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Lovely, cosy, village cottage in a beautiful quiet area of the South Downs

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A stone building with a white door and windows, surrounded by a garden.
A white building with a triangular roof, a visible chimney, and a small window.
A kitchen with a brick oven, wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A room with two beds, a bookshelf, and a wicker basket.
A living room with a green sofa, a floral sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
This cottage accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment and is pet-friendly, making it ideal for families. Nearby attractions include Uppark and other local sites of interest.

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    Near South Downs National Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Compton, Chichester
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Sussex Falconry
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs lavatory

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely, cosy, village cottage in a beautiful quiet area of the South Downs

Sited at the end of a lane, Pepper Pot Cottage is the middle section of a Grade II listed building. There is a shop/ tea room and a pub (currently closed) 70 yards away and a community tennis court and recreation ground in the village.

Next to the cottage is a bridle path. Wonderful walks, cycling routes, welcoming pubs and lovely scenery are all around. The West Sussex Falconry and South Downs Way are nearby. Goodwood for motor car and horse racing, Cowdray Park for polo, Chichester, Portsmouth for HMS Victory and Gun Wharf quay, Fontwell for racing are a short drive away. The beaches at Hayling Island and West Wittering are within easy reach.

On the ground floor it has a good sized living room with an open fire, fully equipped kitchen, cloakroom with downstairs loo and a twin bedroom. Upstairs are two good sized bedrooms, one with a king sized bed, the other twin, and a bathroom with shower over bath, loo and basin. It has a south-facing garden with a patio, garden table and barbecue for eating out and is approached by a path which follows through to a further property.

Wifi, parking, open fire, Freeview sky tv, stereo/CD, washer, dishwasher, clothes drying line. High chairs and travel cots available on request. Night storage heating with 2 hour afternoon top up to keep you warm in the evenings. Dogs welcome - please advise owner - there is a £25 per dog charge, max 2.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Pets allowed

£25 per dog, max 2. No cats

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside in the front garden, smoking is permitted

No smoking.

Only two dogs, no cats allowed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6937772
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Chichester

Chichester is home to this cottage. Uppark and Butser Ancient Farm are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Buriton Chalk Pits. Travelling with kids? Consider West Sussex Falconry, or check out an event or a game at Goodwood Motor Circuit.
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Compton, Chichester

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West Sussex Falconry - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 27 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Goodwood House - 29 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 30 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Rowlands Castle Station - 8 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bumblebee Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Robin Hood - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Village Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Horse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely, cosy, village cottage in a beautiful quiet area of the South Downs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely, cosy, village cottage in a beautiful quiet area of the South Downs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely, cosy, village cottage in a beautiful quiet area of the South Downs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely, cosy, village cottage in a beautiful quiet area of the South Downs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely, cosy, village cottage in a beautiful quiet area of the South Downs located?

This family-friendly Chichester cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of West Sussex Falconry and Uppark. Butser Ancient Farm and Sky Park Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding in South Harting/Tithe Barn Ditcham

Family from NZ, USA and Havant had a lovely weekend stay. Coach and Horses was a good choice for dinner on Friday night. Very relaxing with owls softly hooting as we went off to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tired but comfortable

We had a good week and Gerald was helpful over check in. Cottage was comfortable if a bit tired feeling. Could do with a bit of rejuvenation. Location good for walks with the dogs. Very near Uppark and Harting Down, short drive to Bosham and Chichester Harbour area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location

When we arrived it turned out that the cleaning was not done. After a call with the contact-person, this has been instantly and pleasantly solved. Very nice location, we highly appreciated (directly linked to the small chapel of the village (open!) and a nice bridle way / footpath leading to several attractive round hike-routes. Good beds and a silent area, so we slept well. Also several additional services, like a washing machine.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

