The Morris Apartment

The Morris Apartment sits in East Grinstead as a genuine slice of Arts and Crafts heritage - a proper reminder of early 20th-century design when architects actually gave a damn about how ordinary people lived. You're looking at residential architecture from a time when function and beauty were meant to walk hand in hand, which is refreshingly different from the soulless boxes that went up later.

It's not the kind of place where you'll spend hours inside, but the exterior tells you everything about the period's ideals. The detailing rewards a closer look if you're into architecture or design history. Architecture enthusiasts and anyone with a passing interest in the Arts and Crafts movement will appreciate what's on show here. For families, it's bit of a "right, we've seen it" ten-minute affair unless they're already hooked on period design.

Best visited while exploring East Grinstead's wider heritage - it fits neatly into a morning walk around town. If you're staying at either of the local parks - Glamping at Long Acres is the more upmarket choice, while Long Acres Caravan & Camping Park offers straightforward facilities - you're well positioned to take it in between other activities. The actual visiting arrangements aren't completely clear from available information, so ringing ahead before you visit is sensible. Goes without saying, but go during daylight to properly see the architectural detail.