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Situated 300 metres from the beach, this holiday home lies close to the village of Elmer and within half a mile along the beach of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which stretches several miles from Elmer to Littlehampton. The beaches in this area remain quiet, even during the busiest summer periods and with man made rock islands just off the shore and accessible at low tide, the beach is wonderful to explore and is ideal for swimming, fishing, windsurfing and walking. Elmer is an ideal location to explore many of the attractions of the south coast from bustling Brighton, 25 miles, to the east to historic Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight to the west. In between there are beautiful places such as Chichester with its cathedral and festival theatre, quaint Arundel, 5 miles to the north with its castle, river, antique shops and famous wetland bird centre, Goodwood and Fontwell race courses and the beautiful South Downs are all close by. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

The charm and charisma oozes out of this traditional and spacious 2 bedroomed, former cobbler’s cottage, in a fantastic position opposite Petworth Park. The cottage, arranged over three floors, has been carefully rejuvenated with love and attention to detail and beautifully furnished to a wonderful standard throughout. The ambience is immediate as soon as you open the front door. The lower ground floor (accessible from inside and outside), features a spacious country kitchen/dining room, a utility room and a shower room. The ground floor offers a formal sitting room with sofas and an open fireplace. The snug room has a Smart TV, sofas, books, games, Xbox 360, a DVD library and a small games/activity table for those who want to play the various board games or watch a DVD. It has two generous sized bedrooms on the first floor with wardrobes, chests of drawers and a full length mirror, and a bathroom conveniently situated between both bedrooms. Outside there is a large pretty walled garden with a variety of borders and offers a barbecue, a firepit and a seating area. There are also numerous bird feeders which attracts many local birdlife.

This is an ideal homely base to explore East and West Sussex and is within easy reach of Midhurst (Cowdray), Chichester, Goodwood, Arundel, The South Downs and the Sussex coast. This is perfect walker’s and dog walker’s territory and the cottage allows 1 small dog only. The beautiful Shimmings Valley is a stone’s throw from the cottage and with Petworth House and Deer Park just across the road, it is a walker’s paradise. Ideal cottage for families however people with mobility issue may find the cottage a challenge as it is spread over three floors.

With a short walk into Petworth, the cottage is ideally situated to access the local restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Petworth town centre is just a mere 5-minute walk away with its fair share of coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, lots of art galleries, antique and boutique shops. Over the road is Petworth House and Deer Park, a 17th-century stately home now owned by the National Trust, and contains the finest art collection. It also has a beautiful deer park for wonderful country walks and a great coffee shop. The cottage is just 10 minutes’ drive from Cowdray (the Home of Polo) with a farm and coffee shop. The Weald and Downland Living Museum (location of the TV show ’The Repair Shop’) is 20 minutes drive away and is also dog friendly. Arundel with its fairytale castle, is 20 minutes’ drive and well worth a visit.

Ideally located only 200 yards from the shingle beach, which is sandy at low tide, this light, airy, detached bungalow is located down a quiet cul-de-sac, and offers comfortable holiday accommodation. The traditional seaside village of Ferring, has a café on the beach and beach huts are for hire, a short drive away are the seaside resorts of Worthing and Brighton. Worthing is one of the largest seaside towns on the south coast, and is a lively town with family fun, shopping, eateries, and entertainment in abundance. With live music, West End musicals and comedy shows all on offer.
Brighton with the iconic Royal Pavilion, famous pier, sea, and countryside, has something for everyone. The Royal Pavilion has to be seen to be believed, with its sumptuous rooms and Regency splendour it’s a sight not to be missed. Shopaholics will love the independent shops and award-winning restaurants. With its 8 miles of beach its perfect for families to enjoy a seaside holiday. The cathedral city of Chichester is within driving distance and has Roman baths, city wall and old Roman road, with its wide pedestrianised streets it’s perfect for window shopping or watching the world go by from cafés and restaurants. Racing enthusiasts will find Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses easily reached, perfect for enjoying a day at the races. Shops and pubs 200 yards.

