The Stables

Birdham,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
England

The Stables is one of two newly built farm cottages set in a courtyard of a 16th-century thatched house. Surrounded by over thirty acres of fields, sometimes grazed by sheep it is a haven for wildlife and birds and a great space for a morning run or private dog walk.

There is plenty of space for kids to play outside of the garden area. Stylishly and comfortably furnished with wooden floors and open rafters, the cottage has a light, airy, and modern feel. Bedrooms have full doors which open onto a garden area with fields beyond.

The farm is located between West Wittering famous for its sandy Blue Flag beach and dunes and the walled City of Chichester with its historic cathedral, a famous theatre, and many other attractions. Nearby Goodwood hosts world-renowned racing and motorsport events. You can fly in a Spitfire (expensive) from its aerodrome or at least hopefully see one flying over from the cafe or at the beach. Itchenor is a short distance here you can hire a boat or get the foot ferry across to picturesque Bosham. Boat trips into the harbour and fishing trips can also be booked. There are paddle boards, surfboards, and kayaks for hire, and lessons are available, Chichester harbour is an ideal place to practice or learn. There is a pay-and-play 18-hole golf course close by. Walking on the many beautiful coastal paths offers bird-watching opportunities and there are some lovely walks in the nearby South Downs. The Down and Weald Open Air Museum can be found here, a unique day out and where The Repair Shop is filmed.

Portsmouth is a 20-minute drive, its historic shipyard houses the Mary Rose and there are many more museums here as well outlet shopping at Gunwharf Quays. Ferry/Hovercraft to the Isle of Wight. National Trust properties at Arundel and Petworth are set in pretty market towns. Uppark is close by too along with houses/ gardens at West Dean and Cowdry.

There are some lovely pubs and dining in the vicinity as well as cafes and more well-known restaurants in Chichester. The county is also home to many vineyards open for visitors. The bus stops for the beach at East Wittering and Chichester in the other direction are almost outside the property.

Accommodation

All ground floor accommodation:
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining table, and sitting area
Bedroom with super king-size bed, and en-suite shower room with shower enclosure, basin, and WC
Bedroom with twin beds (zip and link, can be super king-size bed on request), and en-suite shower room with shower enclosure, basin, and WC

Shared external laundry room

Facilities

Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board
WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, Bluetooth speaker, selection of DVDs

What's included

Fuel and power
Bed linen and towels
Hairdryer
BBQs, beach chairs, picnic rugs, and garden games available on request
Welcome pack

Parking

Private parking for 2 cars
Bike storage

Outside space

Patio with garden furniture
Guests are welcome to explore the farm

Children

Children and infants welcome

Pets

One well-behaved dog welcome

Need to know

Strictly no smoking
Bus stops for the beach at East Wittering and Chichester in the other direction are almost outside the property
Beach 5 miles, pub 1 mile

BBQ
BBQ
BBQ
Bed linen
Bed linen
Bed linen
Bike Storage
Bike Storage
Bike storage
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
DVD player
DVD player
DVD player
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Garden
Garden
Garden
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground floor accommodation
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground floor bedroom
Hairdryer
Hairdryer
Hairdryer
Heating
Heating
Heating
Hob
Hob
Hob
Iron
Iron
Iron
Kettle
Kettle
Kettle
Microwave
Microwave
Microwave
Off Road Parking
Off Road Parking
Off-road parking
Oven
Oven
Oven
Shower
Shower
Shower
Toaster
Toaster
Toaster
Towels
Towels
Towels
Tumble Dryer
Tumble Dryer
Tumble dryer
TV
TV
TV
Washing machine
Washing machine
Washing machine
Welcome Hamper
Welcome Hamper
Welcome hamper
WiFi
WiFi
WiFi

On the same farm

The Dairy, Birdham
The Dairy

Location

Staunton Farm
8.7 miles
Spinnaker Tower
12.8 miles
Mary Rose Museum
12.8 miles
HMS Victory
12.8 miles
Bembridge Windmill
14.6 miles
RSPB Brading Marshes
15.7 miles
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
17.0 miles
Osborne House
20.1 miles
Ventnor Downs
21.2 miles
RSPB Adur Estuary
23.3 miles
Jane Austen’s House
24.3 miles
Marwell Zoo
24.3 miles
The Watercress Line
25.0 miles
Solent Sky
26.1 miles
Newton National Nature Reserve
26.4 miles
SeaCity Museum
26.9 miles
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
27.9 miles
Winchester Cathedral
28.2 miles
Mottisone Gardens
28.6 miles
Brighton i360
29.1 miles
Royal Pavilion
29.7 miles
Tapnell Farm Park
29.8 miles
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
31.9 miles
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
33.7 miles
Pagham Beach
4.1 miles
West Wittering
4.2 miles
Selsey Beach
5.1 miles
Aldwick Beach
5.7 miles
Bognor Regis East Beach
6.5 miles
Eastoke Beach
6.7 miles
Climping Beach
10.6 miles
Southsea Beach
11.3 miles
Southsea West Beach
11.7 miles
Littlehampton Beach
12.2 miles
Old Portsmouth Beach
12.8 miles
Bembridge Beach
13.5 miles
Rustington Beach
13.8 miles
Seagrove Beach
13.9 miles
Stokes Bay
14.6 miles
Whitecliff Bay
15.0 miles
Ryde Beach
15.4 miles
Browndown Point Beach
15.9 miles

Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.

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