Guests say
Stable Cottage in Littlehampton is a spacious and characterful property, praised for its comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and charming furnishings. Guests consistently highlight the warm and welcoming hosts, peaceful setting, and beautiful gardens. The location is convenient for exploring local attractions and amenities, with a popular pub and supermarket nearby. While most reviews are highly positive, a few mention minor maintenance issues and occasional noise from trains. Overall, the cottage offers a relaxing and homely stay, ideal for families and those seeking a tranquil getaway.
Most guests found the cottage spotlessly clean and well-presented, though one review noted kitchen cupboards needing attention and some mould in a bathroom. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point with only minor exceptions.
The property is well-situated for visiting local attractions, with a pub and supermarket within walking distance. Some guests noted it is a bit removed from the seafront and there is occasional train noise, but overall the location is convenient and peaceful.
Guests frequently praised the comfort of the beds, spacious rooms, and relaxing atmosphere. The cottage is described as homely and restful, with several guests highlighting the quality of sleep and furnishings.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and offers good facilities for families. Some minor maintenance issues were mentioned, such as a dated bathroom and lighting in the lounge, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
The hosts are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, often going out of their way to assist guests. While some guests mentioned a welcome pack, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
The ideal location for touring this beautiful area, with National Parks, historic houses and cities and sandy beaches to discover.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Gas Fire
Dining area..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Sitting-out area and garden furniture. Lawned 2-acre garden with seating areas (shared with owner). Electric car charging, at cost. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a small pond in the garden, 150 yards away.. This attractive, detached former stables, adjacent to the owner’s large house, has been carefully converted to provide a comfortable and welcoming holiday home, suitable for couples or families. It is an ‘upside down’ style house, with the living/dining room and kitchen on the first floor, where high ceilings and plenty of windows give a light, airy, and spacious feel, and there are lovely views over fields to the rear and Arundel Castle in the distance. The ground floor comprises of two en-suite bedrooms. There are lovely shared gardens to meander around, extending to nearly 2 acres of lawns, with vegetable patches, seating areas and a small pond.
This area is a great touring and sightseeing base, it is close to historic Arundel with its castle, cathedral, wild fowl and wetlands, restaurants, pubs, inns, book shops, antique shops and cafes. The South Downs National Park, Chichester cathedral, Goodwood House and Races (Festival of Speed and The Revival), Fontwell horse racing, and the beaches of Littlehampton and Worthing are all close by, while the sandy beach at West Wittering is approximately ½ hours’ drive.
National Trust homes and gardens such as West Dean, Nymans, Woolbeding, Parham Park, Petworth House and Gardens, Midhurst with polo matches at Cowdray, are all within easy driving distance, as are the cosmopolitan cities of Brighton to the east and Portsmouth to the west. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging available at £10 per night. Charging from mains electric if car and lead are suitable.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Nearby points of interest
- Arundel Castle
- Bignor Roman Villa
- Cowdray Castle
- Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
- Pallant House Gallery
- Melbourne Hall
- Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
- Fishbourne Roman Palace
- South Downs National Park
Reviews (21)
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KJ
Lovely lounge with view over field. Beds comfortable. Large for 2 bedroomed property so plenty of room. Parking tight so wouldnt recommend taking 2 vehicles or 2 small cars possibly. Wet room is not really fit for purpose and does not have adequate ventilation. Kitchen is well equipped but cupboards clearly have not been cleaned for sometime. Please ensure you contact owner to confirm arrival details. I had not realised this as email went to my junk file so arrived expecting property to be unlocked. It was not and owner was not happy to be disturbed. We arrived 1.5hr early also in the possibility that we could drop cases off to avoid leaving car publicly parked full of gear. We could not get in and were made to feel very unwelcome so far as to being told that we now would not get welcome pack. This felt very petty and did mean our holiday was not off to best start. Pub within walking distance but need transport for all other amenities.
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Richard Masters
Stable Cottage offers exactly what it promises. It is comfortable, good facilities and great hosts
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful cottage. Loved our stay. Supermarket close. Super pub with great food.