Brewery Cottage, Arundel

About this property

A 400 year old cottage in the heart of Arundel, great for the Castle, antique shops, bars and restaurants

This wonderful four hundred year old cottage dating from 1612 is packed with character. Originally constructed as two cottages for brewery workers producing ale for the local and traditional ale houses of the time such as Abercrombie, it now offers very comfortable cottage accommodation for six guests. Just metres from the river and the entrance to Arundel Castle it enjoys a great central setting in this popular town. It is also a short walk from the Arundel Lido, which offers heated outdoor swimming pools for the summer months.

Although the ancient ale houses have long gone, fittingly for the name the cottage is next door to one of the many fine pubs found in Arundel. If the prospect of local ale and home cooked food on the doorstep is high on your list then staying at Brewery Cottage means you barely have to step outside!

As you enter the cottage from the street you will be immediately taken by the traditional living room with its posts and beams and feature inglenook fireplace. As Arundel is such a popular holiday destination all year round having an inglenook over winter just adds to the appeal.

The cottage is set for couples since the three bedrooms are all fitted with double beds. Two of the bedrooms are on the first floor along with the family bathroom while bedroom three is located downstairs off the kitchen. The bathroom has both a bath and separate shower cubicle, as well as a basin and WC. Adjacent to the bathroom is an upstairs cloakroom also with WC and basin.

Outside there is a private rear courtyard garden that makes a great suntrap throughout the day.

Arundel and beyond

Arundel is a historic market town 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 its 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.

During the summer the Arundel Festival is held over a ten day period and features an eclectic mix of music, drama and arts. Many homes open their doors and gardens over this period to provide a wonderful backdrop to the variety of art on show. We feature the festival under “What’s on” on the homepage of our website.

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 Wildfowl and Wetland Trust attracts some of the world's 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.

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 in 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/Wetland Centre

Amberley Working Museum

What's On:

Fontwell Races

Arundel Festival — August

Glorious Goodwood — July and August

Local shops, supermarket, restaurants and pubs all within Arundel

Local bus service to Chichester, Worthing and Littlehampton

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

Nearest airport — Gatwick 40 miles