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$501 / night
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Luxury barn conversion with tennis court in South Downs National Park – Home 142774 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Luxury barn conversion with tennis court in South Downs National Park – Home 142774

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Nestling in the South Downs National Park, this 17th century flint barn is the perfect retreat to relax and unwind in comfort and privacy. Providing exclusive and luxurious 5 star accommodation with private tennis court in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and 7 miles from historic Roman city of Chichester.

Perfectly located for exploring the cultural and architectural treasures of Goodwood Estate, and historic Chichester. Local attractions include sporting events at Goodwood, nearby golf courses, polo at Cowdray, fishing and sailing.

"Rubens Barn is the perfect idyllic escape - perfect in every way." Joseph Fiennes

(May 2009)

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Crib
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bed, 1 Sofa beds, 2 Twin beds, 1 Crib
  • 1 Full bath, 2 Showers

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

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About the owner

Rob H.
Calendar last updated:
04 May 2024
Years listed:
13
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
25 reviews

Excellent
22
Very Good
2
Average
1
Poor
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0

“Stunning Sussex Downs Retreat”

Reviewed 18 Apr 2024

Rubens Barn is a total treasure. The property nestles in the South Downs like a wee secret hideaway with stunningly beautiful surroundings. The Barn is a delight from the moment you walk in to the b… More

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“Great spot, nice pubs nearby”

Reviewed 19 Mar 2024

Beautiful spot, perfect for exploring surrounding countryside. Barn has been well done up and the bedrooms are great. However, entry is via the main bedroom, not ideal, and the living room area is ver… More

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“A Christmas Treat”

Reviewed 1 Jan 2020

The Barn is situated in a very peaceful little spot of West Sussex close to the South Downs way. We spent a few lovely days over our Christmas holidays in the Barn, enjoying the scenery and some of th… More

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“Stunning Rubens Barn”

Reviewed 8 Jul 2019

Wow....what a stylish, beautifully tranquil and well appointed property. In the heart of the Sussex Downs, I had a wonderful and tranquil home after the mayhem of Goodwood and the Festival of Speed.… More

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“Small and perfectly formed barn in tranquil setting”

Reviewed 3 Sep 2018

In its tranquil setting, this small and perfectly formed barn with lovely views serves as the ideal base from which to explore the area. The barn’s best features include a breakfast table in the… More

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“Lovely holiday barn”

Reviewed 29 May 2018

We really enjoyed our stay at Rubens Barn. The barn is comfortable & relaxing and we both felt v chilled out. It had everything we needed and the welcome hamper was indeed most "welcome"… More

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“Cosy and peaceful retreat”

Reviewed 4 Oct 2017

We rented the barn for 3 nights as we were attending the wedding of my niece locally. We had the most awesome wedding but knowing that we had somewhere peaceful with all the comforts of home that we … More

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“Peace and tranquility in five star accommodation”

Reviewed 21 Sep 2016

Our second stay in this fabulous converted barn and we were so happy to be back! The owners have thought of every last detail to ensure maximum comfort and total relaxation. High quality bed linens a… More

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“Five Star cottage in beautiful, peaceful surroundings”

Reviewed 17 Jan 2016

My family and I enjoyed an incredibly relaxing few days staying at Rubens Barn. The cottage is extremely well equipped with high quality bedding and wonderfully soft towels. The kitchen had everythi… More

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“Beautiful Little Cottage”

Reviewed 27 Aug 2015

We have recently returned from a short stay at Ruben's Barn. The Barn is perfectly situated for exploring the area and the owners, Rachel & Rob, provided some excellent recommendations for be… More

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FAQs

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Send Rob (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Rob (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Rob the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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How do I pay for my vacation?

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call Rob (the owner) before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Rob (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Rob (the owner) a message.

If Rob (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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