House in West Wittering
7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Launched for the summer 2015 season at West Wittering, Lumiere is a light and airy weather-boarded seaside home offering luxury and comfort with every attention to detail thought of including: Single Tempur mattresses; fully equipped kitchen with Aga; secluded south facing rear garden; 3 flat screen TVs & dvd players; free wifi and only 2 mins walk from the beach.
Master bedroom suite occupies the entire upstairs floor and has a king sized antique French bed, original roll top bath a single bed along, flat screen television/dvd players and a ensuite shower room. The second bedroom has a king sized French bed and bedroom three can be either two singles or a super king bed. 4 beds have Tempur mattresses. There is a French day bed (full single size) in the television room which can be used as extra bed should this be required. Downstairs has a family bathroom with a cast iron bath and Lefroy Brooks shower above. and there is a separate lavatory in the utility room.
The open plan hand painted bespoke kitchen and rear kitchen has a four oven Aga & kettle, Neff 2 ring gas hob, microwave, Dualit toaster, Dualit mini oven/grill, Smeg fridge/freezer, second fridge, Smeg kettle, Nespresso machine, Bosch dishwasher, washer/dryer, clothes drying racks, iron/ironing board, two Belfast sinks, vintage worktops, filter water tap and softened water throughout the home. Kitchen ware includes Aga range of pans & ironware cookware, Le Creuset, Denby new & Vintage along with a both vintage crockery and fine bone china. Large selection of cookery books and items to make your life that little bit easier when staying from a large range of herbs and spices down to kitchen essentials. Handmade central Island and driftwood dining table with French doors opening to rear garden.
The television room has a French day bed for seating that can also be used as a bed if required along with 42" flat screen TV, blu ray player, extensive selection of over 450 DVDs for all ages along with books and games. Open plan living space has a three seater sofa and two arm chairs, ivory log burner, flat screen television/dvd player, telephone, wifi, 5G mobile phone signal with bifold doors opening fully to the decking area of the garden with outside dining. On those colder days, Lumiere is warm and cosy, with new triple glazing, plenty of hot water, central heating along with the warmth of an Aga.
Towels and bed linen
High quality bed linen and towels are provided including Dusk, John Lewis and The White Company.
Beach towels are not provided.
Outside
A south facing sheltered, private rear garden with decking, dining area, a decked path leading to a second, more shaded relaxation/dining area, umbrellas, decked seating area, wooden sunbeds and kadai for BBQs and a decked area to the side of the property where there is an outside hot/cold shower. At the front of the house there is off road parking with room for three small cars, or two large and a small one tucked in.
Please note
During periods of peak demand (school holidays and half term, Summer, Christmas and New Year) we will only accept a minimum of 7 nights booking. Changeover day during these times is Friday. Lumiere is available for longer periods of stay subject to availability and off season for 3 nights.
The property is situated on Marine Drive, West Wittering and is a 2 minute walk to the beach. The village of East Wittering is a short walk the other direction which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes including Drift in Café, Drift out, Billys on the Beach and several take away restaurants. Other favourites include The Beach House, The Old House at Home Inn, Lamb Inn in West Wittering and the Ship Inn at Itchenor.
5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddle boarding, car parking and café.
Sailing facilities can be found at Chichester Marina, Inchenor SC, Bosham SC and Apuldrum SC.
There is also good bird watching at the RSPB Medmerry nature reserve near Earnley.
Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed in June and Revival in September along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. Closer by is the historic walled city of Chichester (8 miles) with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, bowling alley and excellent shops. Drive East of Chichester on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and half an hour away to the West is Portsmouth with it Naval Dockyard, and shopping at Gunwarf Quays. There is a direct train service from London Victoria to Chichester (85 minutes).
What makes this house unique.
Simply put, we feel that holiday time is precious and we personally would not like to stay anywhere where comfort is compromised by providing tempur mattresses, high quality bed linen, bone china will find an eclectic mix of vintage and new which adds character to this beautiful seaside home.
The village of East Wittering is a short walk from the property which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes and restaurants. 5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddleboarding, car parking and café. Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed and Revival along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. The historic walled city of Chichester is 8 miles with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, excellent shops and a direct train service from London to Victoria (85 minutes). Drive East on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and to the West is Portsmouth and outlet shopping at Gunwarf Quays.
Lumiere is loved and owned by the Keen family, who have lots of relatives living in the area.
Master bedroom suite occupies the entire upstairs floor and has a king sized antique French bed, original roll top bath a single bed along, flat screen television/dvd players and a ensuite shower room. The second bedroom has a king sized French bed and bedroom three can be either two singles or a super king bed. 4 beds have Tempur mattresses. There is a French day bed (full single size) in the television room which can be used as extra bed should this be required. Downstairs has a family bathroom with a cast iron bath and Lefroy Brooks shower above. and there is a separate lavatory in the utility room.
The open plan hand painted bespoke kitchen and rear kitchen has a four oven Aga & kettle, Neff 2 ring gas hob, microwave, Dualit toaster, Dualit mini oven/grill, Smeg fridge/freezer, second fridge, Smeg kettle, Nespresso machine, Bosch dishwasher, washer/dryer, clothes drying racks, iron/ironing board, two Belfast sinks, vintage worktops, filter water tap and softened water throughout the home. Kitchen ware includes Aga range of pans & ironware cookware, Le Creuset, Denby new & Vintage along with a both vintage crockery and fine bone china. Large selection of cookery books and items to make your life that little bit easier when staying from a large range of herbs and spices down to kitchen essentials. Handmade central Island and driftwood dining table with French doors opening to rear garden.
