House in Chichester District
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 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
The property was built in the 18th Century by the groom to the bedchamber of George II as a smallpox isolation hospital (and featured on the BBC's House Detectives) but is now a large comfortable family home - plenty of space for multi-generational families and ideal for reunions. The large garden has mature flower beds, fruit trees and a large pond (fenced) with an island. The property itself is set in the middle of a wood in the Kingley Vale Nature Reserve within South Downs National Park but is only a 20 minute drive from Chichester and the market town of Petersfield. The property is 15 minutes drive from Goodwood and 30 minutes drive from West Wittering beach. There is a cancellation/refund policy. It is a birdwatcher's paradise - we recorded over 49 different birds in the garden within the space of 1 day. It is a truly magical, tranquil place - an oasis in the middle of the forest with footpaths and cycle routes going straight from the property into the woods and beyond to the Devil's Humps where there are views of the Isle of Wight and Solent. The house has been recently extended and refurbished and the conservatory replaced with a large summer reception which has large sliding doors which open onto a wraparound patio. One of the bedrooms opens onto a newly added roof terrace with glazed balustrade.
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Chichester District
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsDelightful homely property surrounded by nature, perfect for a family getaway with ample space, cozy vibes, and interesting history.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
A unique property in a unique setting. Perfect for a family get together. The kitchen and new kitchen extension are fabulous with everything you could possibly need. The ice maker was a godsend on the hottest May weekend ever. There are five big bedrooms, huge dining room along with an enormous lounge. The drum kit was a big hit as was the table football. Thank goodness it is so isolated and we didn’t have to worry about upsetting neighbours. The garden is vast, surrounded by trees and with a fabulous pond (safely fenced off) with fish, tadpoles and damsel flies a plenty. The children could be out of sight but safe as there is a fence all the way round. This was an amazing weekend. My only word of warning would be about the long track (bridle path) up to the house. Anyone with low slung car could be in trouble. But definitely worth the effort once you are there.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Myself and friends once again had a very enjoyable stay in this rather unique and historical house,.so much so that we will hopefully return next year.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
We loved the quiet isolation of the house and enjoyed the lovely safe gardens The postcode is not accurate at all but the host gave driving instructions that were very helpful We did not expect the bridleway to be so long and uneven and the drivers in standard cars were very anxious we all arrived safely and in the correct spot but on the leaving day one car got a puncture and needed AA to rescue them The kitchen is new and lovely but I did spend the time following people around and wiping up drips and moving things on to mats to protect the wooden workbench which doesn’t seem fit for the job
6 / 10Average·Oct 2025
New kitchen was lovely although the work surfaces are impractical.Open fires good, although unable to use the one in the dining room (because of bees), A pity no logs were provided.The gates are not easy to manoeuvre, and the garden access for vehicles is tricky. The very lengthy drive could have been cut back more to avoid scratching cars.The shower head in the en suite bathroom was full of lime scale.The entrance porch has a huge cupboard for muddy boots but no hooks to hang wet coats, we had to use doors.We would have liked better quality bed linen and towels.A welcome pack would have been welcome.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(99 Ratings)
Delightful homely property surrounded by nature, perfect for a family getaway with ample space, cozy vibes, and interesting history.
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