Olympic torch highlights: Portsmouth to Hastings, Sussex After a weekend spent in Southampton and on the Isle of Wight, the torch left Portsmouth this morning and visited Midhurst. Where to stay near Midhurst The Spread Eagle, Midhurst, West Sussex, is a romantic country inn with bags of character. Park House, near Midhurst, West Sussex, is a country house hotel with lovely views of the South Downs and excellent breakfasts. The Angel, Midhurst, West Sussex, is a three-star hotel with elegant and affordable standard rooms.