The television room has a French day bed for seating that can also be used as a bed if required along with 42" flat screen TV, blu ray player, extensive selection of over 450 DVDs for all ages along with books and games. Open plan living space has a three seater sofa and two arm chairs, ivory log burner, flat screen television/dvd player, telephone, wifi, 5G mobile phone signal with bifold doors opening fully to the decking area of the garden with outside dining. On those colder days, Lumiere is warm and cosy, with new triple glazing, plenty of hot water, central heating along with the warmth of an Aga.
Towels and bed linen
High quality bed linen and towels are provided including Dusk, John Lewis and The White Company.
Beach towels are not provided.
Outside
A south facing sheltered, private rear garden with decking, dining area, a decked path leading to a second, more shaded relaxation/dining area, umbrellas, decked seating area, wooden sunbeds and kadai for BBQs and a decked area to the side of the property where there is an outside hot/cold shower. At the front of the house there is off road parking with room for three small cars, or two large and a small one tucked in.
Please note
During periods of peak demand (school holidays and half term, Summer, Christmas and New Year) we will only accept a minimum of 7 nights booking. Changeover day during these times is Friday. Lumiere is available for longer periods of stay subject to availability and off season for 3 nights.
The property is situated on Marine Drive, West Wittering and is a 2 minute walk to the beach. The village of East Wittering is a short walk the other direction which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes including Drift in Café, Drift out, Billys on the Beach and several take away restaurants. Other favourites include The Beach House, The Old House at Home Inn, Lamb Inn in West Wittering and the Ship Inn at Itchenor.
5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddle boarding, car parking and café.
Sailing facilities can be found at Chichester Marina, Inchenor SC, Bosham SC and Apuldrum SC.
There is also good bird watching at the RSPB Medmerry nature reserve near Earnley.
Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed in June and Revival in September along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. Closer by is the historic walled city of Chichester (8 miles) with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, bowling alley and excellent shops. Drive East of Chichester on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and half an hour away to the West is Portsmouth with it Naval Dockyard, and shopping at Gunwarf Quays. There is a direct train service from London Victoria to Chichester (85 minutes).
What makes this house unique.
Simply put, we feel that holiday time is precious and we personally would not like to stay anywhere where comfort is compromised by providing tempur mattresses, high quality bed linen, bone china will find an eclectic mix of vintage and new which adds character to this beautiful seaside home.
The village of East Wittering is a short walk from the property which has an array of shops providing a variety of local provisions including green grocers, butchers, bakeries, 2 mini supermarkets along with a variety of cafes and restaurants. 5 minutes drive way is West Wittering Blue Flag beach and East Head Nature reserve with miles of white sandy beach and dunes. There is range of facilities including sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, paddleboarding, car parking and café. Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Goodwood is 11 miles away and holds the world famous Festival of Speed and Revival along with horse racing at 'Glorious' Goodwood. The historic walled city of Chichester is 8 miles with its stunning cathedral, theatre, cinema, excellent shops and a direct train service from London to Victoria (85 minutes). Drive East on the A27 and you will find Arundel and the Castle and Brighton beyond and to the West is Portsmouth and outlet shopping at Gunwarf Quays.
Lumiere is loved and owned by the Keen family, who have lots of relatives living in the area.
Amenities at Stunning West Wittering Seaside, pet friendly home. 2 mins walk the beach.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of West Wittering
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property received high praise for its excellent location close to the beach and local amenities, comfortable living spaces, well-equipped kitchen, nice garden, and welcoming hosts.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
spacious social main living area,which worked great for us having all our family staying with us, the house had everything we needed
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
An excellent stay at a lovely house. We've been before and will be back again!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Sep 2025
Our stay was unfortunately impacted by a number of maintenance and comfort issues that should be addressed.Kitchen appliances:The main fridge was extremely old and in poor condition. The shelf were broken, the door did not close properly, and there was no internal light. As a result, food spoiled quickly, and we even lost a bottle of wine when it fell from a faulty shelf. A second fridge was also provided, but its door did not close securely either, and a note in the maintenance book suggested this was a known issue. Interestingly, the owner requested measurements for a replacement fridge the day before our departure, which indicates awareness of the problem.The toaster elements clearly need replacing, as it burnt toast consistently.The microwave interior was rusty, and it made an unusual, loud noise when operating, which was concerning.Bathroom:Both taps in the downstairs toilet did not work at all, leaving them unusable.Living spaces:The property is listed as sleeping seven, but the living room seating is very limited, accommodating at most four to five people. The “TV room” is actually set up as a bedroom with a TV, and would be better described as such. Adding a sofa bed or placing a large TV in the living room would create a more comfortable and practical setup for groups.Overall:The property needs some appliance upgrades and basic facility improvements, which would make the stay far more enjoyable for future guests.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2025
Great location,
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(195 Ratings)
The property received high praise for its excellent location close to the beach and local amenities, comfortable living spaces, well-equipped kitchen, nice garden, and welcoming hosts.
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