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Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Patching, Nr Worthing, West Sussex

Arundel Castle and Gardens
‪8 min drive‬
Littlehampton Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Worthing Pier
‪10 min drive‬
London (LGW-Gatwick)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park

A delightful countryside holiday cottage in the South Downs National Park, close to Worthing, West Sussex. This traditional brick and flint self-catering holiday cottage boasts 3 bedrooms (a double and two singles), a light, airy kitchen and large garden. You will enjoy a short break or longer stay. Your holiday cottage is on the end of a terrace of three cottages originally built in the 1700's and rebuilt in the 1870's. The location is close to the seat of the Duke of Norfolk in Arundel with Worthing, Brighton and Chichester all within easy reach. We are sited close to the centre of the small village of Patching. The area is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and is within the South Downs National Park. The countryside and walking is on the doorstep and you will enjoy the sea and beaches within about 3 miles. Wireless broadband internet access is available throughout the property at no additional charge. This is a non smoking property.

Property manager

Mrs Sara Child

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pet welcome downstairs in the property (chargeable)

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Worthing

Located in Worthing, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. High Salvington Windmill and Cissbury Ring are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Arundel Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Arundel Lido, or check out an event or a game at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Patching, Nr Worthing, West Sussex

What's nearby

Highdown Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Arundel Castle and Gardens - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
Littlehampton Beach - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Worthing Pier - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Cissbury Ring - 17 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

Arundel Station - 7 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
‪The Park View - ‬4 min drive
‪The Spotted Cow - ‬4 min drive
‪Sainsbury's Café - ‬6 min drive
‪Highdown Hotel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Victorian brick and flint cottage in the South Downs National Park located?

This family-friendly Worthing cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Downs National Park, Highdown Gardens and English Martyrs Church. Rustington Golf Club and High Salvington Windmill are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

1 Aug, 2023

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

Pleasant stay

Pleasant house, comfortable beds, delightful garden, attentive host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Nov, 2024

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

Awesome Stay

This cottage is lovely, we fell in love with the well equipped kitxhen and pantry. The garden qnd house was lovely for our Labrador Gatsby. We went out and explored the downs and the coast everyday. Lovely pub qt end of road. The host is amazing, so friendly and helpful. We plan to come again

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carsten R.

13 Apr, 2023

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

Nice cottage

We enjoyed every minute and had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julia S.

30 Jun, 2025

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

Victorian Cottage Stay.

Pretty cottage with a garden. Overall was good to have space and facilities such as a washing machine. Cottage well equipped. Downsides for us were steep stairs, so difficult to get suitcases up there and no shower, which was an issue as mobility issues meant using the bath was impossible. (Would have appreciated an alternative of lighter weight duvet or blanket option, as it was extremely hot when we stayed. Also, a couple of fans would have been useful.)Parking space is very limited and a bit of a lottery as to whether there would be space for you - particularly returning to the cottage late evening.Maybe I should have read the property information in more detail! We could see the owner had tried to preserve the Victorian character of the property, but felt this had sacrificed making the downstairs living room more comfortable.Overall, an OK stay, but just not ideal for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tacha c.

9 May, 2024

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

Second visit!

Second visit to the property, Sara and Neville welcomed us back! Perfect little cottage for a base to visit daughter in Brighton. Would definitely recommend sunday dinner at The Swallows Return, its only about a 5 min drive away. Now planning the third visit!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manon v.

9 Aug, 2024

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

Great cottage, great location, great hostess

The cottage has an awesome history. Enough space for a family of four. A great back yard to play in. The hostess, Sara, was super kind and had a lot of knowledge about the surroundings and history. Everything you can think of is available: a baby bed, a gate to close of the garden, enough cutlery, bottle opener, washing machine… everything! The location is super. We could travel to all castles and touristic locations within an hour. Would definetely recommend this place!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lieuwe Z., Heemstede

2 Jul, 2023

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

A good time in Patching (West-Sussex)

We (my wife Machteld, our Tollerdog Auke and I, Lieuwe) had a good time in Patching (West-Sussex) in one of the French Cottages. Except for the shower who did not work, we had almost everything we needed. Especially the beds are very comfortable. Sara is a very good host and is able to tell you a lot about the local and regional history and about the places you can visit!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald T.

29 Apr, 2025

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

Reisetipp

Schöne und ruhige Lage.Freundliche, hilfsbereite Gastgeber.Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie H.

9 Apr, 2025

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

Victorian cottage

Lovely garden

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane T.

