Rose Cottage, Arundel

About this property

A Romantic holiday cottage retreat offering the perfect break in Arundel!

This has to be in one of the prettiest settings within Arundel. Set at the top of the town this charming little cottage has been completely refurbished in 2011 to offer really comfortable accommodation for two people looking for a relaxing and romantic break away. To the front it sits above a sloping grass bank with the road below. Stand outside and there are views to the coast.

The cottages here are closely linked with the development of the cathedral and the castle both of which are just moments away. Rose Cottage is beautifully presented retaining many of its original features. The living room is a clever modern space focused around its wood burning stove. The cottage also has the benefit of a second living room or day room which is external, something quite unusual but a feature of a number of the cottages in this part of the town. This room is provided with a fold out chair bed suitable for one person to use. Attached to it is a small cloakroom.

The cottage is perfect for a couple with a double bed upstairs along with a beautifully refurbished shower room. Cottages of this period are a little tight in places, so just be aware that it is not best suited to anyone unduly tall or uncomfortable with stairs.

Arundel and beyond

Arundel is a market town that is dominated by the symbolic castle and the rising spire of the cathedral. It offers a plethora of craft and antique shops as well as restaurants and tearooms. It’s a great place to wander and just enjoy great hospitality.

Arundel Castle is the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and is set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens. The castle has been seasonally open to visitors for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England and is home to priceless works of art in stunning rooms. Climbing the 131 steps to the Keep which dates from the 11th century to take in the views over Arundel and The South Downs is definitely worth the effort.

Beyond the castle grounds Arundel Park extends north towards the Downs offering many fine walks. A two mile walk to the top affords fantastic downland views and south to the coast.

The River Arun winds its way around the town and is a magnet for wildlife. With more than 60 acres of ponds, lakes and reed beds, Arundel Wetland Trust attracts some of the worlds most spectacular ducks, geese and swans. The best way to enjoy the river is on a river cruise stopping off at the Black Rabbit pub or proceeding further north where the river hugs the scarp wooded slope at the foot of the Downs before reaching Amberley.

Further afield Arundel is well placed for the coast. Climping Beach and Littlehampton’s West Beach are only a short drive away. This is a beautiful unspoilt length of beach of Special Scientific Interest and at the eastern end beside the mouth of the River Arun is the West Beach Café built by local craftsmen using materials sourced locally. It is worth a visit, the fish and chips come highly recommended!

Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses are nearby along with the cathedral city of Chichester with its excellent Festival Theatre noted for not only the quality of productions but also the fact many world premieres are featured as well.

If you fancy a day trip to the city, Arundel mainline station is on a direct route to London so why not mix the cosmopolitan capital with this beautiful part of Sussex?

Places to Visit

Arundel Castle

Arundel Wildfowl and Wetland Centre

What's On

Arundel Festival — August

Goodwood Festival of Speed — July

Goodwood Revival Meeting — September

Local shop — 0.3 miles Arundel

Nearest supermarket — 0.3 miles Arundel

Nearest restaurant — 0.2 miles Arundel

Local pub — 0.2 miles Arundel

Local bus service to Worthing Littlehampton and Chichester

Mainline rail service — Arundel for services to Gatwick Airport, London Victoria and Portsmouth

Gatwick Airport — 40 miles