Charming Seaside Home, Full of Character (Old railway carriages) Pet Friendly,
About this house rental
Located in Selsey, this lovely house for $262 per night is a great choice for your next break. Seagulls is Set on a large secluded corner plot just 50 yards from the beach this full of character property Is made up of 2 former railway carriages that have been expertly converted into a unique and very spacious 3 double bedrooms 1 twin bedroom 1 bathroom and 1 shower room , home with vast living accommodation see floor plan in picture gallery..... The garden is totally private and securely enclosed and gets the sun all day long Their is a large wicker style table and chairs for alfresco dinning and two sun loungers There are good sea views from the huge upstairs living room which has 3 large sofas for relaxing on with a good book and glass of wine or cup of tea whilst listening to the sea tumble over the shingle beach The ground floor living space has a dinning table that can comfortably accommodate 6 A wood burning stove for chilly winter nights and a couple of comfy armchairs. We have freeview tv and an I-pod docking station. FOOD & DRINK If you love Seafood, you will be spoilt for choice. Potters ,next to the life boat station ,is a friendly family -run beachside cafe serving delicious crab and lobster - the family fishing boats supply the produce. If you're planning a special occasion or meal in , you can even ask them to deliver one of there seafood platter, Julies also sell crab, lobster and a selection of wet fish from their Kiosk on the wharf. The crab and Lobster is a local Destination Pub, that sits on the banks of pagham harbor in nearby sidlesham. The menu features plenty of Seafood alongside other Traditional English Dishes. The Boulevard in selsey has a more relaxed, fun, family friendly fell that offers everything from a lovely all-day breakfasts to a delicious ice cream sundae! The Crown and Anchor at Dell Quay ( right on the shoreline at Chichester Harbor) has a great outdoor terrace where you cant watch the comings and goings on the water, while inland Country pubs are plentiful; The Fox Goes Free just outside Chichester. For fine Dining Book a table at the Farmer Butchers Chef on the Good wood Estate, where all the produce for the Kitchen is sourced. Selsey is a charming seaside village with all the usual amenities including 3.supermarkets good independent butchers/bakers several take away food outlets and a choice of pubs. It is a 20 minute drive to Chichester or use the bus every 15 mins from East Beach. Chichester has some wonderful shops and its famous Cathedral Museum and art gallery in Pallant House. There is the Roman palace at Fishbourne. Chichester has a railway station with regular direct trains to central London. Close by Portsmouth has many attractions including Gunwharf Quays with its fantastic array of outlet shops and Spinnaker tower. The Goodwood estate is world famous for its events which include Revival.....Festival of Speed.....and horse racing. There are 2 local golf clubs that welcome visitors one with large fun crazy golf course suitable for children and adults Pagham nature reserve is a short walk from the house and is managed by RSPB also close by is the newly formed Medmerry nature reserve. If you want a Beautiful sandy beach were you can make Sandcastles and leave nothing but foot prints and make memories there the beach and the End of Grafton Road/ Manor Road with Views over the isle of Wight and the Solent
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Selsey
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(135 Reviews)
10.0
Lovely property, great location, my family and I had a great stay. Our hosts were very accommodating and communicated promptly.
5.0
Quirky, unique property well worth a visit for all the little details and of course to sleep in a train carriage!
I spoke to Shaun several times before our stay, very accommodating and helpful.
The homemade cake waiting for us was delicious
5.0
Fantastic, spacious, comfortable, quirky and unusual place to stay
5.0
Long weekend trip here, very homely, and everything you needed was to hand. Fantastic character property, enclosed gardens, sea view from the upstairs living room(which we loved being upstairs) great communication from the hosts, absolutely nothing to grumble about. We will be back!
