THE BAY TREE COTTAGE – Home 7490518 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
THE BAY TREE COTTAGE – Home 7490518
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Not suitable for children
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Hello, and a warm welcome to The Bay Tree Cottage, a stylish and comfortable holiday home for two right on the edge of the South Downs National Park.
Substantial discounts are available on the rentals shown on TripAdvisor for short breaks of four, five or six nights. To check the discounted rates make a booking request and the owner will offer you a much more attractive price.
One of the most beautiful stretches of the South Downs Way can be reached by footpath from the doorstep, but if you don’t fancy a climb there are roads to the top too. Either way, don’t miss the views. On a clear day you can see across The Solent to the Isle of Wight, and in the opposite direction, across to the North Downs.
The cottage was originally built as a workshop and has been converted into spacious self-catering accommodation. Light from west facing windows floods the vaulted living space. The windows look over a private terrace to a shared garden (pick your own herbs) and stunning sunsets. The bedroom with king-size sleigh bed has a generous en suite shower room.
Bay Tree Cottage is an ideal base for walkers and cyclists and from which to enjoy the county’s internationally famous sporting and cultural highlights – Goodwood’s motorsport and horseracing events; summer arts festivals in nearby Arundel, Petworth and Chichester; and closer to home, the tudor splendour of Parham House. Amberley Working Museum, South Down Gliding Club, Wiston Steam Rally, and the RSPB’s Pulborough Brooks reserve are all nearby and there is a growing choice of local vineyards to check out. The famous Knepp rewilding project is just up the road and recently opened a restaurant and shop.
There are English/European, Thai, Indian, and Chinese restaurants in easy walking distance of the cottage in the centre of Storrington village, plus several pubs, a fish and chipper, and a choice of takeaways. A little further afield there are traditional country pubs and restaurants that serve notably good food. Check out the local vineyards for some great food and outdoor eating opportunities. And when you don't fancy either going out or cooking for yourself, The Bay Tree Cottage offers a third choice - to be served at your own table by an award winning food writer who happens to be the owner. Choose from a seasonal dinner menu, or if you are pushing out the boat, order a swish hamper for Goodwood, or Glyndebourne, or just for fun.
Brighton, Chichester and Gatwick Airport are less than an hour away by car, and Heathrow Airport takes about ninety minutes. There are trains to London, Portsmouth and Southampton from Pulborough Station which is ten minutes away.
The owner has lived here in Sussex for nearly thirty years and loves the ‘whale-backed downs’ as Kipling described them, the glorious walks, the chalk hill flora and fauna, the area’s history, its geography and its people, and looks forward to sharing them with you.
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
- 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($125.64) £100.00 - 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.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Shona P.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 16 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 17 reviews
Excellent
17 reviews
- Excellent
- 16
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
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- Poor
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“Lovely accommodation just a short walk to town”
I Can highly recommend Bay Tree Cottage in which we stayed for 3 weeks waiting for our new house to be ready for us to occupy. It offered nicely appointed and tastefully furnished accommodation with e… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review. Happy guests make me a happy host.
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“Open the gate and there is a charming cottage and garden.”
We stayed in Shona's cottage over the Easter weekend. We booked in the area as we attended a family wedding. This is an area we have not visited before and there are many areas to explore. The co… More
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“Beautifully furnished cottage!”
This is an extremely well designed cottage with attractive high quality furniture and fittings. Both cosy and spacious with a fully equipped kitchen. The host Shona is a fascinating lady - she was the… More
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Response from the owner Rod & Nita, you were delightful guests. Thank you for posting such a generous review. Shona
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“A real home from home”
A beautiful cottage, cosy but deceptively spacious and well equipped, Bay Tree Cottage became our home from home whilst we waited for our house sale to go through. set in lovely surroundings with super walks. Shona is a super host, friendly and very accommodating. Highly recommended!
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Response from the owner Many thanks for reviewing The Bay Tree Cottage. You got the 2021 season off to a racing start. Shona
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“Superb Sussex cottage was perfect for our stay.”
The cottage was just outside the village of Storrington which made it ideal for getting out and about. It was clean, comfortable, beautifully fitted out and the home made marmalade and shortbread bisc… More
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“The most comfortable bed ever, The Cleavers”
Chose Bay Tree Cottage as we wanted to be based near Lancing, Worthing & Petworth. We like open plan living which is how the accommodation is set out and the beautiful garden also appealed as the … More
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“A haven of peace and tranquility”
The guest book at the Bay Tree Cottage says it all. Here are some of the comments: "a gem of a find; perfect base; loved everything about it; comfortable; lots of thought - relax in lovely surr… More
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Response from the owner Many thank for your ace review. Having happy guests is very rewarding and I look forward to seeing you again. Shona
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“Excellent Escape”
A wonderful 5 night stay in a beautiful and peaceful cottage with WIFI. Exceptionally clean. Great Location. Very friendly host.
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your review and for being an ideal guest. Shona
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“Wonderful self catering cottage”
We had been travelling through Europe and the UK for two months staying at seventeen different properties and Bay Tree cottage was by far the best of all. The accommodation is very clean and fully equipped. The owner, Shona is also able to provide dinners that she cooks herself. We can recommend the lamb. The cottage is close to a pub that serves meals and Sunday roasts and is not far from the village that has a Waitrose supermarket amongst other shops. Storrington is a good base for day trips to other areas. We would definitely return to Bay Tree Cottage if we returned to England.
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Response from the owner Shirley, thank you so much for your review. There can never be too many good ones. Shona
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely Cottage on the edge of the South Downs”
We stayed here for four nights in order to walk some stretches of the South Downs Way which we accomplished in spite of the heat. It proved to be a perfect self-catering base for a walking holiday wit… More
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Response from the owner Many thanks for your lovely review. I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay and some great local walks. Shona
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Shona (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Shona (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 Shona (the owner)?
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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 Shona the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Shona (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Shona (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Shona (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Shona (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Shona (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
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.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Shona (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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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.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
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?
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You’ll need to contact Shona (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?
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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?
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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 Shona (the owner) a message.
If Shona (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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