Situated on the sought-after Elmer Sands Private Estate in the beautiful coast of West Sussex, Three Decks is an iconic art deco style detached property. Dating back to the 1930s, it is understood to have been built for a sea captain, hence its ocean liner shape. Spread across three floors, Three Decks provides sleeping for up to eight people, private parking for three cars, a beautiful enclosed rear garden, and balconies on both second and top floors.
On the ground floor is the dining/living room overlooking the garden, a fully fitted kitchen, plus a double bedroom with en-suite facilities. On the first floor are three further bedrooms, as well as a bathroom with shower over bath. The main living room is ideally located on the top floor with stunning 360-degree views from the balconies. There are fantastic sea views across the rock islands towards the Isle of Wight to the west and towards Beachy Head to the east.
The beach at Elmer Sands is dog friendly all year long, and as the tide goes out the sand flattens into compact sand. At low tide, the water is shallow, providing ideal conditions for swimming and beginner’s water sports. This is a perfect family beach for all ages. A few pubs, restaurants, and village shops can be found in the nearby villages of Elmer and Middleton-on-Sea. Just a short drive away are the nearby towns of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, which offer even more choice.
Discover an area steeped in history by visiting Chichester’s 12th-century cathedral. It is a cosmopolitan vibrant and friendly city proudly combining two thousand years of heritage with a lively lifestyle. Enjoy Arundel’s historic castle and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Fontwell Park Racecourse and, of course, the world-famous Goodwood Estate, which holds the Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival. Alternatively, you can take the train from Bognor Regis to Brighton. The Isle of Wight is another excellent day trip destination. Visit Portsmouth and its historic dockyard, admire Spinnaker Tower, historic ships, and enjoy waterside dining and shopping at Gunwharf Quays. This is a great holiday destination.

This 400-year-old cottage has been beautifully restored by the owner. On the ground floor is a lovely cosy living room with a Smart TV, a separate dining room with a decorative feature fireplace and Smart TV and a fully equipped kitchen that backs onto a private garden, which has an undercover area great for al fresco dining. Upstairs are two bedrooms, both with kingsize beds, and a bathroom with a shower and his and hers sinks. The Farm Cottage is next door to a pub and within walking distance of several large supermarkets and shops.
Bognor Regis is becoming one of the most popular seaside places to visit. With large expanses of sand at low tide and the 3-mile-long promenade, which stretches from Felpham to Aldwick. Along the promenade, are a number of places providing hot and cold food and drinks as well as those all-important ice creams and fish and chips. The promenade train is a great way to enjoy the views. The seafront and Butlins swimming complex is around a 15-minute walk from the cottage and 10 minutes from the historic Hotham Park, which has a children’s play park, boating lake, café and miniature railway.
There is a lot to explore in this area of the south coast with the historic city of Arundel, home of the stunning Arundel Castle and Gardens. Take a break from sunbathing and swimming and head up to the glorious South Downs for a gentle stroll or a bike ride. The very popular attractions at Glorious Goodwood and Fontwell Racecourse plus Worthing, Brighton and Portsmouth are an easy drive. The cathedral city of Chichester is only 5 miles away, with broad streets packed with listed buildings, most notably the towering presence of the cathedral; all neatly enclosed within the ancient but fantastically preserved Roman city walls. It is a vibrant,cosmopolitan and friendly city proudly combining two thousand years of heritage with a lively lifestyle. Chichester Festival Theatre is well worth a visit. Beach 1¼ miles. Pub and restaurant 30 yards.

