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Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Room
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool

Main house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and dates back to 1580. There is also a 1 bedroom renovated, self-contained barn.

Very well-equipped with all modern appliances. 1.5 acre garden. In South Downs National Park. 1 mile from historic town of Petworth. 70 minutes from London. 20 minutes from Arundel Castle and Goodwood. 30 minutes from the sea. Swimming pool. Please feed my chickens and they'll give you fresh eggs in return!

Situated in the South Downs country park. 1 mile from historical town of Petworth with gorgeous antique shops, boutiques, pubs, restaurants and coffee bars. 70 minutes by road to London. 70 minutes by train from Pulborough (5 miles). 30 minutes from the coast.

- Buzzy restaurants: East Street Brasserie . Magdhoot Indian
- Cool bars: Lots of pubs
- Cozy cafés: Hungry House, Coco
- Retail therapy: Lots of boutiques /fashion shops /antique shops...bring a lot of money!
- Bit of culture: Petworth House open to the public (collection of Turners and Van Dykes)
- Walks in the park: Petworth Park and the South Downs National Park
- Spot of exercise: Lots of walking
- Day tripping: London, Guildford, Chichester, Arundel, Goodwood, Coast
-Dog fenced garden .i well-behaved dog welcome
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Petworth

Petworth is home to this holiday home. Amberley Working Museum and Haslemere Educational Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stopham Vineyard and Cowdray Park Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Arundel Castle Cricket Ground.
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Petworth, England

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Petworth House - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 27 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Brighton Beach - 50 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 54 min drive - 76.6 km

Getting around

  • Pulborough Station - 14 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Noah's Ark Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Welldiggers Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hollist Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Halfway Bridge Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool on 21 Apr 2026 start from £494, 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.

Is Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 16th century house in national park 1 hr from London with small pool located?

Situated in Petworth, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Petworth House and within 6 miles (10 km) of South Downs National Park and Stopham Vineyard. Lavington Common and Fishers Farm Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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

Fantastic Property

Amazing house, comfortable and with everything we needed. It does have steep quirky steps to get upstairs but this was part of its charm! Barn was also excellent. Jonathan was very helpful and accommodating for our needs. The gardens were also wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
Thank you for your review Alison . You were charming guests enjoying a family wedding weekend from Australia . You will be most welcome to stay again . Jonathan
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10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Lovely property!

Lovely property with an absolutely gorgeous garden. Stayed as a group of 8 friends and really enjoyed the pool and garden. Lots of great walks nearby. Very well furnished property with everything you need and clear and easy communication with the host. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2024
Dana and friends were charming and left the house nice and tidy.Good communication and would welcome them back as well as recommending them to other property owners.
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10/10 Excellent

Sham P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation is very beautiful, with a fabulous garden. The location is great, lots to see and do. The local pubs and restaurants cater for all tastes.There's a local farmer's market at the weekend, lots of antique shops, many beautiful walks and several beaches to choose from.Jonathan was very welcoming and left lots of food, wine and bathroom necessities for all of us (including our dogs). His Garden is absolutely beautiful, our dogs explored and enjoyed it every day.Thank you so much, Jonathan, for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Sham and her family were delightful and perfect guests . They seemed to have enjoyed the house and exploring the area and it worked well with their dogs . They left the house very tidy and were good communicators . they would be most welcome if they want to return
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10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here recently because our daughter was getting married locally. The house is a beautiful, characterful property, in an idyllic setting. There is everything you could need for a perfect stay here; from fully equipped kitchens in the main house and Barn to extremely comfortable beds. The owner; Jonathan, could not have been more helpful, communication was excellent and he even left us some food supplies and wine. Petworth is a lovely, interesting town and well worth a walk around, with several cafes and a co-op if needed. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fionna T.

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

Wonderful country retreat

Had a lovely 5 days at this beautiful house, which is perfectly situated to explore West Sussex. We loved the character of the buildings as well as the pool and it was great fun looking after the chickens. Lots of space outside and very well equipped in the kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Fionna and her family were delightful and left the house very tidy .There was good communication before and during their stay . I think they enjoyed West Sussex in spite of some unusually poor weather at the end of August . To be highly recommended as a guest
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10/10 Excellent

Denis C.

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Marvelous moment

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All of us loved, loved, loved Jonathan's beautiful home. The photos do not do justice to just how gorgeous this property and garden is. There are no immediate neighbours and its down a private lane. On the doorstep of such beautiful places to visit. Jonathan was a top host both in greeting us and showing us around, and being so flexible with our requests. He left drinks and food for us on arrival and made us feel very welcome. We would not hesitate to book this for any future family get-aways.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sian S.

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

What an absolute gem

We absolutely loved our stay. The host was wonderful, helpful, interested and interesting.We were a family group for a wedding and we had family with baby in the barn and grown ups in the house.The house is very very nicely furnished, well equipped and the garden is beautiful.We didn’t swim but enjoyed paddling in the pool.Kitchen was very well equipped.We were grateful for the fans around the house as it was crazy hot.We hope to visit again and couldn’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Sian and her family were perfect guests .They came for a local family wedding and the house provided a good base for them .They were good communicators ,totally relaxed and pleasant and left the house incredibly tidy . They would be most welcome if they want to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Absolutely Beautiful

Jonathan is the perfect host. The property has old world charm with modern cons that blend well. Jonathan has preserved the 16th century character which made this property special for us. Our family of 3 generations from Australia absolutely loved it. We would 100% recommend it and hope to visit again. Thanks Jonathan for your hospitality & allowing us to experience your beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2024
Sandra ,Doug and family were perfect guests . They were so interested in the house and enjoyed two days at the Festival of Speed . They were utterly charming ,undemanding and left the house very tidy .I hope to see them again . Thank you . Jonathan
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10/10 Excellent

tony w.

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A wonderful Christmas

A wonderfully characterful property in a superb setting . It was the perfect place for our family Christmas - out of a film set. Jonathan was a brilliant and caring host who was available for anything we needed from the booking process until our departure...he was especially helpful with the supply of new high chairs , cots and even a baby gate ..top quality care and attention. Petworth specifically and the South Downs generally make for a beautiful location for venturing out from this lovely property .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Tony and family were the perfect guests and left the house immaculate . Lovely to deal with . Highly recommend this family to all
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10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

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

Charming cottage with luxurious comforts

The 16c house is quaint with sloping walls and floors, original beams and inglenook fireplaces. Sympathetically renovated with lovely quality finishing. The garden pretty, with lots of spring bulbs emerging and colourful chickens in a stable supplying fresh, warm eggs. Jonathan was the perfect host - attentive, thoughtful and generous. I used the pool, as yet unheated, for invigorating cold water dips, thawing out in a lovely, hot roll-top bath after with a view of the trees. Plentiful dog towels, a drawer full of dog treats and special shampoo should the need arise, very reassuring knowing Jonathan understands the needs of a holidaying dog owner so well! Great place to walk too, loads of footpaths, literally outside the gate, and the lovely Petworth for coffee and culture too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2024
Thank you Sam . Lovely comments and glad it lived up to expectations .

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Bodansky

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Hello ,I am english and semi retired .
i have two grown up children ,both married . i have two grandsons .
i spend my time between West Sussex,London and I have a house on Kefalonbia Greece .
I have a Black labrador and 5 chickens !

Why they chose this property

West Sussex is beautiful and particularly this area in the South Downs National Park and 1 mile from Petworth .
Easy to get to London and the coast

What makes this property unique

Oldham is a grade 2 listed house dating back to 1580 . It is full of charm,very beamy and sits in 1.5 acres of lovely gardens ,with a small unheated swimming pool .

Languages:

English

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