Perfect house for a relaxing weekend in beautiful countryside. As a relaxing escape from busy lives we felt immersed in nature. There was plenty of space with options for 8 adults to read, cook, play music & games, dine - both indoors and outside, without feeling crowded. The history of the house interested some of us and we really liked the comfortable style of the furnishings and decor. The owner Rachel, was very helpful with communicating directions and âthings to knowâ. Weâd very happily stay again.
We had so much fun ! The house has amazing history which is all documented indoors as you enter the house âŠthe setting is utterly beautiful and tranquil ..the pond has ducks which fly in and we heard the deer at night outside⊠we spent most of our time in the garden .. there are numerous dining spaces and the main lounge has a wonderful ambience .. someone in our group can play the piano so that got used aswell !! (Check out the farm nearby in village of Westbourne about 20 mins drive away that does Alpaca walking .) Rachel the owner went above and beyond to accomodate us .. we all did not want to leave .. stunning location !! Thankyou Rachel
A perfect place for our annual university friends get together. Weâre now all in our fifties and since Covid seven of us get together for a long weekend. This was the perfect location. Great for walks. Great for cooking together and relaxing, and a good pub within a 30mins walk.
Amazing woodland and walks on your doorstep. Beautiful house with lots of character with large quite garden to relax in. Not far from beach, would stay again.
We had a wonderful stay in this lovely old house with its amazing history. Such a treat to be in the middle of nowhere with no traffic noise, clean air, dark skies and no neighbours to upset with the sound of the drums!
The house is both cosy and roomy enough for a group of 10 to relax and have fun. We may well be back.
The house was beautiful with plenty of space for 11 adults - the drive is a long way in the dark but worth it when you get there. Be careful if you have very full cars, go very slowly.
This is a beautiful character property in a rural location. The property is a family home, and more than 200 years old, so expectations have to be set accordingly. The gardens are lovely and blend into the surrounding woodlands, despite the full perimeter fence. We stayed with friends, both families had kids aged 4 and 8. They loved being able to explore the house and gardens and we would be very happy to stay again.
Wonderful cottage with a lot of history.
Perfect location in countryside, but easy access to Chichester and cosy pubs in the neighbourhood.
Great for walking in the South Downs.
Fits 10 perfectly. Good communication with very helpful owner.
Rachel's house is easily the most unique stay I've been on in the UK. The history of the property is fascinating - with original doors etched with names and dates from the 1700s and documents detailing the house's use throughout the centuries framed for you to read. The grounds are enormous and secluded - perfect for outdoor dining on sunny days- and the home itself is beautifully decorated with a whimsical, classic English style. To top it off, Rachel couldn't be more friendly, amenable and helpful. I can't recommend this home enough!
Enjoyed a lovely weekend away, in this lovely romote house in a lovely nature park. The house is very spacious and has alively garden and access to the nature reseve and some lovely walks. Rachel was in co tact with any up dates after booking
We enjoyed our stay. The directions for getting there seemed worryingly complicated. In the event the Postcode for The White Horse to enable Sat nav and one line to find the track from either direction proved sufficient. Our host was helpful and kept us informed and has offered to post a left behind item, for which I am very grateful.
Plenty to see and do in the area and fun and games in the house. Dinner at The White Horse was excellent on our last night.
A beautiful spot to be away from it all without having to leave the county.
A great old house with some quirky features. Easy to relax into and surrounded by mother nature.
I had nothing but positive feedback from friends in our group on finding this house and location.
Rachel (host) was most helpful on requests for information.
Will hopefully be back next year.
Firstly, thanking Rachel for her flexibility on early check in and late check out as well as moving the dates of the rental twice! VERY appreciated. It is a very sweet, witches house vibe in the most perfect location close to the best hikes. I liked that it felt lived in and was not so spotless that we had to worry about being precious anything. It is definitely very cosy and ramshackled and we loved that vibe! Thanks so much for the useful hiking maps. Would definitely recommed for groups of up to 10 people! Many thanks
Lovely venue for a special family get together. We had t expected it to be a lived in family house so not your typical holiday rental. The interior is spacious and functional. Itâs a lovely setting, remote and peaceful. The property would be better for visitors if the garden were tidied up and broken things and junk removed.
The history of the house was interesting to read and Rachel was very responsive to questions especially helpful letting me know what kitchen equipment was available.
the house is amazing in a very secluded spot with nature all around. Sadly, were not able to make the most of it as the weather was pretty dismal!
We enjoyed the space the property offered and found it really comfortable to be in, although when we first arrived, the house was rather cold and it took a while for us to get it warm enough for my elderly mum.
All in all a lovely place and we wish we could have had longer and better weather.
Host communication was brilliant.
This historic characterful house in a remote location is perfect for a family get together. It comfortably accommodated 11 and was perfect for our murder mystery and New Years Eve Party. In the middle of a nature reserve walks are a plenty and lots of wildlife about. The house has some fascinating history. It also has some quirks like a mile and a half track from the nearest road and water supplied from bore holes neither of which caused a problem.
A beautiful spacious country house hidden in the forest of Kingly Vale. Remote, peaceful and welcoming. Ideal for three generations of our family to gather to celebrate an 80th birthday. We enjoyed the music room/lounge with its grand piano, garden and terrace and BBQ for an evening of good food,
wine and music. Near enough to West Wittering beach and ideal for Chichester.
We had problems with the showers, dishwasher, oven and lack of basic cleaning supplies but it wouldn't take much to remedy this.
Think shabby chic farmhouse in the Dordogne...!
Overall really lovely and we would return for another weekend stay.
Very remote access on forest lane but manageable.
We all enjoyed the long weekend to celebrate a special birthday. I loved the house, great space for our party of 9 and 2 little ones. The kitchen is well equipped, some items have seen better days, the bedrooms worked well for our family dynamic, however some of the linen could have been better laundered and some of the duvets & pillows would benefit from a launder or even replacement. We had a problem with one of the showers but this was sorted very quickly by Rachel although she & the plumber came to sort it at 8pm on Saturday evening when the babies were asleep and we were enjoying a family evening meal. Overall, I wouldnât hesitate to recommend the property if you are looking for a get away from
It all break but be prepared for a little rough round the edges feel - I loved it!! Happy holidays!
Quirky, remote house. Great for hide and seek in the dark.
Big 5 bedroomed house in the middle of a nature reserve. The driveway to the house is over a mile and a half and is quite difficult to traverse in the dark for the first time. Low, sporty type cars need not try it!
The house was big and old and has plenty of space and bathrooms. The master bedroom is a through room between bedrooms which is different but not bad, but there are two staircase so you can go around. It just takes some getting used to. We loved reading the history of the house which the owner has completed in great detail. Fascinating.
What we didn't realise is that this house is lived in by the owners (not sure where they go) and we felt like we were intruding. They are obviously used to it but..
We did play hide and seek in the dark one night and that was great fun as there is no light pollution and boy was it scary.