Arun Cottage is a beautiful property that is right in the heart of Loxwood, just minutes away from Billingshurst, and 100 yards from Wey/Arun canal. There is a slight setback from the main road where the cottage is located. The cottage dates back from 1904, and the rooms downstairs are separated by open doorways. The kitchen is a reasonable size with country-style cabinets. The kitchen window looks out over the small patio area and the field where two white horses live. The kitchen has everything you need for a home-from-home staycation. The kitchen then leads to the cosy living room where you will find an open fire. This is the perfect space to relax after a long day on the canal which is less than a 5-minute walk away. From the living room, there is an open doorway that leads into the dining area with a bar. This room looks out to the garden, and there are two sets of French doors leading to the garden. On the first flight of stairs to the first floor, you will find the family bathroom with a walk-in shower and a view of the field at the back of the house. There are two bedrooms on this floor, and any of these rooms will be the perfect place to get a good night’s sleep. Up the stairs to the second floor, you have the third bedroom with a double bed and another family bathroom with a free-standing roll-top bath. You can relax here in a gorgeous bubble bath while the rest of the family is downstairs enjoying the sumptuous living room.
There is so much to do in and around Loxwood. There are two pubs nearby, both within walking distance, both offer food and receive favourable reviews. If you fancy a day on the canal, you can book boat trips and even take a Santa cruise during the Christmas holiday time. This can be booked via the Wey and Arun Canal Trust. The Wey and Arun Canal is the idyllic spot for a bit of bird watching and taking in all that nature has to offer. If you do not fancy a boat trip, then there are many scenic walks including The Wey-South Path. This is a walking route linking the North Downs Way and South Downs Way. If you are a keen golfer, there are some great golf courses nearby. The pretty town of Chichester is not too far away, and Arun Cottage is a convenient base for any of the Goodwood events and for the Loxwood Joust festival. This is a memorable day out for the whole family. After all that fun you can walk back to Arun Cottage and take advantage of all the luxury the cottage offers. Beach 23 miles.

Walk to Horsted Keynes station and take a steam train! This delightful rural cottage is in sublime Sussex countryside. Sheriff Cottage is in a most rural and tranquil setting beside a quiet lane, close to the village of Horsted Keynes. Built during the late Victorian period, the cottage is the end of a group of three attached cottages.

As you open the front door you enter a light and airy dining hall with high ceilings and room for six people to eat in comfort. The living room at the front of the cottage is a peaceful haven for relaxation with comfortable sofas and an armchair furnished to give a period ambience. The kitchen is compact and well equipped for preparing your meals. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a bathroom with a period-style, freestanding bath. The garden at Sheriff Cottage is a real feature. It is a mix of traditional, herbaceous, English cottage garden planting and a collection of black bamboo, giving a modern twist. The garden room adjacent to the cottage is a spacious extra sitting room perfect for watching DVDs on the large flat screen TV or relaxing with a book or a board game.

Half a mile down the lane is Horsted Keynes station on the Bluebell Railway. The Bluebell celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010 and runs from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead where it connects with mainline services. This has taken the line to a total distance of about 12 miles passing through some of the most picturesque Sussex countryside that you will find.
Horsted Keynes is a small village just under 2 miles south east of Sheriff Cottage. It has two pubs and a traditional general store selling all the essential every day food items. Slightly further south and right beside the station at Sheffield Park, Sheffield Park Garden is a magnificent informal landscape garden laid out in the 18th Century by ’Capability’ Brown. To the west, Wakehurst Place is one of the National Trust’s most visited places and country home for the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Immediately to the south of East Grinstead, Standen is hidden at the end of a quiet Sussex lane with breathtaking views over the High Weald and Weirwood Reservoir. A little further afield at Handcross, Nymans House and Gardens is another National Trust property and so similar in appeal to both Sheffield Park and Wakehurst Place, while the Ardingly Resevoir which nestles into the wooded hillside near to Balcombe offers many walks and the opportunity to enjoy or simply watch watersports on the 198 acres of water.

Set below the imposing Blackdown, the highest point in the South Downs, this holiday home is a comfortable base for exploring the wonderful surroundings and numerous local attractions. Oak Grove is a modern, attached chalet home set in the lovely village of Fernhurst which is just beneath Blackdown. The cottage itself has all modern comforts whilst offering the rural location that would be ideal for walkers or nature lovers.

On the ground floor you will find a bright and airy dining area with seating overlooking the front garden area and this then leads to the fully equipped kitchen which has all modern conveniences. The snug lounge area is equipped with entertainment to suit all ages including access to Freeview TV, Netflix and Amazon. The views over to the surrounding countryside from the first floor are delightful. The rear garden is an oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by mature oak trees which offer privacy and seclusion. There is a garden building housing a full size table tennis table which is available throughout the summer months for guests to enjoy.

Fernhurst is a West Sussex village lying close to the borders of Surrey and Hampshire. Haslemere, a mere 3 miles from Oak Grove, is a quaint and charming market town steeped in history, and has a host of attractions for visitors to satisfy all interests. Experience first-hand the beautiful parks, gardens and spectacular historic houses, or immerse yourself in culture at the many places of historical interest. Drive 10 minutes and you will be in Midhurst, here you will find the grand Tudor ruins of Cowdray House, one of England’s most important early Tudor houses.

