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FOXGLOVE. Luxury 5 star cottage in AONB. Beach/harbour. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms

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Foxglove living room
Martins Cottages, Foxglove at the further end
Foxglove living room
Foxglove dining table
Corner of Foxglove living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

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Birdham Chichester, England
  • Place, Chichester Harbour National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chichester Harbour
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Chichester Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

FOXGLOVE. Luxury 5 star cottage in AONB. Beach/harbour. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms

We give DISCOUNTS from October 23 - Easter 24 for a stay of four nights or longer.
4 nights 16%
5 nights 25%
6 nights 35%
7 night stay 40% automatic
Please ask for your discount

FOXGLOVE is a Five Star Gold Award luxury cottage sleeping FOUR guests in TWO double bedrooms with TWO bathrooms
The cottage is set in a four acre meadow well back from a quiet country lane in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The cottage faces South West and is Very sunny and warm
Master bedroom - 6' Hypnos bed. There is a luxury adjoining bathroom
Twin room - two single beds with en suite shower room
Large living area with glass double doors leading onto a sun terrace
Well appointed kitchen
Free WIFI
Smart TV
Downstairs, Under floor heating throughout -
Upstairs bedroom radiators
Plenty of private parking
Magnificent views over four acre paddock
Quiet and peaceful setting
Foxglove can be "linked" to Baytree, an identical cottage, by opening internal sound proof double doors making one cottage sleeping 8

A ten minute stroll down country lanes to the Chichester Harbour
Plenty of private parking.
From the cottages there are amazing harbour side walks along quiet country lanes and coastal paths.
Many refurbished pubs and restaurants in the immediate area. The Boat House, in the new development at the Marina, is just a ten minute walk away.
Three miles West Wittering's award winning sandy beach.
Three miles to historic Chichester.
On the Salterns Way designated cycle route.
Goodwood 8 miles.
Chichester Festival Theatre 4 miles.
Isle of Wight for a day trip.
Portsmouth Dockyard.
West Dean Open Air museum.
There is so much to do and see. You will never be bored

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We supply travel cot, high chair and stairgate
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Generally we will accept one small dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We accept one small well behaved dog. Dogs are not allowed in bedrooms or to be left alone. The charge is between £30 - £70
From Friday 2 April 2021 - Friday 1st October we only accept a seven night booking from Friday to Friday.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8219781
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Chichester

Located in Chichester, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Chichester Market Cross and Chichester Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakeside Superbowl and Ashling Park Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre and Westgate Leisure Centre. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Birdham Chichester, England

What's nearby

  • Chichester Harbour National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chichester Harbour - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • beach near Chichester Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • West Wittering Beach - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 17 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Monster By The Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lamb Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Spotted Cow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Boulevard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FOXGLOVE. Luxury 5 star cottage in AONB. Beach/harbour. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at FOXGLOVE. Luxury 5 star cottage in AONB. Beach/harbour. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms?

As of 15 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FOXGLOVE. Luxury 5 star cottage in AONB. Beach/harbour. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms on 14 Aug, 2026 start from S$301, 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 at FOXGLOVE. Luxury 5 star cottage in AONB. Beach/harbour. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FOXGLOVE. Luxury 5 star cottage in AONB. Beach/harbour. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FOXGLOVE. Luxury 5 star cottage in AONB. Beach/harbour. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FOXGLOVE. Luxury 5 star cottage in AONB. Beach/harbour. Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Chichester cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Chichester Harbour National Landscape and Chichester Harbour. South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre and Lakeside Superbowl are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Lovely quiet place to stay but not far from beach and shops
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely cottage in a perfect location. We were very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew I.

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

Very pleasant stay

Wonderful stay at the cottage just what we wanted. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your generous review. We loved have you to stay and very much hope you will come again. Gillie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Beautifully peaceful

A fabulous place to escape from all of the madness. Very peaceful and lovely place for walking. Places providing good food nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Enjoy the view and watch the wildlife .

Foxglove is a lovely cottage in a peaceful location .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa S.