4.0
Really quirky,unique and fun. Everything worked and did wha it said on the can. Great walks. Suggestion to put a bigger tv in lounge and move smaller downstairs. and add casual seating downstairs for 6 and 2 stools..Super place
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at Seagulls - Shaun and Russell went the extra mile to ensure our stay had every home comfort. We will definitely be recommending to our family and friends x
5.0
Seagulls is a cottage full of charm and character. It’s very comfortable with great facilities and in a great location to explore the coast. The hosts made the booking and arrival very easy with a delicious cake ready to welcome us. Would thoroughly recommend and look forward to visiting again.
5.0
Lovely quirky, home from home, brilliant secluded garden and great beach walks for dogs and family.
4.0
A fantastic property. We all loved the style and quirkiness. Lovely too to be so close to the beach and have the seaview from upstairs. We'll hopefully return soon.
5.0
Seagulls is a spacious and welcoming property with a great location and full of old character charm. It also has a well kept garden and is very well equipped.
We loved waking up in the converted railway carriages.
5.0
Absolutely wonderful place to stay with interesting history of the railway carriages it is built from. Beautifully decorated, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, large enclosed sunny garden. Ideal for a relaxing stay with three generations of family. Two minutes walk to the sea. Delicious cake on arrival and excellent comms with the owners. Highly recommend.
5.0
We booked Seagulls in Selsey for our annual girls holiday, and it really was the perfect setting. Its quirky, and the owners have really gone the extra mile with attention to detail with the railway related bits such as signs and 'GWR' loo roll holder. Very clean, and felt very homely, with a homemade cake to have with tea on arrival. It was the perfect setting for a group of dear friends to enjoy each others company and the house.
5.0
Lovely quirky place to stay.
Plenty of room for all of us and secure garden for dog.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Seagulls and wish we were still there.
The property is very well equipped, comfortable & roomy. The garden is private with a lovely round table and chairs plus loungers, and on a sunny day it's a great place to have a leisurely brunch, lunch or dinner.
There is sufficient parking for two cars and the beach is a few meters away. You can walk along the sea wall to any number of fresh seafood stalls. It's a 10 minute walk to the local shops where there is a bakery, butchers, newsagents, small supermarket and a nice fish and chip shop.
Hosts are very responsible and helpful and make a mean Victoria sponge cake!
Would highly recommend!
5.0
Communication with owner’s excellent.
Quirky place in great location. Garden is a sun trap and all you hear is birdsong.
Kitchen is really well equipped and we couldn’t have asked for a better weekend away.
5.0
Fabulous stay at Seagulls! The house is so amazing & so close to the beach too, we all had a great time, definitely will be back!
5.0
Gorgeous house full of wonderful details. Thanks for having us. x
5.0
Seagulls will make you smile the moment you walk and and look from room to room it has a genuine charm and a soul. There was even a Seagull on the chimney when we arrived.
The three kids all had a room and they all loved their chosen rooms and no fall out ( a first!)
Sitting in the garden looking up at the sky listening to the waves nearby is a very relaxing experience.
The upstairs living space is also a very relaxing place to be in the evening.
You can probably tell we loved Seagulls, a great find and did not disappoint.
Thank you Shaun and Russell, a lovely quirky holiday home.
5.0
Unusual quirky property. Close to beach location
5.0
Seagulls is the most creative and stylish conversion of railways carriages encapsulating the seaside theme throughout. We had a very pleasurable and comfortable stay. It was such a relief that the kitchen was well stocked with equipment which allowed for home cooking on a large scale! Nothing had been forgotten and all was perfect. We will definitely be booking again! Thank you Shaun and Russell so much for your care and thought.
5.0
My daughter absolutely loved the whole place and so did the kids
5.0
Quirky property, well presented in a quiet location. Good accessibility to convenience shops. Perfect layout for our family stay. Ignited an interest to find out more about the other train carriage conversions from the 1920s in the area - fascinating
5.0
Quirky property, well presented in a quiet location. Good accessibility to convenience shops. Perfect layout for our family stay. Ignited an interest to find out more about the other train carriage conversions from the 1920s in the area - fascinating
5.0
A quirky, retro, cute and cosy place to stay. Lovely and clean, well equipped and a lovely cake ready was waiting for us on arrival. The little touches are thoughtful and appreciated.