A little further and you will reach the historic town of Petworth, which is best known as the location of the stately home Petworth House completed in 1696. The House and its grounds are now owned and maintained by the National Trust, and the magnificent country house contains an internationally renowned art collections. With Goodwood less than half an hour’s drive from Oak Grove you are perfectly placed to visit Goodwood House. You can also take the opportunity to attend one of the many events at the Goodwood Motoring circuit such as the Festival of Speed or the Revival meeting.

The perfect holiday retreat in a tranquil Sussex village in the heart of the South Downs. In the heyday of the diminutive Ferguson Tractor this was the tractor shed at Sutton Farm. As tractors grew in size it soon became redundant, however the Old Tractor Shed is still very much part of a small working farm set in the most beautiful Sussex village of Sutton. This is an imaginative conversion; it is very rustic and provides comfortable accommodation for up to five people. The Old Tractor Shed is located on a 100-acre farm combining arable and sheep farming along with fabulous views to the South Downs. Stay here in early spring and the new born lambs can be seen in the barn immediately behind the accommodation.
The accommodation is cleverly arranged over three floors. On the ground floor enjoying full length windows is the main living room and kitchen combining as a large open space area. The principal double bedroom with a shower room is also on the ground floor while the second bedroom, fitted with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom is on the first floor. From the ground floor head down a few steps and there is a second living space with sofa bed looking onto the lane. Outside there is a private patio that is a wonderful suntrap that enjoys the afternoon and evening sun. Within the farm there is also stabling facilities for up to two horses plus use of a paddock.
Sutton is one of four picturesque Sussex villages along with Barlavington, Bignor and West Burton that sit in line at the foot of the South Downs. These traditional villages are of great appeal to visitors and the area affords much peace and tranquillity. The local pub in Sutton in the heart of the village is just 200 yards away and is open for breakfast lunch and dinner. It’s a free house serving local cask ales beers and wines together with locally sourced high quality traditional British pub food with a contemporary accent. There are many local footpaths and bridleways and footpaths climb up from the village onto the Downs, however if you are feeling less energetic there is a car park at Whiteways beside Bury Hill approximately 3 miles to the east or you can take the lane to the Downs from Bignor and park at the top beside the South Downs Way. This is where Stane Street the Roman road crosses the South Downs on route from London towards Eartham and Chichester giving a choice of good walking in that direction or east or west along the line of the Downs. The historic market town of Petworth is 4 miles to the north and is best known as the location of the stately home Petworth House and deer park which was landscaped by Capability Brown, and the house is now owned by the National Trust. The magnificent country house contains an internationally renowned art collection with numerous works by Turner, Petworth itself was immortalised in his paintings. The town is full of quaint houses and cottages many within their own courtyard settings. They are interspersed with antique shops and tearooms so it is worth taking the time to browse having visited Petworth House. To the east there is Amberley Working Museum and the small community of Houghton on the River Arun. Beach 15½ miles. Shop 3 miles, pub 200 yards, restaurant 4 miles.

Close to the South Downs National Park, this attractive cottage is ideal for couples wishing to stroll, cycle, fish, play golf or visit the numerous attractions within easy reach.
Foxleigh Farm Barn has close access to an extensive network of footpaths, leading to the unspoilt part of the low weald, a haven for birds and wildlife. The quaint village of Petworth is 5 miles away, with its plentiful antique shops, beautiful stately home and Capability Brown designed gardens and parkland, where many functions and events can be enjoyed during the summer months.
The charming small town of Midhurst, famous for polo at Cowdray Park is also a short drive, as are Billingshurst, Haslemere and Guildford. Goodwood, with its motor racing and horse racing, Fontwell races, West Dean Gardens, Parham House, The Weald, Downland Open Air Museum and the South Downs are all within easy driving distance, as is the cathedral city of Chichester with its extensive shopping and tea rooms, festival theatre and harbour tours.
Alternatively, the town of Arundel with its famous castle and cathedral, plus the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust are both well worth a visit. The Witterings and other beaches are a half-hour’s drive and numerous golf courses are within easy reach. There is a shop, pub and restaurant within ¼ mile from the property.