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Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12

Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12

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Welcome to Apple Trees, a rural home that sleeps 12.
Enjoy open plan living, with space for all the family.
There is dining space to seat 8 adults, with window seating and wonderful views out to the garden.
The master bedroom has a luxurious king bed and impressive ensuite bathroom.
Enjoy two sunny patio areas in the garden.

Overview of Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Map
West Sussex, England
  • Popular LocationChichester Harbour6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoodwood Motor Circuit13 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Wittering Beach14 min drive
  • AirportChichester (QUG-Chichester - Goodward)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12

Summary:
Set in just under one acre of mature gardens, Apple Trees is a rural six bedroom home, just a short drive to both the coast & the city of Chichester. Ideal for two or three families looking for their own space yet close to local villages, beaches and amenities.

✔ 6 beautiful BRs to sleep 12 guests
✔ Spacious open plan living
✔ Just under one acre of private gardens
✔ Fully equipped kitchen
✔ 5 miles to West Wittering’s blue flag beach
✔ Perfect for families
✔ High-speed Wi-Fi

See more below!

The Space:
Immerse yourself in the rural charm of West Sussex at Apple Trees. Set in the quiet hamlet of Batchmere, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside while being close to Chichester city, country pubs and local beaches.

The home is the perfect set up for three families of 4, or two larger families. The open plan design of the kitchen, living and dining area creates a fantastic space to spend time with loved ones - relaxing, playing games or eating together. And with a huge separate lounge, library and six spacious bedrooms, there’s plenty of room for the whole family.

★ KITCHEN AND UTILITY ★

The stylish kitchen is light & airy and has wonderful views out to the garden. It has everything you need to prepare meals and drinks, with two ovens, American style fridge freezer and spacious worktops. The large central island features a breakfast bar, perfect for a morning coffee or evening drinks.

✔ American style fridge freezer
✔ Double oven
✔ Gas hob
✔ Microwave
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Kettle
✔ Coffee machine (Lavazza)
✔ Toaster
✔ Glasses
✔ Cutlery and crockery
✔ Pots and pans

The separate, large utility room has everything you need to keep on top of washing, ironing and organising beach bags!

✔ Washing machine
✔ Large butler sink
✔ Dryer and clothes horse
✔ Ample cupboard & worktop space
✔ Bread maker

★ DINING AND LIVING ★

The open plan kitchen flows into a beautiful dining space with window seating, and a living area with a huge corner sofa to sink into. Choose your spot to sit and unwind with a coffee, good book or glass of wine.

✔ Dining table to comfortably seat 8
✔ Large corner sofa
✔ Stereo

★ LIBRARY & LOUNGE ★

From the kitchen/diner, the house flows into a library room, where you’ll find games and books galore. Further on, you’ll find a spacious but cosy lounge area, with huge, dreamy sofas to sink into. The perfect place to unwind in the evenings with a family film or favourite show.

✔ Three large comfy sofas
✔ Wood-burner
✔ Smart TV with DVD player

★ BEDROOMS ★

A total of six light and bright bedrooms spread across the ground and first floor.

♛ Bedroom 1 – KING (ground floor)
♛ Bedroom 2 – BUNK BEDS (ground floor)
♛ Bedroom 3 – MASTER KING with ensuite (first floor)
♛ Bedroom 4 – DOUBLE (first floor)
♛ Bedroom 5 – TWIN (first floor)
♛ Bedroom 6 – DOUBLE (first floor)

All bedrooms offer:

✔ Comfy pillows and high-quality linen
✔ Wardrobe space with hangers
✔ Cabinets with spacious drawers
✔ Nightstands with reading lamps

★ BATHROOMS ★

Both bathrooms are stocked with essential toiletries and soft towels. Expect stylish vanity units, large mirrors and spacious walk-in showers.

✔ Main family bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and sink.
✔ Ensuite bathroom serves master bedroom with double sink, double shower, bath, WC and window seat.
✔ Downstairs cloakroom with WC and sink.

★ GARDEN & GROUNDS★

The large garden is perfect for children to play and adults to relax. You’ll find sunny patios for those after some vitamin D, as well as shady areas under draping willows.

✔ Charcoal BBQ
✔ Two patio areas
✔ Garden furniture
✔ Large lawns ideal for ball games
✔ Bench seating and shady spaces

★ ADDITIONAL AMENITIES ★

Other than the already mentioned amenities, the home is also equipped with:

✔ High-speed Wi-Fi
✔ Central heating
✔ Ample driveway space for parking

Guest Access:
The house is exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay...so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home.

