problem!” he said.

He contacted his brother who now said that he could take a maximum of four days off work – 25 miles per day – pushing it?? The dates were then fixed as 11th to 14th April. Expedition planning was slotted in between the other commitments. Toby had to get some new walking boots…

I thought jokingly that I could tag along for a couple of days to give them encouragement. I went for a ‘leisurely’ 10 mile  walk on the Downs above Chichester… two and a half times that in one day – for FOUR days… I had been thinking that IF I did decide to go with them, which camera should I take? What camera/lens combination would be the best, bearing in mind the extra encumberance – decisions, decisions! I kept a 35mm lens on my camera for that brief excursion but thought that a wider angle and a short telephoto would be useful too on the real trip.

Toby needed to go out and try a 10 miler too, just to get the idea. “That’s no problem” he said when we’d walked it; “Now do that again, now!” I said.

The planning needed a contingency day, 25 miles was going to be slog, 20 miles per day with a back pack would be more sensible. Tom could not extend his time away. After a bit of persuasion, he was prepared to start a day early on the Sunday and so they would now have five days to complete the trip.

All the while I had been thinking about the ‘fun’ of the three ‘Wild Boys’, having been to the same school spanning half a century, going on this great adventure and so I stupidly persuaded myself to ‘tag along’.

I had often toyed with the idea of walking the South Downs Way but always had shied away at the mere thought of it. What gave me encouragement was having spoken to an elderly couple, whilst waiting for a bus at Staithes – on our way back to Whitby last year – they were walking the 109 miles of the Cleveland Way. “Oh well, it’ll be a bit of fun and I can always drop out if the going gets rough” I thought…

The wedding came and went; Oxford came and went, three days, two days, one day came and went. Tent, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, water, supplies, clothing, first aid… our backpacks were filled and then off to Winchester after a good breakfast.

Tom, John and Toby Wild starting the South Downs Walk for Lupus

A lovely sunny Sunday morning; we started our walk at a leisurely 10am. Having walked half a mile, we got a text message from our sherpa, “You’ve forgotten your lunch!”

Day one was fine up until lunch time, about 10 miles into the journey. Sitting down in a field under a tree enjoying the gentle breeze and shade; perfect for a short snooze… No chance! The same again and hopefully half again on top – still hoping for the 25 miles per day. By mid afternoon the heat was starting to drain our energy, feet were painful and muscles were aching. Another TEN miles; No way! We’d be lucky to make the minimum 20 miles. The sun went down and we were still plodding. Soon our ‘fail safe’ sustainability centre camp site was in sight; each extra step was painful by this time; couldn’t wait to drop our backpacks and undo our boots. The sherpa ‘meals-on-wheels’ was waiting for us, hot stew followed by a good night’s sleep…

A hearty cooked breakfast, break camp and off again. Mid afternoon came again and so did the painful feet and aching muscles. Tom had a good suggestion – as we were at our closest to home – why not stay the night there, have a hot shower and a good nights sleep then resume from the same place in the morning. Great idea!

Fully refreshed and breakfasted we returned to our collection point and carried on. This time we had reassessed our plans and decided that if our sherpa could bring the sleeping equipment to our next campsite in the evening, we could travel much lighter. It was still dusk by the time we arrived and supper was very welcome. We had enjoyed the lighter travel packs – just water, lunch and supplementary clothing. We were fortunate in being able to leave our tent etc. in the morning, to be sherpa’d to our next resting place later that evening.

Day four was overcast and much cooler. By this time, aches and pains had become the norm and we made better progress, arriving at our next port of call an hour and a half earlier than on the previous days. The wind had been quite vicious on top of the Downs with a distinctly cold bite. With about a mile and a half to go, it started raining – horizontal rain. Fortunately not very hard but enough to saturate the windward side and to make everything else damp. A quick photograph as we crossed the Meridian Line and down into the village of Rodmell, which had a welcoming inn where we enjoyed a cup of tea until our tent arrived; then we had supper in the pub. We camped for the night in the garden of a bed and breakfast just opposite the pub.

The next morning was greeted by a full cooked breakfast, which set us up for our last day. We set off in cheerful mood, expecting to cover the 19 miles by about 4.30pm. Ideal conditions, not too hot and a gentle breeze. We reached Alfriston at about lunchtime. It was not quite half way but we just ‘stumbled’ into this pub – which was straight in front of us – for lunch.

Fully recharged again, we set off – 10 miles to go. We reached the Seven Sisters Country park, now with just 5 miles to go – the challenge was almost over…

John, Toby and Tom finishing the South Downs Walk for Lupus

A gentle, by our standards now, climb to the top of the hill at the start of the final part of our journey across the Seven Sisters and on down to the finish line. All of a sudden the terrain changed – there was a steep hill to descend and then immediately ascend the other side, then down and up and down and up… There were seven of these; across Birling Gap; up over Beachy Head; would this never end? Leg muscles and feet were so looking forward to the end, but not yet! Still it went on! Tom had said “Gentle undulations” I replied “What do you mean – GENTLE UNDULATIONS? You need to redefine the dictionary entry!”

We had averaged 3 miles per hour for 95 miles, this section slowed us to about 1 mph – we revised our ETA to 5.30; then 6.30 then finally 7.30. At long last Eastbourne pier was in sight. Down the last hill, that was painful too – trying to get there quickly but not too fast down that steep hill!

The sherpas were there waiting – what a relief to take our boots off for the last time, to feel the tingling as the blood rushed down to our bruised and battered feet – bliss!

We did not do anything extraordinary by walking the South Downs Way in five days, many have done it in less. Apparently the Gurkhas have covered 100km in 10 hours with a full pack – well done the Gurkhas.

What made the challenge so rewarding was that Toby, at the age of 14, had committed himself to walk 100 miles with a backpack to raise money for charity. He had no idea of what he was about to undertake but he persuaded his brother and father to support him and to walk with him. He has raised over £2000 for Lupus UK because of his determination.

There were many amazing views, well worth going back to spend time setting up a camera properly. I used three 36 exposure films but confess that I did not take a Rollei in the end but a Contax T3. I bought Tom his Contax T3 as a graduation present and he has had nothing but praise for it. I had hankered after one for myself. I found one on Ebay a couple of years ago but have never used it until this walk. It is almost as compact as a Rollei 35, has a 35mm f2.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar lens, auto focus, program and aperture priority auto exposure and a built in flash. Tom took his T3 too but only took 18 photos – he says he “likes to be artistic”!

John Wild L.R.P.S.

Route from Winchester to Eastbourne