5.0
Great communications from the get go, Shaun was quick at communicating and was very accommodating!
Great cosy house to enjoy with a group of friends for New Year weekend.
So so close to the sea, with a brilliant view from upstairs!
5.0
A fab property with some beautiful days out nearby. Clever use of railway carriages as bedrooms and bathrooms and the best stocked kitchen supplies we've had in a self catering stay for a while. Great communication from the hosts and no problems at all during the stay.
5.0
A super quirky little house ideally situated for beach walks.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
5.0
We loved our stay here. Excellent location. Great facilities. Loved the railway carriage conversion.
5.0
We had a lovely few days staying here, the property is lovely and clean and really well equipped. Only a minute from the beach, which was just what we wanted. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
Property was quirky, clean and in a quiet location. Although the bedrooms were small the living space was large and very comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen plus a lovely secure garden for our dogs to have a run around. We even had a delicious homemade cake waiting for us when we arrived at the property.Would visit again.
5.0
Loved the railway carriages. Great place to base yourself and explore other towns. Have a walk eastwards along the beach. Quirky houses in that direction and you can have the beach to yourselves. Thanks to Shaun for a lovely experience
5.0
great property, clean and well maintained.
Tea, coffee and milk and an awesome cake, were waiting for us when we arrived.
Down side:
Limited storage, we had a bedroom spare (there are four) and used it simply for clothes and beach equipment
Getting onto the beach required a three foot step when we were there, this will vary month by month, for us it was approx 300 yards to the beach
5.0
The owners have made the house really welcoming and practical. We loved the decor. It is made up of 2 old train coaches which have been adapted to make a house with an upstairs living room. It is very close the sea and has a secluded garden. It is safe to swim on that part of the beach. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time staying there.
5.0
We enjoyed a week in this charming rental property, a few minutes from the beach.
5.0
We had an amazing time at seagulls and in Selsey. The pad was perfect for our stay, quirky yet spacious with good access to local amenities and superbly placed for access to the local beach.
It was genuinely magical to be able to cook dinner or lunch in the fully kitted out kitchen, then eat on the beach with the family enjoying the beautifully maintained east beach shingle beachside and the Crystal clear Selsey waters.
Would absolutely come again
5.0
Took our dog Teddy with us , swam in the sea every day enjoyed Fish and chips
Lots of seafood for sale on the beach!!!
What’s not to like ?
We loved the Seagull
5.0
Dream property by the sea
A wonderful location and a beautiful, clean and well presented property - we loved it and will be coming back.
Thank you so much to the owners for everything
5.0
Perfect location
Great place to stay if you love Selsey, everything you need.
5.0
Brilliant for sea swimming, great secure garden for dogs
We had a great week weather wise so were happy to stay local and not travel too far. Very relaxing, comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. Would be good to have a second shower.
4.0
Fun weekend
The cottage is in a quiet plot with an attractive garden and you overlook the sea from the upstairs living room.
Once you adapt to the upside-down layout (living room upstairs, bedrooms down) then it contains all you need for a weekend away. The adapted railway carriages are features once you are in the property, with the old 'slam shut' doors and various railway memorabilia. As a result the bedrooms and kitchen are quite compact, but very characterful.
The airy lounge upstairs is a comfortable place to sit in the evenings and we enjoyed the grandstand views of a thunderstorm over the sea one evening.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Selsey?
The average price for a rental in Selsey is $124 per night. This rental is $138 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Seaside Home, Full of Character (Old railway carriages) Pet Friendly, . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Seaside Home, Full of Character (Old railway carriages) Pet Friendly, pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Charming Seaside Home, Full of Character (Old railway carriages) Pet Friendly, ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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