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

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace

Explore the area

Petworth, England

Petworth House
‪5 min drive‬
South Downs National Park
‪6 min drive‬
Goodwood Racecourse
‪29 min drive‬
London (LGW-Gatwick)
‪44 min drive‬

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

Property manager

Jonathan Bodansky

Languages

English

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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? See what's going on at Goodwood Racecourse or Goodwood Motor Circuit.

Petworth, England

What's nearby

Petworth House - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
South Downs National Park - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
Fishers Farm Park - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
Goodwood Racecourse - 29 min drive - 27.9 km
Goodwood Motor Circuit - 30 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Halfway Bridge Inn - ‬8 min drive
‪The Cricketers - ‬9 min drive
‪The Welldiggers Arms - ‬3 min drive
‪Horse Guards Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪Half Moon - ‬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.

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).

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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sian S.

5 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

25 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Fionna T.

28 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Denis C.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Marvelous moment

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

25 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

tony w.

27 Dec, 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

18 Feb, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

2 Jun, 2025

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

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Bodansky

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 .