Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs

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Private kitchen
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10.0Outstanding
(3 Ratings)
"Quirky and well finished property in lovely surroundings. Natacha was an extremely helpful and efficient host. Good base for exploring beautiful surrounding towns and nature sites."
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(3 Ratings)

Cottage in Chichester District

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

The Old Bakery is a luxurious self-contained cottage set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park. It has been voted one of the best Air B&Bs in the UK in 2021!
Guests can enjoy beautiful walks directly from the cottage or visit local villages such as Haslemere, Midhurst, Petworth, Arundel, the South Coast (West Wittering) and Goodwood. You will be spoilt for choices with some excellent pubs and restaurants in the area with the fabulous Duke of Cumberland pub a short walk away.
The space
The Old Bakery is a self contained one bedroom detached cottage . It is finished to a high standard.
It has been designed to be cosy and luxurious in every way helping you to feel it’s a home away from home.
In 2024 we have installed a sustainable ground source heat pump which keeps the place warm at all time .
You'll enjoy 120m2 of space across two generous floors

One the ground floor

Bedroom

The main room has a kingsize bed and a sofa bed.
Guests always comment how comfy the bed is !
A table and chairs for two can also be used as a desk in the main room.
A smart TV can be watched from the sofa or the bed.

Bathroom

The bathroom has a modern shower, separate toilet and dressing room.
We provide the linen, towels, shower gel, shampoo and conditionner.

On the first floor

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped to create an intimate dinner.
The kitchen has an oven , 4 Induction stoves , a fridge, kettle, toaster and coffee machine.
We provide all the essentials.

Dining room

The dining room has a table and chairs for 4 people.

Terrace

Directly outside the entrance is a private terrace with table and chairs overlooking the woods perfect for alfresco dining.
Guest access
The parking is secure and you can park up to two cars, the property is fenced so very secured if you decide to bring your bikes too.
We also have an EV charger , possibility to charge at extra cost.

We live next door, so I can help at most times of the day if required and I can advice on where to eat locally /things to do / local walks/cycle trips.
Other things to note
I am a keen baker and actually love anything to do with food.
I am very happy to help you during your stay with breakfast, Cakes and meat/cheese platter.
Just send me a message and I will give you all the details.
PS: I made some of my guests wedding cake as a last minute request and they were thrilled .

Children are welcome to stay with us but just for you to know we don't have specific equipments for them, ( cot, high chair,...)
My daughter Claudia has babysit few times for our guests, if it is something you would like to do please do ask me and I will put you in touch with her. She is 15 years old and brilliant with little ones.
Natacha

Amenities at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs

Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Bath or shower
Ironing facilities
Towels
Desk
Hairdryer

Map of Chichester District


Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(3 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Quirky and well finished property in lovely surroundings. Natacha was an extremely helpful and efficient host. Good base for exploring beautiful surrounding towns and nature sites.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Lovely place, great location, great hoast.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
We stayed at The Old Bakery for a couple of nights to attend a wedding 20 mins away. I originally considered a hotel until I found this gem. Checkin was easy and didn't require interaction with he owner, secure quiet perfectly spacious with various options nearby if you wish to get a takeaway or dine out. The WiFi is good and no issues encountered. Interacting with the owner Natacha was seamless either over phone or via wassap for the odd item here or there. Would definitely recommend and we would stay again . Sitting outside on private decking in the sun was relaxing and the sounds of nature abundant but not overwhelming .. Enjoy your stay if you choose to stay here ... I don't think anyone would regret it at all ...

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of The South Downs?

We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, tv, coffee/tea maker, refridgerator, and kitchen.


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