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Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park

Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park

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Front of the cottage
Living room
Kitchen
Garden
Garden

Overview of Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Patching, Nr Worthing, West Sussex
  • Popular LocationArundel Castle and Gardens7 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittlehampton Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittlehampton West Beach23 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park

A delightful countryside holiday cottage in the South Downs National Park, close to Worthing, West Sussex. This traditional brick and flint self-catering holiday cottage boasts 3 bedrooms (a double and two singles), a light, airy kitchen and large garden. You will enjoy a short break or longer stay. Your holiday cottage is on the end of a terrace of three cottages originally built in the 1700's and rebuilt in the 1870's. The location is close to the seat of the Duke of Norfolk in Arundel with Worthing, Brighton and Chichester all within easy reach. We are sited close to the centre of the small village of Patching. The area is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and is within the South Downs National Park. The countryside and walking is on the doorstep and you will enjoy the sea and beaches within about 3 miles. Wireless broadband internet access is available throughout the property at no additional charge. This is a non smoking property.

Property manager

Mrs Sara Child
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Worthing

Located in Worthing, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Arundel Castle and Gardens and High Salvington Windmill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Arundel Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Arundel Lido, or check out an event or a game at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Patching, Nr Worthing, West Sussex

What's nearby

  • Arundel Castle and Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Worthing Pier - 10 min drive
  • Littlehampton Harbour - 11 min drive
  • Littlehampton Beach - 15 min drive
  • Littlehampton West Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Angmering Station - 6 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee - 7 min drive
  • The Spotted Cow - 4 min drive
  • Highdown Hotel - 7 min drive
  • The Park View - 4 min drive
  • Sainsbury's Café - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Delightful!
France Cottage is lovely and Sarah made us feel very welcome. The cottage had all we needed to enjoy a happy and comfortable stay. Our grandchildren particularly enjoyed the garden, which is beautiful, the wild bunnies and the chickens and horses. We would love to stay again and happily recommend it to all.

10/10 Excellent

Christiane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frühlingssonne
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in diesem wunderschönen historischen Cottage mit Garten sehr genossen. Die Lage ist ideal für Ausflüge in die Umgebung.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön!
Wir wurden von Sara sehr freundlich empfangen, bekamen viele gute Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt und hatten eine wirklich wunderschöne Woche. Das Haus liegt sehr idyllisch, ist liebevoll eingerichtet und hat einen traumhaften Garten mit Blick ins Grüne. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht (z.B. auch Wanderkarten und ein Handtuch für den Hund :-), und die Lage ist günstig für Ausflüge zu den großen Seebädern und sogar nach London (mit dem Zug 1 1/2 Std.bis Victoria Station). We enjoyed our stay very much!!! Thank you very much, dear Sara!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
Pleasant house, comfortable beds, delightful garden, attentive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lieuwe Z., Heemstede

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good time in Patching (West-Sussex)
We (my wife Machteld, our Tollerdog Auke and I, Lieuwe) had a good time in Patching (West-Sussex) in one of the French Cottages. Except for the shower who did not work, we had almost everything we needed. Especially the beds are very comfortable. Sara is a very good host and is able to tell you a lot about the local and regional history and about the places you can visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Sara Child

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I've lived in the village of Patching for over 20 years and my husband and I have brought up our two children in the village. I love sharing my knowledge of the area with guests.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is a really pretty brick and flint Victorian cottage. We couldn't fail to fall in love with it the first time we saw it. We hope that you will too. It has a wealth of period features, but some up to date things too which make it comfortable. We've lived in the village for over 20 years, so it's a location which is close to my heart. The village is within the South Downs National Park. The local scenery is beautiful and there are good links to many attractions in the surrounding area.

Languages:

English

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