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Stunning Home in Pretty Seaside Village with Seasonal Pool and Log Fire

Stunning Home in Pretty Seaside Village with Seasonal Pool and Log Fire

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House, terrace, pergola and pool
Wisteria, alliums and lavender all in bloom around pergola/outdoor dining area
Our comfy rattan sofa set - perfect for chilling on a sunny day!
Real open fire in snug for colder days and nights
All set for breakfast al fresco.

Overview of Stunning Home in Pretty Seaside Village with Seasonal Pool and Log Fire

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Itchenor, ENG
  • Popular LocationChichester Harbour3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest Wittering Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoodwood Motor Circuit15 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)86 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Downstairs wc

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stunning Home in Pretty Seaside Village with Seasonal Pool and Log Fire

If you are looking for a fabulous place to stay in West Sussex for your party of up to 8 look then no further! This stunningly pretty and spacious family home sleeps 8 in four large bedrooms and is located right in the centre of the beautiful village Itchenor situated in the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Its large kitchen/dining room and main sitting room each provide all the space you need for the times you want to be together and a second smaller sitting room with open fire place in which you might chose to enjoy some quieter moments.
The house is surrounded on three sides by a secluded and well stocked garden and has a large south facing terrace overlooking a 32 ft x 16 ft private heated swimming pool.
The pool is open with heating and servicing included in the rental from June to August inclusive. It is also available in April, May, September and October by prior arrangement on payment of a fee. Please enquire at time of booking.
Adjacent to the terrace, with its comfortable rattan sofa set and four sun loungers, is an attractive vine and wisteria covered pergola providing a Mediterranean style al fresco dining area complete with teak table and chairs, festival lighting and barbecue.
Upstairs the house provides four large bedrooms comprising three double bedrooms each with en suite facilities and one twin bedroom with its own dedicated bathroom. Two of the double bedrooms have super king size (6 ft x 6 ft 6 ins) beds, one of which can be made up as twin beds, and one has a king size bed (5 ft x 6 ft 6 ins).
Downstairs the house comprises two light and airy dual aspect sitting rooms (each with two comfortable sofas), a large kitchen/dining room with two pairs of French windows opening on to a sunny south facing terrace and pool, spacious hall, downstairs wc, utility and cloak room and an additional shower room with wc. See below for further details of facilities in each room.
The large fully equipped kitchen/dining room (24ft x 16ft) includes a 7 burner double oven range cooker, Miele dishwasher, American style fridge freezer, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, granite work tops and island unit with two bar stools, oak dining table with 10 contemporary dining chairs and an extensive range of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware.
The larger sitting room (22ft X 13ft) has extensive and comfortable soft furnishings including two large sofas, suede bean bag, 55 inch Samsung TV (all terrestrial channels and pre-loaded with apps including Netflix, iPlayer, Amazon Prime, etc), surround sound, Humax Freeview TV Player and Recorder, CD/DVD player, Apple TV and Spotify connection for your own smartphone music collection.
The snug (16ft X 13 ft) has an open fire place, 2 sofas, desk, 30 inch Sony Smart TV and DVD player.
Also on the ground floor are two WCs (one with shower) and a utility room with Miele washing machine, drier, classic wooden clothes airer, coat cupboard and shoe cupboard.
The house is 100 yards from The Ship, Itchenor's local pub/restaurant, 200 yards from Itchenor Sailing Club and 400 yards from the harbour front. The popular West Wittering beach and East Head (National Trust) are just three miles away by car or a scenic one hour walk along a path running beside the harbour. There are many beautiful walks and cycle rides nearby and the historic City of Chichester is approximately 7 miles away with its famous theatre and cathedral. Chichester is great for kids with attractions including a multiplex cinema, bowling alley and many eating favourites including Pizza Express, Wagamama, Wahaca, Strada and Frankie and Bennys.
Just north of Chichester lie the South Downs and Goodwood with its famous race course, golf course and various cultural festivals. The nearest golf club is Chichester Golf Club in Hunston 5 miles away with two 18 hole courses, a par 3 course, driving range and indoor and outdoor adventure golf.
West of Chichester is Portsmouth with its historic dockyard, home of the Mary Rose and HMS Victory.

Property manager

Janet and Michael Lindsay
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Languages

English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Bed protectors are available for young children.

Events

No events allowed
No parties permitted under any circumstances.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
One small/med dog allowed. Must sign house rules.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please consume food and coloured drinks only in the kitchen/dining room or outdoor dining area. We ask that young children use the plastic tumblers.
One small/med size fully house trained dog over 1 year with owner consent. Must be kept i) downstairs, ii) off furniture and iii) brushed and clean.
No naked flames in the house e.g. candles, tea lights etc. The open fire should only be used with an adult in attendance and the fire guard in place.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties permitted under any circumstances.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Chichester

Located in Chichester, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bishop's Palace Gardens and West Sussex Falconry. Traveling with kids? Consider Hayling Seaside Railway and Funland Hayling Island. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
Itchenor, ENG

What's nearby

  • Chichester Harbour - 3 min walk
  • Chichester Harbour - 5 min drive
  • West Wittering Beach - 11 min drive
  • Chichester Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station - 13 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lamb Inn - 3 min drive
  • The Bosham Inn - 17 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 1 min walk
  • The Fishermans Hut - 6 min drive
  • The Crate Bosham - 16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We loved this beautiful spot with a lovely home, amazing heated pool and a location minutes away from a sandy beach. All the ingredients for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Amazing property beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a lovely house!
Our host was very helpful on all points and the house perfect for three couples and a young child.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property
Brilliant house in a fantastic location. The house was incredibly well stocked and had everything we needed and plenty more! Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freya Wagstaff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Perfect setting for a weekend break with group of friends. Really beautiful house and area and we had everything we needed. The local pub, The Ship Inn, was really excellent for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Janet and Michael Lindsay

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My husband Michael and I live and work in London and bought this house as a holiday and weekend home in 2006 after renting in Itchenor for 5 years. With the help of our excellent local architect Joanna Jefferson and our skilled team of builders we virtually rebuilt the house, equipping it with every modern convenience whilst retaining the best of its original features. It has the true feeling of a family home as many guests have attested.
Our two children are now both grown up and, whilst we and they still love to visit Itchenor, we use the house less frequently than we did when the children were younger and have started to make it available to others.
We have always gained so much from our trips to Itchenor for holidays and short breaks. I am sure you will also.

Why they chose this property

We originally bought the house so my husband could indulge his passion for sailing and our two children could learn to sail also. With Itchenor Sailing Club just 200 yards away the location could not be more convenient.
Since then the whole family has fallen in love with Itchenor and all that it has to offer in addition to sailing. Picnics on the beach at West Wittering and walks from the house along the harbour front (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and also around East Head (National Trust) are particular highlights for us.

What makes this property unique

Chichester Harbour is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering fabulous walks, birdwatching, sailing/boating, fishing and opportunities for many other leisure activities https://landscapesforlife.org.uk/about-aonbs/aonbs/chichester-harbour
North of Chichester lies the South Downs National Park with a further plethora of walking and other leisure options https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/
Portsmouth to the West is home to The Mary Rose, HMS Victory and other visitor attractions at the Historic Dockyard providing interest and enjoyment for all the family https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish

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