Swan Cottage, Arundel

About this property

A beautifully presented cottage with wonderful balcony views over the River Arun and just a leisurely stroll into historic Arundel.

Swan Cottage has been lovingly decorated to a high standard providing comfortable and relaxing accommodation in the midst of this exciting town. It is part of a small development in a private corner of the town and is just a short walk to both the famous castle and cathedral.

The ground floor consists of a lovely open plan living and dining area with double patio doors onto the well kept outside space. The exceptionally well appointed kitchen has everything you could need for your holiday including a dishwasher, oven and Nespreso coffee machine. There is also a cloakroom on this ground floor.

You will find the twin bedroom on the first floor serviced by the family bathroom with full bath and shower overhead. There is also a secondary lounge with a balcony overlooking the river and Arundel beyond. There is the option of a king size bed in this room at a supplement.

On the second floor is the principal bedroom area with its own ensuite shower room. There is a kingsize bed with its own flat screen television and a small reading desk overlooking the river below.

There is a bright and well designed outside area to the rear with seating and a small lawned area to the front which then leads on to the pathway by the river. There are two allocated parking spaces available at the rear of the cottage.

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.

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 well worth a visit, the fish and chips come highly recommended!

Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses are nearby providing a host of events throughout the year and, for theatre goers, there is the option of travelling a short distance to Chichester to see the excellent productions at the Festival Theatre.

Places to Visit

Arundel Castle

Arundel Wetland and Wildfowl Centre

Goodwood House

Amberley Museum

What's On

Fontwell Races - April to October

Goodwood Festival of Speed - June

Glorious Goodwood - August

Arundel Festival - August

Goodwood Festival of Speed - September

Arundel by Candlelight - December

Local shop — 300m Arundel

Nearest supermarket — 300m Arundel

Nearest restaurant — 200m Arundel

Local pub — 100m Arundel

Local bus service to Chichester, Littlehampton and Worthing

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

Gatwick Airport — 40 miles