Historic 5BR/3BA Country House in Chichester for 11 - Peaceful Retreat in Nature Reserve

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11344 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Chilgrove, West Sussex

Goodwood Motor Circuit13 min drive
Goodwood Racecourse16 min drive
Goodwood House20 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful 18th C Country House In The Heart Of A Nature Reserve, Near Chichester

The property was built in the 18th Century by the groom to the bedchamber of George II as a smallpox isolation hospital (and featured on the BBC's House Detectives) but is now a large comfortable family home. The large garden has mature flower beds, fruit trees and a large pond (fenced) with an island. The property itself is set in the middle of a wood in the Kingley Vale Nature Reserve within South Downs National Park but is only a 20 minute drive from Chichester and the market town of Petersfield. The property is 15 minutes drive from Goodwood and 30 minutes drive from West Wittering beach. There is a cancellation/refund policy.

Property manager

Rachel

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please see owner's policy

Events

No events allowed

Please arrange direct with the owner

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Please see owner's policy

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Any charges imposed by HomeAway for using the on line payment system will be the responsibility of the traveller.

The owner has a more flexible cancellation policy than shown above contained in the booking conditions that the owner will email to the traveller

The owner's booking conditions apply to all bookings which are emailed to the traveller

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Please arrange direct with the owner

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chichester

Located in Chichester, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Weald and Downland Open Air Museum and Chichester Festival Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goodwood Golf Club and Ashling Park Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider West Sussex Falconry, or check out an event or a game at Goodwood Motor Circuit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Chilgrove, West Sussex

What's nearby

Goodwood Motor Circuit - 13 min drive
Weald and Downland Open Air Museum - 13 min drive
Goodwood Racecourse - 16 min drive
Chichester Festival Theatre - 16 min drive
Goodwood House - 20 min drive

Getting around

Chichester Fishbourne Station - 14 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

The Partridge Inn - 14 min drive
The Fox and Hounds - 15 min drive
Horse & Groom - 13 min drive
The Richmond Arms - 15 min drive
The Kennels - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful 18th C Country House In The Heart Of A Nature Reserve, Near Chichester pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Peaceful 18th C Country House In The Heart Of A Nature Reserve, Near Chichester?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful 18th C Country House In The Heart Of A Nature Reserve, Near Chichester?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful 18th C Country House In The Heart Of A Nature Reserve, Near Chichester located?

This family-friendly Chichester holiday home is located by the sea, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Kingley Vale, and within 6 mi (10 km) of West Sussex Falconry and Uppark. Bishop's Palace Gardens and Thorney Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Ali B.

13 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky, remote house. Great for hide and seek in the dark.

Big 5 bedroomed house in the middle of a nature reserve. The driveway to the house is over a mile and a half and is quite difficult to traverse in the dark for the first time. Low, sporty type cars need not try it! The house was big and old and has plenty of space and bathrooms. The master bedroom is a through room between bedrooms which is different but not bad, but there are two staircase so you can go around. It just takes some getting used to. We loved reading the history of the house which the owner has completed in great detail. Fascinating. What we didn't realise is that this house is lived in by the owners (not sure where they go) and we felt like we were intruding. They are obviously used to it but.. We did play hide and seek in the dark one night and that was great fun as there is no light pollution and boy was it scary.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in a beautiful house

We had a fabulous time celebrating the new year with extended family. The house is very charming and was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Gorgeous countryside and a great walk down to the White Horse pub. Would highly recommend Blackbushe House for a getaway with family or friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

30 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fascinating history

Loved location - up long long track through woods. Loved history as smallpox isolation hospital.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on Earth

The house is large, very spacious and steeped in history. It has a well equipped kitchen with a gas hob and double oven which work perfectly. My party and I were looking for a very chilled weekend and that is exactly what we had. There was plenty of room for us to spread out and be comfortable in the living room and once the central heating kicked in and the log burner was on the go it was really warm and cosy. Plenty to entertain as there were board games available to use and plenty of books to read, there is also a piano and a great set of drums to play if you are musical ( sadly we are not) and a full sized football game, these are all in the living room. Bedrooms are well furnished and beds are comfortable and bathrooms are clean and have been updated. We also managed to go for a lovely walk in the nature reserve which seems to go on for miles but is very beautiful and is ideal for walking dogs and cycling. All in all our weekend was perfect and we will be returning next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from it all.

A beautiful spot to be away from it all without having to leave the county. A great old house with some quirky features. Easy to relax into and surrounded by mother nature. I had nothing but positive feedback from friends in our group on finding this house and location. Rachel (host) was most helpful on requests for information. Will hopefully be back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023