Situated on 10 acres of private farm, this first floor loft is the perfect rural hideaway. The building is a 500 year old stone barn, newly converted to a bright airy modern interior studio. Just next door is the farmhouse where the owner lives and is on hand with directions and information. There are steps up to the front door, this is a bright open plan space for up to two people. This new quality conversion provides a king sized double bed, TV and DVD player, sofa, dining area and a full kitchen with hob, oven, fridge and microwave. The shower room is enclosed with heated towel rail, corner shower, loo and basin. The Hayloft is fully heated in winter and ventilated with two double windows in summer. Outside there is a beautiful garden of 3 acres with a table, chairs and barbecue. All linen and towels are provided as well as tea and coffee. Please note that the steps up to the Hayloft are steep and in the winter can be slippery even though there are double handrails to help with safety. The local pub is a 35 minute walk on the footpath and welcomes dogs in the garden. The South Downs are close by and provide the walker with miles of uninterrupted views right to the sea. Petworth House, a National Trust property with many beautiful works of art, is 30 minutes to the west. Parham House, an Elizabethan house near the South Downs is 15 minutes to the south. The nearest beach is just 10 miles away. London can be accessed by Billingshurst station just 5 miles away. The journey is just 1 hour into Victoria Station. We welcome one well behaved dog to share your visit.
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Property # 8348535ha
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: This is a quiet rural site.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Pulborough
Located in Pulborough, this vacation home is in a rural area. Shipley Windmill and Parham House and Garden are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Pulborough Brooks. Chanctonbury Sports & Leisure Centre and Billingshurst Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
Chanctonbury Sports & Leisure Centre - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
Shipley Windmill - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
Southwater Country Park - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
Pulborough Brooks - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
Billingshurst Station - 8 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
The Crown - 10 min drive
Wild Bean Café - 5 min drive
Oddfellows Arms - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Light airy studio conversion pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Light airy studio conversion?
As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Light airy studio conversion on May 31, 2026 start from $111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Light airy studio conversion?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Light airy studio conversion?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Light airy studio conversion located?
Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of South Downs National Park, Shipley Windmill, and Chanctonbury Sports & Leisure Centre. River Arun and Billingshurst Leisure Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
A wonderful stay, we hope some day to return, super nice host, the one thing to be aware of which was absolutely no problem for us was the stairs up to the room which might not be easy for a mobility challenged person
William T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2025
It was lovely to meet you. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay
I really do not like being negative but feel obliged to comment on this occasion. Our first impression, upon opening the door was an over powering odeur of dog, I fully accept that premises that allow pets are not likely to be the Ritz but carpet is probably the worst type of flooring to chose. Multiple cobwebs, kitchen appliances left dirty by previous guest, bathroom grubby (being generous) silicon sealant in shower way past its best. The entire property grubby and in need of a good overhaul and freshen up, especially removal of carpet !!On the plus side the location is very good right in the heart of the Sussex countryside.
Ann G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 11, 2026
I am sorry you felt the cleaning was not up to your standard. Yes we do allow dogs. That is why you asked to bring your own. Also in future please do not touch electric gate mechanism. These close automatically. Trying to push the shut manually will not work and it’s dangerous. And there was no need for rude remarks when I asked you to stop.
The hayloft was perfect for two. Clean and comfortable. Lovely peaceful surroundings yet close to places we wanted to visit. Alison was very welcoming. We would recommend it and will be staying here again.
Elizabeth D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2023
Dear Sally
You were model guests and very appreciative. Thank you for coming. Best wishes
Alison
Flat is very cosy and all important equipment is available. Conveniently located between Arundel and Brighton. Parham House and Garden, for example, is well recommended!
We loved our stay in this spacious studio. Everything we needed was provided and it was clean, comfortable and in a lovely location for country walks. The only wrinkle was on arrival the keypad was worn so that the buttons were illegible and the host contact number listed on VRBO was out of date. We would advise future guests to confirm entry code and phone number directly with the host ( not through the app) in advance of your stay
Janet W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2025
I have replaced the keypad with a new one. So sorry you had trouble with the old one. I have updated the information on the website again and hope this time it saved correctly.
I’m glad you enjoyed the stay in spite of those issues.
A small, fine lodge, clean and cozy and adequately equipped. Very good and big enough for one person. There is not enough storage space for two people and the table would be too small.
The quiet location is particularly good, you can sleep with the window open. Parking in front of the door is also very convenient. This lodge is highly recommended.
Check-in was fine once we worked out the buttons on the gate keypad which are worn. The Hayloft was cosy and had everything we needed.The level of cleanliness was a significant issue. We raised this and was informed that there had been a long-term occupant who had cleaned it and it wasn't the usual standard. We were offered a free night's stay in the future because of this. It did mean that we were uncomfortable in the Hayloft as we had to clean the bathroom and kitchen ourselves to make it useable.The location is great. Very close to vineyards, the South Downs and Knepp Estate.Alison is very friendly, welcoming and offered suggestions for local dog walks.
Victoria W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2025
This review contains factual inaccuracies. I greeted this guest in person in the cottage and also saw them every day and at no point was the cleanliness issue mentioned. I received a message after the guest complaining about cleanliness at that point. When I entered the property to clean up after the stay their rubbish was not put in the wheelie bin in the car park next to their car. The toilet was filled with human waste.
I am a friendly approachable host who lives on the premises. If there was something amiss then there were opportunities to communicate this in a mature way.
I would not recommend this guest to other hosts.
Verified
8/10 Good
James E.
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant
Nice property and friendly owner but perhaps a little attention to decor and kitchen utensils would be a good idea.
(ie picture hook with no picture, masking tape on beam etc)
James E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
Thank you for your review and it was a pleasure to host you. I am still trying to find the 'masking tape' you saw in the room. But apologies if it offended.
The property (studio Apartment) felt larger and more comfortable than I had expected. We had everything we needed, and felt welcome and relaxed. Alison was a great host, accommodating my folk music playing spouse's practicing, and giving us information about visiting Knepp at dawn. When the unseasonably warm weather got hotter she brought us a fan and when we were going to an outdoor theatre production, generously loaned us banana lounges. The main purpose of our travelling to this area was to visit Knepp, but the whole week was really enjoyable, in large part because we were staying at Laybrook Farm. A highly recommended base for exploring this area.
This studio apartment was a lovely place to stay. We received a very warm welcome from the host and a prompt solution to the one small issue that occurred during our stay. The description of the property we felt was accurate, we had noted the fairly steep outside steps to the front door. Also to note, due to the rural location of the apartment we didn’t have mobile reception via our networks but could use the WiFi network (with WhatsApp) to communicate. The small kitchen area is well designed and had all the appliances and apparatus we needed. The owner provided us with access to a freezer if needed. We would happily stay again.
Catherine C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2024
It was great to meet you. You are most welcome to come again!
Verified
8/10 Good
Paul A.
Nov 25, 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Disappointing:
Property was not ready on arrival, bed not made, heating not turned on, no clean towels, bins not emptied, the electric gate entrance was hard to read in the dark as keypad was very worn, there's no lights at the entrance gates to help you see, the property is a little tired and in need of updating, the owners contact number is not correct so overall a disappointing stay, will we return for a third, no.
Sorry Alison but we can't give you a good feedback.
Eine kleine gemütliche Loft mit allem was man braucht. In ruhiger Lage, man kann prima mit offenem Fenster schlafen.Vermieterin Allison ist wunderbar, sehr nett, freundlich und hilfsbereit!