Not beauty related, but very good cake at Alfriston

We had a week of glorious weather in Sussex, and even managed a couple of dips in the sea without tears or pneumonia. Among all the castles, priories and yomps across the downs, we also managed to fit in a couple of marvellous cake and tea visits at the very fabulous Badgers Tea House in Alfriston.

All the cakes are freshly made, and very delicious. I loved the gooseberry and elderflower jam and fresh cream filled victoria sponge, Miss London had the Green & Black's chocolate cake (twice) and Mr London enjoyed the lemon drizzle cake. The building, which is 500 years old, was once the village bakery, and there is a beautiful walled garden if the weather is fine. I also liked that the tea is served in proper pots (that don't leak when you pour) with extra hot water in a jar to dilute the second cup. I'd thoroughly recommend it if you are visiting the area - it is well worth a detour, and there's a pleasant walk along the Cuckmere river to walk off the calories (although, if a cake is really very good and freshly made, I believe that the calories do not count.)

(Just for Helen, who does not like cake - they also do really good sausage sandwiches.)