Opposite the green in the picturesque West Sussex village of Lurgashall, in between the church of St. Laurence and The Noah’s Ark pub, is perhaps not the place you’d expect to find a store bursting with beautiful vintage finds. But it is here that a humble 17^th-century stable provides an atmospheric setting for The Bottom Stable.

Compared to the antiques trail in Petworth, six miles away, which focuses on more traditional pieces, this wonderful weekend pop-up shop offers something more unusual; an ever-changing and beautifully curated collection of items that owners Hollie and Amy fall in love with; from vintage curiosities with a French twist – think oversized glass bell jars, letterpress stamps, old-school desks and biscuit moulds – to contemporary homewares by independent West Sussex artisans to fresh-cut flowers.

I couldn’t believe my luck when I stumbled across this gem – and, with The Noah’s Ark serving up excellent British produce but seconds away, it really is a place worth making a special trip to.

Images courtesy of The Bottom Stable