4 Apr, 2024

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

Frühlingssonne

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in diesem wunderschönen historischen Cottage mit Garten sehr genossen. Die Lage ist ideal für Ausflüge in die Umgebung.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

26 Aug, 2023

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

Wunderschön!

Wir wurden von Sara sehr freundlich empfangen, bekamen viele gute Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt und hatten eine wirklich wunderschöne Woche. Das Haus liegt sehr idyllisch, ist liebevoll eingerichtet und hat einen traumhaften Garten mit Blick ins Grüne. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht (z.B. auch Wanderkarten und ein Handtuch für den Hund :-), und die Lage ist günstig für Ausflüge zu den großen Seebädern und sogar nach London (mit dem Zug 1 1/2 Std.bis Victoria Station). We enjoyed our stay very much!!! Thank you very much, dear Sara!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Thank you!

Lovely stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trui En Guy V.

29 May, 2023

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

Base camp for exploring the area

All in all, we had a wonderful stay. Sara is a perfect host and makes you feel very welcome. Her knowledge about (local) history is almost encyclopedic and we're so glad we took her advice and visited wonderful Arundel. The cottage itself was exactly as advertised with a dining pub conveniently located within walking distance but we were very pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the beds. Everyone in our group slept like a baby right up until we were awakened by birdsong and could feast our eyes once again on the stunning country views. All in all, the perfect getaway !

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Sims

22 Jan, 2023

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

Lovely cottage

Great cottage in the countryside, everything you need for a weekend.for the family, short walk to a good pub and loads of things nearby to see and do.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

27 Nov, 2022

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

Short Break

We had a very happy stay in Patching. So lovely to arrive to a warm comfortable house after tiring Friday evening journey. We had everything we needed and we’re very comfortable. Thank you Sara.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

8 Nov, 2022

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

Beautiful little house in a gorgeous rural location

Check in was easy, meeting the owners was lovely and welcome was so warm. The house is perfectly equipped with everything you need and open fire was really special.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

23 Aug, 2022

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

August stay

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. Sara was very welcoming and knowledgable and it was in the perfect location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

25 Apr, 2022

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful cottage with delightful host near great places to visit including beaches

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

20 Aug, 2021

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

Patching cottage stay

Ideal rural quiet location with easy access to many dog friendly beaches and other attractions. Old quaint rustic house with many original features and beautiful well maintained gardens.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

11 Jul, 2021

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

Peacefulness Incarnate

Blown away by the kindness and warmth of the owner. Completely fell in love with the cottage and wanted to stay for a month. Couldn’t be bettered. Will certainly be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

26 May, 2021

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

Quaint Peaceful Cottage

I love this cottage. Sara, the owner does such a good job of giving information about the cottage's history. There is even a binder with extensive additional information about the property. I love period dwellings so this was right up my alley. The cottage kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to make your own meals and the garden to the back of the cottage is beautiful. It's dog friendly so that was an additional bonus for us.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

4 May, 2021

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

Perfect peaceful patching.

A beautiful cottage tucked away in the little village of patching. The cottage is kept in a traditional way but with all the comforts of home. The garden is glorious and very peaceful , we had a brilliant stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

3 May, 2021

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

Relaxing short break

A lovely rustic restoration, with comfortable beds, space to chill out and a wonderful garden to relax in and listen to the birds. Good for self catering. Lots to do locally. Would love to return!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christa H.

28 Apr, 2021

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

At Last!!

After having to cancel 6 Holidays through covid restrictions, we were at last able to book a getaway! We chose this lovely cottage as it is near to family, perfect position for everything and Dayzee dog loved checking up on the chickens!! Hopefully we'll be back again soon xx

10/10 Excellent

Fre R.

17 Feb, 2021

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

Beautiful little house, lovely host

Sara is a lovely host who genuinely takes care of her guests. The house was clean and throughout very wel taken care of abiding the Covid rules. Sara is there where needed but not overbearing. The only thing missing was a shower but other than that it is pretty much perfect. Would recommend!

Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Sara Child

I've lived in the village of Patching for over 20 years and my husband and I have brought up our two children in the village. I love sharing my knowledge of the area with guests.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is a really pretty brick and flint Victorian cottage. We couldn't fail to fall in love with it the first time we saw it. We hope that you will too. It has a wealth of period features, but some up to date things too which make it comfortable. We've lived in the village for over 20 years, so it's a location which is close to my heart. The village is within the South Downs National Park. The local scenery is beautiful and there are good links to many attractions in the surrounding area.