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Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village.

Family-friendly holiday home in Chichester

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Our beautiful south facing garden, patio dining set  and BBQ.
Private kitchen
Dining
Dining Area
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121937.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Chichester, ENG
  • Place, West Wittering Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Chichester Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village.

The first thing to do when you arrive at Cornerstones is to walk or cycle to Birdham Pool and then over the canal into the marina. Here you can grab a coffee at the coffee shop or a breakfast, lunch or dinner at the boathouse. Family gatherings, groups of friends, business travel and romantic breaks. Wittering beaches, Goodwood, Roman City, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boat trips, Birdwatching, Walking, Swimming, Horse and Goodwood Motor Racing, Horse Riding, Cycling, Restaurants, Bars and Cafes. Chichester and surrounding has so much to offer.

We try and offer families a place where they can relax and enjoy without bringing too much stuff. Ask us for more details but we provide on request high chairs, travel cots, toys and games, a cool box for the beach, buckets and spades and a paddling pool in the garden.

Cornerstones is located in the heart of the village of Birdham. A peaceful location 10 minutes walk from Birdham Pool, 1 minute from the village cricket ground and Church.

Birdham is the perfect location to enjoy the beautiful Chichester harbour, Birdham Pool, West Wittering Beach, East Wittering and Bracklesham Beaches and Chichester Marina. The marina is popular not just with the 'boaties' and 'yachties' but with walkers and cyclists who call into the Boathouse Cafe which opens at 8am for breakfast through to dinner in the evening.

Take a lovely walk across the fields following the harbour to Itchenor and The Ship Inn which has an extensive menu, and during the colder months 2 cosy open fires, quiz nights and mulled wine. From mid May until the end of September daily, and April to October weekends and bank holidays, Andy the ferryman takes people, bikes and dogs over to Bosham on the ferry.

The beautiful sandy beaches of West Wittering are about a 10 minute drive or a 30 minute cycle ride away along the Salterns Way. The Salterns Way is a cycle route that stretches from the centre of Chichester to the sand dunes at East Head. We are very lucky that this cycle route passes right through the village which makes family cycle days easy and so much fun. We would highly recommend that you take advantage of the cycle routes to really make the most of your stay so either bring your bikes or hire them from our local cycle hire shop just around the corner.

Goodwood and all it has to offer is a 20 minute drive away at the foot of the Southdowns.
About the property, Cornerstones is a 5 bedroom home with 2 large double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and 3 smaller double bedrooms, a bathroom and a 3rd toilet on the ground floor.

The light, bright open plan kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area has a full sized fridge and freezer, dishwasher, microwave and AEG oven and hob as well as a tumble dryer and washing machine. The dining area has a large farmhouse style kitchen table which can seat 10 people, there are also 2 high chairs available on request.

The kitchen overlooks the garden which has a large Webber BBQ and outdoor furniture and is perfect for relaxing in on hot summer days.
There is a chiminea for those chillier evenings and we provide bankets for cuddling up under maybe with a hot chocolate and some toasted marshmallows.

The house is gas centrally heated with a new boiler and a central thermostat. The lounge has a wood burner and we provide logs for guests during the winter. If you have wet clothes, life jackets etc, there is a large airing cupboard with a hanging rail perfect for drying. There is plenty of hot water.

The largest of our bedrooms has a kingsize bed and is big enough to fit in a day bed a put you up bed and travel cot. Bedroom 2 has a double bed and large enough to fit in a put u up bed or a travel cot. The other 3 bedroom are double in size and one has a double bed and the other two have 2 singles in each. All of the rooms have hanging space and hangers.
Both bathrooms have over the bath showers.
We are keen on making sure your stay is as comfortable and stress free as possible. For that reason we provide children's cutlery and plates, stair gates and 2 travel cots.

The two first floor bedrooms are large and able to accommodate the travel cots or trundle beds if you require them for extra guests.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings that include a Friday or Saturday have to include both Friday and Saturday.
Business traveller midweek rates available.
For longer stays please contact us for special rates

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Chichester

Located in Chichester, this holiday home is by the sea. Lakeside Superbowl and Ashling Park Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Goodwood Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Chichester, ENG

What's nearby

  • West Wittering Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Chichester Cathedral - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Chichester Festival Theatre - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 16 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Quarterdeck Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boulevard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 10 plus, parking, wood burner, enclosed garden, WiFi, harbour village. located?

This family-friendly Chichester holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Chichester Harbour National Landscape and Chichester Harbour. South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre and Lakeside Superbowl are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Andrea and Arnie

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We just love being by the water. Arnie loves his boats and couldn't be more than a few minutes walk away from one of them. We love to drag our kayaks onto the harbour and go for an early morning paddle. We take our little dog Buddy with us and occasionally get to see a seal! We love cycling and where we live is perfect as we live on the Salterns Way. We have 7 children and 4 grandchildren between us and they have all been brought up in and around the water. We are real foodies! If you want to know where to eat or where to get a great coffee we are the people to ask. Walking is something we do a lot of. We love the coastal and harbour walks locally and when we get a chance we head to Cornwall or the Lake District, two of our favourite places.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. We wanted to live in the heart of this beautiful village and over the years have owned 5 properties here between us. We chose this particular property as it is light and bright and light is so important to us. All of the rooms are filled with sunshine on sunny days. There is lots of sky, trees, and peace.

What makes this property unique

Situated in the Harbourside village of Birdham that is within the Chichester Harbour AONB.
The village is on the harbour and the house is a 10 minute walk along Court Barn Lane to Birdham Pool marina and another few minutes into the larger Chichester marina.
The benefit of the location is it is quiet, has beautiful walks from the house to other harbour villages or the beach if you like to walk for a couple of hours which we do.
Our house has space for 10 people, light bright kitchen diner and spacious yet cosy lounge with a wood burner.
The garden is well maintained and is a good size for families and secure for children.

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