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

Beautiful Cottage in Lovely location

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Bristow

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

Idyllic holiday cottage set in wonderful countryside

We had an extremely restful and enjoyable week with family and would definitely return - Our Biewer Terrier had a wonderful time too. It's an ideal spot to explore West Sussex.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Sunshine and comfort

On arrival the main impression was the paddock, open space and marure trees. The cottage itself was good, was as expected, owner helpful. A most enjoyable stay (perhaps slightly influenced by the marvellously good weather which led to spending time sitting out in the sun although we did visit several places that we wanted to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Exceeded High Expectations

We felt welcomed to Foxglove Cottage as soon as we the very informative welcome pack. The lovely cottage is in beautiful surroundings, very clean and well equipped, so much attention to detail. The Host, Gillie, friendly and helpful. It's very likely we'll go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

A very high standard

We were very impressed by the standard of interior design and cleanliness. What a joy! To tick the ‘luxury’ box I think the upstairs bathroom needs a power shower and some fluffy towels. Bedroom excellent with an enormous bed with a superb mattress. The immediate location is pretty and peaceful. Had the weather been better we would have enjoyed sitting outside, and walking to the marina. The property is semi-detached and we wondered if the peacefulness of the location could be spoilt by noisy neighbours.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2023
Thank you Linda for your kind review. We loved having you to stay in Foxglove and so many thanks for leaving the cottage in such perfect order. You are top guests. I appreciate your comments. Our water pressure in this area is particularly low. We would need a cold water storage tank fitted in the roof for a power shower to work. A cold water storage tank is a rather outdated system and prone to freezing. One can fit an electric shower. However, the architect advised against this for safety reasons and for something more to go wrong. Big fluffy bath towels would be nice. However, they need to go into a tumble dryer. I have a dryer but at present I am trying to manage without using it. Instead, when possible, I am relying on the wind to dry the holiday cottage towels which we wash here. Up to now we have never had complaints regarding noisy neighbours residing in Baytree. . Generally visits are max two weeks and during visits guests are usually out and about. The four acre garden and grounds are big enough for guests to get away from one another if necessary. With the double internal sound proof doors its impossible to hear the neighbours when indoors.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh W.

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

Foxglove Cottage

A lovely comfortable, warm and well-located cottage, in beautifully quiet surroundings. Wifi rather temperamental, and smart TV not quite as clever as it should be!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P R.

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

Foxglove

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Quiet retreat .

Foxglove is a delightful property in a beautiful setting . It is an excellent base for walking and exploring the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Great Cottage and Location

Really nice cottage in a great location. Nice walks out from the cottage and a fabulous beach within a short drive. Would definitely visit the area again and stay at this property. Gillie was very welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine M.

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

Excellent property

Good location with great walks and excellent pubs serving high quality food nearby (car required). Dog friendly accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill V.

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

B&B's 2021 Summer Holiday

A fantastic cottage set in a stunning location. The cottage has everything to make it a home from home. It is very well equipped with everything you need to enjoy your stay. We had fantastic weather when we visited and greatly enjoyed the wonderful outdoor space. Very peaceful and lovely to relax in. Gillie is a great host. She responded promptly to any questions we had prior to our stay. Arrival arrangements were easy. There was also super information in the cottage detailing local walks, restaurants and shops. We would definitely stay here again in the future. Bill & Blanche
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you Bill and Blanche for giving the cottage such a marvellous review. It is so much appreciated and I loved having you both to stay. Please come again soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Beautiful cottage in lovely garden

Just as described but even better than the photos! Really nice cottage with everything you could wish for. Very clean with good size TV showers and bath. Beautiful garden surroundings and helpful host. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

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

Birdham Bolthole

Lovely cottage in peaceful location with everything you would need for a relaxing break. Gillie is lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for choosing us for your holiday and for leaving Foxglove clean and tidy. We would love to see you again. Great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

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

Peace and tranquility near the coast

Fantastic stay in a peaceful part of the world, lots of lovely walks and short drive ( or walk if you enjoy a more lengthy wander!) to the coast! Good bus service too! Lots of nice beaches, uncommercialised and clean. So much more we want to explore so we’ll definitely be back! The cottage is beautifully looked after and Gillie is a great host who provides everything that you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you Maggie for such a kind review. So much appreciated. Thank you too for leaving Foxglove in such good order. We hope to see you back here soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

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

Excellent

Cottage was beautiful. Cozy even with storm Ciara knocking at the door. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

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

Excellent weekend break location

Very peaceful location and well appointed cottage; beatutifully decorated and furnished with all that could be needed for a short (or longer) break. Great location for harbour and also just a few minutes from central Chichester. There were also helpful local suggestions for local eateries (of which there are plenty).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank Dorothy for your excellent review. We loved having you to stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron L.