The Neighborhood:
Apple Trees is nestled in the Sussex countryside in the hamlet of Batchmere. Its fantastic location allows you to enjoy peace & quiet but also easily reach local beaches, villages, pubs and the city of Chichester.

✔ Chichester Golf Club (7 min away)
✔ Chichester Marina (7 min away)
✔ Chichester (11 min away)
✔ West Wittering Beach (11 min away)
✔ Goodwood Estate (18 min away)
✔ Weald & Downland Living Museum (20 min away)
✔ Arundel Castle (25 min away)
✔ Petworth House and Park (35 min away)

Getting Around:
We strongly recommend that you arrive in a car as it will give you much freedom to explore and enjoy the beautiful West Sussex area. With electric entry gates vehicle are secure, and the ample driveway offers plenty of room for parking.

Other Things to Note:
★ COVID-19 SANITISATION ★
Heath, safety, and well-being of our guests are of utmost importance to us. For this reason, we use a thorough process of cleaning after each check-out.

★ MINUT ★
Please be mindful of our neighbours during your stay. Our property’s quiet hours are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep. We care a lot about maintaining good relationships with our community, so we appreciate you following our “house rules” during your stay.

We are committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us. We use smart home technology to improve your experience. Minut is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property and allows us to respond to noise nuisances without disrupting your stay. Minut is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property. If you have any questions, please ask. We are committed to your comfort so please let us know if we can do anything during your stay to make it more enjoyable.

★ ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION ★
If your preferred dates are taken or traveling in a larger group, you'll be happy to know that we offer additional listings in the West Sussex area. Feel free to browse our profile for the complete list.

Property manager

Gemma

Languages

English
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Amenities

Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No unregistered guests allowed Please don’t eat in the bedrooms Please respect the noise curfew Please respect check-in and check-out times Please ...

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
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

About the area

Chichester

Located in Chichester, this holiday home is in a rural area. South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre and Lakeside Superbowl. Bishop's Palace Gardens and West Sands Fun Fair are also worth visiting.
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West Sussex, England

What's nearby

  • Chichester Harbour - 6 min drive
  • Chichester Cathedral - 10 min drive
  • Fishbourne Roman Palace - 11 min drive
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 13 min drive
  • West Wittering Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Chichester Fishbourne Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Embassy Club - 16 min drive
  • The Lamb Inn - 6 min drive
  • The Anchor - 5 min drive
  • Billy's on the Beach - 4 min drive
  • Smugglers Family Restaurant - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded rural retreat, close to beach - sleeps 12 located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chichester Harbour, Chichester Harbour and Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve. Chichester Golf Club and West Wittering Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kate P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Furst impressions: gorgeous! Lovely drive way , with beaytuful flowers and a gorgeous garden , plenty of space to park Lovely big house , nice kitchen family room and large bedroom's , 3 bathrooms lovely for a group of 9 However , 2 room's where heating/rads did not work owners must be aware as one small heater in one room. No rads in kitchen underfloor heating did bot work , tried to contact owners, no reply. While the kitchen us lovely and spacious it needs repair, kitchen doors damaged. Sofa needs cleaning. We had to wash all glasses etc before use. Considering the ckeaning fee we had to pay via vrbo was a little disappointed in the cleanliness overall, all the ornaments were very dusty in need of a good clean, same with living room while lovely and large very bare , no coffee table or end table's so wasnt very usable. All in all a comfortable stay, would return but this house could be amazing if the upkeep was there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nimisha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and grounds
This is a large spacious property, and accommodated our 2 families of 3 generations well. Plenty of space and room and garden space. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Apple Trees cottage was clean, spacious, with an incredibly well equipped kitchen. The garden was beautiful, would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Isabel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious venue for a relaxing weekend
The venue was even better than the images. Plenty of space and well maintained, with everything we could need in the kitchen. The location is tranquil and very pretty. Only downside was a 10am check out time felt pretty early and charging additional fees for even a 30 minute later checkout feels unreasonable. Other than that, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

natasha w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andy's 50th birthday
What a weekend! We had a such a great time celebrating my husbands birthday with friends. The house is beautiful and met all our needs. So spacious. The piano was a great addition and a friend played for us which was so special. The only thing was the upstairs toilets did not have locks but apart from that a great getaway and a fabulous house. Thank you for allowing us to book.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gemma

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