We totally echo all the great Reviews on here :) Communication with Gerald was great, the Cottage was spacious and had a lovely homely feel. The location was beautiful and quiet - just what we needed. Its equipped with EVERYthing you could possibly need and more! The Kitchen knives are worthy of mention, being of good quality and sharp, not blunt like in a lot of Holiday accommodation :) The Beds were comfy and Gerald has provided comprehensive Info about every aspect of the Cottage (Heating,Water,Kitchen appliances, etc) which was incredibly thoughtful and useful, but is also on hand nearby, should any further help be needed :) The surrounding countryside is absolutely beautiful and accessible directly from the Cottage, if you fancy not having to drive somewhere for a nice walk, etc. Bird lovers will enjoy being able to see the Falconry Centre displays from the back Bedroom, which is an added bonus :) We had such a lovely time and just wished we could have stayed for longer - we will definitely be back! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Het betreft een knus maar wat verouderd klein huisje. Vriendelijke beheerder. Minpunten vonden we: slecht doorspoelende wc’s, erg smerige wc borstel beneden, vloerbedekking in een badkamer, algehele schoonheid was ondermaats, nauwelijks werkende stofzuiger, kastjes (slaapkamer) die uit elkaar vielen, matige keukenuitrusting. Voor wat we betaald hebben hadden we iets meer verwacht.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cosy cottage

Lovely quiet location with easy access to the countryside. Cottage nice and cosy with good facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and cottage with garden

Lovely cottage, well equipped kitchen and equipment for toddler. Advantage to be able to walk from the door to beautiful countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Great stay in a lovely house. Was sunny all weekend so most of the time was spent relaxing in the garden, or walking in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic location, warm and cozy cottage

Pepperpot Cottage is ideally located in a sweet village close to hiking trails, beautiful countryside, pubs, village store, etc. It is quiet and tranquil, but an easy drive to other pubs (the Red Lion in Chalton is excellent!), Chichester, the coast, etc. Gerald is an excellent host, responsive and generous. We loved the cottage; it is quaint and comfortable. It's an old building, which is part of its charm; and as the middle of three houses created from the old schoolhouse, access is across the front garden of the house next door. To start with this was a concern but then we got to know the neighbour, who was a lovely lady: she even offered anything extra we might find we need to host our family at Christmas! We highly recommend the cottage; and thanks to Gerald for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic setting in Pepper Pot Cottage

We spent several weeks in Pepper Pot Cottage and it was very cosy indeed. Gerald is a gem!
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Loved staying in a friendly cosy village with a pub serving good food. Cosy cottage with everything you could need. Tired decor but we still loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area of the country

The owner of this property was very helpful and responded to my questions promptly. The cottage is in a beautiful, peaceful, pretty village. The countryside is stunning! We had lovely walks, pub meals and a short drive to gorgeous West Wittering beach. The property is well positioned and is a lovely cottage. My only suggestion is that the furnishings and appliances could probably do with updating. It would be nice to see a bit more ‘country cottage character’ in the furnishings and the type of pictures on the walls, ornaments etc., they are all a bit of a mishmash and don’t give that ‘cosy country cottage feel’. We had a very comfortable and relaxing stay, just what was needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We greatly enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage. I'd recommend it to anyone. It is in a small village with a pub and a very sweet little shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage stay for Goodwood

Perfect location to access Goodwood festival. Lovely quite location with local pub. Pub food felt a little over priced but was nice enough. The cottage was perfect for what we needed and would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Short 11 day summer break using a character filled cottage in Compton as a hub.

Great cosy cottage in idillic surroundings. Easy to get to from Southampton airport and ideal for trips out to, Lewes and Brighton to the east and Fareham, Southampton, Pompey etc. to the west. We all loved the homely feel of the cottage and felt at home there from the first night. Lovely walks just out the back gate and a gorgeous wee Olde English village pub and village shop a few strides away. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, just a shame it wasn't longer. Would definitely recommend Pepper Pot to family and friends and would be the first place I would consider staying at if the need arose again. Thanks to the Landlord and his team, keep up the good work, it was much appreciated by us all.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Well equipped comfortable cottage,in a quiet village near South Down's way.

Excellent directions and details of where could park and having a safe key lock. Cottage was warm, but lovely to have open fire on cold nights. Logs even provided. Spacious living area and kitchen well equipped. Shower excellent. Little shop in village had good range of essentials and fresh bread etc. Plenty of pubs to choose from in a few miles radius. you could walk from cottage up on to fields and then the downs. Good to have garden to sit in the sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

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