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

Foxglove

Thank you Gillie we had a very relaxing week at foxglove cottage, the dog enjoyed the large garden/ paddock. Gillie was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area, and I would recommend foxglove cottage to family and friendsand when I’m back in the area I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliza I.

Wonderful

This is a wonderful property with all the necessary amenities and very well presented. Gillie was a lovely host who stayed in contact to ensure we arrived safely and even found the time to come and greet us. Would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Debbie N.

Too isolated with poor communication

As a single woman, the location was far too remote and the apartment had very poor lighting which made me feel very unsafe and frightened to return after dark. There was no mobile signal at all and wi-fi was intermittent so you couldn’t make calls of any kind which was extremely annoying as I was house hunting so missed Agents calls! It prevented me keeping in touch with family too, so increased the feeling of complete isolation. I also had my dog with me and was not informed that he wasn’t allowed upstairs so ended up sleeping in the single bed downstairs. I had booked 16 nights but was forced to leave after 5 as it was impossible to stay under these circumstances. I am currently awaiting a response from the Owner as I had to pay again for accommodation in a better location with internet and mobile connection. I’m sure that it is a nice quiet place to stay in the summer when the inadequate lighting and isolated location would not be such an issue!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Debbie booked 16 nights in Foxglove. She had just left her home of 25 years and was seeking to buy a property in this area. She was obviously in an emotional state. I was very willing to help her look for a property. I have lived most of my life in this area. Foxglove is located in Martins Lane - the middle of Birdham village. Not remote at all. Debbie could have checked the location on Google maps. At the time of her stay Martins Lane was ablaze with Christmas lights and Foxglove's outside lights were on all night. In the lane there are several ladies living on their own including myself! Our Wifi speeds are above average and inter calls can be easily made. Mobile reception can be picked up in parts of the cottage and always in the garden. When guests arrive with a dog, I ask if they would be kind enough not let the dog go upstairs for obvious reasons. Debbie had a very large hairy dog. She told me he did not go upstairs. Poor Debbie. I hope she is happy in her new rental.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilaria L.

Beautiful cottage

We had a wonderful week at Foxglove. The living space is great, the grounds beautiful and Gillie was a wonderful host. The cottage is modern and very well equipped and our dog loved running around the huge outdoor space. A great base for visiting the many pretty villages and beaches in the area. I have recommended Martins Cottage it to all my friends and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for posting such a wonderful review. I so much enjoyed having you all to stay and I am so pleased you loved everything here. Very much hoping you will come back soon. Gillie xx

About the host

Hosted by Gillie Farquhar-Thomson

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My family moved to Birdham in 1947 and Martins Cottage has been in family ownership since that date. I grew up in Birdham and went to school in Chichester. My own family have also grown up here. We all love this area. We have everything! We have a wonderful sandy beach minutes away, The Chichester Harbour is just down the road and historic Chichester on our door step. To add to that we have The South Downs National Park just a 15 minute drive away. There is so much to do here and no one is ever bored.

Why they chose this property

Recently we had a small flock of sheep in our paddock. When we gave them up we decided to turn the hay and lambing barn into two semi detached luxury holiday cottages. The cottages are in a perfect situation. They sit well back from our quiet country lane, they face South West and are full of sunshine. To add to that they look out over our four acre meadoiw that is teeming with wildlife.

What makes this property unique

I can honestly say that I have never had a complaint! Our Visitor Books are full of the most wonderful reviews. Visitors on departure look so well and relaxed The cottages are extremely clean, warm, comfortable, light and sunny. You could not fail to have a wonderful time.

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